Highlights from Med//E-News: The McGILL FACULTY OF MEDICINE ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER

• TUESDAY, MAY 28 – 2013 Health Sciences Convocation May 24, 2013
  Congratulations Class of 2013!   Convocation is more than just a formal ceremony that links ancient traditions to the 21st century. It is recognition for the days and nights of study and toil that culminate in this special day in a student’s life.   Note: A link to the live webcast for Convocation will be available shortly. Click here to watch the School of […]
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• Equity Award winners helping make McGill a better – and more diverse – place May 23, 2013
  This award recognizes the work of students, faculty and staff committed to advancing equity and diversity at McGill. There were four winners of the award, including Charmaine Lyn, Director of the Office of Admissions, Equity and Diversity in the Faculty of Medicine   Congratulations Ms. Lyn ! Read more ►   […]
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• Dr. Ernesto Schiffrin Awarded the American Society of Hypertension’s (ASH) 2013 Distinguished Scientist Award May 21, 2013
  The American Society of Hypertension (ASH) honored Ernesto L. Schiffrin, CM, MD, PhD, FRSC, FRCPC, FACP, FAHA, one of its original members, by naming him the 2013 ASH Distinguished Scientist and conferring him the Robert Tigerstedt Award during the ASH Awards Plenary Session on May 17, 2013 in San Francisco, CA.   Congratulations Dr. Schiffrin! Read more ►   […]
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• REGISTER NOW! Holmes Dean of Medicine Distinction Lecture – Inaugural Speaker – Dr. Françoise Barré-Sinoussi – May 27 May 21, 2013
  Introducing the Andrew F. Holmes Dean of Medicine Distinction Lectures with inaugural speaker Dr. Françoise Barré-Sinoussi on March 27th.... Read more ►   […]
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• Last chance to sign up for the 11th season of JGH Mini-Med School May 21, 2013
  The Jewish General Hospital’s (JGH) Mini-Med School is open for registration and spots are filling up fast! If you think you’ve got what it takes to gain a deeper understanding of family medicine, then all you need to do is bring your sense of curiosity and set aside a few evenings this spring, and be prepared to immerse yourself in the JGH Mini-Med School. […]
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• Laura Marie Drudi awarded Scholarship from QMA May 21, 2013
  Laura Marie Drudi, a 4th year Medical Student in the Faculty of Medicine was awarded a 2013 Scholarship from the Quebec Medical Association.   Congratulations Laura! Read more ►   […]
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• Rossy Family Foundation and partners pledge $58 million to improve cancer care for Quebecers May 21, 2013
  McGill University, the McGill University Health Centre, the Jewish General Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital Center today announced a major collaboration with a leading philanthropic foundation to contribute to the province’s commitment to enhance cancer care. This initiative, the Rossy Cancer Network (RCN), aims to improve quality of care and patient satisfa […]
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