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Department of Medicine Update: November 29, 2024
In this issue:
- Spotlight: Dr. Premysl Bercik Appointed GlaxoSmithKline Chair
in Gastroenterology - Spotlight: Dr. Jason Roberts Appointed Marianne Barrie/PHRI Chair
in ARVC Research - Spotlight: PHRI Marks 25 Years of Pioneering Global Health Research and Innovation
Department of Medicine Update: November 22, 2024
In this issue:
- Spotlight: Dr. George Ioannidis Appointed Eli Lilly Canada Chair
in Osteoporosis - Spotlight: Dr. Kimberly Legault Appointed to McMaster Professorship in Rheumatology Education
- 7th Annual Janice Pogue Lecture at PHRI
Department of Medicine Update: November 15, 2024
In this issue:
- Spotlight: Dr. Kelvin Ng Receives Canadian Stroke Consortium Award
- Spotlight: Dr. Sameer Sharif Receives Three-Year PSI Grant
- SAVE THE DATE: UGME Annual Faculty-Wide Meeting
- Call for Nominations: AFP Career Awards
Department of Medicine Update: November 8, 2024
In this issue:
- Spotlight: Dr. Shamir Mehta Receives Canadian Association
of Interventional Cardiology Award - Bridging Leaders Program – Registration deadline November 29, 2024
Department of Medicine Update: October 31, 2024
In this issue:
- Spotlight: Dr. Danielle de Sa Boasquevisque Receives Award for Creating Niagara Region Stroke Research Program
- Spotlight: Dr. Sandi Azab, Assistant Professor,
Division of Education and Innovation
Department of Medicine Update: October 25, 2024
In this issue:
- Spotlight: McMaster Names Next President, Susan Tighe
- Spotlight: Dr. Dongdong Wang, Assistant Professor,
Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism - Internal Medicine Residency Program Winter Gala 2024
Department of Medicine Update: October 18, 2024
In this issue:
- Spotlight: Transforming Obstetric Medicine from Silos to Solutions with Dr. Serena Gundy
- Spotlight: Dr. Sujane Kandasamy, Assistant Professor,
Division of Education and Innovation - Save the Date: Internal Medicine Residency Program Winter Gala
Department of Medicine Update: October 11, 2024
In this issue:
- Spotlight: Dr. Ashkan Shoamanesh Receives
American Neurological Association Award - Spotlight: Dr. Patricia Liaw Receives Award from CIHR and Canadian Society of Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology (CSATVB)
Department of Medicine Update: October 4, 2024
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Deborah Cook Joins Canada’s Medical Hall of Fame
- Spotlight: McMaster Conference and Case Report Competition
- Obituary: Dr. Fernando Bianchi
Department of Medicine Update: September 27, 2024
In this Issue
- Spotlight: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30
- Spotlight: Dr. Judah Denburg Appointed to Royal Society of Canada
- Spotlight: Dr. Ben Wyman Appointed Assistant Professor, Division of Neurology
Department of Medicine Update: September 20, 2024
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Roman Jaeschke Receives Honorary Doctorate
from Jagiellonian University - Spotlight: Dr. Mohammad Refaei, Assistant Professor,
Division of Hematology & Thromboembolism - Obituary: Dr. Thomas Ryan
Department of Medicine Update: September 13, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Deborah Cook awarded Royal Society
of Canada’s McLaughlin Medal - Spotlight: Dr. Anthony Sandre, Assistant Professor,
Division of General Internal Medicine - Obituary: Dr. Ignatius (Harry) Scime
- Department of Medicine Annual Awards Dinner and Ceremony
Department of Medicine Update: September 6, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Alim Pardhan Receives Program Director of the Year Award
- Spotlight: Ramona Neferu, Assistant Professor,
Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Spotlight: Division of General Internal Medicine News Department of Medicine Annual Awards Dinner and Ceremony
Department of Medicine Update: August 23, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Mickey Zeller, “Effects of donor-recipient sex-matched versus sex-mismatched red blood cell transfusion on
outcomes in critically ill adult patients” - Spotlight: Researchers crack a celiac mystery:
Where does the gluten reaction begin? - Spotlight: Reza Mirza, Assistant Professor,
Division of Rheumatology
Department of Medicine Update: August 9, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Manali Mukherjee and Team Receive $2 Million CIHR Team Grant
- Spotlight: Stephanie Carlin, Assistant Professor,
Hematology and Thromboembolism - Promotion and Tenure Review
- CIHR Postdoctoral Fellowship Competition Now Open
- 20th Annual McMaster Hematology and Thromboembolism Update
Department of Medicine Update: July 26, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Menaka Pai Appointed Clinical Lead for
Ontario Laboratory Medicine Program - Spotlight: Report Highlights Lessons Learned Finishing
Non-COVID Trials During Pandemic - Enrollment Now Open: Anti-Black Racism and Critical Race Education Course
- McCall MacBain Postdoctoral Fellows Teaching and Leadership Program
- Upcoming Events for New Full Time Faculty
Department of Medicine Update: July 12, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Arnav Agarwal Receives 2024 Vanier Scholarship
- Spotlight: Elena Verdu Appointed Director of
Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute - Spotlight: Accounting Assistant Carolyn Pfeiffer Receives
Governor General’s Academic Medal - District 4: Billing Event Reminder
Department of Medicine Update: June 28, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: McMaster Clinician Investigator Program
Department of Medicine Representative - Spotlight: Firestone Institute Named Joint
McMaster-St. Joe’s Research Institute - Spotlight: Simple Test Detects Rare Fatal Genetic Heart Condition
- Call for Applications: GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Chair in Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine
Department of Medicine Update: June 21, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Sonia Anand and Team Recieve Million-Dollar IDRC Grant
- Spotlight: Dr. Jeremy Hirota Receives Innovation Matchmaking Funding
- Spotlight: Global trial confirms benefit of antacids on bleeding prevention for ventilated patients
- 2024 Annual General Meeting
Department of Medicine Update: June 14, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: American Thoracic Society Assembly Awards
