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NEWS @ MEDICINE
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Spring Reunion
May 27th – 31st, 2015 is Spring Reunion on U of T’s three campuses.
In addition to reunion events, the Faculty of Medicine is pleased to have three faculty members presenting during this year’s “Stress Free Degree Series” being held during the University of Toronto’s Spring Reunion weekend.
To learn more about Spring Reunion, please click here to watch a short video about this incredible weekend or visit http://springreunion.utoronto.ca/ to see a full list of events on offer.
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In memorium
Dr. George Connell
With the passing of Professor George Connell, the University’s 12th president (1984-1990), the University of Toronto community has lost a great leader, scientist, colleague, and friend.
Read more >
To make a memorial gift to the George and Sheila Connell Fund visit https://donate.utoronto.ca/give/show/184
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FACULTY IN THE HEADLINES
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Get a celiac test before giving up gluten
Gluten-free is one of the biggest nutritional crazes in the world right now. It’s become a greater enemy than fat and carbohydrates, with many people reporting they lose weight, gain energy and feel better without it. The fad has taken nutritional scientists like me by surprise, because most people don’t have any gluten problems that we can find.
Read more >
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Team approach to medicine frees up the line
Pharmacists are giving flu shots. Nurse practitioners are prescribing medication. And physician assistants are taking care of patients in the emergency department. In the past decade, Ontarians have seen more and more traditional physician duties performed by a range of health-care providers. Is this a good thing?
Read more >
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HIGHLIGHTS
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Humans of 1T7
Get to know some of our students, and the future of health care, through a quirky online directory of the Meds Class of 1T7.
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Third Annual Faculty of Medicine Alumni Awards
Our alumni make an impact in Canada and across the globe with their leadership, innovation and commitment. Nominations are now open for the Dean's Alumni Awards:
- Alumni Volunteerism Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Rising Star Award
The nomination deadline is June 12th, 2015. For information please visit www.uoft.me/medalumniawards
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Double Your Impact
The Boundless Promise program is an exciting opportunity to double your impact in support of the next generation of global citizens.
U of T will match, in perpetuity and on a 1:1 basis, the annual income generated by new endowments established with a minimum of $25,000. Limited matching funding is still available to the Faculty of Medicine until December 2015. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Carrie Murphy at carrie.murphy@utoronto.ca or 416-978-7915.
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Farber Distinguished Visiting Lecture
A dedicated pathologist, biochemist and educator, Professor Emeritus Emmanuel Farber was a pioneer in cancer research and a world-renowned experimental pathologist. Learn more about why the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology is establishing the Farber Distinguished Visiting Lecture.
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CAMPAIGN UPDATE
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Campaign to date:
$402,480,783* of $500,000,000
$81,248,034
of our Campaign total has been generously donated by our alumni
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Read the U of T Medicine Campaign Newsletter to learn about the campaign's success, impact and how alumni can play a role in helping us reach our $500 million campaign goal.
Make a Gift Now >
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FROM OUR COMMUNITY
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Doctors at @stmikeshospital are prescribing books for their young patients on.thestar.com/1Jgs6ix
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Don’t forget to follow us on social media to see the latest news, videos and photos.
Tag your own posts with #UofTMed for a chance to be featured in our next newsletter.
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EVENTS
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Throughout May and June 2015
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SPRING REUNION Medical Alumni Association Reunions
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May 7, 2015
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Otolaryngology Percy Ireland Dinner and Day
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May 13, 2015
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Physiology Macallum Lecture & Alumni Reception
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May 19, 2015
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Psychiatry Alumni Award Presentation and Reception
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May 21, 2015
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Nutritional Sciences Lecture and Networking Night
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May 28, 2015 |
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SPRING REUNION Speech-Language Pathology Jazz Night
For more information and to register, please visit the Spring Reunion Website
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May 29, 2015 |
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SPRING REUNION Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Alumni Association Wine and Cheese
For more information please visit the Spring Reunion website
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May 30, 2015 |
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SPRING REUNION Nutritional Sciences Luncheon
For more information and to register, please visit the Spring Reunion Website
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May 30, 2015
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Biomedical Communications 70th Anniversary Alumni Reunion and Gala
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June 1, 2015
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SPRING REUNION Medical Alumni Association Convocation Banquet
The Meds classes of 4T5, 5T0, 6T0 and 6T5 with the graduating class of 2015 will be among the honored classes at the MAA Convocation Banquet. Contact the MAA at medical.alumni@utoronto.ca
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June 4, 2015
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Molecular Genetics Career Development Alumni Symposium
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June 6, 2015
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Canadian Otolaryngology Society Alumni Reception in Winnipeg
For more information please contact Rohini Chopra at rohini.chopra@utoronto.ca or 416-946-0542.
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June 12, 2015
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The J.F. Walker Lecture sponsored by The Donalda Jean McGeachy Memorial Lecture Series
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