COVID-19 Update #23 - May 5, 2020 - Information for residency programs, AFMC update, webinar with Dr. Chandlee Dickey

This is the 23rd update to the Schulich Medicine & Dentistry community.

This update includes information about:

  1. Information for residency programs
  2. Messaging from AFMC re: CaRMS interviews and timelines
  3. Webinar: Prioritizing Mental Health featuring Dr. Chandlee Dickey

You can now access all these updates online . You can also continue to access the Travel, Education and Visitor Policy , the COVID-19 Travel Reimbursement Policy and the status of our education and research programs online.

Information for residency programs

  • Visit the Information for Residency Programs webpage to read the latest update and message from Dr. Lois Champion.
  • Information includes news on the PGY1 match and the CPSO update regarding supervision of new graduates practising under restricted CPSO license.

AFMC releases update on residency match process and timeline

  • The AFMC released a plan, process and timeline for the 2021 residency match.
  • Visit the website for details.

COVID-19 Webinar: Prioritizing Mental Health

  • Western is hosting a webinar featuring Barb MacQuarrie, Community Director of the Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children in the Faculty of Education, and Dr. Chandlee Dickey, Professor and Chair/Chief of Psychiatry, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, taking place live on Wednesday, May 6 at 12:00 p.m.
  • Register online.

Please send ALL communication related to the COVID-19 pandemic that you need to be shared with the Schulich Medicine & Dentistry community for faculty, staff, students, learners, trainees and fellows to Jennifer Parraga. The information will be compiled and shared with the School.

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