- Spotlight: Medicine Internal Career Research Award
- Call for Applications: Marianne Barrie/PHRI Chair in ARVC Research
- Call for Applications: McMaster University/GlaxoSmithKline Chair in Lung Immunology at St. Joseph’s Healthcare
Department of Medicine Update: June 7, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Department of Medicine Internal Career Awards
- Spotlight: Dr. Sean Park Receives 2024 President’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching and Learning
- Spotlight: Geras Program Featured in Hamilton Spectator
- Ambulatory Care Clinic Rotation – Faculty Invite 2024
- POCUS Internal Environmental Survey
Department of Medicine Update: May 31, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Excellence in Graduate Supervision Award
- Spotlight: Postgraduate Medical Education Awards
- Farncombe Institute Symposium
- McMaster Uganda Elective October 22 to November 18, 2024
- NSERC Discovery Grants 2025 Competition – ROADS Information Session (hybrid)
Department of Medicine Update: May 24, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Jonathan Sherbino, Associate Chair, Education
- Spotlight: Dr. Jeffrey Weitz Elected as Secretary General of International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis
- Spotlight: Geras DANCE featured in Hamilton Spectator
- Department of Medicine Resident Research Day
- RMA Message to Billing Services Users about New Billing System Go Live
- McMaster Uganda Elective October 22 to November 18, 2024
Department of Medicine Update: May 17, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Donnie Arnold, Associate Chair, Research
- Spotlight: Dr. Ashkan Shoamanesh Receives ESO Scientific Excellence Award
- Spotlight: GeriMedRisk Receives $4 Million in Funding from
Ontario Government - Spotlight: Division of Respirology Awards
- Please RSVP: 2024 Annual General Meeting
Department of Medicine Update: May 10, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Exploring Tranexamic Acid in Cardiac Surgery
- Please RSVP: 2024 Annual General Meeting
- 2025 Strategic IT Initiatives – Proposals Welcome – Deadline: June 17
- Registration Open: Norman Education Research Day 2024
- Leadership Opportunity: Clinician-Investigator Program (CIP) Program Director
Department of Medicine Update: May 3, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Restricted use of Benzodiazepines linked to
reduced rates of postoperative delirium - Spotlight: May is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
- Please RSVP: 2024 Annual General Meeting
- RSVP by May 6: Department of Medicine 35th Annual Resident Research Day in Medicine
Department of Medicine Update: April 26, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Salim Yusuf To Receive Honorary Doctorate from Oxford University
- Please RSVP: 2024 Annual General Meeting
- Registration Open: Norman Education Research Day 2024
- You’re Invited: Juravinski Research Institute Funding
Department of Medicine Update: April 19, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Common dementia medication doesn’t increase risk of death,
life-threatening heart abnormalities - What You May Have Missed in 2023: Exciting collaboration between
McMaster fellows, McMaster Health Information Research Unit, and
Annals of Internal Medicine - Department of Medicine 35th Annual Resident Research Day in Medicine
- Internal Career Awards application deadline
- Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship Program (QES) CfP – Applications due May 24
Department of Medicine Update: April 12, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: McMaster researchers to develop virtual-care software platform with JRI $1.9 million award
- Department of Medicine 35th Annual Resident Research Day in Medicine
- Call for Applications: Department of Medicine, Division Director – Respirology
- Empower Future Doctors: Pre-Clerkship Elective Spots Available July and August
Department of Medicine Update: April 5, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: MED-X Biggest Leap Awards
- Call for Applications: Department of Medicine, Division Director – Respirology
- Health Professions Educator Award
- Pan-University Faculty Workshops Offered by the Office of the Provost
- Industry Funding Opportunity: Human Stem Cells from Patients with Genetically Derived Cardiomyopathy
Department of Medicine Update: March 28, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Mohamed Panju, Director, Division of Internal Medicine
- Spotlight: Decades of McMaster tuberculosis research leading to new prevention and control strategies
- Obituary: Dr. Philip Boll, Nephrologist and Former McMaster Resident
- Call for Applications: Department of Medicine, Division Director – Respirology
Department of Medicine Update: March 22, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Frances Tse Nominated for PARO Award
- Spotlight: Dr. Alison Fox-Robichaud Featured in Health News
- Save the Date: Spring Convocation
- Request for Input: Search for Director, Division of Palliative Care
Department of Medicine Update: March 15, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Manali Mukherjee Raises Awareness of Long COVID
- Spotlight: Dr. P.J. Devereaux Renews Canada Research Chair
- Examiners Needed – Internal Medicine PGY3 OSCE
- MERIT Faculty Fellowship – Deadline: April 29, 2024
Department of Medicine Update: March 8, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: 2023/24 Department of Medicine Academic and Teaching
Awards Winners - Spotlight: YWCA Women of Distinction Awards Nominations
- Spotlight: Dr. Derek Chu, “Tree Nut Immunotherapy, Route Development, and Evaluation (TRADE) Trial”
- Department of Medicine Research Day – Call for Abstracts
Department of Medicine Update: March 1, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Researchers identify new choice of therapy
for rare autoimmune disease - Spotlight: McMaster researchers reveal surprising impacts of
common food additive on gut health - Spotlight: Dr. Carson Lo, Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases
- Equity and Diversity Survey: Professionalism
Department of Medicine Update: February 23, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Exciting News from McMaster’s Faculty of Health Sciences!
