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DoM Monthly Newsletter – January 2023

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In this update:

View previous updates

The SHORT Report

Member Updates

  • Welcome / Farewell

How can we be certain about what we hear?

  • Communication Tip from Diane LeBlanc, Basia Solarz and Brennan Dempsey

Education Updates

  • Introducing the 2023 Internal Medicine Chief Residents

Research Updates

  • Deadline for DoM Research Awards Extended to January 23, 2023
  • Call for Abstracts - Research Week 2023

Kudos

  • Dr. Strang Appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia
  • Dr. Gabrielle leads Books by Heart - a NS Health Innovation Hub Project

In the Media

  • Dr. Jasmine Mah studies the global rise of ER “social admissions”
  • Infectious disease specialist, Dr. Lisa Barrett, discusses 'Kraken,' the new COVID-19 subvariant

Reminders

  • Call for Nominations: Dr. G. W. Archibald Gold-headed Cane Award in the Medical Humanities
  • Call for Applications: Dr. F. Ian Maclean Memorial Prize
  • Call for Nominations: 2023 Chris Carruthers Excellence in Medical Leadership Award
  • Provide Your Feedback for the Health Equity Framework
  • Dalhousie University Continuing Professional Development & Medical Education

Upcoming Events

  • Tuesdays 8am: DoM Grand Rounds
  • Feb 6 - 10: Resident Appreciation Week
  • Feb 6 - Mar 6, 2023 - Fountain of Health Course (up to 18 credits)
  • Feb 21 - Teach the Teachers 2023
  • Apr 18 - 21 - DoM Research Week 2023
  • May 30 - DoM Quality Day 2023
  • June 6 - Anderson Dickson Lecture
  • June 6 - Annual Faculty of Medicine Meeting

Quick Reference / Recurring Content

GET TO KNOW

Dr. Lori Connors

Connors

THE SHORT REPORT

Happy New Year, Everyone!

I hope you all found time away from work to spend time with family and loved ones over the holidays.


My intention for 2023 is to bring many new opportunities to the Department of Medicine. We continue to implement our strategic plan “DoM Forward Together.” As I reflected on this theme over the holidays, I thought about the tremendous stresses on the health care system right now and how we as physicians often feel alone in shouldering the weight. No one person can solve this crisis. Together, we have a stronger voice. With the support of our health authority partners, we can advocate for the solutions to carry us forward and restore proper access and resources for our patients’ needs.


One of the opportunities to build a better system for our patients is the redevelopment plans for the Central Zone. Last month we made some exciting announcements on how we are planning to help get our patients to the right places at the right time for their care. The scope of the Halifax Infirmary Redevelopment has expanded. This, along with new initiatives in the Central Zone, will help to relieve the pressures on acute medical care. For more details about these initiatives, I invite you to listen to my chat with our CEO Karen Oldfield on the “Chats on Change” podcast: https://www.nshealth.ca/chatsonchange.

For more information, please visit: https://buildns.ca/healthcare/more-faster-the-action-for-health-build/.



Dr. Christine Short

Dr. Short

Season 1: Episode 8


Dr. Christine Short is a physician leader and academic clinician who is also the Senior Medical Director of Redevelopment for the Central Zone.

Listen on SoundCloud

January is a time of change in our core residency training program. I want to thank our outgoing Chief Residents for all their hard work. Welcome to our 2023 Chief Residents in Halifax and Saint John. I look forward to working with all of you in the coming months to support our residents in their learning and development. Watch for Resident Appreciation Week in February for an opportunity to recognize our residents for all that they do. I want to welcome Dr. Lori Connors in her new role as Core Internal Medicine Program Director and thank Dr. Epstein for his tenure as Program Director and for staying on as Interim Program Director while Dr. Connors is on a leave of absence. Dr. Aaron LeBlanc has relocated to Saint John and taken on the role of Site Director for the Saint John Core IM program. We are sad to lose Aaron from the Halifax site as Associate Program Director but delighted that he will stay with the program and continue to support training for our residents in the Maritimes.


Lastly, I want to send my condolences to the family of Dr. Brian O’Brien. Dr. O’Brien was a long-time member of the Department and made invaluable contributions to our clinical and academic mandates for decades.


I hope you enjoy the content of this newsletter. Please remember to contact us with your stories and ideas.

Stay well!


