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Promoting Tradition Preserving History Generating Pride ALUMNI ASSOCIATION UPDATE MEMBERSHIP ISSUE INSIDE THIS Introducing New advancement staff 2 3 Memories from Highlights 2016 4 Donor Pages Another year has come to a close and, as we head into 2017, there are many new activities and initiatives happening at the College of Medicine (CoM). A team of committed volunteers are meeting monthly to plan the 32nd Annual Highlights in Medicine Conference this coming June 21 to 23. Speakers are being confirmed and topics so far have both local and global significance. The hotel has been booked and soon you’ll be able to register using our new online registration portal. Watch your mail for further information. We’ve recently welcomed a new face to the advancement unit. In November, Anne- Marie Cey joined the team as your alumni relations officer, and she will be your first point of contact if you have any questions or concerns regarding the college, your alumni membership or our programs and services. I encourage you to call her any time! In the fall Connective Issue there was an article about the White Coat Crusade. This new fundraising initiative gives you the opportunity to purchase a white coat for a first-year medical student. The students truly appreciate the tradition and ceremony of the day and enjoy inviting their friends and family. Your gift of $250 will purchase one student’s crested coat, and a portion of your gift will also be allocated to student bursaries, providing financial aid to students in need. I have made my $250 pledge and am issuing a challenge to the Alumni Association board to do the same. I am also challenging you, my fellow alumni, to make the same pledge. There is more information about making a gift to the White Coat Crusade on the enclosed alumni association membership application form or you can call Anne-Marie at 306-966-5763. On a sad note, we said good bye to a dear colleague, alumnus and friend, Dr. Garth Bruce (MD’70), who passed away on November 30. Garth was a lifelong volunteer who selflessly gave of his time and talents to our alumni association in many ways. He served as our president from 2007- 09, and it was because of Garth I joined the board. He was a pediatrician who enjoyed helping patients and their families, teaching medical students and working with pediatric residents. Garth touched many lives through his various roles and will be deeply missed. Thank you for your continued support of our students and your fellow alumni. All the best to you for a happy and healthy year ahead! Nora McKee President CoM Alumni Association FROM THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 2016-2017 College of Medicine Alumni Association Board of Directors FRONT (L-R): Karen Shaw, Nora McKee, Donna Skwarchuk, Bonnie Liu BACK (L-R): Odell Tan, Charles Simpson, Craig Hubbard, Ashley Sasbrink- Harkema, Bob Hickie, and Preston Smith. MISSING: Anita Chakravarti, Matt Johnson, Dennis Kendel, Steve Sanche and Brian Ulmer
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Promoting Tradition Preserving History Generating Pride
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
UPDATEMEMBERSHIP
ISSUEINSIDE THIS
IntroducingNew advancement staff 2 3Memories from
Highlights 2016 4 Donor Pages
Another year has come to a close and, as we head into 2017, there are many new activities and initiatives happening at the College of Medicine (CoM). A team of committed volunteers are meeting monthly to plan the 32nd Annual Highlights in Medicine Conference this coming June 21 to 23. Speakers are being confirmed and topics so far have both local and global significance. The hotel has been booked and soon you’ll be able to register using our new online registration portal. Watch your mail for further information. We’ve recently welcomed a new face to the advancement unit. In November, Anne-Marie Cey joined the team as your alumni relations officer, and she will be your first point of contact if you have any questions or concerns regarding the college, your alumni membership or our programs and services. I encourage you to call her any time! In the fall Connective Issue there was
an article about the White Coat Crusade. This new fundraising initiative gives you the opportunity to purchase a white coat for a first-year medical student. The students truly appreciate the tradition and ceremony of the day and enjoy inviting their friends and family. Your gift of $250 will purchase one student’s crested coat, and a portion of your gift will also be allocated to student bursaries, providing financial aid to students in need. I have made my $250 pledge and am issuing a challenge to the Alumni Association board to do the same. I am also challenging you, my fellow alumni, to make the same pledge. There is more information about making a gift to the White Coat Crusade on the enclosed alumni association membership application form or you can call Anne-Marie at 306-966-5763. On a sad note, we said good bye to a dear colleague, alumnus and friend, Dr. Garth Bruce (MD’70), who passed away
on November 30. Garth was a lifelong volunteer who selflessly gave of his time and talents to our alumni association in many ways. He served as our president from 2007-09, and it was because of Garth I joined the board. He was a pediatrician who enjoyed helping patients and their families, teaching medical students and working with pediatric residents. Garth touched many lives through his various roles and will be deeply missed. Thank you for your continued support of our students and your fellow alumni. All the best to you for a happy and healthy year ahead!