- Spotlight: Dr. Deborah Cook, “REVISE: Re-eValuating the Inhibition of Stress Erosions: prophylaxis for upper gastrointestinal bleeding in the ICU”
- Department of Medicine Research Day – Call for Abstracts
- UGME Leadership Opportunity: Inter-Professional Practice Domain Planner
- Call for Applications – Department of Medicine, Associate Chair – Education
Department of Medicine Update: February 16, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Jim Douketis Receives $845,000 CIHR Grant for
PAUSE-2 Clinical Trial - Spotlight: Dr. Imran Satia Featured in National and International News
- Spotlight: Dr. Alberto Caminero, “Allergen Processing by Human Gastrointestinal Microbiota”
- Call for Applications: Department of Medicine, Associate Chair – Research
Department of Medicine Update: February 9, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Immune response, not acute viral infections, responsible for neurological damage, McMaster researchers discover
- Spotlight: McMaster and ALK researchers discover
new cell that remembers allergies - Spotlight: Dr. Bram Rochwerg, “CORT-E2: The Corticosteroid Early and Extended Randomized Controlled Trial”
- Call for Applications: Department of Medicine, Associate Chair – Research
- UGME Leadership Opportunity: Inter-Professional Practice Domain Planner
Department of Medicine Update: February 2, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Multi-year CIHR grant supports McMaster study at the intersect of aging and infectious disease
- Spotlight: Dr. Sarah Svenningsen receives nearly $1 million in CIHR funding for study to image structural abnormalities in airways of people with asthma
- Call for Applications: Associate Chair, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigenous Reconciliation
- Save the Date: Department of Medicine Resident Research Day
Department of Medicine Update: January 26, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: McMaster researchers create instruction manual to detect rare cells that could unlock secrets to allergies
- Spotlight: Dr. Jeremy Hirota, “The impact of cannabis smoke on respiratory tract viral infections”
- Department of Medicine, Academic Merit Contributions
- Strategic Procurement Thresholds Update
- Call for Applications – Department of Medicine, Division Director – General Internal Medicine (GIM)
Department of Medicine Update: January 19, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Maria Ines Pinto-Sanchez Receives J.A. Campbell Award from Celiac Canada
- Spotlight: Dr. Dawn Bowdish, “Uncovering the role of the gut microbiome in unhealthy aging and frailty”
- Assessor Recruitment for the McMaster UGME Medical School Admission Interviews
- McMaster University Health Research Methodology Course – Starting January 22
Department of Medicine Update: January 12, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Honouring Michael Newhouse, Leader in Respiratory Medicine
- Spotlight: Dr. Patricia Liaw, “Translational studies of heparin in sepsis-associated immunothrombosis”
- Call for Applications: Associate Chair, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigenous Reconciliation
- Upcoming Webinar: Fostering a Community of Belonging at McMaster University
Department of Medicine Update: January 5, 2024 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Paul O’Byrne Appointed to Order of Canada
- Spotlight: Dr. Raed Joundi, “Investigating novel targets and inflammatory pathways of cognitive decline in the CLSA”
- CIHR Project Spring 2024 – Helpful Tips and Best Practices Webinar
- Upcoming Webinar: Fostering a Community of Belonging at McMaster University
- Save the Date: MacCelerate Event with Communitech
- Biomaterials and Biofabrication for Regenerative Medicine Applications Symposium
Department of Medicine Update: December 22, 2023 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: McMaster Researcher Develops New International Guidelines
for Treating Eczema - Spotlight: Dr. William McIntyre, “Short Term Anti-aRrhythmic Therapy for Post-Operative AF in Cardiac Surgery Patients: START-POAF Pilot Trial”
- CIHR Project Spring 2024 – Helpful Tips and Best Practices Webinar
- CoP MED-X Biggest Leap Awards
- Save the Date: MacCelerate Event with Communitech
Department of Medicine Update: December 15, 2023 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Geras Centre for Aging Research Collaborates with Tech Company to Test In-Home Monitoring Device for Older Adults
- Spotlight: Dr. Amber Molnar, “Dial-Bicarb Trial: Lower vs. Higher Dialysate Bicarbonate Concentration in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis”
- McGill’s 2024 Louis and Artur Lucian Award for Research in Circulatory Diseases – Nominations being accepted
- Examiners Needed – Internal Medicine PGY2 OSCE
Department of Medicine Update: December 8, 2023 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Abhilekh Srivastava, Assistant Professor,
Division of Neurology - Spotlight: Dr. Amy Gillgrass, “Investigating the mechanisms
of disease progression in HIV/TB to design interventions
for better clinical outcomes - Reminder: Tri-agency USRAs in the Faculty of Health Sciences
- Examiners Needed – Internal Medicine PGY2 OSCE
Department of Medicine Update: December 1, 2023 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: $2 Million for Allergy Research
- Spotlight: Dr. Donald Arnold, “A Clinical Prediction Model for the Diagnosis of Immune Thrombocytopenia”
- Diagnostic & Neuro Interventional Education Day – Registration Open
- Health Research Services Bulletin
Department of Medicine Update: November 24, 2023 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Mark Crowther Named Distinguished University Professor
- Spotlight: Dr Richard Austin and Dr. Peter Gross, “GRP78 as a driver and therapeutic target of atherothrombotic cardiovascular disease”
- Tri-Agency Undergraduate Student Research Award in the Faculty of Health Sciences
- Examiners Needed – Internal Medicine PGY2 OSCE
- Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) Leadership Position: CBD Faculty Lead – Competency Based Medical Education
Department of Medicine Update: November 17, 2023 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Blood thinner apixaban prevents strokes in patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation
- Spotlight: Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou Receives Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging
- Spotlight: Dr. Karen Mossman, “Elucidating the molecular mechanism by which bat Interferon Regulatory Factors modulate antiviral responses”
- MacQIPS Foundational Certificate Course
Department of Medicine Update: November 10, 2023 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Canadian Celiac Association Research Awards
- Spotlight: Dr. Imran Satia, “Setting priorities and partnerships for chronic cough in Canada – Can-Cough”
- Accreditation Status Change – Internal Medicine
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Awareness
Department of Medicine Update: November 3, 2023 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. William McIntyre Receives Canadian Cardiovascular Society Young Investigator Award
- Spotlight: Dr. Aristeidis Katsanos Receives Heart & Stroke Foundation
New Investigator Award - Message from the Dean: Reaffirming our support and commitment to our full community
- Call for Applications: Associate Chair, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenous Reconciliation and Professionalism (EDIIRP), Department of Medicine – New deadline
Department of Medicine Update: October 27, 2023
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Medicine CTU Directors Announced
- Spotlight: CAN-TAP-TALENT Clinical Trials Training Award
