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July 10th, 2009

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  1. REMINDER: Coming up on Friday, July 17th - REGISTER NOW!
    Memo from Dr. Ari Zaretsky, Residency Program Director - Dept. Of Psychiatry - Univ. of Toronto:
    Neuroscience Day
     
  2. Undergraduate Medical Education, Dept. of Psychiatry - Univ. of Toronto:
    15th Annual UofT Psychiatry Institute for Medical Students: Photos from the Event
     
  3. Dept. of Psychiatry - Univ. of Toronto:
    Harvey Stancer Research Day: Photos from the Event
     
  4. Dept. of Psychiatry - Univ. of Toronto:
    Departmental Dinner: Awards Winners, Graduates and Photos from the Event
     
  5. Save the Date!
    Dept. of Psychiatry - Univ. of Toronto:
    Paul Garfinkel Lecture: Topic: Leadership
    Guest Speaker: Professor Ron Daniels, President, The Johns Hopkins University
    (Event: September 16, 2009)
     

    6. Newest Course and Event Announcements

  6. Riverslea, Homewood Health Centre (Guelph):
    Leadership and Management Skills for Residents in Psychiatry
    (Event: August 19, 2009)
     

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    M E M O:

    To:

    All Residents and Faculty
     

    From:

    Dr. Ari Zaretsky, Residency Program Director
     

    Re:

    Please Mark Your Calendars for Neuroscience Day July 17, 2009: The Neurobiology of PTSD
     

    Dear Colleague,

    On Friday July 17th we will hold our 4th annual Neuroscience Day. The title this year is The Neurobiology of PTSD. Dr. Ruth Lanius, a psychiatrist who has done seminal research on functional brain imaging in PTSD will be presenting a broad overview of this very fascinating and complex topic. All PGY-2 to PGY-5 residents are expected to attend. PGY-1 residents are invited to attend and I hope that many of our faculty will also be there. Faculty should register through the following link: http://www.doodle.com/3tws2xy8ttx3iwht. MAINCERT credits will be offered for this event.

    Time: 9:00-12:00pm (followed by a buffet lunch)
    Location: MSH Auditorium

    Ari Zaretsky MD FRCPC
    Director, Postgraduate Education and Associate Professor
    Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto

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      RESEARCH DAY AWARDS:

    • The Heather Munroe-Blum Award for Best Presentation by a Graduate Student
      Liana Kaufman

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    • Award for Best Presentation by a Fellow
      Chris Lo & Aristotle Voineskos

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    • Award for Best Presentation by a Resident
      Simone Vigod

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    • The John M. Cleghorn Award for excellence as a Newly Established Researcher
      Amy Cheung

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    • Best Quality Improvement Project by a Resident
      Diana Blank, Justin Weissglas, Alpha Munshi

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    • Best Overall Poster Presentation
      Phillip Gerretsen

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      DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS:

    • Award for Resident Teaching in Undergraduate Education
      Jennifer Nguyen

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    • Abe Miller Undergraduate Teaching Award
      Kien Dang

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    • Robin Hunter Postgraduate Teaching Award
      Sian Rawkins

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    • Paul E. Garfinkel Award for Best Fellowship Supervisor
      Yona Lunsky

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    • Best Accomplishment by a Fellow Award
      Aristotle Voineskos

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    • The Ivan Silver Award for Excellence in Continuing Mental Health Education
      Robert Cardish

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    • The Ivan Silver Award for Excellence in Continuing Mental Health Education
      Shelley McMain

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    • The Ivan Silver Award for Excellence in Continuing Mental Health Education
      Carmen Wiebe

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    • Paul E. Garfinkel Caversham Booksellers Prize for Excellence in Resident Leadership
      Jason Joannou

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    • Paul E. Garfinkel Caversham Booksellers Prize for Excellence in Resident Leadership
      Adam Enchin

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    • Division of Geriatric Psychiatry Resident Award
      Robyn Waxman

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    • Allan B. Tennen Award for Excellence in Teaching/Supervision Psychotherapy
      Paula Ravitz

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    • The Psychotherapy Award for Academic Excellence
      Neil Rector

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    • Fred Lowy Award in Psychosomatic Medicine: Greatest contribution to research in Psychosomatic Medicine by a Resident or Fellow
      Susan Holtzman

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    • Paul Steinhauer Award for Best Postgraduate Teacher in Child Psychiatry
      John Langley

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    • Henry Durost Award for Excellence in Creative Professional Activity in the Department of Psychiatry
      Carole Cohen

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    • Marie Mara Award for Residents Advocacy
      Marie Mara

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    • Mary Seeman Award for Achievment in the area of Psychiatry and Humanities
      Mark Lachmann

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    • Liz Gillespie Memorial Fund Award for the Best Paper or Presentation in Child Psychiatry
      Aliza Israel

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    Congratulations to our Resident Graduates 2009

