The DFCM News Digest

January 12, 2012

A bi-weekly wrap-up of academic & conference deadlines, news & events, recognition & media for DFCM faculty, FM residents and subscribers.

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News

Includes listserv messages sent, news posted at our website and more. Waiting to hear about something in particular? Check the website daily.

Announcing Dr. Jeffrey Myers as the new Head of the DFCM Division of Palliative Care
Appointment of Dr. Viola Antao as the PD Education Scholarship Coordinator
Coming soon - a contest to name the DFCM Practice Based Research Network (PBRN)!
Recruiting for FMLE Physician Recruitment Coordinator
Extended call for applications for the MHSc in Bioethics
Reframe the Pap: Don't fear the smear
A new email address for the Chair’s office: dfcm.chairsoffice@utoronto.ca

Upcoming Events

Selected meetings, conferences, rounds, celebrations, workshops from DFCM and others ... you may also wish to visit the DFCM Calendar on our website where you can view and add events.

Jan 13            Teaching Residents to Teach Program
Jan 26            Basics Program for New Faculty - Day 3 of 3
Feb 02            Teaching, Learning, Curriculum/CME Rounds at CVH
Feb 09            BScPA Information Session
Feb 16            Photosongbook launch and Doctors without Borders (MSF) Canada Fundraiser
Apr 27            DFCM Academic Retreat & Walter Rosser Day
Apr 28 DFCM Academic Retreat & Walter Rosser Day

Media

Department of Family and Community Medicine faculty mentions in the media. We don't promise to find all of them, so please share yours!

Dr. Philip Berger Toronto's struggle to secure a safe injection site
Dr. Michael Evans Toronto doctor's 'magic pill' goes viral

Share your news, event, recognition or media coverage with your colleagues.

Email Danielle Simpson at danielle.simpson@utoronto.ca.