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January 23rd, 2009

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  1. Dept. Of Psychiatry:
    Geriatric Division's Academic Day and Manager Day
     
  2. REMINDER: Coming up soon!
    Dept. Of Psychiatry - Univ. of Toronto and Mt. Sinai Hospital:
    Professorial Lecture Series: "Reflections on Group Psychotherapy for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer"
    Presented by Dr. Molyn Leszcz, MD, FRCPC; Psychiatrist-in-Chief, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Joseph and Wolf Lebovic Health Complex; Professor and Head, Group Psychotherapy, Univ. of Toronto, Dept. of Psychiatry
    (Date: February 2, 2009)
     

    3. Opportunities

  3. Dept. Of Psychiatry:
    Fellowship: Women's Mental Health
     
  4. Dept. Of Psychiatry:
    RISE Fellowship
    (Deadline: March 31, 2009)
     

    5. Newest Course and Event Announcements

  5. Hospital for Sick Children:
    Psychiatry Rounds: "A Fine Balance: Moving Forward with One Eye Backward"
    Presented by Susan J Bradley, M.D., FRCPC; Professor Amerita, University of Toronto; Staff Psychiatrist, SickKids Hospital
    (Event: January 29, 2009)
     
  6. Centre for Addiction & Mental Health:
    Grand Rounds: "The Fall and Rise of ECT"
    Presented by Edward Shorter, PhD; Professor, Department of History; Jason A. Hannah Chair in the History of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
    (Event: January 30, 2009)
     
  7. University Health Network - Toronto General Hospital:
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: "Introductory Experiential Workshop"
    (Event: March 20-21, 2009)
     
  8. Hospital for Sick Children:
    40th Anniversary of the Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Dept. of Psychiatry, Univ. of Toronto
    “Preventive Intervention in Children’s Mental Health”
    Address by Prof. Dr. Med. Ulrich Hegerl; Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital – Leipzig, Germany
    Featured Presentations by Dr. Susan Bradley, Dr. Joseph H. Beitchman, Drs. Tatyana Barankin & Aliza Israel, and Dr. Katharina Manassis
    (Event: April 16, 2009)
     
  9. Community Health Systems Resource Group, Hospital for Sick Children ~ Collaborative Research Symposium Series:
    "Marginalized Youth and Contemporary Educational Contexts"
    The symposium will be hosted by Dr. Kate Tilleczek, Canada Research Chair in Child and Youth Cultures and Transitions at the University of Prince Edward Island and Research Scientist with the Community Health Systems Resource Group at The Hospital for Sick Children.
    (Event: May 13, 2009)
     
  10. York University Psychotherapy Research Center:
    Emotion Focused Therapy Institute
    (Event: Summer & Fall 2009)
     

    Reminders

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    M E M O:

    To:

    All faculty
     

    From:

    Drs. Sanjeev Sockalingam, Vicky Stergiopoulos and Julie Maggi
     

    Re:

    Geriatric Division's Academic Day and Manager Day
     

    Dear Faculty,

    It has come to our attention that there is a conflict between the Geriatric Division’s Academic day and the Manager Day on January 27th, 2009. As a result of the scheduling conflict, we are excusing all PGY4 geriatric residents from Manager Day and ask that these residents attend the Geriatric Day at Baycrest. All remaining PGY4 residents will be required to attend the mandatory Manager Day from 9:30am to 4:30pm. The information for Manager Day is as follows:

    Location:        Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
                            33 Russell St – RS2062
                            Toronto, ON M5S 2S1

    Workshops:    Leadership (Dr. H. Book)
                            Mental Health and Addictions Reform (Dr. B. Rush &
                               Dr. P. Prendergast)

    Time:              9:30am – 4:30pm

    We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.

    Sincerely,

    Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam
    Dr. Vicky Stergiopoulos
    Dr. Julie Maggi

     

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    RISE Fellowship Description

    The R.I.S.E Program (Research, Scholarship and Innovation in Education) of the Department of Psychiatry is pleased to announce the upcoming competition for the R.I.S.E Education Research Fellowship. This two-year fellowship is offered to individuals who have either completed postgraduate training in psychiatry or a related field or to graduate students who wish to specialize in health professional education. The fellowship aims to provide a solid understanding of major educational issues including curriculum, assessment and evaluation, principals and philosophies of medical education, learning theory, administration, faculty development and other aspects of health professional education. In particular the fellowship will enable the individual to develop a deep knowledge of the application of these areas to health professional education. A major focus of the fellowship is the acquisition of research expertise in health professional education. The majority of the fellow’s time will be devoted to undertaking a formal graduate program or post-doctoral work in health professional education. This will consist of an original research project in collaboration with established educational researchers at the Wilson Centre for Research in Education and the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education or the Institute of Medical Sciences or other graduate department of the University of Toronto. The fellowship is supervised by a member of Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry RISE Program and should lead to least one or two publications in a refereed journal as well as one or more presentations at international meetings. In addition to the focus on research, an emphasis is placed on the development of teaching skills and educational innovation through participation in the educational activities of the Department of Psychiatry and in the other health professional faculties at the University of Toronto.

