News & Announcements /emergency/taxonomy/term/57/all en Dr Joshua Chinks appointed Assistant Dean, MDCM Admissions /emergency/article/news-announcements/dr-joshua-chinks-appointed-assistant-dean-mdcm-admissions <p>Congratulations to Dr Joshua Chinks who has been appointed as <b>Assistant Dean, MDCM Admissions, </b>as of July 10, 2024.</p> <p>Josh has been involved with medical school admissions since he was a student at 91. He brings years of experience and expertise as the Chair of the MDCM Admissions Best Practices Committee in selecting the best candidates using equitable practice.</p> Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:46:35 +0000 Robert Primavesi 2011 at /emergency Dr. Chinks appointed Assistant Dean, MDCM Admissions /emergency/article/education-news-announcements/dr-chinks-appointed-assistant-dean-mdcm-admissions <p> </p> <p><img height="427" width="640" class="media-element file-original no-float" src="/emergency/files/emergency/chinks.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Congratulations to Dr Joshua Chinks who has been appointed as <b>Assistant Dean, MDCM Admissions, </b>as of July 10, 2024.</p> <p>Dr. Chinks has been involved with medical school admissions since he was a student at 91. He brings years of experience and expertise as the Chair of the MDCM Admissions Best Practices Committee in selecting the best candidates using equitable practice. </p> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:08:13 +0000 Department of Emergency Medicine 2008 at /emergency Decontamination Simulation Exercise @ JGH /emergency/article/news-announcements-simulation/decontamination-simulation-exercise-jgh <p>We are please to inform you that last month’s decontamination simulation exercise is now on-line @ JGH News in <a href="https://jghnews.ciussswestcentral.ca/simulation-exercise-offers-vital-training-in-coping-with-effects-of-toxic-chemical-spill/" title="https://jghnews.ciussswestcentral.ca/simulation-exercise-offers-vital-training-in-coping-with-effects-of-toxic-chemical-spill/">English</a> and in <a href="https://jghnews.ciussswestcentral.ca/fr/les-exercices-de-simulation-constituent-une-formation-indispensable-pour-faire-face-aux-consequences-dun-deversement-de-produit-chimique-toxique/"></a></p> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:33:10 +0000 Dr. Errol Stern 2005 at /emergency Dr. Drouin named 2024 FRCP Resident Teacher of the Year /emergency/article/news-announcements/resident-teacher-year-award <p>Congratulations to our very first “Resident Teacher of the year” award who was given to <b>Anne-Sophie Drouin</b></p> <p style="text-align:center"><img height="200" width="160" class="media-element file-original no-float" src="/emergency/files/emergency/drouin.jpg" alt="" /></p> Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:22:10 +0000 lynda.bray@mcgill.ca 2002 at /emergency Dr. Saluja celebrated as 2024 Teacher of the Year by the FRCP residency program /emergency/article/news-announcements/2024-teacher-year <p>Congratulations to Dr. <b>Sanjeet Saluja</b> who was chosen “Teacher of the Year” by our residents.</p> <p> </p> <p>Photo credit: <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/doctor-warns-quebec-youll-lose-us-with-headwear-ban/article13905896/">The Canadian Press</a></p> Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:19:24 +0000 lynda.bray@mcgill.ca 2001 at /emergency Dr Errol Stern is the Fellowship Director for the new Emergency Medicine Fellowship in Simulation-Based Education (SBE), accepting applications for July 2025. /emergency/article/news-announcements/dr-errol-stern-fellowship-director-new-emergency-medicine-fellowship-simulation-based-education-sbe Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:59:38 +0000 lynda.bray@mcgill.ca 2000 at /emergency Dr. Shuo Peng selected as new Ultrasound Fellowship Director starting July 1, 2024 /emergency/article/news-announcements/dr-shuo-peng-selected-new-ultrasound-fellowship-director-starting-july-1-2024 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:58:10 +0000 lynda.bray@mcgill.ca 1999 at /emergency CCFP(EM) Group Celebrates End of Year with Awards Ceremony /emergency/article/news-announcements/ccfpem-group-celebrates-end-year-awards-ceremony <p>Montreal, QC - June 21, 2024</p> <p>The CCFP(EM) group held their annual end of year celebration at Elena Restaurant on June 19, 2024. The event served as an opportunity to express gratitude and bid farewell to another exceptional group of residents while enjoying great food & refreshments and reminiscing about the past year.