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October 31st, 2008

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    Department

  1. Memo from Drs. Ari Zaretsky and Allan Kaplan - Dept. Of Psychiatry - Univ. of Toronto:
    new Research ITER form
     
  2. REMINDER: REGISTER NOW!
    Dept. of Psychiatry - Univ. of Toronto:
    8th Official Book Launch
    Special Guest: Norman Doidge, MD, Author of “The Brain That Changes Itself” presents “On Writing”
    (Event: November 27, 2008)
     

    3. Events

  3. Hospital for Sick Children:
    Psychiatry Rounds: "Genetic Syndromes in the guise of Psychopathology"
    Presented by Jonathan Picker, MBChB, PhD; Depts. of Genetics and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Children’s Hospital Boston
    (Event: November 6, 2008)
     
  4. Centre for Addiction & Mental Health:
    Grand Rounds: "Social Contexts, Adversity and Psychosis"
    Presented by Craig Morgan, BA(Hons), MSc, PhD; Senior Lecturer, Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK
    (Event: November 7, 2008)
     
  5. The Arthur Sommer Rotenberg Chair in Suicide Studies, Dept. of Psychiatry, Univ. of Toronto, St. Michael’s Hospital:
    Suicide Studies Rounds: "Drawing from Life - A documentary of The Psychosocial/Psychoeducational Group Intervention for People with Recurrent Suicide Attempts"
    Presented by Yvonne Bergmans, BA, BEd, MSW, RSW; Suicide Intervention Consultant, Suicide Studies Unit, St. Michael’s Hospital
    (Event: November 10, 2008)
     
  6. Transdisciplinary Tobacco Rounds, CAMH:
    Upcoming Seminars and new network CAN-ADAPTT
     
  7. Transdisciplinary Tobacco Rounds, CAMH:
    "Don't Believe Everything You Read in the Papers: Publication and other biases"
    Presented by Marcus R. Munafò, PhD; Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Bristol
    (Event: November 14, 2008)
     
  8. Transdisciplinary Tobacco Rounds, CAMH:
    "The Neurobiology of Nicotine Motivation"
    Presented by Derek van der Kooy, PhD; Professor in Molecular Genetics at University of Toronto
    (Event: November 21, 2008)
     
  9. ARS MEDICA, Mount Sinai Hospital, and the Humber School for Writers
    Present a full day workshop on:
    "Bedside manners: How to write medical stories"
    Listen to an author speak about the writing process, participate in hands-on writing workshops, have your manuscript page edited by a creative writing instructor.
    (Event: November 29, 2008)
     

    Reminders

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    Departmental

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    M E M O:

    To:

    All Faculty Involved in Resident Research Supervision
     

    From:

    Drs. Ari Zaretsky and Allan Kaplan
     

    Re:

    new Research ITER form
     

    Dear Colleague,

    The new Research ITER form must now be used to evaluate the performance of all residents who are involved in senior research electives. This form should also be used to evaluate residents in the Clinician Scientist Program. Please download the form at: http://www.utpsychiatry.ca/Education/PostGraduate/Evaluation/
    PsychiatryResearch-ITER.xls
    OR     http://tinyurl.com/5h838k

    Please contact Sue Eccles ASAP at sue.eccles@utoronto.ca in order to ensure that you and the resident you supervise are entered onto the online POWER evaluation system.

    Ari Zaretsky, MD, FRCP(C)
    Director, Postgraduate Education and Associate Professor
    Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto

    Allan Kaplan, MD, FRCP(C)
    Vice Chair, Research and Professor,
    Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto

     

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    • Events

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  • Transdisciplinary Tobacco Rounds

    Please find below information regarding a special session of Transdisciplinary Tobacco Rounds on Friday, November 14 from 9 - 10 am EASTERN. NEW LOCATION: Meeting Center (room 2029), 33 Russell Street. Coffee and tea will be served. Please also mark the sessions for upcoming regular session in your calendars - November 21, January 16, February 20, April 17 and June 19. If you can't join us in person, don't hesitate to let me know if you would like to join us via webcast.

