/groups-(private)/education/departments/medicine/medicine-main/cover-mar-18-resized.jpg?sfvrsn=984dc590_4) | Department of Medicine Update March 18, 2022 In this Issue - Dr. Salim Yusuf is Honoured With Killam Prize
- Dr. Hertzel C. Gerstein, Recipient of 2022 Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Diabetes Research Award
- Dr. Alim Pardhan Received the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario 2022 Council Award
- Robbins-Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity: 2022, Inaugural Competition
- Chanchlani Research Centre Global Health Award
- Provost Begins Two Searches For Vice-Provost Roles
- Regional Respirology Rounds
- Global Climate Strike
- Publication of the Week
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/groups-(private)/education/departments/medicine/medicine-main/cover-mar-11-resized.jpg?sfvrsn=8b2a4bbe_4) | Department of Medicine Update March 11, 2022 In this Issue - Faculty Profile: Dr. Dawn Bowdish, Principal Investigator, Bowdish Lab
- FHS Women's Symposium 2022: Building Alliances for the Future
- His Opportunity, Her Burden: A Narrative Critical Review of Why Women Decline Academic Opportunities (PREPRINT)
- Department of Medicine Research Excellence and Discovery Day
- HHS Medical Grand Rounds: What happened to Monday?
- Division of Emergency Medicine Virtual Regional Rounds
- Antisemitism Professional Development Opportunity for Faculty and Staff
- Publication of the Week
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/groups-(private)/education/departments/medicine/medicine-main/cover-mar-4-resized.jpg?sfvrsn=827a012_4) | Department of Medicine Update March 4, 2022 In this Issue
- Dr. Salim Yusuf Receives World Heart Award
- New Faculty Member, Dr. Ronald Ramos
- Chair's Medical Grand Rounds: Developing Platforms for Integrative Clinical Research on Addiction
- Internal Medicine Planning for July 2022 and July 2023
- Research Excellence and Discovery Day – May 18, 2022
- T4 and T4A Slips Available
- Retirement Announcement: Leslie Steinberg, Manager, Staff and Program Operations
- Publication of the Month
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 | Department of Medicine Update February 25, 2022 In this Issue
- Dr. Sameer Sharif wins Early Career Award
- Dr. Matt Sibbald Wins CAME Award
- Chair's Medical Grand Rounds on Developing Platforms for Integrative Clinical Research on Addiction
- HHS Medical Grand Rounds Antimalarial-Induced Cardiomyopathy
- St. Joseph's Healthcare Medical Grand Rounds Five Things Every Internist Should Know About Anticoagulants
- Faculty Portal Now Available
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/groups-(private)/education/departments/medicine/medicine-main/cover-feb-18-resized.jpg?sfvrsn=6dc1dcc7_4) | Department of Medicine Update February 18, 2022 In this Issue - Dr. Jill Rudkowski Appointed Assistant Secretary of the CACMS & CACME
- MAC Experts Lead a Survey on Cuff Leak Test
- Honouring The Life and Legacy of Philanthropist Charles Juravinski
- Remembering Dr. Clive Kearon
- Important Letter To Full-Time Faculty From Dr. Paul M. O’Byrne, Dean and Vice President
- T4 and T4A Slips Available
- Funding Opportunities With MERIT - Deadlines Fast Approaching!
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/groups-(private)/education/departments/medicine/medicine-main/cover-update-feb-11-resized.jpg?sfvrsn=2e4d8bac_4) | Department of Medicine Update February 11, 2022 In this Issue - MIRC is in the News With a New Next-Generation Trivalent SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine
- Dr Helen Neighbour and Dr. Diana Ahmed Appointed to UGME Leadership Positions
- Dr. Teresa Chan Wins AFMC Award
- Transcending Borders To Enhance Global Health
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science
- Emergency Medicine Regional Rounds
- Publications
- Funding opportunities
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/groups-(private)/education/departments/medicine/medicine-main/cover-update7b94b868b2994313980fb3d77761e06d.jpg?sfvrsn=24392f43_4) | Department of Medicine Update February 4, 2022 In this Issue
- $32 Million Gift for Biomedical Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Global Health
- Dr. Aliya Khan, a Trailblazer in Parathyroid Research
- Black History Month at Faculty of Health Sciences
- Chair's Medical Grand Rounds: Membranous Nephropathy
- Hematology Grand Rounds: Update on COVID-19 vaccines, Vaccine Safety and Therapeutics
- Save the Date: Faculty Awards Ceremony
- Resident Appreciation Week
- Publication of the Month
- 2022 Hooker Distinguished Visiting Professor Lecture Series.