- Health Equity Symposium and Chanchlani Global Health Research Award Lecture
- Save the Date: Internal Medicine Residency Program Winter Gala
Department of Medicine Update: October 20, 2023 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Mark Crowther Earns Master of Laws in Mediation and
Dispute Resolution - Spotlight: Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou Receives Betty Havens Award for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging
- Health Equity Symposium and Chanchlani Global Health Research Award Lecture
- ECHO Discovery Program at University of Toronto
- Save the Date: Internal Medicine Residency Program Winter Gala
Department of Medicine Update: January 13, 2023 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Salim Yusuf Received Prestigious Award from his Home State of Kerala, India
- Spotlight: Top Clinical Trials and Trial Updates of 2022 Include Population Health Research Institute (PHRI)’s INVICTUS and COMPLETE
- Leadership and Coaching Development in the Department of Medicine
- New Posting: Chair, Professional Competencies, Undergraduate Medical Education Program
- New Posting: Chair, Diversity and Inclusion, Undergraduate Medical Education Program
Department of Medicine Update: December 22, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Professor Gordon Guyatt Receives Top International Award
- Spotlight: Newly Promoted Scientists at PHRI
- Save the Date: General Internal Medicine (GIM) Restructuring Townhall Meeting
- Medical Grand Rounds
Department of Medicine Update: December 16, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: New Division Director of Dermatology
- Spotlight: Dr. Manali Mukherjee named as 2022 Health Care Hero
- Spotlight: Researchers Discover Gut Mechanism That Triggers Innate Immunity Against Respiratory Infections
- Examiners Needed – Internal Medicine PGY2 Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
Department of Medicine Update: December 9, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: 7th McMaster International Review Course in Internal Medicine
- Spotlight: Jason Roberts Receives Inaugural Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Maud Menten New Principal Investigator Prize in Genetics
- McMaster Education Research, Innovation and Theory (MERIT) Faculty Fellowship – Deadline: December 11, 2022
- New Grant Advisor Department Allocation
Department of Medicine Update: December 2, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: McMaster Team Receives $3.6 million CIHR Clinical Trials Project for inDEX Trial
- Spotlight: Internal Medicine Residency Holiday Gala and Fundraiser
- Back by Popular Demand – Department-Wide Discussion of a Fully Converted Alternate Funding Program (AFP)
- A Career Retrospective: Jack Hirsh
- Volunteers Needed for Regional COVID Care Clinic
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds
Department of Medicine Update: November 25, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: McMaster Researchers Play Leading Role in Global Parathyroid Consensus
- Spotlight: Dr. Elena Verdu Awarded New Canada Research Chair
- Spotlight: Ten Department of Medicine Researchers Included on 2022 List of Highly Cited Researchers
- 14th Annual McMaster Review Course in Internal Medicine 2023: Registration Now Open
Department of Medicine Update: November 18, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Shamir Mehta receives Canadian Cardiovascular Society Research Achievement Award
- Workshop Opportunities for Chairs and Directors
- Register for McMaster’s Research Data Management (RDM) Strategy Town Hall and Focus Groups – Virtual
- November edition of PHRI PULSE newsletter is out!
Department of Medicine Update: November 11, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: REVISE Trial Receives $5 million CIHR Grant
- Spotlight: Dr. Hertzel Gerstein Receives 2022 Dr. Robert Volpé Distinguished Service Award
- Special Webinar Discussion on Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) and Department-Wide Discussion of a Fully Converted AFP
- Special Medical Grand Rounds
- McMaster Internal Medicine Residency Program Winter Gala
Department of Medicine Update: November 4, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Salim Yusuf Named #1 Scientist in Canada, #21 in the World
- Spotlight: Bill Tholl Inducted into Order of Canada
- Spotlight: Honouring Dr. Graham Turpie
- Chair, Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) – Call for Expressions of Interest
- Examiners Needed – Internal Medicine PGY2 OSCE
- New HRS Account Request Form
Department of Medicine Update: October 28, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Deborah Cook Ranked as Top Female Scientist in Canada
- Spotlight: Harriette Van Spall receives “Research Goes Red” Award from the American Heart Association
- Department of Medicine – Biggest Leap Awards for Innovation, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship
- 2023-24 Autism Scholars Awards Competition
- “Rock the Podium” Speaker Development Series
- Faculty Evaluation Workshop Update: Information and resources
Department of Medicine Update: October 21, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: MED-X Community of Practice Welcomes Inaugural Entrepreneur in Residence to the Department of Medicine
- Call for Fall 2022-23 Strategic Alignment Fund (SAF) Applications
- Reminder: Michael G. DeGroote Fellowship Awards – Deadline November 1, 2022
- Reminder: 2022 Gairdner Lecture
- Publication of the Week
- Clinical Pathology Rounds
Department of Medicine Update: October 14, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Indigenous data workshop at PHRI brings together researchers from five First Nations communities in four provinces
- Invitation To Submit Proposals for Projects
- New Faculty 2022-23 Workshops hosted by the Office of the Provost
- Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS) Training | Online Cultural Training Program
- PHRI PULSE Newsletter – October 2022
- Publication of the Week
- Cardiology Rounds
- Celebrating Dr. Andrew Worster
Department of Medicine Update: October 7, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Chanchlani Research Centre
- Alternate Funding Plan (AFP) Executive Committee – Professor Position Available
- Survey Request: Professionalism Support Services Review – Faculty Members (deadline October 28, 2022)
- Call for Nominations: University Scholar (US) & Distinguished University Professor (DUP) – 2022/2023
- Registration Now Open for the 2022 Hnatyshyn and the Louise and Frank Nieboer Lectures
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds
Department of Medicine Update: September 30, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Zahira Khalid leads project to develop clinical educator fellowship in Guyana
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Indigenous Health Learning Lodge welcome gathering celebrates a transformative new space
- RMA Transformation Town Hall Recording and Survey
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds
- Professor Hippo-on-Campus Student Mental Health Education Program for Educators and Navigators – Workshop for Faculty
Department of Medicine Update: September 23, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: McMaster-led study finds most long COVID-19 patients recover within one year
- Michael G. DeGroote Fellowship Awards – Deadline November 1, 2022
- McMaster Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) Leadership Position: Director, Medical Foundation 4
- Publication of the Week
- Cardiology Rounds
Department of Medicine Update: September 16, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Parameswaran Nair elected to Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
- Congratulations to Dr. Deborah DiLiberto!
