Faculty Ontario NDP leader, Andrea Horwath (2nd from right), Mary Rita Holland, NDP candidate, Kingston and the Islands (middle), with director and vice-dean, Jennifer Medves, faculty and students from the School ...
A national collaborative leadership education partnership between the University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Université Laval and, has received $2.7 million over three years from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC). In addition to the substantial support from the five University partners and in kind contribut...
Dr. Marcia Finlayson Vice-Dean (Heath Sciences) and Director of the School of Rehabilitation Therapy is the 2013 recipient of the highest honour a Canadian occupational therapist (OT) can receive – the Muriel Driver Memorial Lectureship Awar...
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Dr. Heather Stuart Many people with a mental illness will tell you that the hardest part is not the illness itself, but the stigma. So severe is the stigma that two-thirds of Canadians who experience a mental illness will not seek help. With one in five adult Canadians experiencing some form of mental illness, the stigma can be paralyzing and limit access to proper care and ... Published Mon May 13th 2013
Enhancing Care for Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries Published Mon May 13th 2013
"Research that takes on special meaning." January 3, 2011
Dr. Mary Ann McColl's work on improving the health system for people with disabilities was highlighted by Dr. Richard Reznick, Dean of Health Sciences, in his blog: Dean On Campus. Published Mon May 13th 2013
Dr. Virginie Cobigo
Thursday, October 20th, 2011 Published Mon May 13th 2013
2013 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Published Thu Apr 25th 2013
A Public Event hosted by the St. Lawrence College Alumni To celebrate National Nursing Week and the 40th Anniversary of Nursing at St. Lawrence College, join us for a brief history of the school, tours of the nursing labs, and digital histories from SLC Nursing Alumni. Refreshments and memorabilia displays to follow at the Museum of Health Care. Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 Location & Times... Published Mon Apr 15th 2013
Donor Reception and special celebration of Alan Grant Published Wed Mar 27th 2013
Dr. Karen M. Smith appointed Associate Dean, Continuing Professional Development Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice -Principal (Academic), is pleased to announce that Karen Smith has been appointed Associate Dean, Continuing Professional Development for the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen’s University for an initial term from January 1, 2013 to June 30, 2016. Dr. Smith had been s... Published Fri Mar 1st 2013
The School of Medicine at Queen’s University is currently seeking clinician scientists in a broad range of health research disciplines. Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent), have completed postgraduate qualifications prior to appointment, be eligible for licensure in Ontario, and have outstanding emerging or established research programs. Successful candidates will be provided a minimum ... Published Wed Feb 6th 2013
Russell Hollins has been appointed as Head of Otolaryngology at Queen's University, Hotel Dieu Hospital and Kingston General Hospital for an initial term from January 1, 2013 to June 30, 2018. These appointments are announced by Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s, and Sherri McCullough and Tom Buchanan, Chairs of the Boards of Directors for Hotel Dieu and Kingston General Hospitals... Published Fri Dec 14th 2012
The Office of Continuing Professional Development is pleased to offer our lineup of winter and spring programs including:
For more details please our programs page at http://h... Published Thu Nov 15th 2012
The CPD Office is pleased to announce the arrival of our new manager, Ms. Laura McDiarmid. Published Thu Nov 15th 2012
The Royal College 2012 McLaughlin-Gallie Visiting Professor - Dr. Robert Teasell Evidence-Based Approach to Whiplash Injuries Monday, November 19th , 2012, 5:00 PM This session will: - Describe the natural history and prognostic factors in whiplash injuries.- Provide a pathophysiological explanation for whiplash injuries. - ... Published Thu Nov 1st 2012
Join us for next week's 14th A.A. Travill Debate (see details below). Published Sat Oct 6th 2012
Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s University, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael Adams as the inaugural Head of the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences for an initial term from October 1, 2012 to June 30, 2017. Dr. Adams has been in the role of Interim Head of the Department since November 1, 2010. After completing his undergraduate and gradu... Published Fri Sep 14th 2012
How does new media affect patient care and the practice of medicine? Dr. Michael Evans will provide some answers on September 27th in delivering the 28th H. Garfield Kelly Visiting Lectureship entitled: New Media, New Ways of Engaging Patients, New Ways of Being a Doctor. The lecture will be delivered at 5 pm at the Published Tue Jul 31st 2012
Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s, and Sherri McCullough and Tom Buchanan, Chairs of the Boards of Directors for Hotel Dieu and Kingston General Hospitals are pleased to announce that Dr. Kimberly Dow has been appointed Acting Head of the Department of Paediatrics at Queen’s University, Hotel Dieu Hospital and Kingston General Hospital for the period September 1, 2012 to Jun... Published Tue Jul 24th 2012
Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Alan Harrison is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Leslie Flynn as Interim Vice-Dean Education in the Faculty of Health Sciences from August 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. Following the receipt of Bachelor and Master degrees in music from Queen’s University and the University of Toronto respectively, Dr. Flynn completed her undergraduate medical training at Que... Published Fri Jul 20th 2012
Margo Paterson has always wanted to help people, and that simple but profound goal has guided her throughout her career as an occupational therapist and professor in Queen’s School of Rehabilitation Therapy. “I’ve made a lifetime commitment to working with people toward a better life,” says Dr. Paterson, who began teaching at Queen’s in 1988. “I enjoy helping people become... Published Wed Jul 11th 2012
Queen’s University Provost, Dr. Alan Harrison, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael Kawaja as Associate Dean, Life Sciences and Biochemistry in the Faculty of Health Sciences. This appointment is for an initial five-year period from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2017. Dr. Kawaja completed his undergraduate studies in biology at Acadia University and his doctoral degree in anatomy at the University o... Published Thu Jun 28th 2012
The Master of Healthcare Quality, MSc(HQ), is a brand new, exciting program which is the first of its kind, specializing in linking theory and practice in quality, risk, and safety in healthcare. We offer interdisciplinary courses, led by leaders in their fields, valuable international experience and convenient distance learning. Unparalleled in its scope, the new Master of Healthcare Quality is the only program in ... Published Tue Jun 19th 2012
Congratulations to Stephen Singh of Kingston, Ontario on winning the prize draw for the recent online survey conducted by the Office of Continuing Professional Development. Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey; your responses will be used to help guide our office in developing a new strategic plan and guide the types of education we will provide in the near future. Published Sat Jun 16th 2012
The Office of Continuing Professional Development now maintains a list of self-directed learning resources for healthcare professionals. We list resources specific to Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists, Physicians, and Physiotherapists as well as general resources and libraries. Please click here for more infor... Published Thu May 31st 2012
Queen’s University professor Daren Heyland and his research team at the Kingston General Hospital Clinical Evaluation Research Unit (CERU) received a grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to advance research into meeting the nutrition needs of high risk, critically ill patients. The TOP UP Trial is examining whether “topping up” with intravenous nutrition - providing more energy and pr... Published Wed May 30th 2012
On Thursday, June 14, 2012, the Office of Health Sciences Education is pleased to present Scholarship in Health Sciences Education, a showcase celebrating the innovative and scholarly work in education that is being conducted in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The event will run from 4 – 6pm in the New Medical Building, David M.C. Walker Atrium and adjacent Lecture room 132. Please see the attached poster for det... Published Fri May 25th 2012
Kingston General Hospital celebrates the research achievements that have made it a national and global leader in patient-oriented research on May 29, 2012 at an open public event. The second annual KGH Research Showcase will shine the spotlight on research programs, discoveries and innovations at KGH as well as our local hospital and university partners. Featuring live demonstrations, research exhibits and panel di... Published Thu May 17th 2012
Congratulations to Violet Capper of North Augusta, Ontario on winning the prize draw for the recent online survey conducted by the Office of Continuing Professional Development. Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey; your responses are invaluable for our office in developing content and format that is more relevant to your needs in this therapeutic area. Published Wed May 2nd 2012
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The CPD Office is now offering podcasts on their site. Our first podcast is from our General Internal Medicine event held last month at the Donald Gordon Centre where Dr. Ruth Dubin spoke about Non-pharmacological Treatments for Chronic Pain. Please visit our podcasts page at http://healthsci.queensu.ca/education/cpd/podcasts for a... Published Thu Apr 19th 2012
Mark your calendars for Thursday June 14, 2012 from 4 - 6pm for Scholarship in Health Sciences Education, a showcase highlighting scholarship in health sciences education. The event takes place in the New Medical Building, David C. Walker Atrium and lecture hall 132. More details will follow soon. Published Tue Apr 17th 2012
Dr. Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s University, Mrs. Sherri McCullough, Chair of the Board of Directors for Hotel Dieu Hospital, and Ms. Leslee Thompson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kingston General Hospital, are pleased to announce that Dr. Martin ten Hove has been appointed Acting Head of Ophthalmology at Queen’s University, Hotel Dieu Hospital and Kingston ... Published Thu Apr 5th 2012