Christine



Christine Short, MD, FRCP(C), FACP

Associate Professor & Head/Chief, Department of Medicine

Dalhousie University / Central Zone, Nova Scotia Health


MEMBER UPDATES

WELCOME

We welcome the following members to their new positions:

  • Drs. Karthik Tennankore and Steven Soroka became interim co-division heads for Division of Nephrology. Thank you to Dr. Neil Finkle for being interim division head over the past year.


  • We welcome Cara Yee to her new role as Manager effective January 3. Cara has been working as an Assistant Manager with the department over the past year. Cara will continue to work with Denise Hatchette and Crystal Leverman.


  • Cynthia Kendell joined the DoM as the new Research Implementation Scientist this month. She will be booking time to meet with divisions and looks forward to meeting DoM members and discussing potential collaborations. You can contact Cynthia at cynthia.kendell@nshealth.ca.


  • We welcomed Beatriz Ynfante on January 3 to the Division of Endocrinology as a Booking and Registration Clerk in a permanent part-time role.


  • Raleigh Brophy joined the Division of Medical Oncology on January 9 as a Secretary D where she will be supporting several physicians.

FAREWELL

We say farewell and best wishes to:

  • Dr. Lynn Johnston, Division of Infectious Diseases, officially retired on December 31, 2022. Dr. Johnston’s wisdom and leadership will be missed in the Department. We wish you a happy and healthy retirement.


  • We said goodbye to Kalisa Ganzeveld who was helping in several divisions, most recently in Digestive Care and Endoscopy. Kalisa has returned home to BC.


  • We also said goodbye to Victoria Gilks, Education Program Coordinator in General Internal Medicine. She has left for a position outside of Nova Scotia Health.

GET TO KNOW

Dr. Lori Connors

Internal Medicine Residency Program Director


Dr. Lori Connors, Allergist and Immunologist, has been selected as the new Program Director for the core Internal Medicine Residency Program effective January 1, 2023.


As of January 1, we officially welcomed Dr. Connors as our new Program Director. At this time, Dr. Connors is away from work due to an emergency. We would like to take this opportunity to extend best wishes to her and her family.


For all education related questions, please contact DOMEducation@nshealth.ca.

Dr. Lori Connors

Photo credit: Studio Umlah

Isha Seth had a chance to chat with Dr. Connors on November 14, 2022 to learn more about her background and what’s she’s most excited about as she starts her new position.



IS: Where did you grow up?

LC: I am from Nova Scotia. I grew up in Lower Sackville and currently live in Bedford.

 

IS: Please tell me a bit about your educational background.

LC: I did my undergrad at St. Francis Xavier University and Dalhousie University for medical school. I stayed at Dal for my Internal Medicine Residency. As you know, Dal doesn’t offer an Allergy and Immunology Fellowship, so I went to McMaster University for my Fellowship. I completed a Master of Education in Curriculum Studies from Acadia University. The program was a hybrid model of in-person and online classes. I really liked how the students in my class were from different health care disciplines, not just medicine.

 

IS: How long have you been with the Department of Medicine? 

LC: After I finished my Fellowship, like many Maritimers, I came back to Halifax as soon as I could! I have been with the Department of Medicine since October 2010. My practice has always been a mix of community-based medicine and academic medicine. I work at Halifax Allergy and Asthma Associates and have a drug allergy clinic at the QEII (Dickson building). I also did attend on the MTU until a few years ago. I am a member of the Division of General Internal Medicine.

 

IS: What drew you to apply for the Program Director role?

LC: I always knew I wanted to be involved with teaching. My Dad is a teacher, my sister is a teacher, and my husband is a Vice Principal. There’s an assumption that all physicians know how to teach and I wanted to formally learn how to teach and best practices in curriculum development. Over the years I have been involved with various Med Ed roles: Skilled Clinician unit in UGME, Assistant Clerkship Director and I served as the Program Director for the Pediatric Allergy and Immunology program based out of the IWK. I also am Communications Skills Lead with PGME. This is where I really expanded my teaching role with residents. Although I had experience working with residents in the MTU and as a rotation supervisor for the allergy and immunology rotation, I was always interested in becoming more involved with resident education. 

 

IS: What are you most excited about in starting your new role?

LC:  I am most excited to get to know the residents and learn about their current experiences. It’s been a while since I was a resident. It will be great to get in there and to help the residents. Ian has done a fantastic job as PD and with helping me transition into the role. It’s an interesting time to be in internal medicine in that there are system issues and unique challenges in health care.  

 

IS: Tell me 1-2 things that department members may not know about you. For example: family, hobbies, pets, interests outside of work?