- Medicine Grand Rounds: What the Surveyor Sees
- Education Advisory Board Workshop: Becoming a Professionalism Coach
- Winter Fundraising Gala for Ugandan Medical System
- HAHSO Innovation Grants Competition 22-23: Formal Call for Proposals
- Publication of the Week
Department of Medicine Update: September 9, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Meera Joseph Appointed Assistant Professor, Division of Nephrology
- Spotlight: Dr. Sonia Anand Elected to Royal Society of Canada
- Spotlight: Dr. Stacey Marjerrison To Ride to New York City To Raise Fundsfor Campfire Circle
- Rock the Podium: Foundations
- Division Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Champions
- Virtual Care Update: K-Codes Extended to December 1, 2022
- HAHSO Innovation Grants Competition 22-23: Formal Call for Proposals
Department of Medicine Update: September 2, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Kathryn Woodman Appointed Assistant Professor,Division of Gastroenterology
- Spotlight: Dr. Haroon Yousuf Appointed Academic Hospitalist Program Lead
- Department of Medicine Newsletter Publication Schedule
- Useful Links and Information for Fall 2022 Term
- UGME Clinical Learning Climate Site Review Process – Recruitment
- Hamilton Academic Health Sciences Organization (HAHSO) Innovation Grants Competition 22-23: Formal Call for Proposals
- PHRI Research Update
- Publication of the Week
- Immigration Information Session
Department of Medicine Update: August 19, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Hugh Traquair Appointed Assistant Professor, Division of General Internal Medicine
- Call for Applications for Leadership Development
- McMaster International Review Course in Internal Medicine
- Basmajian Award for Excellence in Post-Doctoral Work
- Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) Program Leadership Position: Chair, Clinical Skills
- Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) Program Leadership Position: Brain and Behaviour Subunit Planner
- Invitation to QUEST Club – Sponsorship: What, Why, How
- McMaster University Innovation Survey
- MacFACTS Teaching Opportunity in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences Program
Department of Medicine Update: August 5, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Harriette Van Spall Receives Canadian Institutes
of Health Research (CIHR)-Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH)/Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) Mid-Career Lecturer Award in Cardiovascular Sciences - Spotlight: Dr. Raed Joundi Appointed Assistant Professor, Division of Neurology
- Spotlight: Director, Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research
- CIHR Fall Project Grant Competition Registration Deadline
- New Faculty Orientation
- Teaching Opportunity: Introduction to Pharmacology
- Dr. John Bienenstock, 1936-2022
- Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Chanchlani Research Centre, McMaster University
- Announcement from the Chair
Department of Medicine Update: July 22, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Sandra Ofori Appointed Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiology
- Spotlight: New Medical Council of Canada Grant
- McArthur Research Award and Staff Recognition Award – Nominations Closing July 31
- Graduate Student Incentive Program
- CIHR University Delegates Meeting – July 2022
- CIHR Fall Project Grant Applications
- European Society of Cardiology Congress 2022
- Publication of the Week
- Save the Date: McMaster’s Centre for Metabolism Obesity and Diabetes Research 10th Annual Symposium
Department of Medicine Update: July 8, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Serena Gundy Receives Dr. Stephen Garnett Award from Medical Staff Association
- Spotlight: Dr. Sonia Anand Receives University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Medicine Research Award
- Spotlight: Dr. Shamir Mehta Receives Canadian Cardiovascular Society Research Achievement Award
- Spotlight: Dr. Stewart Pugsley Retires from Clinical Duties
- Mental Health and Well-Being Resources
- New COVID-19 Treatment Clinic Schedule
- CIHR Fall Project Grant Competition
- Board Approvals – Endowed Chairs
- PHRI Pulse – July 2022 Edition
Department of Medicine Update: June 24, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: The Jack Hirsh and Clive Kearon Chair in Thromboembolism Research
- 2021 EDI Survey Results
- Royal College 2023 Awards and Grants Program – Now Open
- EDI Advisory Committee – Call for Members
- Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Chanchlani Research Centre, McMaster University
- Publication of the Week
Department of Medicine Update: June 17, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Thrombosis and Atherosclerosis Research Institute
- Request for Nocturnists
- Cost of Practice Year End 2021/22 – June 30, 2022
- Congratulations to Gail Campbell on Her Retirement
- Publication of the Week
- Building Collaborative Projects with Mitacs
- Celebration and Support of Black Excellence: A Space for Catharsis and Community
Department of Medicine Update: June 10, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Incoming Division Director of Hematology and Thromboembolism
- Spotlight: Senior Medical Officer, Hamilton Health Sciences
- Spotlight: Dr. Isabel Rodrigues receives HHS New Investigator Fund
- Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Chanchlani Research Centre, McMaster University
- Publication of the Week
- Cardiology Regional Grand Rounds
- Celebration and Support of Black Excellence: A Space for Catharsis and Community
Department of Medicine Update: June 3, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute
- Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Internal Competition – Tier 1 CRC and two Tier 2 CRCs
- Apply Now for McMaster’s Fall 2022 Strategic Leaders Program
- ReThink 2022 Seed Grant Competition
- Excellence in Quality Improvement Certificate Program (EQUIP) 2022-23
- Congratulations to Tanja Petrovic!
- Publication of the Week
- Cardiology Regional Grand Rounds
- Norman Education Research Day
- Division of Emergency Medicine Virtual Regional Rounds
Department of Medicine Update: May 27, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: New Neurology Residency Program Director
- Call for Applications: Director, Centre for Clinical Neurosciences
- Update to the Physician Services Agreement (PSA)
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds
- Mitacs Globalink Research Internship Projects for Summer 2023
- Publication of the Week
- Anti-Muslim Sentiment in Healthcare Symposium
- Cardiology Regional Grand Rounds
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Rounds
- Norman Education Research Day
Department of Medicine Update: May 20, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: New Division Director of Neurology
- Resident Research Day Awards
- Undergraduate Research Program: Invitation to submit proposals for projects
- HRM 721 Tutor Recruitment (Spring/Summer 2022 and Fall 2022)
- Bridging Leaders Program Fall 2022
- Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Health Equity Research
- Transdisciplinary teams in Hamilton awarded new grants
- Publication of the Week
- Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact Grand Rounds
- Anti-Muslim Sentiment in Healthcare Symposium
Department of Medicine Update: May 13, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- McMaster students’ YouTube channel surpasses 100,000 subscribers
- In-Person Human Participant Research Protocols – May 12, 2022
- Leadership Positions Available – Internal Medicine Program
- McMaster-Janssen Leadership Program
- Five-Minute Scientific Stores Survey Invitation
- Publication of the Week
- Norman Education Research Day
Department of Medicine Update: May 6, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Joshua Koenig receives McMaster Students Union (MSU) Teaching Award
- CIHR team grant awarded to create heart failure research network
- Register today: Department of Medicine Research Excellence and Discovery Day