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 | Department of Medicine Update January 28, 2022 In this Issue - Cutting-Edge COVID Monoclonal Antibody Clinic at St. Joseph’s Hospital
- Sacrifice and Solidarity During COVID Pandemic
- Chair's Medical Grand Rounds: Membranous Nephropathy
- Save the Date!: Annual Awards Ceremony
- Medical Grand Rounds (St. Joe's): Oskee wee wee...Oskee wa wa: Lessons Learned from a Team Internist"
- Medical Grand Rounds, HHS: Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease: A review of recent evidence.
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/groups-(private)/education/departments/medicine/medicine-main/cover-update-jan-21-final.jpg?sfvrsn=8637c87d_4) | Department of Medicine Update January 21, 2022 In this Issue - New Studies on Colchicine
- MAC Expert Becomes a Fellow of the Canadian Stroke Consortium
- HHS Medical Grand Rounds: What is new in Obesity Medicine?
- St. Joe's Medical Grand Rounds: Three major areas to improve perioperative care and outcomes
- Publication of the Week
- Funding Opportunities
- Job Opportunities
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/groups-(private)/education/departments/medicine/medicine-main/cover-the-update-resized.jpg?sfvrsn=a68d5954_4) | Department of Medicine Update January 14, 2022 In this Issue - Employee Service Award for 25 years of service
- Department of Medicine launches "Behind the Scenes" podcasts
- Medical Grand Rounds: Recognizing and Tackling Malnutrition
- New Streamlined Pcard Process
- Nomination for President’s Awards for Outstanding Service
- Funding Opportunities
- Job Opportunities
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/groups-(private)/education/departments/medicine/medicine-main/cover-update-jan7.jpg?sfvrsn=bae8f867_4) | Department of Medicine Update January 7, 2022 In this Issue
- Dr. Renate Kahlke Leads Workshops to Help Faculty Develop Education Research Grant Applications
- Dr. Darryl Leong Appointed New Research Director for Internal Medicine Residency Program
- Dr. Shawn Mondoux Receives Knowledge Translation Fellowship
- Chair's Medical Grand Rounds on Area Postrema Syndrome
- New Streamlined Pcard Process
- Publication of the Month
- Funding Opportunities
- Job Opportunities
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/groups-(private)/education/departments/medicine/medicine-main/cover---update-dec-17.jpg?sfvrsn=e25171b3_4) | Department of Medicine Update December 17, 2021 In this Issue - Holiday Message From The Chair
- Immune Response and Vaccine Hesitancy in First Nations Investigated
- Full Marks in Recommendation and Evidence For COMPLETE Findings
- Chair's Medical Grand Rounds: Thursday, January 6, 2022
- Regional Endocrine/Metabolic Rounds on Equity and Game Theory Strategies to promote Diversity and Inclusion in Academic Health Science Centres
- More Physician Volunteers Are Needed For The COVID-19 Assessment Centres
- Publication of the Week
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/groups-(private)/education/departments/medicine/medicine-main/cover-update-dec-10-revised.jpg?sfvrsn=664fb390_4) | Department of Medicine Update December 10, 2021 In this Issue - Dr. Michael Tsang Wins Department of Medicine Annual Award for Associate Professors
- World’s Most Cited Researchers
- Dr. Jennifer Tsang Leads Two New Intensive Care Unit Research Studies
- Division of General Internal Medicine Continues Its Record of Exceptional Research Contributions