    Fellows must not undertake more than 15 hours/week of clinical or other non-fellowship related work, or more than 4-hours of teaching per week that is not connected to the primary research project. The R.I.S.E fellow will normally be provided with appropriate office space, computer equipment and support at the Wilson Centre for Research in Education at the University Health Network. (A separate application to be a Wilson Centre Fellow is required). The fellowship provides for a total of $35.000 salary support annually for a period of 2-years in addition to support for conference attendance.  

    Application Deadline: March 31st 2009

    Fellowship Contact:

    Dr. Brian Hodges, MD, PhD, FRCP(C)
    Program Head, Research Scholarship and Innovation in Education (RISE)
    Department of Psychiatry
    University of Toronto
    University Health Network - General Division
    200 Elizabeth Street, 1ES- 565
    Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4
    Tel: (416) 340-3079 Fax (416) 340-3792
    Email: brian.hodges@utoronto.ca

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    • Newest Course and Event Announcements

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    • Education

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    • Funding

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    Education Development Fund
    Applications are Open

    Hello,

    The Education Development Fund Committee supported by the Council of Education Deans, is now accepting applications for the 2009 round of the EDF. The application process is online at the following website: http://admin.med.utoronto.ca/edf/

    The deadline for applications is January 23, 2009.

    The Education Development Fund supports curriculum development across the Faculty of Medicine; often it is used to support a pilot project or a new innovation in learning. Faculty educators and teachers in basic, clinical, rehabilitation and community health sciences are eligible to apply. There is an expectation of matched funding; usually this is supported by the faculty members' department, however in the past, matched funding has also been secured by hospital funds or other granting agencies. Further information and funding parameters are available on the Council of Education Dean's website here: http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/about/governance/council/edf.htm

    The Centre for Faculty Development is offering a workshop entitled "Dissemination of an Educational Innovation" which will be held on Monday, January 12, 2009 from 1-4pm at the CFD offices, 2 Queen Street East, Suite 910. This workshop, led by Dr. Glen Bandiera is designed to help prepare faculty members to submit strong, scholarly Education Development Fund proposals. For more information and/or registration, please go to the CFD Website at: http://www.cfd.med.utoronto.ca/programs/register2009.html

    The Vice-Deans, Education would greatly appreciate your help in disseminating this information with your colleagues and in encouraging and supporting their applications to the fund.

    Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions.

    Thank you,

    Morag Paton
    Administrative Coordinator, Council of Education Deans
    Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
    Medical Sciences Building, Room 2344
    Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8
    Tel: 416.946.8067
     

    http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/about/governance/council/edf.htm
     

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    TAPSCOTT CHAIR IN SCHIZOPHRENIA STUDIES
    AND HEAD, SCHIZOPHRENIA PROGRAM

    The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto is conducting a search for the joint position of Tapscott Chair in Schizophrenia Studies and Head of the Schizophrenia Program. The position is situated at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

    The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto has one of the largest concentrations of faculty and students in the mental health field in the world. Academic activities are organized into 14 priority programs including schizophrenia (http://www.utpsychiatry.ca). The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is Canada's leading addictions and mental health facility, fully affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry and designated as a centre of excellence by the World Health Organization (http://www.camh.net). It enjoys a high profile international reputation and plays a key role in influencing health policy at all levels of government.

    The successful candidate will be a productive clinician-scientist. He/she will be responsible for developing a strong interdisciplinary university program in schizophrenia research (basic, clinical and population) and education with a centre of excellence at CAMH. Overall success will be measured by the evolution of a stimulating academic program, characterized by recruitment and retention of productive faculty members, external funding and peer-reviewed publications and the active participation of students and fellows. The successful candidate will be a senior clinician-scientist with a strong record of independent scholarship in the schizophrenia field and with evidence of success in providing leadership and educating and mentoring students and junior faculty members. He/she will be eligible for an academic appointment at the Professor or Associate Professor level.