CPD has a new website. Please visit us at healthsci.queensu.ca/cpd to see information about our upcoming events, register for courses online, or subscribe to our podcasts. Published Wed Mar 28th 2012
Dean Richard Reznick is pleased to announce that Dr. Iain Young has been appointed Executive Vice-Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences effective March 1, 2012. This position replaces the role that Dr. Young has held as Vice-Dean Academic and is in recognition of added responsibilities. In his capacity as Executive Vice-Dean, Dr. Young will have overall responsibility for providing oversight of faculty planning, faculty ... Published Wed Mar 28th 2012
Dean Richard Reznick is pleased to announce that Mr. David R. Edgar has been appointed as Associate Dean, Finance and Administration for the Faculty of Health Sciences effective March 1, 2012. The elevation of this post to Associate Dean is in recognition of Mr. Edgar’s longstanding service and contributions and the on-going importance of his portfolio to the academic strategy of the Faculty. Mr. Edgar... Published Wed Mar 28th 2012
Dean Richard Reznick is pleased to announce the creation of the new decanal portfolio of Assistant Dean, Regional Education. In recognition of the increasing importance of distributed/integrated medical education to the strategic direction of the Faculty, this Assistant Deanship replaces the previous position of Director, Regional Education Development. Dean Reznick is equally pleased to announce that Dr. Eugene Dag... Published Sat Mar 10th 2012
The Monieson Centre at Queen’s School of Business presents its inaugural event in an ongoing speaker series addressing The Business of Healthcare. Published Fri Feb 17th 2012
The School of Medicine at Queen’s University is currently seeking Medical Education Scholars to join an academy of educational leaders, enabling continuous implementation of best principles and leading practices in medical education. Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent), have completed postgraduate qualifications prior to appointment, be eligible for licensure in Ontario and have o... Published Tue Feb 7th 2012
The Bell Mental Health and Anti-Stigma Research Chair will enable Queen’s ... Published Tue Feb 7th 2012
Roger Deeley has been reappointed as Vice-Dean Research in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen’s University and Vice President Health Sciences Research at Kingston General Hospital and for the Kingston teaching hospitals for a second five-year term commencing January 1, 2012. These appointments are announced by Dr. Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s University, and M... Published Mon Oct 17th 2011
The CPD Office has moved to 68 Barrie Street. Phone, fax and e-mail are unchanged. We look forward to seeing you in our new location! Published Sun Aug 21st 2011
The CPD Office is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Karen Smith as Interim Associate Dean, Continuing Professional Development. Published Fri Jun 10th 2011
The findings from two separate clinical trials released June 4 show promising results for reducing the risk of cancer in postmenopausal women and preventing recurrence of breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes. The first trial has shown that in postmenopausal women who are at increased risk of developing breast cancer, the drug exemestane reduces this risk by 65 per cent compared with placebo. Published Tue Jun 7th 2011
SATURDAY, June 4 (HealthDay News) -- For patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer, a new study suggests that the sooner chemotherapy starts following the operation, the better the prognosis. Published Fri Jun 3rd 2011
With fresh paint still gleaming in its elegant new School of Medicine building, Queen’s University held a celebration today to recognize the generous support of federal and provincial governments in funding the $77-million state-of-the-art facility. Ontario Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities John Milloy, with Kingston and The Islands MPP John Gerretsen, helped Principal Daniel Woolf, Dean of the F... Published Thu Jun 2nd 2011
Five basic science departments that occupy eight floors in Botterell Hall have been amalgamated into a single Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences (DBMS). Published Thu May 26th 2011
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Chandrakant Tayade is the recipient of the 2011 J. Christian Herr Award for excellence in reproductive immunology research from the American Society for Reproductive Immunology. Published Wed May 18th 2011
“The six outstanding recipients of this year’s Distinguished Service Awards have contributed immensely to furthering the university and its mission locally, nationally and internationally,” says Principal Daniel Woolf. “Through their hard work and selfless actions, each has had a significant, positive impact on the continuing advancement of Queen’s, for which the university community is pr... Published Mon May 16th 2011
A protein capable of halting the spread of breast cancer cells could lead to a therapy for preventing or limiting the spread of the disease. Published Mon May 2nd 2011