LC: I own a cow bell! I am a hockey Mom and a cheer Mom. My son plays hockey and my daughter is a competitive cheerleader. You’ll see me at the gym and at the rink. I can make some serious noise with the cow bell, believe me! I also developed an interest in cookie decorating during the pandemic. Another physician mom offered an online class during COVID and a few of us from Halifax enrolled. I got into from there and try to make a new set every couple of months or so.

 

IS: What is your favourite movie?

LC: My favourite movie goes along with my favourite book from childhood: Little Women. I like the original version of the movie the best.

 

IS: What is/are your favourite food(s)?

LC: I’d have to say dessert. If I had to pick one dessert, it would be cheesecake.

 

IS: Is there anything else you’d like to share? 

LC: I am really excited to take on the role. I think that it will be fun and challenging.


CONFLICT AND CULTURE

To help further the work of the strategic plan, we are focusing on strengthening our toolkit to improve culture and conflict in our workplace. Content submitted by Diane LeBlanc, Basia Solarz and Brennan Dempsey.


How can we be certain about what we hear?


When receiving feedback, and when communicating in general, it is sometimes difficult to discern exactly what someone means. This is often a barrier to effective feedback, since people might leave a conversation with the wrong message.

Paraphrasing

One technique that can create clearer communication is paraphrasing.


This is simply expressing to another your understanding of what they have said, in your own words.


Firstly, paraphrasing is a chance to fully comprehend what you have been told, and a way to clear up the misunderstandings that can derail feedback conversations. The person you are speaking with can take this chance to clarify and refine the feedback they are offering.


Secondly, and importantly, paraphrasing tells the other person they have been heard, and thus makes them more likely to listen as well. Phrases like “I’m hearing that you are concerned about meeting the next deadline on time, and worried that I’m not pulling my weight - is that right?” can help clarify feedback, build trust, and enhance communication.

EDUCATION UPDATES

Introducing the 2023 Internal Medicine Chief Residents


Congratulations to the newest Internal Medicine Chief Residents! These leaders will be in their roles from January 1 – December 31, 2023.


Internal Medicine Chief Residents

January 1 - December 31, 2023

Halifax Co-Chief Residents:

Dr. Josh Kandiah


Dr. Gabrielle Melanson

Halifax MTU Chief:

Dr. Philip Hillier

Saint John Chief Resident:

Dr. Karen Cholmondeley

Saint John MTU Chief:

Dr. Kayla Chubbs

Kandiah

Dr. Josh Kandiah, Co-Chief Resident, Halifax


Where did you grow up? 

Ottawa, Ontario


Where did you complete medical school?

University of British Columbia, Vancouver


What is your favourite aspect of residency so far?

The long-lasting friendships I have made along the way.


What are your hobbies or interests outside of medicine?

Surfing, trivia, and all things basketball.

Melanson

Dr. Gabrielle Melanson, Co-Chief Resident, Halifax


Where did you grow up? 

Moncton, New Brunswick


Where did you complete medical school?

Université de Sherbrooke, Moncton campus


What is your favourite aspect of residency so far?

To build friendships with my co-residents from all over the country, while also being in the privileged position to learn from seniors and staff as well as to teach more junior learners.


What are your hobbies or interests outside of medicine?

I love to bake desserts, especially around Christmas time. I also love travelling, trying new foods, and spending time with friends and family.

Hillier

Dr. Philip Hillier, MTU Chief, Halifax


Where did you grow up? 

Originally from Corner Brook, Newfoundland


Where did you complete medical school?

Memorial University of Newfoundland


What is your favourite aspect of residency so far?

Experiencing the rural and community sites throughout Nova Scotia. I'm trying my best to check off all the community teaching sites from my list (and more)!


What are your hobbies or interests outside of medicine?

Outside of medicine, I enjoy playing tennis with my coresidents, golfing, and ski trips!

Cholmondeley

Dr. Karen Cholmondeley, Chief Resident, Saint John


Where did you grow up? 

Kingston, Ontario


Where did you complete medical school?

University of Western Ontario


What is your favourite aspect of residency so far?

Solving diagnostic puzzles – there are a lot of interesting cases here and so many amazing colleagues to learn from in the course of treating a complex patient. 


What are your hobbies or interests outside of medicine?

I had only ever been to the Maritimes once before moving here for residency! I am loving exploring the region by hiking and camping throughout NB, NS and PEI. 