Nora McKeePresidentCoM Alumni Association
An error was brought to our attention in the fall Connective Issue. The late Robert Wheaton holds the following degrees - BA’49 and MD’57.
College of Medicine alumni and donor websitesWe’re very excited about recent updates to our section of the College of Medicine website, including a searchable electronic alumni database. Have a look at medicine.usask.ca/alumni
Included in this newsletter are the latest updates from you, our alumni. Please continue to keep us informed of your awards and recognition, appointments, moves or retirement. A Class Notes tear-off section is available on the bottom of the membership application. Please send it back in the enclosed postage-paid reply envelope.
CLASS NOTES:
SEND US YOUR STORIES!This publication is to highlight and inform alumni about successes, innovations and interesting news stories. Please contact us at [email protected] with your ideas for future issues.
FROM THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
FOLLOW US www.facebook.com/uofscomalumniassoc/Twitter @USaskMedDean medicine.usask.ca
2016-2017 College of Medicine Alumni Association Board of Directors
FRONT (L-R): Karen Shaw, Nora McKee, Donna Skwarchuk, Bonnie LiuBACK (L-R): Odell Tan, Charles Simpson, Craig Hubbard, Ashley Sasbrink-Harkema, Bob Hickie, and Preston Smith. MISSING: Anita Chakravarti, Matt Johnson, Dennis Kendel, Steve Sanche and Brian Ulmer
June 21-23, 2017SAVE THE DATE
Highlights in Medicine Honoured Years: 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2012
This award was established in honour of Dr. Louis Horlick, professor emeritus of the College of Medicine, whose spirit, dedication and enthusiasm was exemplified over his vast career. Louis was very proud of the college, where he trained hundreds of physicians and took great satisfaction in hearing of their successes. This award is open to nominations from alumni, faculty, staff and students of the college. Nominees must be associated with the college and exemplify service and dedication going above and beyond the call of duty. All
Call for nominations for the Louis Horlick Spirit of the College Award
alumni, faculty, residents, students and staff are eligible. Deadline for nominations is April 30, 2017. Terms of reference are available at medicine.usask.ca/alumni.php. Submit your nomination to [email protected].
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Looking ForwardAccreditation updateFollowing the success of the 2015 limited site accreditation visit, the College of Medicine is now fully accredited. As part of its normal cycle, the college will have a full accreditation visit October 29 to November 2. To help prepare, there will be a mock accreditation on February 5 to 8. Medical students, residents, staff and faculty from many departments at our Saskatoon and Regina campuses, and Prince Albert clerkship instructional site, have kindly provided their time to this endeavor. Thank you to all those who have participated. To find out more about the MD program accreditation process visit medicine.usask.ca/students/undergraduate/accreditation.php.
Introducing our newCollege of Medicine alumni relations officerThe College of Medicine Alumni Association is pleased to welcome Anne-Marie Cey as its new alumni relations officer. With a background in communications, public relations, event planning and volunteer management, Anne-Marie has the expertise to support the association’s efforts in keeping alumni and students informed, engaged and connected with the College of Medicine. Her previous experience includes working at the U of S as the public relations strategist for the College of Engineering, as well as serving as the director of communications for St. Paul’s Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation. “I’m very happy to be back on campus and am excited about the initiatives I’ll be working on. I hope to establish innovative programs while continuing to execute existing alumni activities
to support your involvement with the College of Medicine. Please call, email or stop in for a visit if you have any questions, concerns, or if you’d like to find out about what’s happening at your college.” Anne-Marie CeyAlumni Relations [email protected]
CCME conference Dean’s reception for alumni and friendsThe 2017 Canadian Conference on Medical Education is being held in Winnipeg, MB. April 29 to May 2. This year’s theme is “Rethinking Teaching and Learning.” On Sunday, April 30 from 6 to 9 pm, Dean Preston Smith will host a reception for alumni, faculty and staff. Anyone attending the conference is welcome to join him for cocktails, conversation and updates on what’s new at the College of Medicine! For more information please call Anne-Marie at 306-966-5763 or email [email protected].