The Museum of Health Care is pleased to be a participating site in Kingston's first annual Science Rendezvous Day on Saturday, May 7 Examine your fingertips, put your sense of touch to the test, say hello to our friendly bed bug and other "Beasties That Bite," and much more! Activities all about skin and teeth will be available in the Museum (32 George St.) throughout the day. No registration i... Published Wed Apr 20th 2011
It is a great pleasure for the Physical Therapy Program to announce that Kristofer Riseling was selected to receive the Ontario Physiotherapy Association (OPA) Award for Education on April 8, 2011 at the OPA's annual conference in Ottawa. The award recognizes a physiotherapist with a history of educational excellence and commitment to professional development. Kris Riseling (Queen's BScPT'90) is a physiother... Published Wed Apr 6th 2011
The Canadian Association of Pathologists has made Dr. Tron the William Boyd Lecturer for 2011. The lecture will take place in Vancouver, British Columbia on June 5th, 2011. Published Wed Mar 23rd 2011
Another stellar member of the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology is being recognized for his contributions! Published Tue Mar 22nd 2011
Ruth Wilson, a family physician with the Queen’s Family Health Team, recently received a prestigious international medical award. Published Tue Mar 22nd 2011
Dr. Louise M. Winn of the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology and the School of Environmental Studies, has received the 2011 Women in Toxicology Mentoring Award from the Society of Toxicology (SOT). The award recognizes an outstanding record of achievement in the mentoring of women in the discipline of Toxicology. It was presented at the SOT annual meeting, which was held in Washington DC from March 6 to 10, an... Published Mon Mar 14th 2011
Dr. Lindsay Davidson. What a wonderful recognition of your terrific educational contributions. Published Sun Mar 13th 2011
Ottawa, March 1, 2011 – The winners of the 2011 Killam Research Fellowships, announced today by the Canada Council for the Arts, will focus their research in the areas of Mayan history, Alzheimer’s Disease, genetics, antibiotic resistance, moral philosophy, inhibiting bacterial growth, music and solar fuels. The Council, which administers the Fellowships, announced that a total of $1.12 million has... To view all blog posts for Dean On Campus click here... The immediate past dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences is heading a new provincial action team to address the increasingly serious challenge of providing appropriate care for elderly and long-term patients in Ontario's health care system.
Acting Head of Oncology
Dr. James Biagi’s appointment as Acting Head of Oncology at Queen’s University, Hotel Dieu Hospital and Kingston General Hospital has been extended for a six-month period from January 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011. Dr. Rosser will be inducted as a Member of the Order of Canada tomorrow (Wednesday, November 17, 2010) The Investiture Ceremony begins at 10:28 a.m. and can be seen via the C.P.A.C. link at http://www.cpac.ca/forms/index.asp?dsp=template&act=view3&template_id=1073&hl=e The former head of Queen’s family medicine department has been named to the Order of Canada. Walter Rosser stepped down as head of the department three years ago and is now semi-retired. He was cited for his leadership in the discipline of family medicine and primary care research, and for his contributions to the establishment of practice-based research networks in Canada.
Michael A. Adams appointed Interim Head
Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences Two Queen’s research projects looking at improved outcomes for joint surgery have received National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) funding. James Stewart and Randy Ellis (School of Computing) each received close to $300,000 over the next three years. Read more...
Queen’s University researchers are leading an international study exploring both individual and community factors that keep people from remaining physically active. Read more... A new, ground-breaking project led by a Queen’s University professor is going to improve the primary care management of Canadians battling five chronic diseases. Michael McGrath has been reappointed as Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Queen’s University and at Kingston General and Hotel Dieu Hospitals for a second term from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2013. These appointments are announced by Dr. Daniel Woolf, Principal of Queen’s University, Read more... Annette McCallum has been appointed Head of Diagnostic Radiology at Queen’s University, Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston General Hospital and Providence Care for an initial five-year term from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2015. These appointments are announced by Daniel Woolf, Principal of Queen’s University, and Sherri McCullough, Chris Cunningham and Glen Wood, Chairs of the Boards of Directors for the respec... I would like to dedicate this edition of “Dean on Campus” to a special colleague who has been a friend to all of us for the last 16 years. Paul Rosenbaum, Chief Operating Officer of the Southeastern Academic Medical Organization (SEAMO) has indicated to me his desire to retire Read more... It’s been three weeks! We are settling in, have been to Chien Noir twice, Mia Gelato too many times, and have had only one complaint about our barking Portuguese Water Dog Jake.