- 10th Annual Chanchlani Global Health Research Award Lecture
- Publication of the Week
- Announcing Stroke Catalyst Grants: New funding opportunity for clinical stroke research
- Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Workshops
- New cardiac defibrillator greatly reduced complications: PHRI study
- Cardiology Regional Grand Rounds
Department of Medicine Update: April 29, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Angela Huynh Receives Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Award for Young Leaders
- World Allergy Centre of Excellence in Allergy/Immunology
- Department of Medicine Research Excellence and Discovery Day
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds
- New Testing Information: Acute Severe Hepatitis of Unknown Origin in Children
- Changes to Health Sciences Store and Scientific Stores Operation
- Department of Medicine and McMaster Medicine Associates Annual General Meeting – Revised Date
- Publication of the Week
Department of Medicine Update: April 22, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Dr. Andrew Cheung, Director for Internal Medicine Clerkship
- Call for Applications: Department Education Coordinator (DEC), Department of Medicine, April 2022
- Call for Nominations: Health Professions Educator Award 2022
- MERIT Faculty Fellowship
- Physicians’ Services Incorporated (PSI) 2023 Research Trainee Fellowship Competition
- Online Health Research Methodology Certificate Course
- Publication of the Week
Department of Medicine Update: April 14, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Department of Medicine Awards
- Canadian Geriatric Society Awards
- Universitas 21 (U21) Health Sciences Teaching Excellence Award
- Robbins-Olivier Award for Excellence in Equity, 2022 Inaugural Competition
- MERIT Rounds / Sibley Lecture & Awards – Dr. Brian Hodges
- Michael G. DeGroote Initiative for Innovation in Health Care Events
- HR Network Session – Enhancing McMaster’s Hiring, Retention and Talent Experiences
- Employee Wellness Day
- Publication of the Week
Department of Medicine Update: April 8, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Deborah Cook Wins 2022 Canada Gairdner Wightman Award
- Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) Program Leadership Position: Medical Foundation 1 Respirology Subunit Planner
- Clinican Educator AFC Diploma Program, McMaster University Associate AFC Director
- Clinical Research Support Unit
- PHRI Research Shines at ACC 2022
- PHRI Pulse Newsletter
- Division of Emergency Medicine Virtual Regional Rounds
- 10th Annual Chanchlani Global Health Research Award Lecture
- Publication of the Week
Department of Medicine Update: April 1, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Spotlight: Geriatric Education and Research in Aging Sciences (GERAS) Centre
- Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) and the Hamilton Charter for Promoting Gender Equity in Health Care
- 2022 Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) Awards: Open for nominations
- Health Professions Educator Award 2022
- Invitation to Nominate Candidates to Schmidt Science Fellows
- CIHR “Training Researchers in The Next Generation in Gastroenterology and Liver (TRIANGLE)” program
- McMaster Collaborative for Health and Aging website is now live
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds
- Publication of the Week
Department of Medicine Update: March 18, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Dr. Salim Yusuf is Honoured With Killam Prize
- Dr. Hertzel C. Gerstein, Recipient of 2022 Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Diabetes Research Award
- Dr. Alim Pardhan Received the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario 2022 Council Award
- Robbins-Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity: 2022, Inaugural Competition
- Chanchlani Research Centre Global Health Award
- Provost Begins Two Searches For Vice-Provost Roles
- Regional Respirology Rounds
- Global Climate Strike
- Publication of the Week
Department of Medicine Update: March 11, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Faculty Profile: Dr. Dawn Bowdish, Principal Investigator, Bowdish Lab
- FHS Women’s Symposium 2022: Building Alliances for the Future
- His Opportunity, Her Burden: A Narrative Critical Review of Why Women Decline Academic Opportunities (PREPRINT)
- Department of Medicine Research Excellence and Discovery Day
- Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) Medical Grand Rounds: What happened to Monday?
- Division of Emergency Medicine Virtual Regional Rounds
- Antisemitism Professional Development Opportunity for Faculty and Staff
- Publication of the Week
Department of Medicine Update: March 4, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Dr. Salim Yusuf Receives World Heart Award
- New Faculty Member, Dr. Ronald Ramos
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds: Developing Platforms for Integrative Clinical Research on Addiction
- Internal Medicine Planning for July 2022 and July 2023
- Research Excellence and Discovery Day – May 18, 2022
- T4 and T4A Slips Available
- Retirement Announcement: Leslie Steinberg, Manager, Staff and Program Operations
- Publication of the Month
Department of Medicine Update: February 25, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Dr. Sameer Sharif wins Early Career Award
- Dr. Matt Sibbald Wins Canadian Association for Medical Education (CAME) Award
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds on Developing Platforms for Integrative Clinical Research on Addiction
- HHS Medical Grand Rounds Antimalarial-Induced Cardiomyopathy
- St. Joseph’s Healthcare Medical Grand Rounds Five Things Every Internist Should Know About Anticoagulants
- Faculty Portal Now Available
Department of Medicine Update: February 18, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Dr. Jill Rudkowski Appointed Assistant Secretary of the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) & Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME)
- MAC Experts Lead a Survey on Cuff Leak Test
- Honouring The Life and Legacy of Philanthropist Charles Juravinski
- Remembering Dr. Clive Kearon
- Important Letter To Full-Time Faculty From Dr. Paul M. O’Byrne, Dean and Vice President
- T4 and T4A Slips Available
- Funding Opportunities With MERIT – Deadlines Fast Approaching!
Department of Medicine Update: February 11, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- McMaster Immunology Research Centre (MIRC) is in the News With a New Next-Generation Trivalent SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine
- Dr Helen Neighbour and Dr. Diana Ahmed Appointed to UGME Leadership Positions
- Dr. Teresa Chan Wins The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) Award
- Transcending Borders To Enhance Global Health
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science
- Emergency Medicine Regional Rounds
- Publications
- Funding opportunities
Department of Medicine Update: February 4, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- $32 Million Gift for Biomedical Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Global Health
- Dr. Aliya Khan, a Trailblazer in Parathyroid Research
- Black History Month at Faculty of Health Sciences
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds: Membranous Nephropathy
- Hematology Grand Rounds: Update on COVID-19 vaccines, Vaccine Safety and Therapeutics
- Save the Date: Faculty Awards Ceremony
- Resident Appreciation Week
- Publication of the Month
- 2022 Hooker Distinguished Visiting Professor Lecture Series.
Department of Medicine Update: January 28, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Cutting-Edge COVID Monoclonal Antibody Clinic at St. Joseph’s Hospital
- Sacrifice and Solidarity During COVID Pandemic
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds: Membranous Nephropathy
- Save the Date!: Annual Awards Ceremony
- Medical Grand Rounds (St. Joe’s): Oskee wee wee…Oskee wa wa: Lessons Learned from a Team Internist”
- Medical Grand Rounds, HHS: Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease: A review of recent evidence.
