/deptmedicine/articles/rss en /deptmedicine/article/results-are-introducing-mcgill-doms-world-class-teams <p>We are excited to announce the conclusion of our inaugural 平特五不中 DOM World Class Teams process (see below)! After rigorous and diligent review and scoring of written submissions and oral presentations our panel of external experts has chosen our top three Established and our top three Emerging Teams.</p> <p>The scoring was remarkably consistent between panel members. The margins between the Top three and Top five were thin. Kudos to the teams for their stellar work and their excellent submissions.</p> Fri, 17 May 2024 22:45:40 +0000 ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca 980 at /deptmedicine /deptmedicine/article/dr-cedric-yansouni-leads-cihr-funded-initiative-nunavik-syphilis-rapid-testing <p>The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has recently announced funding for an initiative focused on expanding the use of Syphilis Rapid Tests in Nunavik. The project, known as <em>Stopping Syphilis Transmission in Arctic Communities Through Rapid Diagnostic Testing in Non-Traditional Testing Sites (STAR-NT study)</em>, was ranked first overall in the competition.</p> Fri, 10 May 2024 19:58:49 +0000 ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca 967 at /deptmedicine /deptmedicine/article/drs-don-boudreau-jeffrey-wiseman-receive-2024-afmc-awards <p>Dr. <b>Donald Boudreau</b> and Dr. <b>Jeffrey Wiseman</b> were honoured by the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) for their leadership, excellence and achievements in academic medicine. They were nominated for their respective awards by Lesley Fellows, MDCM, DPhil, Vice-President (Health Affairs) and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, as well as their colleagues at the IHSE.</p> <p>Dr. Boudreau and Dr. Wiseman were presented with the awards at the International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM) in April 2024.</p> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:10:44 +0000 Jane O'Faherty 933 at /deptmedicine /deptmedicine/article/dr-maral-koolian-named-2024-mcgill-faculty-honour-list-educational-excellence <p>Congratulations to Dr. <b>Maral Koolian</b> for being named to the 2024 平特五不中 Faculty Honour List for Educational Excellence. Her many accomplishments include serving as a TCP tutor and an Osler Fellow to medical students; as Clinical Teaching Unit Director for the Medicine ER Consultation service at the JGH; as the Chair of the Selection Committee for the GIM Residency Program; and as Director of the Royal College Area of Focused Competence Program in Adult Thrombosis Medicine, the only AFC program currently within the DOM. We share in recognizing Dr.</p> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:00:08 +0000 ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca 932 at /deptmedicine /deptmedicine/article/dr-ernesto-schiffrin-receives-2023-hypertension-canada-lifetime-achievement-award <p>We are thrilled to announce that Hypertension Canada has recognized Dr. Ernesto Schiffrin鈥檚 dedication and commitment to advancing the understanding and treatment of hypertension by honoring him with the 2023 Hypertension Canada Lifetime Achievement Award at the Hypertension Canada Annual Scientific Congress in Banff, AB, on April 4, 2024.</p> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:56:17 +0000 ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca 931 at /deptmedicine /deptmedicine/article/dr-patrick-willemot-appointed-vice-chair-royal-college-physicians-and-surgeons-canada-general <p>Dr. Patrick Willemot was recently appointed as Vice-Chair for the Royal College General Internal Medicine Specialty Committee.</p> <p>The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada General Internal Medicine (GIM) Specialty Committee is the national committee which oversees the training requirements and examination which lead to specialty certification in GIM, as well as the specific accreditation requirements for training programs in GIM, representing the national standards for GIM training in Canada.</p> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:14:52 +0000 ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca 930 at /deptmedicine /deptmedicine/article/drs-jonathan-houle-louise-pilote-ning-zi-sun-and-two-mcgill-alumni-drs-mark-clarfield-and-ora <p>Step into Ethiopia鈥檚 heath care system, where Drs Jonathan Houle, Ning-Zi Sun, Louise Pilote, and two 平特五不中 alumni, Drs Mark Clarfield and Ora Paltiel, of the 平特五不中 Department of Medicine, spearheaded a project entitled 鈥淓nhancing Clinical and Critical Appraisal Skills in a Provincial Medical School in Ethiopia鈥�. Generously funded by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada鈥檚 International Development and Aid Grant, this project aimed to enhance medical education in the region through training the physicians of a local medical school and hospital. Dr.</p> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:37:19 +0000 ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca 929 at /deptmedicine /deptmedicine/article/dr-momar-ndao-receives-ambassadeurs-du-palais-des-congres-de-montreal-award <p>Dr. Momar Ndao recently received the 鈥淎mbassadeurs du Palais des congr猫s de Montr茅al鈥� award for hosting the International Congress of Parasitology (ICOPA) 2026 in Montreal. This award is a prestigious recognition given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the city鈥檚 reputation as a leading destination for international conferences and events.</p> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:09:04 +0000 ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca 922 at /deptmedicine /deptmedicine/article/dr-kevin-waschke-receives-distinguished-service-award-canadian-association-gastroenterology <p><strong>Dr. Kevin Waschke</strong>, a Professor in the 平特五不中 Department of Medicine, recently received the Distinguished Service Award from the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG). This award is the highest recognition from the CAG, given to individuals who have made significant contributions to gastroenterology research or provided exceptional service to the CAG.</p> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 19:12:18 +0000 ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca 908 at /deptmedicine /deptmedicine/article/appointment-dr-vanessa-tardio-and-dr-vincent-larouche-co-directors-endocrinology-and-metabolism <p>We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Vanessa Tardio and Dr. Vincent Larouche as co-Directors of the Endocrinology and Metabolism training program.</p> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 19:03:58 +0000 ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca 907 at /deptmedicine