Students, trainees, faculty and staff, Congratulations to the Cumming School of Medicine’s (CSM) 2020 Killam Laureates! You bring us great pride and demonstrate how a research-intensive medical school leads the way to a better future through the pursuit of new knowledge and discovery. The annual Killam award winners were celebrated at an online event last week. Read more. The Killam Emerging Research Leader Awards recognize outstanding contributions of early-career faculty. This year two of the awardees are from the CSM. Read more. United Way
- Thank you to everyone who has already participated in UCalgary’s United Way campaign. More than $130,000 was raised across the university in the first two weeks of the campaign. Learn more and donate today. (Please note: a UCalgary email address will be required in order to donate.)
UCalgary resources and events
- The CSM’s Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development program and the Physician Learning Program have delivered 16 Covid Corner webinars since the start of the pandemic, with 90 presenters and nearly 9,000 participants. Unmasking Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Issues for Patients and Physicians takes place Nov. 4 and is open to physicians and other health care providers. Register for free.
- UCalgary President Dr. Edward McCauley, PhD, presented Unstoppable our "growth through focus" plan, to the campus community last week. You can provide feedback on the plan anonymously or directly to President McCauley.
- I know there are some talented writers in our school. Entries are being accepted for The City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize. This prize is awarded annually during The Calgary Awards And the winning author will receive a $5,000 cash prize. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 31, 2020. Read more.
Return to campus
- COVID Safety tip: If you were sick, do not come to campus while you wait for your COVID-19 test result, even if symptoms have resolved.
CSM in the news
- 'The right thing to do': Flu shots available Monday at Calgary pharmacies. Read more.
- Medical research from University of Calgary to treat COVID-19 patients in human trials. Read more.
- UCalgary researchers receive support for COVID-19 mental health projects. Read more.
- Jayman Built celebrates milestone with generous donation to agencies. Read more.
Have a great week. Sincerely, Jon Meddings, MD
Dean, Cumming School of Medicine
University of Calgary |
