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February 15, 2023
McMaster University Department of Family Medicine
EDI & Anti-Racism
Elizabeth J. Latimer Lecture in Palliative Care
 
Recognition | Research | Education | Faculty Development | University Affairs | Multicultural Calendar
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EDI & Anti-Racism

EnShauntee Music | Vocalist


Shauntee Agro is the beautiful radiant face behind Enshauntee Music. She is an R&B inspirational singer with many influences who have inspired her (Laruyn Hill, Jennifer Hudson,) to say the least. Shaunte started singing at the age of 7 in a church. She has been a part of many choirs, different bands and also accompanied local Hamilton artists. Shauntee is currently working on her independent music while also actively apart of the Legends of Motown.

Aaron Parry | Hamilton Black History Database

 
Aaron Parry is a local Hamilton-based artist and community leader who is active within youth development and Afrocentric history strategies in Hamilton’s Black community. He attended McMaster University for Indigenous Studies and African & Black Diaspora Studies, is a recipient of the Lincoln M. Alexander Award, and in 2021 he created the Hamilton Black History Database in conjunction with the Hamilton Black History Council and the Afro Canadian Caribbean Association.
Register for the Storytellers' Symposium

The Elizabeth J. Latimer Lecture in Palliative Care

This year’s Elizabeth J. Latimer Lecture in Palliative Care is Palliative Care in Humanitarian Crises: From Then and There to Here and Now. All are welcome to attend this informative lecture that will help identify challenges of and opportunities for integrating palliative care in global emergency responses and discuss how this work is applicable to improving equitable access to palliative care in and from Canada. The Elizabeth J. Latimer Prize in Palliative Care will be awarded at 4:30 p.m.

Date: February 23
Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Location: Hybrid
Keynote speaker: Dr. Anna Voeuk

Keynote bio


Anna received her medical degree from the University of Calgary.  She completed her residency in Rural Family Medicine, additional residency training in Palliative Medicine, and a Master of Public Health degree with a specialization in Global Health through the University of Alberta. She also has a Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene from The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Anna practiced full scope rural family medicine before shifting her focus towards palliative care. Her interests include palliative care in the context of humanitarian crises as well as low-resource and underserved settings. She worked primarily as a palliative care physician with the Edmonton Zone Palliative Care Program in Edmonton, Alberta and has also participated in humanitarian responses to natural disasters, conflict, forced displacement, and disease outbreaks.
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Recognition

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In the Media

Dr. Anjali Menezes is quoted in a Hamilton Spectator article in support of a proposal to reform Hamilton's Board of Health by including diverse and equitable representation of health experts.

Dr. Jobin Varughese is interviewed by CityNews Toronto on the worsening walk-in wait times in Ontario as millions of people search for family doctors.

Grants

Isenberg SR (NPI), Hsu A (Co-PI), Arya A, Bennett C, Buchman S, Howard M, Kendall C, Klinger C, Lamanna M, Manuel D, Marshall D, Ponka D, Scott M, Seow H, Sinnarajah A, Tanuseputro P, Thavorn K, Webber C. Collaborators: Bryant D, Cargill DC, Cooper D, Downar J, Drok R, Lachance J, Lovell J, Oikonen K, Petersen L, Roberts B, Spencley M, Wilkes K, Yaternick W. Building system capacity for home visits for patients near the end of life: A mixed methods study. Canadian Institutes of Health Research, $443,701. March 2023  to February 2026.

Grierson L (PI), Howard M, Price D, Elma A. An appraisal of grassroots PMH-practice developments in Canada. The College of Family Physicians of Canada, $45,000. February 2023 to November 2023. 


Kouyoumdjian F, Butler A. International collaboration on linked health administrative data to advance population health for people who experience incarceration. McMaster University Office of International Affairs, International Initiatives Micro Fund, $5,000. 2023 to 2024.

Research

Help us improve the TRAction Toolkit


TRAction: Toolkit for Research in Action is available to all faculty members, staff and learners to help build research capacity/skills. It has resources from internal and external sources, including core research-related articles, webinars and websites.

We hope to get feedback from a mix of faculty members, staff and learners to know if the website works for them and if we are missing anything.

The survey asks them questions related to the acceptability and usefulness of the content and ease of use of the website. The survey is anonymous and should take five minutes. We are hoping even if people have not used TRAction before; they would be willing to take a quick look at the website and complete the survey.

Take the survey and help us improve!

