September 2018 Newsletter
White Coat Ceremony 2018
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry’s White Coat Ceremony is a symbolic milestone for all incoming medicine and dentistry students, welcoming them into the medical and dental profession. This year three sets of siblings shared this special moment.
Medicine Class of 2022 - Welcome to the family
Social accountability, cultural awareness, and interprofessionalism were front and centre as students and faculty enjoyed the annual Meet & Greet event, kicking off the 2018/19 academic year.
Five questions with Dr. Larry Jacobs, Associate Dean, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry – Windsor Campus
We sat down with Dr. Jacobs to learn more about why he has made this shift in his career, what his short- and long-term plans are, and what his vision is for the Schulich Medicine – Windsor Campus.
New school year brings new opportunities for growth
Alex Martin, Vice-President, Windsor, is looking forward to the new year which will bring new opportunities for all Schulich Medicine – Windsor Campus classes.
Another year is upon us
Welcome to our new learners and welcome back to returning students. The LEW Office is here to support your learning, career planning and personal needs.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Jennifer Grbevski, PGY1, Psychiatry
Dr. Jennifer Grbevski, PGY1, Psychiatry, has always been fascinated with the mind and body. It was in medical school when she made the connection that medicine is art, like an attractive painting, a well-cooked meal or a beautifully sequenced yoga class.
The difference a year makes
A year into her medical studies and Amanda Stojcevski, Medicine Class of 2021, still finds it hard to believe how much she has learned and all the firsts she achieved.- Dr. Larry Jacobs appointed as Associate Dean, Windsor
Dr. Larry Jacobs has been appointed as Associate Dean, Windsor in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective September 1, 2018 until August 31, 2023. 
Logan Van Nynatten named CMHF Award recipient
Logan Van Nynatten, Medicine Class of 2020, has been awarded the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award for Medical Students.
Dr. Davy Cheng appointed Acting Dean
Dr. Davy Cheng will serve as Acting Dean of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry for the period October 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.
Dr. Margaretha Rebel appointed as Associate Dean, Office of Learner Equity & Wellness
Dr. Margaretha Rebel has been appointed as Associate Dean, Office of Learner Equity & Wellness, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective from September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2023.
A global leader in medical education research
Lorelei Lingard, PhD, has been awarded the 2018 Karolinska Institutet Prize for Research in Medical Education. This international honour recognizes Lingard's contributions to medical education policy in Canada and around the world.
New Vanier Scholars explore cardiovascular health, cancer and behavioural neuroscience
Jason Lee, PhD Candidate, Cory Lefebvre, MD/PhD Candidate, and Roger Hudson, PhD Candidate, were recognized as 2018 Vanier Scholars. Congratulations to these Schulich Medicine & Dentistry students.
Former Dean Dr. Carol Herbert to be honoured at fall Convocation
Dr. Carol Herbert, who served as Dean of Schulich Medicine & Dentistry from 1999 to 2010 and was instrumental in developing a satellite campus in Windsor, is among seven Canadian luminaries at the 312th Convocation to receive an honorary degree.
Homecoming 2018
Join us on October 20, as Trystan Nault, Medicine Class of 2020, takes part in a panel discussion on the adverse effects opioids are having on Canadian communities. Dr. Paul Polak, MD’58, DSc’08 and Founder and CEO of Windhorse International, will present the Dean's Distinguished Lecture: "The Relationship Between Poverty and Illness."
Tayler Symposium
Join us on Monday, November 19 for a full day symposium that includes morning presentations by experts in the fields of knowledge, diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy.- New Scholarship recognizes an interest in psychiatry
Dr. Rao and Dr. Lakshmi Malempati Scholarship for Psychiatry students will become fully funded in the Spring of 2020. - Instagram
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry is now on Instagram. Follow us @SchulichMedDent and share your photos with us using #schulichadvantage. - Dr. Darren Cargill Putting Patients First
Dr. Darren Cargill and his patient, Thorold Findlay, were recently featured in a story sharing the bravery and positivity of palliative patients. Sadly, Thor passed away on September 12.