    Please reply with a letter of interest and current curriculum vitae to: Dr. Donald A. Wasylenki, Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, CAMH-College Site, 250 College Street, Suite 835, Toronto, ON CANADA M5T 1R8.

    The deadline for submissions is February 28, 2009.

    The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community. The University especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

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    RISE Fellowship Description

    The R.I.S.E Program (Research, Scholarship and Innovation in Education) of the Department of Psychiatry is pleased to announce the upcoming competition for the R.I.S.E Education Research Fellowship. This two-year fellowship is offered to individuals who have either completed postgraduate training in psychiatry or a related field or to graduate students who wish to specialize in health professional education. The fellowship aims to provide a solid understanding of major educational issues including curriculum, assessment and evaluation, principals and philosophies of medical education, learning theory, administration, faculty development and other aspects of health professional education. In particular the fellowship will enable the individual to develop a deep knowledge of the application of these areas to health professional education. A major focus of the fellowship is the acquisition of research expertise in health professional education. The majority of the fellow’s time will be devoted to undertaking a formal graduate program or post-doctoral work in health professional education. This will consist of an original research project in collaboration with established educational researchers at the Wilson Centre for Research in Education and the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education or the Institute of Medical Sciences or other graduate department of the University of Toronto. The fellowship is supervised by a member of Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry RISE Program and should lead to least one or two publications in a refereed journal as well as one or more presentations at international meetings. In addition to the focus on research, an emphasis is placed on the development of teaching skills and educational innovation through participation in the educational activities of the Department of Psychiatry and in the other health professional faculties at the University of Toronto.

    Fellows must not undertake more than 15 hours/week of clinical or other non-fellowship related work, or more than 4-hours of teaching per week that is not connected to the primary research project. The R.I.S.E fellow will normally be provided with appropriate office space, computer equipment and support at the Wilson Centre for Research in Education at the University Health Network. (A separate application to be a Wilson Centre Fellow is required). The fellowship provides for a total of $35.000 salary support annually for a period of 2-years in addition to support for conference attendance.  

    Application Deadline: March 31st 2009

    Fellowship Contact:

    Dr. Brian Hodges, MD, PhD, FRCP(C)
    Program Head, Research Scholarship and Innovation in Education (RISE)
    Department of Psychiatry
    University of Toronto
    University Health Network - General Division
    200 Elizabeth Street, 1ES- 565
    Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4
    Tel: (416) 340-3079 Fax (416) 340-3792
    Email: brian.hodges@utoronto.ca

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    • CME Courses 2009

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    • Other Courses and Events

    January 2009

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    Humber River Regional Hospital – Keele Site, 2175 Keele Street, Toronto

    DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY & MENTAL HEALTH
    and ADDICTIONS PROGRAM

    Presents a special lecture by
    Dr. Peter J. Weiden, M.D.,
    Director, Psychotic Disorders Program, Center for Cognitive Medicine, Dept. of Psychiatry, University of Illinois at Chicago

    Topic: “From Compliance to Alliance in the Treatment of Schizophrenia”

    Friday, January 30, 2009, 12:00 – 13:00 hrs, Keele Site Auditorium

    Please bring your own lunch.
    All Staff & Community Professionals Are Welcome to Attend.

    • February 2009

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    Women's College Hospital
    Department of Psychiatry
    Grand Rounds
    Noon to 1 PM
    East Wing, Room E934
     

    Date: Friday, February 6, 2009
    Topic: “Thyroid dysfunction in women”
    Speaker:     Sandra Kim, MD, Lecturer, Department of Medicine, U of T; Staff Endocrinologist, Department of Medicine, Women’s College Hospital

     
    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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    Women's College Hospital
    Department of Psychiatry
    Grand Rounds
    Noon to 1 PM
    East Wing, Room E934
     

    Date: Friday, February 20, 2009
    Topic: “Sexuality research at WCH”
    Speaker:     Lori Ross, PhD, Co-Academic Leader, Reproductive Life Stages Program and Sexuality Working Group

     
    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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    • March 2009

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    Women's College Hospital
    Department of Psychiatry
    Grand Rounds
    Noon to 1 PM
    East Wing, Room E934
     

    Date: Friday, March 6, 2009
    Topic: “Morbidity and Mortality Rounds in Psychiatry”
    Speaker:     Cliff Posel, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, U of T; Head, Division of General Psychiatry, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

     
    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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