Chubbs

Dr. Kayla Chubbs, MTU Chief, Saint John


Where did you grow up? 

Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador


Where did you complete medical school?

Memorial University of Newfoundland


What is your favourite aspect of residency so far?

My colleagues, working with great people and learning something new each day! 


What are your hobbies or interests outside of medicine?

Fitness classes, cooking and trying new recipes, and reading. I am also a big Taylor Swift fan.

RESEARCH UPDATES

Deadline for DoM Research Awards Extended to January 23, 2023


Please see attached guidelines and nomination information for the Department of Medicine Research Awards:

Awards

DoM Cross-Appointed Faculty Research Excellence Award (PDF)

(one award may be presented)

Awards

DoM Research Staff Excellence Award (PDF)

(up to two awards may be presented)

The deadline for nominations for these awards is noon on Monday, January 23, 2023.


Please submit nominations to DoMResearch@nshealth.ca


Note: Nominations are now closed for the DoM Faculty (primary appointment) Research Excellence Awards.

Call for Abstracts - Research Week 2023

Open to all DoM Faculty, Residents, Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Research Fellows, and Research Staff.


DoM Research Week will take place the week of April 18-21, 2023. It is anticipated the event will include in-person and virtual components.


The DoM Research Committee invites you to submit an abstract for consideration for DoM Research Week 2023. Please share with your trainees and research groups as needed.


Late submissions will not be accepted. As noted on the form, please keep the body of the abstract no more than 20 lines of text (Times New Roman, size 10, within the form margins), as this is the maximum amount that will be displayed in the abstract booklet.

Research Week 2023 Call for Abstracts

DoM Research Staff Excellence Award (.DOCX)


Please complete the attached abstract submission form and return it to DoMResearch@nshealth.ca by

Monday, February 6, 2023.

KUDOS

Strang

Dr. Strang Appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia

  

On December 12, five Nova Scotians who have made significant contributions to the province in a diverse range of fields, from public health to business mentorship, were appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia. 


We would like to express congratulations to Dr. Robert Strang, Fall River: Nova Scotia's Chief Medical Officer of Health; recognized for leadership throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and contributions to the health field.

 

In early 2023, an investiture ceremony will be held at Government House where Lt-Gov. LeBlanc will present the new members with their insignia and appointment scroll.

Dr. Gabrielle Horne leads Books by Heart

Books by Heart

Dr. Gabrielle Horne, Division of Cardiology, is the project lead for Books by Heart, a Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub project in partnership with University of King’s College and the Atlantic Publishers Marketing Association/Atlantic Books.


The project which is currently in its testing phase, explores how book culture potentially affects patients and staff in a hospital setting.


To learn more about the project and access free, unlimited access to Atlantic Canadian eBooks and audiobooks for the 2022-23 academic year, visit: http://booksbyheartkings.ca/

Introducing Books by Heart at the University of King's College

The King's community now has free access to a collection of Atlantic Canadian eBooks and audiobooks for the 2022-23 school year!


Books by Heart is a public humanities project that will explore the potential of book culture to affect patients and staff in a hospital setting in 2023.


How do I start reading? Download the app through: https://booksbyheartkings.wordpress.com/about/

Watch video on YouTube

IN THE MEDIA

Dr. Jasmine Mah studies the global rise of ER “social admissions”

Dal researcher Jasmine Mah, an internal medicine resident and PhD candidate, is leading a study examining the global rise of "social admissions" to emergency rooms — which is when typically older patients, often struggling with dementia, are dropped off by family members or friends struggling to care for them.

Read more on Dal.ca

Infectious disease specialist, Dr. Lisa Barrett, discusses 'Kraken,' the new COVID-19 subvariant

Dr. Lisa Barrett said the Omicron offshoot appears to be 'very, very transmittable'.


It's being called Kraken. The XBB 1.5 subvariant has been quickly spreading in other countries, including the United States where it's thought to now make up more than 40 per cent of COVID-19 cases. The Omicron offshoot has also been detected here in Canada with the Public Health Agency of Canada saying on Wednesday it is aware of 21 cases in our country.


Read more on Halifax.CityNews.ca

REMINDERS

Deadline

Award

Website

January 31, 2023

Dr. G. W. Archibald Gold-headed Cane Award in the Medical Humanities

https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/cpd/programs/humanities.html

January 31, 2023

Call for Applications: Dr. F. Ian Maclean Memorial Prize

https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/cpd/programs/humanities.html

March 1, 2023

2023 Chris Carruthers Excellence in Medical Leadership Award

https://physicianleaders.ca/leadershipaward.html

Provide Your Feedback for the Health Equity Framework


The Department of Health and Wellness and health-system partners seek feedback for the province’s Health Equity Framework.