    I'd like to invite you and your colleagues to join a new network for those who are interested in helping smokers quit - CAN-ADAPTT http://www.can-adaptt.net/registration/Default.aspx. Anyone visiting our site can view the on-line discussion groups, etc., but only registered users can post entries. The Pregnets smoking and pregnancy special interest group will be housed in the on-line discussion groups of the CAN-ADAPTT website (under Resources/On-line Discussion Group/Specific Populations and Other Recommendations) and I invite other tobacco control special interest groups to start an on-line discussion group too.

    Best regards,
    Virginia M.C. Chow
    Program Manager
    Tobacco Use in Special Populations (TUSP) Program
    Please note my change of address and telephone number as of May 23rd:
    Room 113, 175 College Street
    Toronto, ON M5T 1P7
    Tel: 416-535-8501 x 7408
    Fax: 416-599-8265
    email: virginia_chow@camh.net
    website:     www.tusp.net and www.pregnets.net

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    Transdisciplinary Tobacco Rounds:
     
    Don't Believe Everything You Read in the Papers:
    Publication and other biases
     

    Presenter:

    Marcus R. Munafò, PhD
    Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Bristol
     

    Learning objectives:
    1. To understand the nature, extent and impact of bias in the published literature;
    2. To understand the threats to the validity of published research; and
    3. To understand measures that can be taken to increase the validity of published research.

    Date:

    Friday, November 14, 2008
     

    Time:

    9 - 10 am
    Coffee and tea will be served.
     

    Location:

    *** (PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION) ***
    Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
    33 Russell Street, Meeting Centre, Room 2029
    RSVP for in person attendance is not required
     

    Contact:

    Virginia Chow
    virginia_chow@camh.net
    416-535-8501 ext. 7408
     

    Directions:

    Russell St. site is located one street north of College St. on the east side of Spadina

    BY TTC: You can get off at Spadina Station and walk south along Spadina to Russell Street. (Approx 10 min)

    OR

    Get off at Queens Park Station and walk west along College St. and north on Huron (Approx 10 min)
     

    Parking:

    There is limited parking around CAMH. There is underground parking (entrance off Spadina Street just north of College). This lot fills up rapidly before 9:00am. The parking fee is $12.00 for all day. If you use underground parking, do not try to enter the building via the stairwells. We have a security system and a key is required. Exit the parking lot via the parking attendant's kiosk and go around the building to the Spadina entrance of 250 College St.
     

    Webcast:

    For more information about webcasting of this event to Brentcliffe, QS and other sites, contact virginia_chow@camh.net or 416-535-8501 x7408. Web casting of this event is funded by a partnership under the coordination of the Canadian Tobacco Control Research Initiative (CTCRI). <website: www.tusp.net and www.pregnets.net>.
     

    Next TTR:

    Please mark the sessions for this academic year in your calendars
    November 14 & 21, January 16, February 20, April 17 and June 19.
     

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    Transdisciplinary Tobacco Rounds:
     
    The Neurobiology of Nicotine Motivation
     

    Presenter:

    Derek van der Kooy, PhD
    Professor in Molecular Genetics at University of Toronto
     

    Learning objectives:
    1. Appreciate how motivation is measured in experimental animals;
    2. Know the basic neuroanatomical connections in the midbrain that nicotine works on; and
    3. Appreciate how the aversive and rewarding effects of nicotine compete.

    Date:

    Friday, November 21, 2008
     

    Time:

    9 - 10 am
    Coffee and tea will be served.
     

    Location:

    *** (PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION) ***
    Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
    33 Russell Street, Meeting Centre, Room 2029
    RSVP for in person attendance is not required
     

    Contact:

    Virginia Chow
    virginia_chow@camh.net
    416-535-8501 ext. 7408
     

    Directions:

    Russell St. site is located one street north of College St. on the east side of Spadina

    BY TTC: You can get off at Spadina Station and walk south along Spadina to Russell Street. (Approx 10 min)

    OR

    Get off at Queens Park Station and walk west along College St. and north on Huron (Approx 10 min)
     

    Parking:

    There is limited parking around CAMH. There is underground parking (entrance off Spadina Street just north of College). This lot fills up rapidly before 9:00am. The parking fee is $12.00 for all day. If you use underground parking, do not try to enter the building via the stairwells. We have a security system and a key is required. Exit the parking lot via the parking attendant's kiosk and go around the building to the Spadina entrance of 250 College St.
     