Department of Medicine Update: January 21, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- New Studies on Colchicine
- MAC Expert Becomes a Fellow of the Canadian Stroke Consortium
- HHS Medical Grand Rounds: What is new in Obesity Medicine?
- St. Joe’s Medical Grand Rounds: Three major areas to improve perioperative care and outcomes
- Publication of the Week
- Funding Opportunities
- Job Opportunities
Department of Medicine Update: January 14, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Employee Service Award for 25 years of service
- Department of Medicine launches “Behind the Scenes” podcasts
- Medical Grand Rounds: Recognizing and Tackling Malnutrition
- New Streamlined Pcard Process
- Nomination for President’s Awards for Outstanding Service
- Funding Opportunities
- Job Opportunities
Department of Medicine Update: January 7, 2022 Learn More
In this Issue
- Dr. Renate Kahlke Leads Workshops to Help Faculty Develop Education Research Grant Applications
- Dr. Darryl Leong Appointed New Research Director for Internal Medicine Residency Program
- Dr. Shawn Mondoux Receives Knowledge Translation Fellowship
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds on Area Postrema Syndrome
- New Streamlined Pcard Process
- Publication of the Month
- Funding Opportunities
- Job Opportunities
Department of Medicine Update: December 17, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- Holiday Message From The Chair
- Immune Response and Vaccine Hesitancy in First Nations Investigated
- Full Marks in Recommendation and Evidence For COMPLETE Findings
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds: Thursday, January 6, 2022
- Regional Endocrine/Metabolic Rounds on Equity and Game Theory Strategies to promote Diversity and Inclusion in Academic Health Science Centres
- More Physician Volunteers Are Needed For The COVID-19 Assessment Centres
- Publication of the Week
Department of Medicine Update: December 10, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- Dr. Michael Tsang Wins Department of Medicine Annual Award for Associate Professors
- World’s Most Cited Researchers
- Dr. Jennifer Tsang Leads Two New Intensive Care Unit Research Studies
- Division of General Internal Medicine Continues Its Record of Exceptional Research Contributions
- Medical Grand Rounds: Early and Late Cardiovascular Events after Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation
- Actavis Chair in Rheumatology for Better Bone Health
- Update on McMaster’s Snow Day Policy
- Publication of the Week
Department of Medicine Update: December 3, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- Mr. Graeme Matheson is Appointed New Executive Director of Regional Medical Associates
- Lupus Ontario Supports the Development of the McMaster Lupus Clinic Registry and Biobank
- Department of Medicine Annual Awards Ceremony Video
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds on Obesity Bias and Racism in Medicine
- Update on Chair’s Office Staffing
- Emergency Out-of-Country Coverage and COVID-19
- Publication of the Week
Department of Medicine Update: November 26, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- Dr. Kanjana Perera Wins Department of Medicine Annual Award for Associate Professors
- Dr. Flavia Kessler Borges Wins Prestigious Investigator Award
- Dr. Christine Ribic Appointed Division Director of Nephrology
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds: Obesity Bias and Racism in Medicine – Similarities and Challenges
- Change in Office Staffing
- Live Holiday Performance For Front Line Workers
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Indigenous Health Equity Speaker Serie
- Publication of the Week
Department of Medicine Update: November 19, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- Dr. Aristeidis Katsanos Appointed Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
- Perioperative Care Congress 2021
- Medical Grand Rounds: Subtype Classification of Type 2 Diabetes: A march towards more personalized care
- COVID-19 Exigency To Have Better Healthcare Systems For Seniors
- IMPORTANT Announcement: Departmental Finance Committee
- Publication of the Week
- Sock Drive for Hamilton Shelters
Department of Medicine Update: November 12, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- Dr. Simon Oczkowski Wins Department of Medicine Annual Award for Associate Professors
- Dr. Teresa Chan: Supporting Doctors as Learners
- Medical Grand Round on “Surviving Sepsis 2021 – Some Conditions Apply”
- Important Update on “All-In” Alternate Funding Plan
- Diversity and Climate Survey
- Faculty Curriculum Vitae (CVs) Deadline
- 2022 Annual Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Invoices With Fee Reduction – Available Now
- Call for Letters of Intent – Transforming Tomorrow Today
Department of Medicine Update: November 5, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- Dr. Betty Chui Wins Department of Medicine Annual Award for Associate Professors
- Dr. Suresh Menon Awarded Department of Medicine Annual Award for Associate Professors
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds with Dr. Kaveh Shojania
- Holiday Gala Dinner and Dance
- Travelling as McMaster Faculty
- Publication of the Month
- Apply now for McMaster’s Winter 2022 Strategic Leaders Program.
Department of Medicine Update: October 29, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- Dr. Imran Satia Wins Career Award
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds: Reshaping research priorities to match the massive crises we face
- Dr. Salim Yusuf: Using Big-Picture Thinking to Improve Global Health
- Faculty CVs Deadline, November 15
- Publication of the Week
- MacPFD Wikipedia Workshop Series
- HHS – Quality Improvement Rounds
Department of Medicine Update: October 22, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- Dr. Michelle Zeller and Dr. Kerstin de Wit receive Annual Award for Associate Professors
- Medical Grand Rounds: Upper Extremity and Line-Associated Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Dr. Matthew Lanktree: Predicting Kidney Disease Before It Starts
- Deadline to submit Publications and Editorials – October 29
- Fall Bootcamps for Grad Students
- Publication of the Week
- Ontario Research Fund Research Excellence Round 11
Department of Medicine Update: October 15, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- Dr. Jason Cheung awarded Annual Award for Associate Professors
- Important Reminder: 5 Year Report for Chair’s Review
- COVID-19 Update for Physicians
- REMINDER: COVID-19 Update for Staff and Faculty
- Medical Grand Rounds
- Publications
Department of Medicine Update: October 8, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- Dr. Jennifer Tsang Awarded Department of Medicine Annual Award for Associate Professors
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds on impact of COVID-19 pandemic on health workers
- Global Outreach: Uganda, Afghanistan, Syria
- Call for Applications for Director, Division of Nephrology
- Integrating ORCID iD
- Reminder: Vaccination Policy
Department of Medicine Weekly Update: October 1, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- IMPORTANT! Travel Update for the Department of Medicine
- Department of Medicine Annual Awards 2021
- CHAIR’S MEDICAL GRAND ROUNDS, October 7
- Dr. Alim Pardhan, Advocate for Gender Equity in Medicine
- Publication of the Month
- Publication of the Week
- Ontario Research Fund
Department of Medicine Weekly Update: September 24, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- Dr. Dr. Shamir Mehta Appointed the First Douglas Holder/PHRI Chair in Interventional Cardiology
- Mrs. Jan Taylor, Recipient of the 2021 Program Administrator Award for Excellence
- Dr. Azim Gangji, Recipient of the 2021 Program Director of the Year Award
- Dr. Elena Verdu: Unlocking the Mysteries of Our Gut Bacteria
- Communities of Practice Leadership Retreat
- Medical Rounds on Bringing Dignity to Medical Education: A question we should be asking
- McMaster Experts on the Spotlight!
