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

• Stay informed: University and Faculty COVID-19 news May 10, 2021
  As the situation continues to evolve, McGill University and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences will continue to provide updates to keep our community informed. Click here for links to the latest updates and information ►  
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• ON THE AGENDA – Faculty Council Meeting, Tuesday, May 18 May 9, 2021
  The Faculty Council meeting is open to all members of the Faculty, including students and residents and will be held via Zoom. Read more ►  
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• Register to attend the 2021 McGill Clinical Innovation Competition event on May 20 May 9, 2021
  We are pleased to announce that the 4th annual McGill Clinical Innovation Competition and Awards Ceremony will take place online this year. Read more ►  
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• COVID-19 situation in India and South Asia: a plea for help May 6, 2021
  As you know, the COVID-19 situation in India and surrounding countries is desperate. Our McGill community has strong ties with the region and is devastated by what is going on. Our own Dr. Nitika Pai has written a passionate plea for help, sharing her family’s battle with COVID. Read more ►  
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• SPOT’s virtual Name-Tag ceremonies celebrate two cohorts May 4, 2021
  McGill’s School of Physical & Occupational Therapy (SPOT) recently recognized both the 2020 and 2021 cohorts of occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) professional program students for successfully reaching the milestone moment marking the transition from classroom learning to clinical experience. The Name-Tag Ceremony is considered the equivalent of the engineering Iron-Ring ceremony and […]
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• McGill professor selected for Canadian Thoracic Society award May 4, 2021
  Dr. Tania Janaudis-Ferreira, Assistant Professor at McGill University’s School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, is the 2021 recipient of the CRHP Distinction Award in recognition of her significant contributions to knowledge translation, teaching and mentorship. Canadian Respiratory Health Professionals (CRHP) is the multi-disciplinary healthcare professional assembly of the Canadian Thoracic Society. Read more ►  
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• Citizen’s forum addresses Black representation in health sciences May 4, 2021
  Over 100 invited guests from diverse Black communities in Quebec took part in a citizen’s forum on April 14 to address Black representation across health sciences disciplines, professions and curricula. Participants brainstormed concrete ideas to address the underrepresentation of Black community members in health sciences education, curricula and professional practice. Read more ►  
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