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OSCAR in the News! — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2010-01-21 16:45: OSCAR, the electronic medical record developed in the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University, has recently become a popular topic within the media!
Are you interested in getting involved and teaching Procedural Skills? — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2009-11-23 05:27: The Department of Family Medicine runs Procedural Skills days three times a year and we are always looking for people who are willing to share their experiences and teach the residents.
2008-2009 Award Winners — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2010-03-03 20:14: The Department of Family Medicine is proud to acknowledge our many award winners. Our congratulations go to the following:
2008-2009 Teaching Awards — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2010-03-03 19:54: Congratulations to the Following:
2010 CaRMS Results — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2010-03-16 19:07: We are delighted to announce that approximately 50% of the students matched to CaRMS from McMaster University’s Michael G DeGroote School of Medicine have chosen Family Medicine as their first choice!
The Department of Family Medicine McMaster University Presents the 12th Annual Carl Moore Lectureship — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-04-18 13:35: Date: Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Location: McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Road South, Hamilton, Room 1A-D.
McMaster Bursary for Dependents — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-07-11 14:20: It’s that time of year that applications for Bursary for Dependents must be completed. Click more to access the policy and application.
Former Family Medicine resident, Dr. Rich Hilsden, serving in Afghanistan as a trauma team leader — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2010-08-03 18:27: Dr. Rich Hilsden, who recently completed his residency with the Department of Family Medicine, is serving as a trauma team leader in the combat hospital at the Kandahar Air Field.
Exciting New Initiative Announced!! — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-01-03 14:15: The Art of Seeing – a new program for family medicine residents at McMaster University is taking them out of the clinic and into the art gallery, with an aim to make them better family physicians.
2011 Family Medicine Residency Program Brochure — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2010-10-26 17:37: The 2011 Family Medicine Residency Program Brochure is now available online for download (.pdf).
Call for Nominations: The 3rd Annual Elizabeth J. Latimer Prize in Palliative Care — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2010-11-10 20:26: The Division of Palliative Care, McMaster University, Welcomes Nominations for The 3rd Annual Elizabeth J. Latimer Prize in Palliative Care. To recognize Excellence and Innovation in Palliative Care in Our Local Region.
NEW QUALITY BOOK OF TOOLS — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-09-06 18:10: Canada’s first ever Quality Book of Tools is a comprehensive set of primary care indicators for family practices. This web based tool is intended to help family doctors and other primary care providers to assess and improve their family practices.
The Opening Reception of Landscape, Memory, Desire Takes Place December 9, 2010 — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2010-12-02 20:07: The McMaster Museum of Art and the Department of Family Medicine are proud to present this exhibition curated by Family Medicine Residents as their culminating activity in the Art of Seeing Program.
PANS Study — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2010-12-02 21:01: The PANS study is testing a survey that looks at the development of children: the Nipissing District Developmental Screen (NDDS-R). A group of researchers, led by Dr. John Cairney (Department of Family Medicine) and Dr. Jean Clinton, are conducting the study.
Teaching and Learning Child Development for Family Practice — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-01-10 14:27: Teaching and Learning Child Development for Family Practice faculty development forum presentations now online.
Family physician finds a better way to treat dementia patients in primary care — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-01-10 18:23: Dr. Linda Lee’s Memory Clinic was recently the focus of an article in the Medical Post. Dr. Lee is a faculty member with the Department of Family Medicine and physician at the Centre for Family Medicine in Kitchener-Waterloo.
The Department of Family Medicine welcomes a new GFT, Dr. Judy Baird — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-01-10 21:56: Dr. Baird comes to McMaster from Northern Ontario where she practiced family medicine for 11 years and was an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM).
CaRMS 2011 Site Presentations — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-02-01 21:48: The site presentations that were available to applicants during our CaRMS interviews can now also be found here.
Faculty Members in the News — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-02-22 16:36: Click here to see what Dr. Allyn Walsh, a family physician and full-time faculty member within the Department of Family Medicine has to say about the importance of family physicians within the health care system.