The framework will be used to make decisions about priorities and areas of action that will help make our health system one where all Nova Scotians feel safe.


You are invited to share your perspectives before January 27, 2023.


Complete this confidential survey:

https://www.engage4health.ca/dhw-health-equity-framework


Dalhousie University Continuing Professional Development & Medical Education


A variety of free seminars are being held this year covering topics in Humanities, Wellness and Leadership, Anti-Oppression (EDI), Fundamentals of Teaching and Research, and Simulation.


To see the full list of courses, visit: https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/cpd/faculty-development/programs/lecture-series.html

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday 8am
January 2023 DoM Grand Rounds

DoM Grand Rounds


Tuesdays 8 - 9 am

February 6 - 10

Resident Appreciation Week


February 6 - 10, 2023


Stay tuned for more details.

Weekly
Fountain of Health logo

Fountain of Health Course

(up to 18 credits)

"5-Minute CBT"


Instructors:

Dr. Michael Vallis &

Dr. Keri-Leigh Cassidy

In this 18-hour CME-accredited course, you will learn to apply the THRIVE © Approach to Wellbeing and jumpstart your own self-care and wellbeing, as well as your patients. Deepen your understanding of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) - based tools to apply to yourself and your practice.  


Course dates: February 6 – March 6, 2023

5-Week Online Course for Clinicians; schedule below


Register: https://bit.ly/3Q5KL5v by January 20; Space is limited


Questions: info@fountainofhealth.ca


Accredited for physicians up to 18 hours MainPro+ Credits.

5 minute CBT Winter 2023

Educationally cosponsored by Dalhousie University Continuing Professional Development


View poster [PDF]



Additional resources: https://fountainofhealth.ca/clinicians-corner

DoM Teach the Teachers February 21, 2023

DoM Teach the Teachers 2023


Tuesday, February 21


12:30 – 4:30 pm.


Register: http://surveys.novascotia.ca/TeachtheTeachers2023


Register by February 15, 2023

Clark

The theme of this year’s event is “Assessment and Feedback in the Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) Era.” The plenary speaker, M.J. Clark, M.A., APR, Fellow PRSA, Vice President, Integrated Leadership Systems, will start off the afternoon with her talk “Mastering Performance Reviews and Structured Feedback.”


The remainder of the afternoon will be spent in interactive small group sessions. Full program details will be shared in the coming weeks.


If you have any questions about the program, please contact Trudy.Taylor@nshealth.ca or Isha.Seth@nshealth.ca.

Educationally approved/co-sponsored by Dalhousie University Continuing Professional Development and Medical Education.

 

As an accredited provider, Dalhousie University Continuing Professional Development and Medical Education, designates this continuing professional development activity for up to 3.0 credit hours as an accredited group learning Section 1 activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

 

Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found online at edhub.ama-assn.org.


In keeping with CMA Guidelines, program content and selection of speakers are the responsibility of the planning committee. Support is directed toward the costs of the course and not to individual speakers.

DoM Research Week April 18 - 21, 2023

DoM Research Week 2023


Dates: April 18 - 21, 2023


It is anticipated the event will include in-person and virtual components.

May 30

DoM Quality Day 2023


Date: May 30, 2023


Save the date - details to follow

June 6

Anderson Dickson Lecture


Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2023


Time: 8:00 – 9:00 am

Nixon

Dr. Stephanie Nixon from Queen’s University will speak about anti-oppression as a requirement for excellence in healthcare.


Stephanie Nixon, PhD (Twitter @sanixto) is Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Director of the School of Rehabilitation Therapy at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Prior to taking on this role in July 2022, she was a professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto for 15 years.


Stephanie has been a physiotherapist, HIV activist and global health researcher for 25 years. She completed her PhD in Public Health and Bioethics in 2006 at the University of Toronto, and a post-doc at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa from 2006-2008. Stephanie was the Director of the International Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation from 2012-2021.


Stephanie is a straight, white, middle class, able-bodied, cisgender, settler woman who tries to understand the pervasive effects of privilege. In particular, she explores how systems of oppression shape health and community care, research and education, and the role of people in positions of unearned advantage in disrupting these harmful patterns. 