Memories from 2016 and Plans for 2017 Highlights in Medicine Conference and Reunion
CALGARY
Monday, January 31 Wildrose Ballroom Sheraton Suites Eau Claire
Keynote speaker: Marvin Romanow (BE'77, MBA'80)
REGINA
Monday, February 6 Grand Ballroom, Hotel Saskatchewan
Keynote Speaker: Craig Reynolds (BComm'98), president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Roughriders
U of S Alumni Association Upcoming Centennial Events
HAPPY HOUR RECEPTION AND ARIZONA COYOTES GAMEGlendale, Ariz., Thursday, February 9
The U of S Alumni Association will join the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Glendale, for a pre-game event and to attend the Arizona Coyotes vs. Montreal Canadiens hockey game.
Highlights 2017 Class Reps FRONT: Paula Schwann and Norwood KavanaghBACK (L-R): Barry Gilliland, Glenn Veeman, Abe Dangor, Ashley Sasbrink-Harkema, Don Stefiuk MISSING: Tom Gabruch and Cheryl Mitchell
A | Class of 1981 Back row: Dale Duguid, Jim Wiens, Ralph Hawkins, Brian Gushulak. Front row: Cheri Nijssen-Jordan, Lee McGillivray, Barb Germin, Deb Reisner, Marlys Misfeldt.B | Class of 1991 Carolyn Giesinger, James Pinilla, Cheryl Mack, Omar Shoker, Jeffrey P. Schaefer. C | Class of 2001 Julie Stakiw and Geethan Chandran.
A BC
The annual membership is $75, or a lifetime
membership is $750. Fees support alumni and student engagement and advancement through a variety of
activities including our annual Highlights in Medicine Conference, the Spirit of the Class and Spirit of the
College awards, sponsorship of student projects, purchasing of white coats and graduation composite photos, and providing support
to the Alumni Association.
To purchase your membership please call our office at 306-966-8864 or complete the enclosed
membership application form and return it in the enclosed postage-paid envelope.
Your membership supports our students
When you renew your annual membership, or choose to become a lifetime member,
your fees support many activities and programs for your fellow alumni, but also for
current College of Medicine students.
The Alumni Association board, working with our class representatives, have been developing the framework for the 2017 Highlights in Medicine Conference. This year’s theme is Social Accountability at Home and Abroad. If you are an alumnus of one of the honoured years be sure to mark June 21 to 23 in your calendar and watch for registration and accommodation information coming soon! The Alumni Association board would like to thank this year’s class representatives, the volunteers who helped us organize Highlights by reaching out to their classmates, planning class parties, sourcing speakers and sharing updates. Our
class representatives this year are:
1957 Norwood Kavanagh 1962 No current volunteers1967 Glenn Veeman 1972 Barry Gilliland 1977 Don Stefiuk 1982 No current volunteers1987 Paula Schwann 1992 Abe Dangor and Tom Gabruch 1997 No current volunteers2002 No current volunteers2007 Ashley Sasbrink-Harkema 2012 Cheryl Mitchell
Our General Chairperson is Abe Dangor (MD’92). We are still looking to fill the position of Scientific Chairperson.
To see more photos from the 2016 Highlights in Medicine Conference and Reunion, go to http://grantromanciaphotography.smugmug.com/Events/College-Of-Medicine-Highlights/
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Looking ForwardAccreditation updateFollowing the success of the 2015 limited site accreditation visit, the College of Medicine is now fully accredited. As part of its normal cycle, the college will have a full accreditation visit October 29 to November 2. To help prepare, there will be a mock accreditation on February 5 to 8. Medical students, residents, staff and faculty from many departments at our Saskatoon and Regina campuses, and Prince Albert clerkship instructional site, have kindly provided their time to this endeavor. Thank you to all those who have participated. To find out more about the MD program accreditation process visit medicine.usask.ca/students/undergraduate/accreditation.php.