- Publication of the Week
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Indigenous Health Equity Speaker
Department of Medicine Weekly Update: September 17, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- Dr. Leslie Martin Appointed Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program
- Dr. William F. McIntyre Appointed Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiology
- Global Connections – Building Healthcare Capacity in the Developing World
- Launch of the McMaster Seed Fund
- Call for Nominations: University Scholar
- Publication of the Week
- A Conversation About Indigenous Inclusion
- AFP Innovation Grant Competition
Department of Medicine Weekly Update: September 10, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- Dr. Teresa Chan is Honoured with Royal College Award
- Dr. Smitha Kacheri Pathayappura Appointed Assistant Professor, Division of Dermatology
- Dr. Justin Lee Appointed Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine
- Innovation in Education, a Feature Story with Dr. Lori Whitehead and Dr. Azim
- Emergency Medicine, Future Directions & Highlights
- McMaster’s Vaccination Policies
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds, Town Hall: What is New With COVID-19?
Department of Medicine Weekly Update: September 3, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- Adapting the Clerkship Program During Covid-19
- Key Highlights from Thrombosis & Atherosclerosis Research Institute
- Achievements in the Division of Education and Innovation
- Dr. Kimberley Lewis Appointed Assistant Professor, Division of Critical Care
- Dr. Joanna Dionne Appointed Assistant Professor, Division of Critical Care
- Dr. Christopher Stallwood, Assistant Professor, Division of Gastroenterology
- MacCheck and screening for the Faculty of Health Sciences
- Publication of the Week/Month
Department of Medicine Weekly Update: August 27, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- Key Highlights in the Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology
- $100 Million+ Endowment Fund for Health Research
- Achievements in the Division of Critical Care
- Dr. Paul Moayyedi Appointed Editor-in-Chief of Gastroenterology
- Dr. Minan Abbas Appointed Assistant Professor, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism
- Dr. Sameer Sharif Appointed Assistant Professor, Division of Emergency Medicine
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds, Town Hall: What is New With COVID-19?
Department of Medicine Weekly Update: August 13, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- A Message from the President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. David Farrar
- Major Developments in the Division of Clinical Immunology & Allergy
- Applying Past Lessons to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
- McMaster’s Board of Governors Approval
- Dr. Faiza Khokhar Appointed Assistant Professor, Division of Rheumatology
- International Outreach and Emergency Support to Uganda: COVID-19
Department of Medicine Weekly Update: July 30, 2021 Learn More
In this issue
- Annual Report 2018-2020, a Video Message from the Chair, Dr. Mark Crowther
- Royal College Subspecialty of Adult Palliative Medicine
- McMaster Student Residences Will Require COVID Vaccinations
- HHS Internal Memo: Child Maltreatment Reporting Requirements
- Gartner Canada Healthcare Industry Forum: September 14 Data & Analytics (D&A)/Vaccine Management
- Innovative Approaches to Research in the Pandemic Context
Department of Medicine Update: July 16, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- Dr. Maria Fe Cruz Medina, Appointed Assistant Professor
- Dr. Derek Chu Appointed Assistant Professor
- Dr. PJ Devereaux, Recipient of Distinguished Lecturer Award in Cardiovascular Sciences
- Gairdner Early Career Investigator Competition
- The COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Virtual Townhall!
- CFI Major Science Initiatives (MSI) 2023 Competition
Department of Medicine Update: July 9, 2021 Learn More
In this issue
- Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou Ranked Top Clinical Scholar
- Dr. Nader Khalidi, Division Director, Rheumatology
- Dr. Renate Kahlke, Assistant Professor, Division of Education and Innovation
- Benefit Year Ending June 30
- The Importance of Vacation
- COVID-19 Update: A message for the faculty and staff of the Faculty of Health Sciences
- McMaster Update in Thromboembolism
Department of Medicine Update: June 25, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- Dr. Dominik Mertz, MSA President’s Award Recipient
- McMaster Offers Sincere Condolences to Indigenous Communities
- NEJM Journal Invites Medical Professionals for Paid Editorial Fellowships
- Faculty Town Halls: Back to Mac
- FHS Research Needs Assessment – Registration
- New Graduate Student Incentive Program
Department of Medicine Update: June 18, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- Dr. Teresa Chan Appointed New Associate Dean, Continuing Professional Development, FHS
- Recipient of AGE-WELL Emerging Entrepreneur Award
- Dr Patricia Hewston, Recipient of AGE-WELL Emerging Entrepreneur Award
- Urgent Need for More Vaccinators – “Let’s Stomp Out #COVID”!
- “Fully Converted” AFP at McMaster
- CIHR University Delegate
- PSI 2022 Research Trainee Fellowship Announcement
Department of Medicine Update: June 11, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- Devastating Attack against a Muslim Canadian Family
- Back to Mac Virtual Town Halls
- 2021 Department of Medicine Virtual Annual General Meeting
- Canadian Connective Tissue Conference (CCTC) 2021 – Summer Blitz Series
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds: New Concepts in Preventing Asthma Exacerbations
- Medical Grand Rounds: Lyme disease update in 2021
- Health Innovations at McMaster University
Department of Medicine Update: June 4, 2021 Learn More
In this Issue
- Statement of Response Regarding the Kamloops Indian Residential School Discovery
- The Women in Medicine Summit #IStandWithHerAwards
- Remembering Dr. Clive Kearon
- Leadership Development Opportunity
- Research Day Winners for Chair’s Weekly
- New Graduate Student Incentive Program
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Forum, June 24, 2021