• Paving the way for change

    October 22, 2020
    In their roles as special advisors on anti-racism, Dr. Bertha Garcia and Nicole Kaniki, PhD are laying the foundation for an interim advisory council on equity, diversity and inclusion at Western.

  • Vascular surgery resident training in Canada

    August 28, 2020
    Abstract: The training of vascular surgeons in Canada has evolved over the past decade. Direct entry into a vascular surgery training program after medical school has been offered since 2012. At some institutions, it is the only option for surgery training. The smaller population of Canada and a single-payer health care system has resulted in unique opportunities and challenges for the training of vascular surgeons and providing opportunities for trainees to transition into clinical practice.

  • The importance of defining trainee gender-based discrimination in the era of Time's Up

    January 16, 2020
    Vascular Surgery Chair/Chief Dr. Duncan addresses this timely topic of physician wellness from the perspective of trainee burnout, specifically identifying gender-based discrimination and bias (GBDB) as a cause.

  • Schulich Medicine & Dentistry announces new Dean

    January 16, 2020
    Internationally renowned surgeon Dr. John Yoo was named Dean of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.