    Webcast:

    For more information about webcasting of this event to Brentcliffe, QS and other sites, contact virginia_chow@camh.net or 416-535-8501 x7408. Web casting of this event is funded by a partnership under the coordination of the Canadian Tobacco Control Research Initiative (CTCRI). <website: www.tusp.net and www.pregnets.net>.
     

    Next TTR:

    Please mark the sessions for this academic year in your calendars
    January 16, February 20, April 17 and June 19.
     

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    • Education

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    The Next Two-Year Training Program in
    Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy offered by
    The Institute for the Advancement of Self Psychology (IASP)
    begins September 2009, Toronto

    The next two-year training program in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy offered by the Institute for the Advancement of Self Psychology (IASP) will begin in September 2009. Inquiries regarding the program are currently being received.
     
    The two year seminar program and the clinical supervision emphasize contemporary models of psychoanalytic theory and practice. The program is designed for mental health professionals with experience in the practice of individual psychotherapy, and who are interested in developing their knowledge and skill in contemporary psychoanalytic psychotherapy and/or psychoanalysis.
     
    Candidates who complete the two year program may choose to continue on to more advanced training through the third and fourth year of seminars and further clinical supervision in psychoanalytic psychotherapy or psychoanalysis.
     
    For inquiries regarding the 2009 - 2011 training program contact:
     
    Deanna Walsh
    deanna@iasptoronto.com  
    (416) 690-3722

    Visit the IASP website at www.iasptoronto.com
     

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    • Research

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    M E M O:

    To:

    Principal Investigators of Tri-council Funded Grants
     

    From:

    Drew Gyorke, Director, Agency and Foundation Funding
    Dan Tsujiuchi, Director, Research Accounting
     

    Re:

    Information Session: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
     

     
    INVITATION FOR NEW MEMBERS

    We are writing to inform you that the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) will be conducting a monitoring visit at the University of Toronto from Monday, November 3 to Friday, November 7, 2008.

    Information Session on the use of Agency funding:

    During their visit, the Tri-Council review team will hold an Information Session on accountability and use of Agency funds on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Topics for this session will include the roles and responsibilities in the administration of the agencies’ funds, awards administration and the use of grant funds. This interactive session is an excellent opportunity to strengthen knowledge and understanding of the guidelines and policies of agencies that provide us with approximately a quarter billion dollars annually. Tri-council grant-holders and business officers interested in attending are asked to RSVP to research.services@utoronto.ca. We will confirm the location of the Information Session later this month and let you know once we have an indication on the number of people wishing to attend.

    Thank you for your co-operation.

    • Awards

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    • Funding

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    • Opportunities

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    DEPARTMENT OF
    PSYCHIATRY & MENTAL HEALTH
    HUMBER RIVER REGIONAL HOSPITAL

    CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRISTS
     (Fulltime and Part-time)

    The Department of Psychiatry at Humber River Regional Hospital is seeking a child and adolescent psychiatrist, both fulltime and part-time.  The Child and Adolescent Program provides inpatient services (6 beds), as well as extensive transition and outpatient services, and 24-hour ER crisis intervention.

    The Department of Psychiatry is part of the University of Toronto teaching network.  This position may include medical teaching at all levels.

    The successful applicants will join a group of 23 psychiatrists and three general practitioners, the majority of them hospital-based.  The vacant positions are supported by generous sessional allocations, as well as hospital practice support.

    For further information and applications please contact:

           Dr. A.George Awad
           Chief of Psychiatry and Professor Emeritus,
           Univ. of Toronto
           Humber River Regional Hospital – Keele Site
           2175 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario M6M 3Z4
           E-mail:  gawad@hrrh.on.ca
           Tel:  416-658-2012
           Fax:  416-658-2015


     

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    The Department of Psychiatry at Women’s College Hospital is offering a one year funded fellowship to MD or PhD candidates seeking advanced training in HIV and women’s mental health.