</p> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 17:29:44 +0000 Dr. Andrew Reid 1998 at /emergency Dr. Joel Turner Appointed as the new Chief of Emergency Medicine at the Jewish General Hospital /emergency/article/news-announcements/dr-joel-turner-appointed-new-chief-emergency-medicine-jewish-general-hospital <p>The Department of Emergency Medicine is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joel Turner as the new Chief of Emergency Medicine at the Jewish General Hospital (CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal). Dr. Turner, a highly respected and experienced emergency physician, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this critical role.</p> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:23:14 +0000 Department of Emergency Medicine 1995 at /emergency 91 EM @ CAEP 2024 /emergency/article/education-news-announcements/mcgill-em-caep-2024 <p>Hi from Saskatoon,</p> <p>Another fun CAEP conference is ending today.<br /> It has been a great learning experience and with strong 91 participation from our residents.</p> <p><img height="427" width="320" class="media-element file-large no-float" src="/emergency/files/emergency/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/harmine_caep.jpg?itok=9-XCcHH2" alt="" /></p> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 01:01:53 +0000 Vincent Poirier 1991 at /emergency New Simulation-Based Education Fellowship /emergency/article/news-announcements/new-simulation-based-education-fellowship <p>The 91 Emergency Medicine (EM) Simulation-based Education Fellowship is designed to prepare participants for future careers as EM faculty simulation educators. This one-year fellowship provides supervised teaching experiences as SBE fellows will be active facilitators as well as learners in a robust 91 EM simulation program. The Program will also include a Simulation core curriculum, a focused area of scholarship / research and clinical medicine.</p> <p><a href="/emergency/education/fellowship/simulation-based-education">Find out more</a></p> Sun, 09 Jun 2024 01:56:06 +0000 Dr. Errol Stern 1985 at /emergency Dr. Primavesi's work on simulation-based education on sexual orientation and gender identity /emergency/article/news-announcements/development-and-evaluation-clinical-simulation-based-educational-innovation-sexual-orientation-and <p>Mohadeb J, Brueton-Campbell L, Doucet K, Reed A, Mitchell D, McColl T, Massarella C, Bigham B, Primiani N, <strong>Primavesi R</strong>, Kruse M, Souleymanov R, Klassen B, Brandt A, Dawson C, Gheorghica L, Prefontaine N, Crawford J, Kamabu S, Hrymak C, Leeies M. Development and evaluation of a clinical simulation-based educational innovation on sexual orientation and gender identity in emergency medicine. <i>Can J Emerg Med</i> (2024).</p> Sun, 09 Jun 2024 02:14:42 +0000 Department of Emergency Medicine 1986 at /emergency Dr. Primavesi's recent publication on dismantling equity barriers in EM /emergency/article/news-announcements-publications/dr-primavesis-recent-publication-dismantling-equity-barriers-em <p>Khangura, J., <strong>Primavesi, R.</strong> & Patocka, C. A paradigm shift: from overcoming to dismantling equity barriers in EM. <i>Can J Emerg Med</i> 26, 219–220 (2024).</p> <p>Despite progress in gender parity among physicians, gender inequity persists in Emergency Medicine. In their recent publication in CJEM, Dr. Primavesi and his fellow authors call for dismantling systemic barriers through a paradigm shift from addressing individual challenges to tackling the root causes that privilege certain groups.</p> Sun, 09 Jun 2024 02:51:47 +0000 Department of Emergency Medicine 1987 at /emergency Dr. Lorraine Lau selected as the new Trauma Fellowship Director /emergency/article/news-announcements/dr-lorraine-lau-who-has-been-selected-new-trauma-fellowship-director <p>Congratulations to Dr. Lorraine Lau<b> </b>who has been selected as the new Trauma Fellowship Director, starting July 1.</p> Sun, 09 Jun 2024 03:01:33 +0000 Department of Emergency Medicine 1989 at /emergency Dr. Primavesi confirmed as President-Elect of CAEP Board of Directors /emergency/article/news-announcements/dr-primavesi-confirmed-president-elect-caep-board-directors <p>Congratulations to Dr. Rob Primavesi on his election to the CAEP Board of Directors as President-Elect! </p> Sun, 09 Jun 2024 03:16:12 +0000 Department of Emergency Medicine 1990 at /emergency