Education
New book from McGill professors offers glimpse into innovative course
While developing a course for McGill University medical students, Dr. Stephen Liben and Dr. Tom Hutchinson asked themselves a question: How can we...
November 4, 2019
Lessons Learned from Two Program Directors who Launched CBME this Past July
By Caroline Phaneuf and Lisa Dutton In 2013, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada began developing Competency by Design (CBD),...
November 1, 2019
Can we teach empathy and compassion?
By Matthew Brett Can we teach empathy and compassion? This question formed the basis of a presentation given by Dr. Beth Lown, Chief...
November 1, 2019
McGill students get hearts pumping on World Restart a Heart Day
McGill leads the largest public awareness initiative in Canada By Diane Weidner, Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning On October 16, 2015,...
October 31, 2019
Trial by fire (and water): Safeguarding a world-class collection
Osler Library Recovery Team preserves and restores invaluable collection of the Osler Library of the History of Medicine and has it back in...
October 31, 2019
McGill resident role modelling course goes national
By Matthew Brett A role-modelling course developed at McGill University has gone national and is now available through the Royal College of Physicians...
October 30, 2019
McGill medical students unveil the Wellness Break and Nap Room
A creative and relaxing space, filled with all the tools you need to take a break; from cozy floor chairs, to peaceful wall...
October 30, 2019
Women’s Heart Health, with Dr. George Thanassoulis
Source: MUHC Dr. George Thanassoulis, Director of Preventive and Genomic Cardiology at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), sits down for an informative...
October 29, 2019
Helping physicians recognize sex trafficking victims through simulated learning
Source: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Online registration is still available for the November 7 – 8 Simulation Summit Simulation-based...
October 25, 2019
New school named after Brenda Milner
“Dr. Milner is an inspiring woman and a model of perseverance for all” By Anita Kar, Communications Officer, Montreal Neurological Institute A new...
October 24, 2019
Quebec’s First Online Bachelor of Nursing Program to be Launched at McGill Thanks to the Doggone Foundation
By Caroline Phaneuf, Med e-News It’s a proven way to improve patient safety and outcomes, and meet the evolving health needs of the...
October 24, 2019
Harold Geggie’s legacy lives on at Campus Outaouais
By Lisa Baum “But till we are built like angels; With scalpel and forceps and pen; We will work for ourself and a...
October 18, 2019