CaRMS Interviews will be taking place January 28 - 29. — by Susan Vaughan — last modified 2011-01-28 12:17: The Department of Family Medicine will be holding its CaRMS interviews January 28 and 29. All interviews will take place at Stonechurch Family Health Centre – 1475 Upper Ottawa Street.
Congratulations are in order for two of our faculty members... — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-02-17 16:34: Dr. David Price and Dr. Cathy Risdon, who at a recent Senate meeting had their promotion to Professor in the Department of Family Medicine approved, effective July 1.
Provincial Faculty Development Website Launched! — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-03-03 18:50: The Department of Family Medicine is excited to announce the launch of a provincial Faculty Development initiative in which we have been privileged to take part.
Introducing the Inaugural Edition of the Family Medicine Chronicle. — by administrator — last modified 2011-03-18 18:33: This quarterly report will highlight the exciting initiatives going on within the Department as a whole, and turn the spotlight on our partner Sites and Divisions.
Celebrating our Faculty Members’ Achievements — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-05-04 18:48: Dr. Cheryl Levitt, Professor with the Department of Family Medicine, receives Women of Distinction Award for her work in promoting gender equity and women’s health in Family Medicine.
Welcome to our new Undergraduate Director, Dr. Judy Baird — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-05-18 18:55: It is our pleasure to announce that Dr. Judy Baird will be taking over as Undergraduate Director, effective July 1st 2011.
Celebrating our Faculty: — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-05-25 20:41: Congratulations to Dr. Alan Taniguchi, one of our Palliative Care physicians, who was recently awarded the...
Family Medicine Residents in the News — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-06-01 16:35: Dr. Steven Zizzo, Family Medicine Resident at SFHC was recently interviewed...
Family Medicine Residents in the News — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-06-01 16:42: Dr. Amy Montour, a newly graduated medical student, will begin her family medicine residency on July 1, 2011 and will be placed in the Six Nations community where she grew up.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Brian Klar to the position of Brampton Site Director. — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-06-29 20:50: Brian will spend the next few months working closely with Dr. Judy Maynard, to familiarize himself with this role.
Congratulations to Kalpana Nair -- PhD in Health Research Methodology — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-07-11 14:07: Please join us in congratulating Kalpana Nair who recently received her PhD in Health Research Methodology.
First Family Medicine Residents Start in Halton — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-07-11 14:15: On July 1, the first six family medicine residents of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine will begin their two years of specialty training in family medicine at clinics and hospitals in Burlington and the Halton region.
Exciting News for the Department of Family Medicine: — by Administrator — last modified 2011-08-12 13:18: Hamilton city council approved a $20 million investment in the downtown Health campus early this week.
Docs find their calling — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-08-17 15:29: This wasn’t supposed to be part of the plan for Dave and Janice Bruinsma. Both are graduates of the McMaster University medical program — Dave, 30, now finished his residency in emergency medicine and Janice, 28, a family medicine resident on maternity leave — which make them prized commodities in a time of doctor shortages.
Exciting News! — by Administrator — last modified 2011-10-06 18:15: We are thrilled to announce the official launch of DFMhouse!
October 2011 edition of the Chronicle is now available! — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-10-20 17:37: This edition features a spotlight on the Hamilton teaching sites as well as faculty transitions and journeys.
We Want You! — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-10-20 18:03: The Department of Family Medicine is seeking a Site Development Coordinator for the Halton region.
Names in the News: — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-12-19 17:09: Dr. Matthew Kwan, Postdoctoral Fellow with the Department of Family Medicine is featured in today’s Daily News!
November/December 2011 Department Newsletter is now available — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2011-12-21 15:05: In this issue we look at some of the nominees and award winners from the Annual Awards dinner, recognize the Stonechurch staff for their recent fundraising efforts, and read a few words from the Chair in this month’s Chair’s Corner.
Department of Family Medicine Annual Report — by Nahren Shamoka — last modified 2012-01-26 16:12: The Department of Family Medicine 2010-2011 Annual Report is Now Available.