    Applicants must have successfully completed their RCPSC psychiatry specialty examinations and be a member in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario by the date of commencement of the fellowship.  PhD candidates must have completed the requirements of their PhD program prior to starting the fellowship.

    The fellowship will include a mix of clinical and academic activities. The specific time allocation is negotiable, but ordinarily, fellows spend at least 75% of their time in scholarly pursuits.  Clinical work will focus on women’s mental health and may be spent with any one of the four existing programs in the Department of Psychiatry: General Psychiatry, Mental Health in Medicine, Reproductive Life Stages, or Trauma Therapy.  Alternatively, the successful applicant may wish to work jointly between two programs.  The academic component of the fellowship will include the design and completion of a research or other scholarly project suitable for publication.  Topics for this project should be directly related to the aforementioned clinical themes of the department.  Suitable research areas may include: fertility and family planning in persons infected with HIV, HIV and trauma in women, or pregnant women with HIV and mood or anxiety symptoms. Other potential topics can be considered and should be negotiated directly with the supervisor.

    Interested candidates may apply for one year of funding beginning July 1, 2009 or another mutually agreed upon date. Internal funding will be subject to the rules of the University of Toronto Department of Psychiatry fellowship program. (Please see: http://www.utpsychiatry.ca/ Go to ‘Education’ and scroll down to ‘fellowship program’ for information regarding the program.)

    Interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV by January 1, 2009 to:
    Pam Kavanagh
    Department of Psychiatry, Women’s College Hospital
    76 Grenville Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1B2
    Email: pam.kavanagh@wchospital.ca or Tel : 416-323-6400 Ext. 4381.

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    • New Books and Publications

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    • Events

    November 2008

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    M E M O:

    To:

    Principal Investigators of Tri-council Funded Grants
     

    From:

    Drew Gyorke, Director, Agency and Foundation Funding
    Dan Tsujiuchi, Director, Research Accounting
     

    Re:

    Information Session: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
     

     
    INVITATION FOR NEW MEMBERS

    We are writing to inform you that the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) will be conducting a monitoring visit at the University of Toronto from Monday, November 3 to Friday, November 7, 2008.

    Information Session on the use of Agency funding:

    During their visit, the Tri-Council review team will hold an Information Session on accountability and use of Agency funds on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Topics for this session will include the roles and responsibilities in the administration of the agencies’ funds, awards administration and the use of grant funds. This interactive session is an excellent opportunity to strengthen knowledge and understanding of the guidelines and policies of agencies that provide us with approximately a quarter billion dollars annually. Tri-council grant-holders and business officers interested in attending are asked to RSVP to research.services@utoronto.ca. We will confirm the location of the Information Session later this month and let you know once we have an indication on the number of people wishing to attend.

    Thank you for your co-operation.

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    Women's College Hospital
    Department of Psychiatry
    Grand Rounds
    Noon to 1 PM
    East Wing, Room E934
    Date: Friday, November 7, 2008
    Topic: “Modern Treatment for Depression: Weird and Wacky?”
    Speaker:     Anthony Levitt, MD, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, U of T, Chief of Psychiatry, WCH and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
     
    Date: Friday, November 21, 2008
    Topic: “Emotion-focused therapy for complex trauma”
    Speaker:     Sandra Paivio, PhD, Professor and Head, Department of Psychology, University of Windsor
     
    Date: Friday, December 5, 2008
    Topic: “Update in internal medicine”
    Speaker:     Steve Shadowitz, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, U of T, Head, Division of General Internal Medicine, Sunnybrook HSC

     
    This is an accredited group learning activity eligible for RCPSC MOC.

    Pamela Kavanagh
    Manager, Medical Partnership
    Women's Mental Health Program
    Women's College Hospital
    76 Grenville Street, 9th Floor, Toronto, ON M5S 1B2
    Telephone: 416-323-6400, Ext. 4381
    Fax: 416-323-7718
    pam.kavanagh@wchospital.ca

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    • December 2008

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    • January 2009

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    • February 2009

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    • March 2009

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