Introducing our newCollege of Medicine alumni relations officerThe College of Medicine Alumni Association is pleased to welcome Anne-Marie Cey as its new alumni relations officer. With a background in communications, public relations, event planning and volunteer management, Anne-Marie has the expertise to support the association’s efforts in keeping alumni and students informed, engaged and connected with the College of Medicine. Her previous experience includes working at the U of S as the public relations strategist for the College of Engineering, as well as serving as the director of communications for St. Paul’s Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation. “I’m very happy to be back on campus and am excited about the initiatives I’ll be working on. I hope to establish innovative programs while continuing to execute existing alumni activities
to support your involvement with the College of Medicine. Please call, email or stop in for a visit if you have any questions, concerns, or if you’d like to find out about what’s happening at your college.” Anne-Marie CeyAlumni Relations [email protected]
CCME conference Dean’s reception for alumni and friendsThe 2017 Canadian Conference on Medical Education is being held in Winnipeg, MB. April 29 to May 2. This year’s theme is “Rethinking Teaching and Learning.” On Sunday, April 30 from 6 to 9 pm, Dean Preston Smith will host a reception for alumni, faculty and staff. Anyone attending the conference is welcome to join him for cocktails, conversation and updates on what’s new at the College of Medicine! For more information please call Anne-Marie at 306-966-5763 or email [email protected].
Memories from 2016 and Plans for 2017 Highlights in Medicine Conference and Reunion
CALGARY
Monday, January 31 Wildrose Ballroom Sheraton Suites Eau Claire
Keynote speaker: Marvin Romanow (BE'77, MBA'80)
REGINA
Monday, February 6 Grand Ballroom, Hotel Saskatchewan
Keynote Speaker: Craig Reynolds (BComm'98), president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Roughriders
U of S Alumni Association Upcoming Centennial Events
HAPPY HOUR RECEPTION AND ARIZONA COYOTES GAMEGlendale, Ariz., Thursday, February 9
The U of S Alumni Association will join the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Glendale, for a pre-game event and to attend the Arizona Coyotes vs. Montreal Canadiens hockey game.
Highlights 2017 Class Reps FRONT: Paula Schwann and Norwood KavanaghBACK (L-R): Barry Gilliland, Glenn Veeman, Abe Dangor, Ashley Sasbrink-Harkema, Don Stefiuk MISSING: Tom Gabruch and Cheryl Mitchell
A | Class of 1981 Back row: Dale Duguid, Jim Wiens, Ralph Hawkins, Brian Gushulak. Front row: Cheri Nijssen-Jordan, Lee McGillivray, Barb Germin, Deb Reisner, Marlys Misfeldt.B | Class of 1991 Carolyn Giesinger, James Pinilla, Cheryl Mack, Omar Shoker, Jeffrey P. Schaefer. C | Class of 2001 Julie Stakiw and Geethan Chandran.
A BC
The annual membership is $75, or a lifetime
membership is $750. Fees support alumni and student engagement and advancement through a variety of
activities including our annual Highlights in Medicine Conference, the Spirit of the Class and Spirit of the
College awards, sponsorship of student projects, purchasing of white coats and graduation composite photos, and providing support
to the Alumni Association.
To purchase your membership please call our office at 306-966-8864 or complete the enclosed
membership application form and return it in the enclosed postage-paid envelope.
Your membership supports our students
When you renew your annual membership, or choose to become a lifetime member,
your fees support many activities and programs for your fellow alumni, but also for
current College of Medicine students.
The Alumni Association board, working with our class representatives, have been developing the framework for the 2017 Highlights in Medicine Conference. This year’s theme is Social Accountability at Home and Abroad. If you are an alumnus of one of the honoured years be sure to mark June 21 to 23 in your calendar and watch for registration and accommodation information coming soon! The Alumni Association board would like to thank this year’s class representatives, the volunteers who helped us organize Highlights by reaching out to their classmates, planning class parties, sourcing speakers and sharing updates. Our
class representatives this year are:
1957 Norwood Kavanagh 1962 No current volunteers1967 Glenn Veeman 1972 Barry Gilliland 1977 Don Stefiuk 1982 No current volunteers1987 Paula Schwann 1992 Abe Dangor and Tom Gabruch 1997 No current volunteers2002 No current volunteers2007 Ashley Sasbrink-Harkema 2012 Cheryl Mitchell
Our General Chairperson is Abe Dangor (MD’92). We are still looking to fill the position of Scientific Chairperson.
