Bachelor of Medical Sciences - Message Board

Subject

Date

Message

Medical Sciences 4100G

 

Medical Sciences 4100G - Introduction To Medical Science, Experimental Models and Animal Pathology - offered in January 2013

Physiology 4100B

 

Physiology 4100B - Digestion and Related Metabolism - January 2013

OMWHO Conference

 

On January 11th-13th, UTIHP hosts Ontario Model World Health Organization (OMWHO) conference at Hart House!
The OMWHO Conference is a new undertaking by UTIHP that aims to simulate General Assembly committee sessions held by the WHO to address issues of global health. By annual conferences that involves keynote speakers, workshop and debate, OMWHO hopes to foster an atmosphere of global health awareness and inspire students to become active members of the global health community. The conference will offer an opportunity for the delegates to exercise their skills of diplomacy, negotiation, and networking, while gaining insight into local, international, political and social forces that inform international health issues. No prior experience is necessary, and this year’s conference theme is “Maintaining Sustainable Healthcare and Wellness with Population Growth”.

As a delegate you can:
- Participate in a three day conference of intense debates on global health issues modeled after UN General Assemblies (including food)
- Hear presentations made by invited speakers
- Participate in drafting a resolution that will be sent to the WHO
- Network with future global leaders

More information about how to prepare for the conference will be provided to you after registration, and our executives are here to help you every step of the way!(hint: Most of our delegates from previous years had no prior UN or WHO experience prior to attending the conference and thoroughly enjoyed it!)

The early bird registration fee has been extended to November 17! For more information, please visit our website, http://www.omwho.org/, or find us in Facebook or Twitter. http://www.facebook.com/OMWHO2012,
http://twitter.com/omwho

MSc - Translational Medicine

November 27

TRANSMEDThe Master's Degree Programme in Translational Medicine. The goal of TRANSMED is to train students coming from multiple disciplines to pursue successful careers in research and application of translational medicine. From the students the interdisciplinary nature of TRANSMED requires dedication and good study skills.  The core of the 2-year, full time Master's programme consists of medical sciences, up-to-date methodology, interdisciplinary communication skills and practical training in research groups. Clinical rounds with a specialist physician mentor at the Helsinki University Hospital will permit the students to directly encounter the practice of medicine, from the viewpoint of a physician and a patient.

Western SOS

November 20

Western SOS is a group of undergraduate students working in conjunction with National SOS to better education here at home and abroad.
We run exam tutorials here at Western for many science classes including Biology, Chemistry and Physiology. All exam tutorials are run by upper year students who have achieved high marks in the course. Each tutorial is only $20 and includes a review package which contains information covered in class. The money we raise from these tutorials is then used to fund outreach trips to promote education in Latin America. In the past Western trips have gone to Peru and Costa Rica to build schools and to teach English. This year we will be headed to Jascampapa, Peru!

If you are interested in attending an exam tutorial or going on the outreach trip, visit our website at westernsos.com for more information!

Overwhelmed by exam material? Come to our exam tutorials to get it all sorted out!

Duke-NUS Medical School

November 20

The Duke-NUS graduate medical school is a partnership between Duke University and the National University of Singapore (NUS). The Duke-NUS 4 year MD program follows the Duke University School of Medicine curriculum and students are awarded a joint degree from Duke and NUS. We’re particularly interested in students who want to do medical research or pursue a career in academic medicine.

MD Program
PhD Program

For more information please contact:

Alison Atherton PhD
Singapore Education and Student Life Liaison
Duke University School of Medicine
Davison Building, Green Zone, Room 411
DUMC 3899
Durham, NC 27710
phone: 919-684-4340
Website: http://duke-nus.edu.sg/web/

BMSc Information Series

November 20, 28, 30

Year 1 Presentation: Interested in studying the Basic Medical Sciences in a BMSc degree?

Directions

Scholarships for International Summer Research

Dec. 3/12 deadline

Scholarships for summer research programs in Germany, France and China through Ontario Universities International.
The scholarships range in value from $2,500 to $4,400 depending on location and length of stay. Apply through the OUI office at:
http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/exchange/index.html?outgoing_app,
The competition is open to upper year undergrads and graduate students, and the deadline is December 3rd, 2012.

