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Dr. Robin Hopkins’ New Job

Hot on the heels of her recent successful PhD thesis defense, Dr. Robin Hopkins has been hired as an instructor in the Department of Human Physiology of The College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Oregon! She will be beginning her new role in September. Congratulations Robin!

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The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Centre for Education Research & Innovation (CERI) at Western University is looking to hire a Research Officer and Education Coordinator. The deadline for applications is June 5, 2014. See the full job posting here.

Luke Chen’s Fay R. Dirks Award for Excellence in Teaching

A CHES tip of the hat to Dr. Luke Chen for earning the Faculty of Medicine Fay R. Dirks Award for Excellence in Teaching! He will be accepting his award at the annual departmental awards night on May 29.

FoD Postdoc Research Fellow Position

The Faculty of Dentistry is inviting applications for a grant-funded Postdoctoral Research Fellow position. The position is available beginning July 1, 2014, for one year initially with the possibility of an extension.
The deadline for applications is June 15, 2014. See the full job posting here.

May Research Rounds Cancelled

Please note that the May Research Rounds with Dr. Charlotte Ringsted (May 21, 2014) has been cancelled.

We look forward to hosting you at our final Research Rounds of the academic year: Rethinking health advocacy, with Dr. Maria Hubinette on June 18, 2014. Read more about the event here.

Dr. Robin Hopkins

Congratulations to Dr. Robin Hopkins for successfully defending her PhD thesis! Her presentation on “Understanding the Experience of Basic Scientists Transitioning to an Integrated Curriculum” passed with flying colours. We’re excited to see what comes next for Robin!

Congratulations to Dr. Luke Chen

Congratulations to Clinical Educator Fellowship Program alumnus Dr. Luke Chen for his appointment as Postgraduate Director, Hematology starting July 1, 2014! We wish him best of luck as he takes on this new role.

CHES Quarterly, Vol. 5, Iss. 3 is now available!

CHES Quarterly, Vol. 5, Iss. 3 is now available!

Read the latest issue of the CHES Quarterly here and learn about what’s new at the centre, what our members have been up to, upcoming conference & grant deadlines and much more.

FoM Associate Dean CPD Job Posting

The Faculty of Medicine is inviting applications for the position of Associate Dean, Continuing Professional Development. Review of the applications will begin on May 15, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. See the full job posting here.

Visiting Scholar: Dr. Chris Watling

Dr. Chris Watling, Associate Dean of Postgraduate Medical Education at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, visited CHES for 3 days. During his visit, Dr. Watling presented our April Research Rounds and pursued his research into feedback in the health professions.