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Faculty Announcements

Appointment of Dr. Howard Bergman as Chair of the Department of Family Medicine

It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Dr. Howard Bergman to the position of Chair of the Department of Family Medicine, at the Faculty of Medicine, McGill University.
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In & Around

Spring 2012 edition of Gravitas

Gravitas is the official newsletter of the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada. Included in this issue: A Time for Change – Family Medicine Supports FMEC PG Recommendations and Revitalizing the Future of PGME in Canada.
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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. David R. Colman – May 16 & 17, 2012

The events commemorating David Colman (Neuro Director 2000-2011) are approaching quickly. Please visit the website for more details and to register.
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Cross-training: Legal trajectories for individuals with mental health problems or intellectual disability (in French) – May 18

This cross training session aims to improve the understanding of the role and reality of all actors involved in the trajectories of individuals with mental health problems incurred in a judicial process.
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RUIS McGill Symposium: A network in action – May 28-29

Mark your calendar now! Come and meet your partners from RUIS McGill to discuss the opportunities and challenges in your institutions in a collaborative and supportive environment.
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McGill Announcements

End-of-year message from the Principal

With exams coming to an end, I write to share a personal note with you about the past year and to thank you for the hard work, dedication and engagement with McGill that you have shown in 2011-12.
This year, with all it has seen, bodes well for a strong and progressive future.
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Message from Vice-Principal (Administration and Finance) Michael Di Grappa

As we move into our next budget year, McGill is launching a new Workforce Planning Initiative.
This initiative has two objectives: to ensure McGill complies with provincial government rules that require us, along with other publicly funded institutions, to reduce by voluntary attrition the size of our administrative and support staff, and – most important – to support our various units in this process so they can continue to meet their goals.
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Above the Fold

Cole Foundation injects $1 million to bolster pediatric leukemia research in Montreal

Thanks to the Cole Foundation, pediatric leukemia research has again this year received support to recruit some of the best and brightest researchers in the field. The family foundation has generously pledged $1 million over the next 3 years in support of up-and-coming, Montreal-based researchers at the Université de Montréal, McGill University and the Université du Québec’s Institut national de la recherche scientifique – Institut Armand-Frappier.
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May is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

More than 50 members of The Neuro’s staff are conducting laboratory and clinical studies related to MS. They employ the finest scientific equipment–from brain imaging scanners to the latest cell biology tools-to study the disease in all its aspects and at every stage. The Neuro’s basic scientists and clinical physicians cooperate closely to translate research into patient therapies.
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Elderly women with irregular heartbeat at higher risk for stroke

According to a new study led by the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI MUHC), older women who have been diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat are at higher risk of stroke than men. The results of the study are published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
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Kudos

The McGill Physical Therapy Master’s program granted “Accreditation Fully Compliant”

The Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada has reviewed the Progress Report of the Master of Science (Applied) in Physical Therapy at McGill University and has granted the program “Accreditation Fully Compliant”.
 
Congratulations to Dr. Judith Soicher and the PT faculty!
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Five Faculty Members Named to Honour List for Educational Excellence

Five exceptional members of the McGill Faculty of Medicine have been named to the Faculty Honour List for Educational Excellence for 2012-2013.
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Dr. Nada Jabado receives William E. Rawls Award for excellence in cancer research

Dr. Nada Jabado, whose specialty rests with Medical Genetics and Genomics, is the recipient of the Canadian Cancer Society William E. Rawls Award for excellence in cancer research. This honour is awarded each year by the National Council of the Canadian Cancer Society to an outstanding young investigator in cancer control research.
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McGill Community

Highlights from the Ask the Principal webcast

In an hour-long webcast on Thursday, April 19, McGill Principal Heather Munroe-Blum spoke about the ups and downs experienced during the often challenging last school year at McGill and replied to a series of questions posed to her by members of the University community. The event was hosted by professor Wendy Thomson, Director of the School of Social Work.
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Focus on Teaching, December 1, 2011 Edition

Focus on Teaching is an information bulletin published by Content and Collaboration Solutions and Teaching and Learning Services and is designed to inform you of upcoming events to enhance your teaching at McGill University. Read on for more information on upcoming events, courses, seminars and teaching resources at your disposal.
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