- Medical Grand Rounds: Early and Late Cardiovascular Events after Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation
- Actavis Chair in Rheumatology for Better Bone Health
- Update on McMaster’s Snow Day Policy
- Publication of the Week
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/groups-(private)/education/departments/medicine/medicine-main/cover--update-dec3-resized.jpg?sfvrsn=6950e806_4) | Department of Medicine Update December 3, 2021 In this Issue - Mr. Graeme Matheson is Appointed New Executive Director of Regional Medical Associates
- Lupus Ontario Supports the Development of the McMaster Lupus Clinic Registry and Biobank
- Department of Medicine Annual Awards Ceremony Video
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds on Obesity Bias and Racism in Medicine
- Update on Chair's Office Staffing
- Emergency Out-of-Country Coverage and COVID-19
- Publication of the Week
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/groups-(private)/education/departments/medicine/medicine-main/cover--update-nov-26-b.jpg?sfvrsn=355db783_4) | Department of Medicine Update November 26, 2021 In this Issue - Dr. Kanjana Perera Wins Department of Medicine Annual Award for Associate Professors
- Dr. Flavia Kessler Borges Wins Prestigious Investigator Award
- Dr. Christine Ribic Appointed Division Director of Nephrology
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds: Obesity Bias and Racism in Medicine – Similarities and Challenges
- Change in Office Staffing
- Live Holiday Performance For Front Line Workers
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Indigenous Health Equity Speaker Serie
- Publication of the Week
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/groups-(private)/education/departments/medicine/medicine-main/the-update-cover-nov-19.jpg?sfvrsn=14384c88_4) | Department of Medicine Update November 19, 2021 In this Issue - Dr. Aristeidis Katsanos Appointed Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
- Perioperative Care Congress 2021
- Medical Grand Rounds: Subtype Classification of Type 2 Diabetes : A march towards more personalized care
- COVID-19 Exigency To Have Better Healthcare Systems For Seniors
- IMPORTANT Announcement: Departmental Finance Committee
- Publication of the Week
- Sock Drive for Hamilton Shelters
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/groups-(private)/education/departments/medicine/medicine-main/cover-photo-nov-12.jpg?sfvrsn=80c128dd_4) | Department of Medicine Update November 12, 2021 In this Issue - Dr. Simon Oczkowski Wins Department of Medicine Annual Award for Associate Professors
- Dr. Teresa Chan: Supporting Doctors as Learners
- Medical Grand Round on "Surviving Sepsis 2021 - Some Conditions Apply"
- Important Update on “All-In” Alternate Funding Plan
- Diversity and Climate Survey
- Faculty CVs Deadline
- 2022 Annual CMPA Invoices With Fee Reduction – Available Now
- Call for Letters of Intent - Transforming Tomorrow Today
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/groups-(private)/education/departments/medicine/medicine-main/cover-updatenov2.jpg?sfvrsn=732a563e_4) | Department of Medicine Update November 5, 2021
In this Issue - Dr. Betty Chui Wins Department of Medicine Annual Award for Associate Professors
- Dr. Suresh Menon Awarded Department of Medicine Annual Award for Associate Professors
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds with Dr. Kaveh Shojania
- Holiday Gala Dinner and Dance
- Travelling as McMaster Faculty
- Publication of the Month
- Apply now for McMaster’s Winter 2022 Strategic Leaders Program.