Stephanie developed the Coin Model of Privilege and Critical Allyship as a way to translate core ideas about anti-oppression and anti-racism to people in positions of unearned advantage. She has provided leadership training on the Coin Model with more than 100 groups including universities, hospitals, community-based organizations, and professional associations across Canada and internationally.


Photo courtesy Dr. Stephanie Nixon

June 6

2023 Annual Faculty of Medicine Meeting


Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2023


Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pm


Location: MS Teams and Theater A Tupper Link


For more information, contact Jillian Slevin at Jillian.Slevin@dal.ca

QUICK REFERENCE /

RECURRING CONTENT

COVID-19 Protocols at Nova Scotia Health

Guidelines

NSH is no longer using the Tier system! Please make sure you review the new COVID-19 Guidelines effective Nov. 21, 2022 and share with your teams.


View new guidelines

COVID-19 Hub

More info: https://covid19hub.nshealth.ca/covid-19

Mental Health & Well-Being


Doctors Nova Scotia: Professional Support Program


Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)


Canadian Psychological Association


LifeSpeak (Nova Scotia Health)


Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line

  • 1-888-429-8167


Nova Scotia Crisis Text Line

  • Text – NSSTRONG to 741741


Online Wellness Sessions (NSH Library Services)


Nova Scotia Health’s Mental Health and Addictions Program (MHAP) has free e-Mental Health and Addictions tools available to all Nova Scotians including health care workers and physicians. These tools include:



Mindwell U - free online support that takes just five minutes a day, and can be accessed anywhere and on any device. This service is available in English and French. https://app.mindwellu.com/novascotia



Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) – free and private online resource that includes interactive activities and videos for people having challenges with their mental health. This service is available in English and French. https://www.taoconnect.org/



Wellness Together Canada – mental health and substance abuse support that contains free online resources, tools, apps and connections to trained volunteers and qualified mental health professionals when needed. https://wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA



Togetherall – free and safe online peer-to-peer mental health community that empowers individuals to anonymously seek and provide support 24/7. It is available to all youth and young adults aged 16-29, providing an inclusive and supportive place to connect with others with real lived experience with common mental health concerns. To sign up go to togetherall.com and use your Nova Scotia postal code to register. https://togetherall.com/en-ca/


For more online tools, and how to register, visit MHAhelpNS.ca/tools.

Department of Medicine

DoM Grand Rounds


YouTube Playlists

DoM Grand Rounds Sept 2022 - June 2023

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlLxbpWu5dHES-kHHYhxYG-rX3IIEoLSN


Summer Grand Rounds 2022

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlLxbpWu5dHFh7sS52v8qlfJEwchYcVW8


DoM Grand Rounds Sept 2021 - June 2022

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlLxbpWu5dHGA9ngjTJ7CApcBtkmK1Pt3


Summer Grand Rounds 2021

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlLxbpWu5dHGHrLmpOBwzO2cGicepkmn9


Videos are unlisted on the Department of Medicine YouTube channel, so you must have the link to view. All recordings are copyright.

DoM Research

Resident Research

https://sites.google.com/view/domresidentresearch


The page was initially developed for the resident group but it’s also useful to faculty and their research teams. DoM Research wants to ensure that the link is easily accessible to anyone in the department.

Nova Scotia Health

COVID-19

http://www.nshealth.ca/coronavirus


https://covid19hub.nshealth.ca/covid-19

PPE Videos

Donning & doffing: PPE used for droplet and contact precautions


Donning, doffing, and storage of healthcare procedure masks

Library Services

COVID-19 resources for health care providers

https://library.nshealth.ca/?group_id=15444

Occupational Health Safety & Wellness

OHSW Reporting Forms

https://ohswreporting.nshealth.ca/Kics/formlist.php


  • Do you have symptoms of COVID and need help with OHSW?
  • Phone 1-833-750-0632




Spectrum MD App

(Antimicrobial Stewardship)

https://spectrum.app/nsha/


Nova Scotia Health logo needs to be visible in 8the upper left corner of the home screen to ensure you are accessing local content.

Zoom for Healthcare

https://nshealth.zoom.us/

Additional Links

Dalhousie University

Faculty of Medicine

https://medicine.dal.ca/

Doctors Nova Scotia

doctorsns.com

Nova Scotia

novascotia.ca/coronavirus

Personal Directive

https://www.legalinfo.org/forms/personal-directive

Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia - Complete online then download or email document. Once signed and witnessed, it is valid.

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