To see more photos from the 2016 Highlights in Medicine Conference and Reunion, go to http://grantromanciaphotography.smugmug.com/Events/College-Of-Medicine-Highlights/
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Promoting Tradition Preserving History Generating Pride
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
UPDATEMEMBERSHIP
ISSUEINSIDE THIS
IntroducingNew advancement staff 2 3Memories from
Highlights 2016 4 Donor Pages
Another year has come to a close and, as we head into 2017, there are many new activities and initiatives happening at the College of Medicine (CoM). A team of committed volunteers are meeting monthly to plan the 32nd Annual Highlights in Medicine Conference this coming June 21 to 23. Speakers are being confirmed and topics so far have both local and global significance. The hotel has been booked and soon you’ll be able to register using our new online registration portal. Watch your mail for further information. We’ve recently welcomed a new face to the advancement unit. In November, Anne-Marie Cey joined the team as your alumni relations officer, and she will be your first point of contact if you have any questions or concerns regarding the college, your alumni membership or our programs and services. I encourage you to call her any time! In the fall Connective Issue there was
an article about the White Coat Crusade. This new fundraising initiative gives you the opportunity to purchase a white coat for a first-year medical student. The students truly appreciate the tradition and ceremony of the day and enjoy inviting their friends and family. Your gift of $250 will purchase one student’s crested coat, and a portion of your gift will also be allocated to student bursaries, providing financial aid to students in need. I have made my $250 pledge and am issuing a challenge to the Alumni Association board to do the same. I am also challenging you, my fellow alumni, to make the same pledge. There is more information about making a gift to the White Coat Crusade on the enclosed alumni association membership application form or you can call Anne-Marie at 306-966-5763. On a sad note, we said good bye to a dear colleague, alumnus and friend, Dr. Garth Bruce (MD’70), who passed away
on November 30. Garth was a lifelong volunteer who selflessly gave of his time and talents to our alumni association in many ways. He served as our president from 2007-09, and it was because of Garth I joined the board. He was a pediatrician who enjoyed helping patients and their families, teaching medical students and working with pediatric residents. Garth touched many lives through his various roles and will be deeply missed. Thank you for your continued support of our students and your fellow alumni. All the best to you for a happy and healthy year ahead!
Nora McKeePresidentCoM Alumni Association
An error was brought to our attention in the fall Connective Issue. The late Robert Wheaton holds the following degrees - BA’49 and MD’57.
College of Medicine alumni and donor websitesWe’re very excited about recent updates to our section of the College of Medicine website, including a searchable electronic alumni database. Have a look at medicine.usask.ca/alumni
Included in this newsletter are the latest updates from you, our alumni. Please continue to keep us informed of your awards and recognition, appointments, moves or retirement. A Class Notes tear-off section is available on the bottom of the membership application. Please send it back in the enclosed postage-paid reply envelope.
CLASS NOTES:
SEND US YOUR STORIES!This publication is to highlight and inform alumni about successes, innovations and interesting news stories. Please contact us at [email protected] with your ideas for future issues.
FROM THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
FOLLOW US www.facebook.com/uofscomalumniassoc/Twitter @USaskMedDean medicine.usask.ca
2016-2017 College of Medicine Alumni Association Board of Directors
FRONT (L-R): Karen Shaw, Nora McKee, Donna Skwarchuk, Bonnie LiuBACK (L-R): Odell Tan, Charles Simpson, Craig Hubbard, Ashley Sasbrink-Harkema, Bob Hickie, and Preston Smith. MISSING: Anita Chakravarti, Matt Johnson, Dennis Kendel, Steve Sanche and Brian Ulmer
June 21-23, 2017SAVE THE DATE
Highlights in Medicine Honoured Years: 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2012
This award was established in honour of Dr. Louis Horlick, professor emeritus of the College of Medicine, whose spirit, dedication and enthusiasm was exemplified over his vast career. Louis was very proud of the college, where he trained hundreds of physicians and took great satisfaction in hearing of their successes. This award is open to nominations from alumni, faculty, staff and students of the college. Nominees must be associated with the college and exemplify service and dedication going above and beyond the call of duty. All
Call for nominations for the Louis Horlick Spirit of the College Award
alumni, faculty, residents, students and staff are eligible. Deadline for nominations is April 30, 2017. Terms of reference are available at medicine.usask.ca/alumni.php. Submit your nomination to [email protected].
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