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Reunions, Homecoming and more alumni celebrations
The fall months turned out to be the perfect time for many of you to enjoy reunion activities, attend lectures featuring prominent alumni and celebrate Homecoming at the Dean’s Gala.
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Tweeting Influence
Dr. Lesley Barron, MD'96, is harnessing the power of social media to mobilize her thoughts and reflect on life within the medical community as a female surgeon.
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The DOCS Difference
Alumni such as Dr. Penny Thornton, DDS’81, are attempting to fill the huge gap in accessible dental care in London through DOCS. It’s making a difference and providing top quality care to those it serves.
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Soulful Work
Dr. Jeffrey Turnbull recently announced that he will be dedicating more time delivering care to some of Ottawa’s most vulnerable populations – it’s work that has given his life more meaning.
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Moving forward in reconciliation and healing
This fall, Schulich Medicine students attended a half-day session, in which they learned about the history of the residential school system in Canada, and the trauma and injustices that continue to shape and impact Indigenous communities.
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Alumni Announcements
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Dr. Richard Finley, MD'71, is a recipient of the 2017 Distinguished Service Award (DSA) of the American College of Surgeons
Sarah Svenningsen, PhD'16, received the 2017 John Charles Polanyi Prize, presented by the Council of Ontario Universities
Dr. Toni Zhong, MD'02, named as the inaugural Belinda Stronach Chair in Breast Cancer Reconstructive Surgery at University Health Network
Dr. Sharon Walmsley, MD'83, is a recipient of 2017 Order of Canada
Dr. Danielle Martin, MD'03, named as one Toronto Life Magazine's most influential people
Dr. Peter Pisters, MD'85, has been appointed President of the MD Anderson Cancer Centre
Dr. Paul Woods, MD'85, has been appointed CEO of the London Health Sciences Centre effective January 2018
Dr. John Denstedt, MD'82, has been named Secretary-elect for the American Urological Association
Dr. Michael Lee-Poy, MD'03, MClSc'12, presented with a Family Physician of the Year award from the College of Family Physicians of Canada at a gathering in Montreal in November
Kevin Blackney, BMSc'14, MSc'17, has won a silver medal at the Canadian 10K Championships in Ottawa
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Dean's Message
Six questions with the Dean
Dr. Michael Strong discusses what has been taking place at the School and what’s he has in his sights as he moves through his second term.
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Join us for Dinner with the Dean in Halifax, a learning session on Management Principles for Physicians, and more this coming year.
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Latest School News
Making Headlines
Catch up on the latest news including leadership changes, research investments and so much more.
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Featured Event
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2018 Alumni of Distinction Awards
Each year, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry celebrates and honours alumni who have made outstanding contributions to the School, Western University, the community and/or their profession. Nominations for the 2018 Alumni of Distinction Awards are open until Monday, March 5, 2018.
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