    Abi-Jaoude, Elia
    Al-Khadhari, Sulaiman E.H. SH.
    Bakshi, Neely (Shameet)
    Benedek, Lana
    Borst, Sjoerd Arnold
    Braverman, Jennifer
    Flett, Heather
    Foussias, George
    Fung, Wai Lun Alan
    Hershler, Abby
    Horowitz, Glenda
    Israel, Aliza
    Kahn, Alan     		  Kaicker, Navin
    Kim, Donna
    Ledger, Gabrielle
    Leung, Debbie
    Moniwa, Emiko
    Peck, Jared
    Shetty, Mithili
    Stejar, Dana
    Szmuilowicz, Sharon
    Tait, Glendon
    Vigod, Simone
    Waddell, Andrea
    Yousef, Jakline
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    *** PLEASE SAVE THE DATE! ***

    You are cordially invited to the
    Paul Garfinkel Lecture:

    Topic: Leadership

    Guest Speaker: Professor Ron Daniels, President, The Johns Hopkins University
    September 16th, 2009, (am)

    *** MARK YOUR CALENDARS ***


     

    Newest Course and Event Announcements

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    • New Books and Publications

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    • CME Courses 2009

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    • Other Courses and Events

    June 2009

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    Mount Sinai Hospital
    Psychotherapy Institute

     
    COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS SYSTEM OF PSYCHOTHERAPY (CBASP): HOPE FOR CHRONIC DEPRESSION. 

    An interactive workshop using standardized patients; co-taught by Sian Rawkins MD FRCPC and Molyn Leszcz MD FRCPC.
    (June 19 and 20, 2009 & September 11 and 12, 2009)
    Learn to recognize and modify maladaptive interpersonal behaviours of chronically depressed patients with the techniques of CBASP.  For further information and registration details: http://tinyurl.com/ctscwx

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    PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA: AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP USING STANDARDIZED PATIENTS

    Co-taught by Clare Pain MD, Lisa Andermann MD & Ruth Lanius MD, PhD.
    (July 17 and 18, 2009 & September 25 and 26, 2009)
    Learn to manage the clinical challenges of trauma clients, Canadian-born to refugees, and learn about the neuroscience of unresolved trauma and affect dysregulation.  For further information and registration details: http://tinyurl.com/d2vtsa

     

    • July 2009

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    M E M O:

    To:

    All Residents and Faculty
     

    From:

    Dr. Ari Zaretsky, Residency Program Director
     

    Re:

    Please Mark Your Calendars for Neuroscience Day July 17, 2009: The Neurobiology of PTSD
     

    Dear Colleague,

    On Friday July 17th we will hold our 4th annual Neuroscience Day. The title this year is The Neurobiology of PTSD. Dr. Ruth Lanius, a psychiatrist who has done seminal research on functional brain imaging in PTSD will be presenting a broad overview of this very fascinating and complex topic. All PGY-2 to PGY-5 residents are expected to attend. PGY-1 residents are invited to attend and I hope that many of our faculty will also be there. Faculty should register through the following link: http://www.doodle.com/3tws2xy8ttx3iwht. MAINCERT credits will be offered for this event.

    Time: 9:00-12:00pm (followed by a buffet lunch)
    Location: MSH Auditorium

    Ari Zaretsky MD FRCPC
    Director, Postgraduate Education and Associate Professor
    Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto

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    [Printable Flyer]
     

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    Mount Sinai Hospital
    Psychotherapy Institute

     
    COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS SYSTEM OF PSYCHOTHERAPY (CBASP): HOPE FOR CHRONIC DEPRESSION. 

    An interactive workshop using standardized patients; co-taught by Sian Rawkins MD FRCPC and Molyn Leszcz MD FRCPC.
    (June 19 and 20, 2009 & September 11 and 12, 2009)
    Learn to recognize and modify maladaptive interpersonal behaviours of chronically depressed patients with the techniques of CBASP.  For further information and registration details: http://tinyurl.com/ctscwx

    and

    PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA: AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP USING STANDARDIZED PATIENTS

    Co-taught by Clare Pain MD, Lisa Andermann MD & Ruth Lanius MD, PhD.
    (July 17 and 18, 2009 & September 25 and 26, 2009)
    Learn to manage the clinical challenges of trauma clients, Canadian-born to refugees, and learn about the neuroscience of unresolved trauma and affect dysregulation.  For further information and registration details: http://tinyurl.com/d2vtsa

     

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    • August 2009

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    Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy:
    Preventing Depressive and Anxiety Relapse
    (8 week Program)

    Mindfulness is a non-judgmental way of paying attention in the present moment. This helps us to relate differently to such conditions as Depression and Anxiety, opening us to possibilities for change. Mindfulness may increase our ability to manage our emotions and to accept that which cannot be changed, reducing our reactivity.

    Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a treatment for Depression and Anxiety that examines the relationship between beliefs, thoughts, feelings and behaviours. People suffering from Depression and Anxiety often have thoughts related to feelings of hopelessness and/or helplessness. CBT identifies thoughts as thoughts (rather than the facts we believe them to be) and helps challenge them, opening us to more constructive beliefs, often leading to changes in moods and behaviours.

    This experiential, 8 week course works with mindfulness and CBT. Homework consists of approximately one hour per day of meditation and CBT activities, six days per week. All participants must have a Family Physician and a valid OHIP card. Participants must be currently free of substance misuse.

    Fees: $290.00 (includes all materials and non-MD facilitator). Those with extended health coverage may be covered under Psychological services. Registration required by August 18, 2009

    Dates: Required Orientation/Intake: Tuesday August 25, 2009-3:00pm-5:00pm, Please bring your OHIP card. Course: Tuesdays  September 1, 2009 – October 20, 2009 – 3:00pm-5:00pm. 

    Location: 1466 Bathurst Street, #306, Toronto. Please call Jackie to register: 416-536-5555 or email drrockman@o.aibn.com.

    Facilitators: Patricia Rockman, MD, CCFP, FCFP & Allison McLay, BA, Dip. CS

    Patricia Rockman is a Family Physician, Medical Psychotherapist/Educator working in the areas of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness based techniques.

    Allison McLay works in psychological assessment and counselling in the area of Learning Disabilities. She has co-led various MBCT and MBSR programs.
     

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    • September 2009

     
     

    *** PLEASE SAVE THE DATE! ***

    You are cordially invited to the
    Paul Garfinkel Lecture:

    Topic: Leadership

    Guest Speaker: Professor Ron Daniels, President, The Johns Hopkins University
    September 16th, 2009, (am)

    *** MARK YOUR CALENDARS ***


     

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    • October 2009

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    University of Toronto Centre for Patient Safety:
    2009-2010 Certificate in Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

    Dear Faculty,

    Last year, Drs. Ed Etchells (Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre), Kaveh Shojania (SHSC), Chaim Bell (St. Michael’s Hospital), Anne Matlow (Sick Kids Hospital), and Chris Hayes (St. Michael’s) ran a Certificate Course through the University of Toronto’s Centre for Faculty Development. This course filled to capacity within two weeks of the announcement. The 39 participants came from the Departments of Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Surgery, Family & Community Medicine, and Radiology and represented all of the core University of Toronto teaching hospitals. Their academic ranks included subspecialty residents and fellows (5), Clinical Associates (2), Lecturers (8), Assistant Professors (14), and Full Professors (3), including one Division Head.  These individuals predominantly came from the Faculty of Medicine, but this year’s course has been modified to increase multidisciplinary participation. 

    The course consists of didactic and interactive sessions roughly 2 Friday afternoons per month from October to May. Interested individuals can also use the course as an opportunity to develop projects in patient safety or quality improvement that they plan to implement in their respective institutions.

    Formal and informal feedback from last year’s course has been uniformly positive, so the course is being offered again under the auspices of both the Centre for Faculty Development and the newly created University of Toronto Centre for Patient Safety. Guest lectures include prominent local and external researchers and decision makers (e.g., from the Ministry of Health), as well as the course directors. 

    The full course description and link to the registration form can be found at http://www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/Faculty/patient_safety.htm
      
    Lisa Habib
    Strategic Planning and Implementation Assistant
    Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
    3-805, R. Fraser Elliott Building
    190 Elizabeth St., Toronto, ON M5G 2C4

    p. 416.978.6834
    f. 416.978.7230
    e. lisa.habib@utoronto.ca
    w. www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca


     
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    • November 2009

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    The Canadian Action Network for the Advancement, Dissemination and Adoption of Practice-informed Tobacco Treatment
    (CAN-ADAPTT)

    Dear colleagues,

    We are pleased to announce the date for CAN-ADAPTT’s 2nd Annual Meeting on November 1, 2009 from 10:30 am - 4:30 pm. This year our event will be held as a pre-conference workshop at the 6th National Conference on Tobacco or Health 6th (November 1 - 4, 2009) in Montréal, Quebec. Please mark these dates in your calendars. There is no cost for the CAN-ADAPTT workshop, however, space is limited and pre-registration is required.

    Registration for the CAN-ADAPTT workshop and/or the National Conference can be completed online through the NCTH website or you may follow the link I have provided below. If you have any questions regarding our annual meeting please feel free to contact me at stephanie_elliott@camh.net  or 416-535-8501 x 7427. We look forward to seeing you all in Québec!!  

    CAN-ADAPTT and NCTH Registration form

    Stephanie Elliott
    Administrative Secretary
    CAN-ADAPTT & Long-Term Care Projects
    175 College Street, rm 112
    Toronto ON, M5T 1P7
    Tel: (416) 535-8501 x7427
    Fax: (416) 599-8265
    www.CAN-ADAPTT.net
    www.smokefreeltc.ca

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    • December 2009

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