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 DFM Pilot Research Project Funding recipients


Community Physicians/Faculty Researchers
Understanding musicians' perspectives about their unique primary healthcare needs, and the health care services available to them in Canada
Kathryn Cotrell (PI)
 
GPS Health Navigators: Implementing and Evaluating an Outpatient Palliative Systems-Navigation Service for Refugees
Humaira Saeed (PI), Priya Gupta, Christopher Klinger, Jehanara Chagani, Christiana Owoo
 
AFP Physicians
The Role of Personal Support Workers in Long-Term Care in Hamilton
Henry Y. H. Siu, Jessica F Burford (Co-PIs), Bahar Karimi, Kanwal Shankardass
 
Patient-driven change in custody: a participatory action research project to bring patient perspectives into quality improvement of primary care healthcare services in Ontario's provincial correctional facilities
Fiona Kouyoumdjian (PI), Kate McLeod
 
Medical Education
Palliative Care Awareness and Training in Rural Family Medicine Postgraduate Learners at McMaster University
Nicholas Tompkins (PI), Erin Gallagher, Christopher Klinger
 
Division of Palliative Care
A qualitative analysis on cancer survivors' experiences with distress and distress management after attending an interdisciplinary survivorship clinic
Martin Chasen (PI), Patricia Strachan, Donny Li, Mariam Aga

Education

Kevin Chi (R2) and Danielle Harris (R1) from Stonechurch Family Health Centre.

Resident Doctor Appreciation Week


February 6 to 10 was Resident Doctor Appreciation Week. All across the department, our sites showed their gratitude for residents through the Resident Strong campaign, messages of encouragement, food and more. Check out a quick summary of what each site did.

McMaster Family Practice gave their residents a treat everyday: donuts and coffee, bagels, pizza and then ice cream sundaes! They also gave out swag bags of treats and study essentials, put up balloons and asked staff docs and support staff to share kind words about the residents, then displayed it on the TV in the lunch room.

Stonechurch gave out "Exam survival kits," a swag bag for each resident with fruit/veggie cups/granola bars, etc. for the "resident on the go" and a bagel breakfast for the clinic another day. 

Kitchener-Waterloo extended their week! To celebrate black history month and resident appreciation, they brought in a Jamaican Jerk Food truck for lunch and brought in our dogs for anyone who wants playtime. They also had a daily candy feature, display with balloons and pins and KW cookies.

Niagara had a pizza lunch, cupcakes and cookies! They prepared a slide show for the residents of the past 6 months including greetings from the faculty members. We distributed goodie bags filled with chocolates, coffee mugs, popcorn bags and handwritten cards.  

Brampton is also extending into this week due to some scheduling changes. They gave out custom cookies with our Brampton site logo and 'Thank you Residents' written on them, and everyone will receive an individualized card with a message from our Site EA and Site Director.

Faculty Development

Info-Morsel: Health-care Crisis: FM Code Red


Info-Morsels are a fresh, bite-sized faculty development offering! The latest Info-Morsel is about the current healthcare crisis the practice of family medicine is experiencing because fewer medical students are choosing to enter family medicine at a time when millions of Canadians do not have access to a family physician and care when they need it.

Check the website for latest and past Info-Morsels!

University Affairs

McMaster Okanagan Special Project Fund


McMaster Okanagan is now accepting applications until February 28 at 11:59 p.m. This opportunity is open to all students, staff and faculty members. You can apply as an individual or a group for up to $5,000 in funding for a health and well-being project.

If you would like to read about previous projects, learn more about the fund or apply for this year’s fund visit Okanagan Special Funding to learn more.


McMaster Department of Medical Call for Proposals


The Office of the Executive Vice-Dean & Associate Vice-President, Academic and the Department of Medicine announce a Call for Proposals for new Communities of Practice.

Click the links for more details about the program and application process/form

Applications are due on February 28 at 11:59 p.m. If you have questions, please contact Carrie Hasenack at Communities of Practice (commprac@mcmaster.ca) Please note, late or incomplete proposals will not be considered by the selection committee.

SUBMISSION PORTAL

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Policy-makers as research users: How to design research with policy change as a goal


Date: March 1
Time: 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Location: DBHSC or Zoom

Presenter: Meredith Vanstone

Register on eventbrite today!


Practising Well Community of Practice

Topic: Life Beyond Trauma: A discussion on PTSD and trauma informed care
Date: Wednesday, February 22
Time: 7:55 to 9 a.m.
Speakers: Drs. Luke Kyne, Diana Ahmed and Harry Zeit

Family doctors, including residents, can register!

RKSB session: race in research

Presenter: Dr. Anjali Menezes
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Time: 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Location: In-person in Room 2018 or via Zoom

Join the session virtually or attend in person at DBHSC, Room 2018. This meeting will be a hybrid event and will be recorded.

Multicultural Calendar

An interactive version of the calendar is available on the staff portal and faculty portal. Click to learn more about each date.

February 18 

  • Shivratri (Hindu) 

February 20 

  • Louis Riel Day (Indigenous) 

February 21 

  • Losar (New Year Tibet) 

  • Shrive Tuesday (Christian) 

  • International Mother Language Day (UN) 

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