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/groups-(private)/education/departments/medicine/medicine-main/update-cover-oct-29.jpg?sfvrsn=73e2e03f_4) | Department of Medicine Update October 29, 2021 In this Issue - Dr. Imran Satia Wins Career Award
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds: Reshaping research priorities to match the massive crises we face
- Dr. Salim Yusuf: Using Big-Picture Thinking to Improve Global Health
- Faculty CVs Deadline, November 15
- Publication of the Week
- MacPFD Wikipedia Workshop Series
- HHS – Quality Improvement Rounds
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/groups-(private)/education/departments/medicine/medicine-main/cover-update.jpg?sfvrsn=4da079d1_6) | Department of Medicine Update October 22, 2021 In this Issue - Dr. Michelle Zeller and Dr. Kerstin de Wit receive Annual Award for Associate Professors
- Medical Grand Rounds: Upper Extremity and Line-Associated Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Dr. Matthew Lanktree: Predicting Kidney Disease Before It Starts
- Deadline to submit Publications and Editorials - October 29
- Fall Bootcamps for Grad Students
- Publication of the Week
- Ontario Research Fund Research Excellence Round 11
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/groups-(private)/education/departments/medicine/medicine-main/cover--oct-15.jpg?sfvrsn=aa19d779_4) | Department of Medicine Update October 15, 2021 In this Issue - Dr. Jason Cheung awarded Annual Award for Associate Professors
- Important Reminder: 5 Year Report for Chair's Review
- COVID-19 Update for Physicians
- REMINDER: COVID-19 Update for Staff and Faculty
- Medical Grand Rounds
- Publications
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 | Department of Medicine Update October 8, 2021
In this Issue - Dr. Jennifer Tsang Awarded Department of Medicine Annual Award for Associate Professors
- Chair's Medical Grand Rounds on impact of COVID-19 pandemic on health workers
- Global Outreach: Uganda, Afghanistan, Syria
- Call for Applications for Director, Division of Nephrology
- Integrating ORCID iD
- Reminder: Vaccination Policy
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/groups-(private)/education/departments/medicine/medicine-main/cover-october-1.jpg?sfvrsn=95a74f68_4) | Department of Medicine Weekly Update October 1, 2021
In this Issue - IMPORTANT! Travel Update for the Department of Medicine
- Department of Medicine Annual Awards 2021
- CHAIR'S MEDICAL GRAND ROUNDS, October 7
- Dr. Alim Pardhan, Advocate for Gender Equity in Medicine
- Publication of the Month
- Publication of the Week
- Ontario Research Fund
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/groups-(private)/education/departments/medicine/medicine-main/cover--sept-24.jpg?sfvrsn=13410ee6_4) | Department of Medicine Weekly Update September 24, 2021 In this Issue
- Dr. Dr. Shamir Mehta Appointed the First Douglas Holder/PHRI Chair in Interventional Cardiology
- Mrs. Jan Taylor, Recipient of the 2021 Program Administrator Award for Excellence
- Dr. Azim Gangji, Recipient of the 2021 Program Director of the Year Award
- Dr. Elena Verdu: Unlocking the Mysteries of Our Gut Bacteria
- Communities of Practice Leadership Retreat
- Medical Rounds on Bringing Dignity to Medical Education: A question we should be asking
- McMaster Experts on the Spotlight!
- Publication of the Week
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Indigenous Health Equity Speaker
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/cover-sept-17-.jpg?sfvrsn=a1d18b2_4) | Department of Medicine Weekly Update September 17, 2021
In this Issue - Dr. Leslie Martin Appointed Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program
- Dr. William F. McIntyre Appointed Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiology
- Global Connections - Building Healthcare Capacity in the Developing World
- Launch of the McMaster Seed Fund
- Call for Nominations: University Scholar
- Publication of the Week
- A Conversation About Indigenous Inclusion
- AFP Innovation Grant Competition
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 | Department of Medicine Weekly Update September 10, 2021
In this Issue - Dr. Teresa Chan is Honoured with Royal College Award
- Dr. Smitha Kacheri Pathayappura Appointed Assistant Professor, Division of Dermatology
- Dr. Justin Lee Appointed Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine
- Innovation in Education, a Feature Story with Dr. Lori Whitehead and Dr. Azim
- Emergency Medicine, Future Directions & Highlights
- McMaster's Vaccination Policies
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds, Town Hall: What is New With COVID-19?
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 | Department of Medicine Weekly Update September 3, 2021
In this Issue - Adapting the Clerkship Program During Covid-19
- Key Highlights from Thrombosis & Atherosclerosis Research Institute
- Achievements in the Division of Education and Innovation
- Dr. Kimberley Lewis Appointed Assistant Professor, Division of Critical Care
- Dr. Joanna Dionne Appointed Assistant Professor, Division of Critical Care
- Dr. Christopher Stallwood, Assistant Professor, Division of Gastroenterology
- MacCheck and screening for the Faculty of Health Sciences
- Publication of the Week/Month
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 | Department of Medicine Weekly Update August 27, 2021
In this Issue
- Key Highlights in the Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology
- $100M+ Endowment Fund for Health Research
- Achievements in the Division of Critical Care
- Dr. Paul Moayyedi Appointed Editor-in-Chief of Gastroenterology
- Dr. Minan Abbas Appointed Assistant Professor, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism
- Dr. Sameer Sharif Appointed Assistant Professor, Division of Emergency Medicine
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds, Town Hall: What is New With COVID-19?
