2025
New clerkship program embeds medical students in Sarnia-Lambton
September 11, 2025
A long-standing partnership expands to offer an immersive clerkship experience at Bluewater Health.Western’s new $44M Pathogen Research Centre to advance infectious disease innovation
September 03, 2025
Transmission testing and vaccine manufacturing unite to boost discovery and strengthen the local economy.Major federal funding boost propels health research to new heights
August 19, 2025
With more than $20 million in new federal funding, researchers at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry are advancing a wide spectrum of biomedical and health research – from cancer immunotherapy and chronic disease to neuroscience, medical imaging and health systems innovation.Expert insight: How falling vaccination rates are fuelling the antibiotic resistance crisis
August 11, 2025
Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest health threats we face today. It’s often blamed on the overuse of antibiotics, and for a good reason. But there’s another major factor quietly driving this crisis that doesn’t get as much attention: low vaccination rates.In the media: Ontario announces funding for physicians providing care to the unhoused
July 31, 2025
Dr. Jennifer Bondy described how new funding has enabled physicians and residents to deliver trauma-informed primary care to Windsor’s unsheltered community.Dr. Joanna Walters honoured with 2025 Family Medicine Resident Scholarship for Western University
July 28, 2025
The Family Medicine Resident Scholarships recognize the leadership abilities of outstanding senior family medicine residents from each of the 17 Canadian family medicine residency programs.Expert explainer: What you need to know about heat and your health
July 08, 2025
Dr. Anna Gunz provides tips on protecting yourself from heat-related illnessesClinical trial significantly improves blood clot detection
June 25, 2025
A groundbreaking clinical trial led by researchers at London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry may enhance how medical professionals detect hidden blood clots responsible for strokes.More Ontario family doctors nearing retirement, new study finds
June 18, 2025
Researchers call for innovative policies to support physician retention and recruitment.Expert insight: The unknown condition causing vomiting in youths using cannabis
June 18, 2025
Emergency departments are seeing a surge in cases of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome.MD grad answers the call for care in underserved communities
June 16, 2025
“Seeing the disparity between urban and rural health care got me thinking more about medicine and being that person who stays in the community."Future doctors explore health care in Southwestern Ontario
June 09, 2025
First-year medical students are trading classrooms for hands-on learning – experiencing health care in communities across Southwestern Ontario as part of Discovery Week.The urgency, opportunity and optimism of aging in Canada
May 12, 2025
As the Division of Geriatric Medicine marks 50 years, Dr. Sheri-Lynn Kane reflects on the evolving needs of Canada’s aging population ...Announcement: 2025 Awards of Excellence Recipients
May 07, 2025
Celebrate the 2025 Award winners — staff and faculty across Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, whose commitment and dedication to excellence in education have enriched our community.Impact Live - Under the scope: Canada's healthcare workforce
May 07, 2025
Ivey Impact is having an online panel event, featuring Professor Dr. Maria Mathews, Centre for Studies in Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine discussing the critical workforce shortage threatening the future of Canadian healthcare on May 13, 2025 at 12:00pm.Sick of sick notes: Doctors say scrapping paperwork would save time better spent on patients
February 27, 2025
Centre for Studies in Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine Professor Maria Mathews provided insights about addressing administrative burden for doctors in a recent CBC News article.
