Dr. Ian Witterick Appointed Chair of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
The Office of CEPD would like to congratulate Dr. Ian Witterick on being appointed the new Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Toronto, commencing a five-year term July 1, 2012. Dr. Witterick’s steadfast commitment to continuing education has been demonstrated by the extensive list of leadership roles he has undertaken in …
Updated – Faculty / Planning Committee Disclosure Policy & Declaration Form
The Office of CEPD, Faculty of Medicine has updated its Disclosure Policy and Declaration Form to reflect changes recently introduced in its new Policy on Sponsorship from Commercial Sources of University of Toronto Accredited Continuing Education Activities. Faculty and Planning Committees are now expected to identify and fully disclose any potential conflicts of interest covering relevant relationships within the last five years …
Dr. Ivan Silver Receives President’s Teaching Award
The Office of CEPD would like to congratulate our former Vice Dean, Dr. Ivan Silver, on being awarded the President’s Teaching Award for 2011–2012. Dr. Silver is one of three recipients of the award, which is considered the highest honour for teaching at the University of Toronto. Award winners join U of T’s Teaching Academy, founded in 2006, and serve …
Dr. Thomas Waddell Leads Successful Double Lung Transplant
On Friday, April 6, Dr. Thomas Waddell, Head of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at UHN led the team at Toronto General Hospital in a successful double lung transplant surgery. The recipient of the new lungs, Hélène Campbell, is a 20-year-old woman from Ottawa whose heroic advocacy of organ donation garnered attention from celebrities such as Justin Bieber and Ellen DeGeneres. …
“A Fine Balance” Success
The Office of CEPD, Faculty of Medicine in collaboration with the Office of CPD, Faculty of Pharmacy, recently hosted a local workshop specifically tailored for women working in the healthcare professions. Previously known as “Lighten Up”, the inaugural workshop was held last April at The Millcroft Inn in Alton, Ontario. Thirty-four women from a variety of healthcare professions attended this year’s …