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| Department of Medicine Weekly Update August 13, 2021 In this Issue - A Message from the President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. David Farrar
- Major Developments in the Division of Clinical Immunology & Allerg
- Applying Past Lessons to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
- McMaster’s Board of Governors Approval
- Dr. Faiza Khokhar Appointed Assistant Professor, Division of Rheumatology
- International Outreach and Emergency Support to Uganda: COVID-19
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| Department of Medicine Weekly Update July 30, 2021 In this issue - Annual Report 2018-2020, a Video Message from the Chair, Dr. Mark Crowther
- Royal College Subspecialty of Adult Palliative Medicine
- McMaster Student Residences Will Require COVID Vaccinations
- HHS Internal Memo: Child Maltreatment Reporting Requirements
- Gartner Canada Healthcare Industry Forum: September 14th D&A/Vaccine Management
- Innovative Approaches to Research in the Pandemic Context
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| Department of Medicine Update July 16, 2021 In this Issue - Dr. Maria Fe Cruz Medina, Appointed Assistant Professor
- Dr. Derek Chu Appointed Assistant Professor
- Dr. PJ Devereaux, Recipient of Distinguished Lecturer Award in Cardiovascular Sciences
- Gairdner Early Career Investigator Competition
- The COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Virtual Townhall!
- CFI Major Science Initiatives (MSI) 2023 Competition
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| Department of Medicine Update July 9, 2021 In this issue - Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou Ranked Top Clinical Scholar
- Dr. Nader Khalidi, Division Director, Rheumatology
- Dr. Renate Kahlke, Assistant Professor, Division of Education and Innovation
- Benefit Year Ending June 30
- The Importance of Vacation
- COVID-19 Update: A message for the faculty and staff of the Faculty of Health Sciences
- McMaster Update in Thromboembolism
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| Department of Medicine Update June 25, 2021 In this Issue - Dr. Dominik Mertz, MSA President’s Award Recipient
- McMaster Offers Sincere Condolences to Indigenous Communities
- NEJM Journal Invites Medical Professionals for Paid Editorial Fellowships
- Faculty Town Halls: Back to Mac
- FHS Research Needs Assessment - Registration
- New Graduate Student Incentive Program
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| Department of Medicine Update June 18, 2021 In this Issue - Dr. Teresa Chan Appointed New Associate Dean, Continuing Professional Development, FHS
- Recipient of AGE-WELL Emerging Entrepreneur Award
- Dr Patricia Hewston, Recipient of AGE-WELL Emerging Entrepreneur Award
- Urgent Need for More Vaccinators - "Let's Stomp Out #COVID"!
- "Fully Converted" AFP at McMaster
- CIHR University Delegate
- PSI 2022 Research Trainee Fellowship Announcement
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| Department of Medicine Update June 11, 2021 In this Issue - Devastating Attack against a Muslim Canadian Family
- Back to Mac Virtual Town Halls
- 2021 Department of Medicine Virtual Annual General Meeting
- CCTC 2021 - Summer Blitz Series
- Chair’s Medical Grand Rounds: New Concepts in Preventing Asthma Exacerbations
- Medical Grand Rounds: Lyme disease update in 2021
- Health Innovations at McMaster University
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| Department of Medicine Update June 4, 2021 In this Issue - Statement of Response Regarding the Kamloops Indian Residential School Discovery
- The Women in Medicine Summit #IStandWithHerAwards
- Remembering Dr. Clive Kearon
- Leadership Development Opportunity
- Research Day Winners for Chair's Weekly
- New Graduate Student Incentive Program
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Forum, June 24th, 2021
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