Discovery may slow the growth of malignant melanoma
A new discovery by Queen's pathology researchers shows that the growth of melanoma, one of the most deadly forms of skin cancer, can be slowed by a little known gene called MicroRNA 193b...Read more Dr. Walter Rosser (Family Medicine) will be named a member of the Order of Canada. The Whig Standard Principal Daniel Woolf is pleased to announce that Dr. Ross Walker has been appointed Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education in the School of Medicine for an initial term from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2013. Read More A state-of-the-art medical centre that will serve as the academic home to family medicine residents in Queen's… Read more. Study supports clinical trial results - chemotherapy given after surgery for lung cancer improves overall survival… Read more. The Faculty of Health Sciences' 10-year-old Centre for Studies in Primary Care has been renewed by the University Senate for an additional five years starting in July.
The Centre, led by Director Richard Birtwhistle, has established itself as a national research presence for Queen's School of Medicine. Read more... Three Queen's University professors have been named Cancer Care Ontario Research Chairs. Michael Brundage (Oncology), Gabor Fichtinger (School of Computing) and Penelope Bradbury (Oncology) received three of the six chairs awarded, valued at a total of $2.5 million over five years. Read more... Researchers at Queen's University have developed a new way of performing lab tests that could improve the way doctors manage prostate cancer treatment. Read more... Principal Daniel Woolf and Dean David Walker are pleased to announce that Dr. Brian Bennett has been appointed Associate Dean for Graduate and Postdoctoral Education in the Faculty of Health Sciences for an initial term from May 1, 2010 to June 30, 2015. Read more... A team of six Queen's University students won the inaugural Provincial Health Care Team Challenge at the National Health Sciences Students' Association conference in Hamilton two weeks ago. Read More Richard Reznick is Queen's new dean of Health Sciences and director of the School of Medicine. His five-year term commences July 1, 2010. He will be appointed full professor with tenure in...Full story Sarah Jones has been appointed as Head of Paediatrics at Queen's University, Hotel Dieu Hospital and Kingston General Hospital for an initial term from March 1, 2010 to June 30, 2015. These appointments are announced by the Principal of Queen's University and the Chairs of the Boards of Directors for Hotel Dieu Hospital and Kingston General Hospital. Two Queen's researchers have received over $3.9 million from the Ontario Research Fund - Research Excellence program.
"This provincial funding will facilitate the work of Stephen Scott, who is uncovering the secrets of the brain, and boost Roel Vertegaal's research on the next generation of computers and the future of human-computer interaction," said Kerry Rowe, Queen's Vice-Principal, Research." The program is a g... One quarter of Ontario hospitals surveyed in a Queen's University-led study do not have an influenza pandemic plan and few plans that do exist have been tested. The traditional practice of restricting food and fluids during labour does not provide any benefits, finds a new review co-authored by a Queen's University Associate Professor. Queen's medical students have pledged a half-million dollars to the university's new school of medicine building. more in Campus News Read Principal Woolf's message in Campus News. Staying in a multi-bed hospital room dramatically increases the risk of acquiring a serious infectious disease, Queen's University researchers have discovered.
A new study led by infectious diseases expert Dr. Dick Zoutman says the chance of acquiring serious infections like C. difficile (Clostridium difficile) rises with the addition of every hospital roommate.
Nurse scientists receive $1 million to study patient safety
A collaborative research team led by Queen's University's School of Nursing has been awarded $1 million to investigate ways to resolve patient safety and risk issues in the Canadian health-care system. Queen's News Centre Suddenly seeing floaters or flashes of light may indicate a serious eye problem that - if untreated - could lead to blindness, a new study shows. Queen's News Centre |
Bell Canada and Queen's University have announced a world-first with the establishment of a new $1-million research initiative to help fight stigma associated with mental illness.
