Save the Date: Division of Infectious Diseases External Review October 1-2. Please email Monica Flak (monica.flak@utoronto.ca) for more information.

Chung-Wai Chow, MD, PhD, FRCPC

Transplant Respirologist, University Health Network
Director, Respirology, Department of Medicine
Associate Professor, Departments of Medicine & Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, and Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto

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Samira Mubareka, MD, FRCPC

Medical Microbiologist & Scientist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Associate Professor, Microbiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology and Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine

Climate Change and Other Ecosystem Stressors, Understanding the Impacts on Respiratory Health and Infectious Diseases

Chung-Wai Chow, MD, PhD, FRCPC

Transplant Respirologist, University Health Network
Director, Respirology, Department of Medicine
Associate Professor, Departments of Medicine & Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, and Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto

Samira Mubareka, MD, FRCPC

Medical Microbiologist & Scientist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Associate Professor, Microbiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology and Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine

Learning objectives:

At the end of the presentation, participants should be able to:

1. Summarize the impact of climate change on lung health,
2. Recognize the impact of climate change and other anthropogenic drivers on zoonoses at the human-animal interface, and the importance of a One Health approach, and
3. Describe potential solutions and how communities of practice can effect change.

Registration required:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing your personal link for joining the meeting.

Recording:

This event will be recorded and posted to YouTube for educational purposes. By participating, you agree to being included in this recording.

Q&A:

Questions will be accepted via the Zoom chat and by virtually raising your hand.

Accreditation:

City Wide Medical Grand Rounds is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Evaluation & Attendance:

Attendance for Maintenance of Certification credit will only be tracked if evaluation and attendance surveys are completed.

Printable poster:

CWMGR Poster - 23-04-19.pdf

1-2 PM: Keynote Presentation

"Quality Improvement and Sickle Cell Disease: What's 'better' and how do we get there?"
Dr. Jennifer Bryan, Ms. Serena Thompson, & Ms. Ruth Appiah-Boateng

2-2:10 PM: Break

2:10-3:45: Project Presentations

Assistant /Associate / Full Professor – Program Director, Infectious Diseases, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine

The Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Toronto is seeking applicants for the position of Residency Program Director (PD), Infectious Diseases. The Division offers the largest training program in Infectious Diseases in Canada (8-10 residents) alongside faculty members who are national and international leaders in education and research. Applicants must be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor at the University of Toronto. Effective start date for the PD term will be July 1, 2020 or an alternative date as mutually agreed on.

The Infectious Diseases PD is a leadership position, highly valued and pivotal to the overall success of the Division and the Department. The Infectious Diseases PD is responsible for the overall conduct, organization and accountability of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada’s Infectious Diseases residency training program. The PD will be supported by the Residency Program Committee; the PD reports jointly to the Vice-Chair, Education or his/her designate and the Departmental Division Director. The PD is also accountable to the Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education.

The ideal candidate is a respected clinical teacher and innovative leader with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with an interest in education scholarship. A solid track record of scholarship and innovation would be a strong asset. They will ensure that residents are able to achieve the competencies of Infectious Diseases and that they are thoroughly prepared for their Royal College examinations and future careers as Infectious Diseases Specialists.

Applicants must hold an MD degree, be a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) Infectious Disease Specialist or be eligible for certification in the RCPSC and licensure in Ontario. The preferred hospital site for the Program Director’s clinical activities will be negotiated with the successful candidate and will be one of the following fully-affiliated University sites: Sinai Health Systems, St. Michael’s Hospital, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University Health Network, Sinai Health System or Women’s College Hospital. The PD for Infectious Diseases will receive an annual stipend from the Department of Medicine and may negotiate further salary support from the clinical site practice plan. The PD will have support from an administrative assistant.

Applications will be accepted until Friday, June 26, 2020. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please forward an up-to-date curriculum vitae and letter of intent to Dr. Arno K. Kumagai, Vice Chair Education, c/o tessa.catchpole@wchospital.ca . Note – the letter of intent should not only outline your strengths and leadership skills as they relate to this position but describe your vision for the Infectious Disease Program.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity further please contact the Department Division Director, Dr. Rupert Kaul or the current Program Director, Dr. Wayne Gold

The Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto is one of the oldest and largest in North America with over 700 full-time faculty members distributed across six fully-affiliated teaching hospitals and the University campus. The Department is comprised of 20 Divisions, and approximately 800 postgraduate trainees and fellows. It is the largest research entity in Canada supported by more than $170 million in research funds. For more information about the Department of Medicine, please visit our website.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

COVID-19 Webinar Series

Univerisity of Toronto
Faculty of Medicine
Office of Continuing Professional Development

Working in the ICU during a pandemic - What you need to know

This free webinar on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 from 2-3 p.m. (EDT) will feature a short presentation on ICU Practices and Care, including Personal Protection Equipment Practices, that will be required for non-ICU practitioners to work in an ICU during the pandemic followed by a discussion period where Dr. Brian H. Cuthbertson and Dr. Jerome Leis answer your questions on being redeployed to the ICU.

Brian H Cuthbertson MBChB MD FRCA Chief, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Vice Chair (Research), University Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Toronto

Jerome Leis MSc MD FRCPC Medical Director, Infection Prevention & Control, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto

Full details and registration