More information about the research programs is available here:
Germany – OBW Program: http://ouinternational.ca/sites/default/files/OBW%20SRP%202013%201-page%20flyer%20FINAL%20print%20version.pdf

France – ORA:
http://ouinternational.ca/sites/default/files/ORA%20SRP%202013%201-page%20flyer%20print%20version_0.pdf

China – OJS:
http://ouinternational.ca/sites/default/files/OJS%20SRP%202013%20flyer%20print%20version.pdf

Pre-Med Symposium

Nov 14 and 15

3rd Annual Schulich Pre-Med Symposium:

First and second year undergrads! Are you interested in a career in medicine and want to learn more about how to get there? Nov 14th and 15th from 5:30-8pm in University Hospital Auditorium B, Schulich students will be going over what qualities schools are looking for, how to write the MCAT, and what the application process is like, as well as how to make the most of your undergrad years. Tickets are $15 (proceeds to charity) sold in MSB lobby Nov 6-9, 12, 13 from 11:30-1:30. Come out and see what this exciting career has to offer!

Questions? Email Ian: icamero2@uwo.ca

Western Undergraduate Research Journal: Health and Natural Sciences (WURJ) workshop

November 8

Are you interested in doing research? Don't know where to start? Then come out to the "How to Obtain a Summer Research Position" workshop presented by WURJ. It takes place on Thursday November 8th, 2012 in HSB 236 from 5:30 to 7:00pm. Register online at CareerCentral.

London Goodenough Association of Canada

January 11, 2013 deadline

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDY IN LONDON

London Goodenough Association of Canada (“LGAC”) invites applications for scholarships in support of graduate study in London, England for the 2013-14 academic year. The LGAC awards Scholarships towards the cost of accommodation at Goodenough College (www.goodenough.ac.uk), the pre-eminent residential college for international graduate students in London. The LGAC is an association of Canadians who have lived in the College’s residences.

Volunteer Position in Academic Research

Deadline is Nov. 3/12

To students seeking volunteer positions in academic research,

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry’s Centre for Education Research & Innovation (CERI), and the Narrative Medicine Initiative (NMI), are seeking a research volunteer for the period of November, 2012 to March, 2013. This volunteer will work as part of a team consisting of CERI’s senior scientist, an assistant professor of obstetrics & gynecology, an information scientist, and a research coordinator. The research study is a scoping review of the use of quantitative methods in medical education and medical humanities.

The volunteer’s work will consist of locating and downloading scientific papers, data management, and some participation in research strategy development. We are looking for an organized student who is considering a career in interdisciplinary research and who is capable of committing to approximately one half day per week for mid-November to late February.

Those interested should send a brief paragraph describing their interest along with a CV to taprami@uwo.ca . Please use ‘Scoping Review Position’ as your email’s subject line. It is important to note that this position is open to undergraduate and graduate students from all faculties. Closing date is November 3rd at 11:59 pm.

We, at both CERI and the NMI, look forward to discussing this interesting position with you.

CERI: https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/ceri/

NMI: http://narrativemedicineatwestern.ca/

BMSc Graduate Photos/Composites

October 9

Hello Year 4 BMSc Students (and BSc students in Physiology & Psychology and Medical Biophysics);

Each year the BMSUE office coordinates the production of the graduate composites for students in the different BMSc (and BSc) Honors Specialization (HSP) modules offered by the basic medical science departments and BMSc Honors Double Majors.

Photos are taken by Lifetouch Photography at UCC. A graduate photo sitting costs $25 and includes 12-15 proofs in regalia or casual attire. If you would like to be included on the composite you need to indicate this to Lifetouch at the time of your sitting by giving them the composite code number assigned to your module (see below). No purchase (besides the seating fee) is required to be included in the composite.

As mMany of our modules only have 10-20 students, the idea of the composite should be promoted within your module as the composite should be a fair representation of enrolment. Lifetouch has indicated that they will not produce a composite if representation is poor. To be included in a composite, your graduation photo must be taken before Spring break in February 2013. It may seem like a long way off, but I suggest that you act soon as there are 4000 other students graduating next spring who may also like a graduation photo.

The Lifetouch website and access to the online booking process can be found at: http://www.lifetouch.ca/western. Your module is listed in the drop down boxes under "Select Faculty"...it may not be quite right but try to identify with something that is close to the name of your module. I will try to get this listing updated.

Lifetouch has reserved the week of October 31- November 7 for BMSc students but you can book a date outside of this week if you are not available.

Composite codes:

Honors Specialization in Medical Biophysics (Physical, Medical Sciences and Clinical Physics concentrations.) - 910
Honors Specialization in Medical Sciences - 924
Honors Specialization in Pathology & Toxicology - 895
Honors Specialization in Microbiology & Immunology - 768
Honors Specialization in Biochemistry of Infection & Immunity - 939
Honors Specialization in Medical Cell Biology - 946
Honors Double Majors - 925
Honors Specialization in Physiology - 897
Honors Specialization in Pharmacology - 897
Honors Specialization in Physiology & Pharmacology - 897
Honors Specialization in Physiology & Psychology - 897

Note:
The Department of Biochemistry coordinates the composites for students in the following BMSc modules:
Honors Specializations in Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry, Computational Biochemistry, Biochemistry and Cell Biology. See Melita Hayes for more details.

Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)

October 5

Subject: Funding your Graduate Studies Next Year with an Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)

The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) program has undergone a significant operational change. Each university is now responsible for the administration of their own school-wide competition. Students must now apply directly to the university they plan to attend the following year. Students planning to attend another Ontario university next year are advised to contact the graduate program to which they are applying in order to learn about the OGS procedure at that institution.

Western’s OGS application which will be released November 1, 2012 and will close February 1, 2013. All continuing graduate students and all students applying to Western’s OGS-eligible graduate programs will be reminded by email how to apply upon release. Review and adjudication of applications will take place in February and March with results available in April. The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will notify each applicant individually of the outcome of their application at that time.

For up-to-date information on the OGS application and all other funding opportunities available to graduate students please visit: http://grad.uwo.ca/current_students/student_finances/funding_opportunities.html

Coffee Hour - Exchange

October 9 and 17

Sessions will be held at 1:30-2:30 p.m. in HSA 101

People Helping People volunteer opportunity

October 2

People Helping People
St. Joseph’s Health Care Act 3

Volunteer Information Sheet

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact me at the email given below. Please include your name, faculty, year and place of study. I am happy to answer any questions you may have, and I look forward to our future efforts together.
Volunteer
Coordinator
Lily Robinson

Stand By Me volunteer opportunity

September 25

Looking to expand your volunteer experience, work with children, and receive a letter of reference?

Volunteer with the Thames Valley District School Board Mentor Program “Stand by Me”.


Below are some details of the program, and the upcoming training dates:


"Stand by Me" is a program to provide a caring adult mentor for children in Grades 1-7 who have been identified as at risk, either academically and/or socially. Mentors are caring adults from the community who volunteer to make a difference in the life of a student. Mentors provide children with friendship, reinforcement, academic support, and act as a role model. They help children develop life skills and encourage them to make healthy choices.


Time Commitment: Mentors are required to commit to meet with their student one hour each week, scheduled at the child's school during regular school hours.


Training Information: A 2 hour training session for the mentoring program will be provided by Thames Valley DSB Safe Schools Learning Coordinators. A manual will be provided to all volunteers at the training session providing Mentors with important background information, as well as a variety of activities that could be done with the student.


Police Background Check: Prior to the training, we require volunteers to have a current police background check. A copy of the police background check must be provided at the training. For more information on applying for your police check, you can visit www.police.london.ca or by phone at 519-661-5670.


Date of Training Session: *There are 2 sessions offered, but you only need to register and attend one session

Friday, October 18th 1:30-3:30 pm TC 342 (Talbot College)

Monday, October 22nd 1:30-3:30 pm UCC 66 (University Community Centre)

There is a limited number of available spaces at these training sessions, so please register asap if you are interested.


Registration for Training Session:

To register for one of the above training sessions, please e-mail Jessie at jessie.jones@tvdsb.on.ca or call 519-452-2000 ext. 20044 with the following information:

1. Name:

2. Program:

3. Email:

4. Telephone Number:

5. Training Session: (Friday or Monday)

6. Yes, I will provide a copy of my completed police check at the training.

7. Yes, I will provide contact information for 2 references at the training.


Thank you very much for your interest and feel free to bring a friend or roommate to the training. We look forward to hearing back from you!


Susan Dale & Toni Wilson

Learning Coordinators - Safe Schools

Thames Valley District School Board

519-452-2000 ext. 20048 / ext. 20047

s.dale@tvdsb.on.ca / toni.wilson@tvdsb.on.ca

New 4000-level course in Physiology

June 28

Physiology 4???b – Digestion and Metabolism

Starting in January 2013

This course will explore, in depth, the concepts of gastrointestinal secretion, motility, digestion, and absorption, including hepatic and pancreatic physiology. Specific areas covered will include: gut-brain-liver axis and nutrient metabolism, pancreatic exocrine and endocrine physiology, liver and lipid metabolism. All areas will be discussed with particular attention to relevant pathologies and disease states, including obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Current therapeutic strategies for the treatment of these metabolic disorders will also be presented. The course will be presented as a series of lectures on selected topics by two or three faculty members, with two scheduled lectures reserved for student critical evaluation of related scientific literature. Students will be expected to recall facts, recognize general concepts, understand and explain fundamental concepts, and synthesize information presented in lectures to solve problems. Students will be evaluated through in-class quizzes, a written critique, a mid-term and a final exam.

Lectures: Date & Room TBA

Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120