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October 5, 2016
TORONTO – Do you have the skills and confidence to negotiate and draft an effective IT agreement? The Osgoode Certificate in Negotiating and Drafting IT Agreements will be held January 31 – March 9, 2017, in Downtown Toronto. There will be four, one-day modules.
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September 29, 2016
A tutorial-based website, called TeachingMedicine.com, provides physicians and trainees with the means to acquire and practice medical skills – especially their abilities in diagnostic interpretation, such as ECG, chest X-ray, echocardiography and ultrasound interpretation. Read More
September 21, 2016
MONTREAL – The Shriners Hospital for Children – Canada has opened a Pediatric Simulation Centre that includes a host of patient simulation tools. The Centre delivers high-fidelity, realistic simulations for surgical, medical, nursing, respiratory therapy and allied health practitioners.
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July 7, 2016
Many physicians looking to acquire practical ultrasound training face the challenge of finding competent mentors, and enough cases from which to learn. For some, it means taking time off work and away from family to travel and participate in seminars or workshops. Read More
April 20, 2016
MONTREAL – The McGill University Health Centre has received a $1.6 million grant to fund a new project that will provide inter-disciplinary training to students in the field of surgical robotics. The project will also aim to produce new surgical technologies and products.
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February 3, 2016
Ottawa-based Dual Code Inc., an eLearning company, has formed a partnership with HealthCareCAN, formerly known as the Canadian Healthcare Association, to build a nationwide, open collaboration network that enables hospitals and healthcare organizations to share eLearning content. Read More
January 6, 2016
TORONTO – The Board of Trustees of the University Health Network has given final approval for the integration of The Michener Institute with UHN. The move follows approval of the same resolution by the Board of the Michener Institute earlier in December.
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January 6, 2016
TORONTO – Osgoode’s new Certificate in Negotiating and Drafting IT Agreements is an innovative course offering a deep dive into all aspects of structuring, negotiating and drafting IT agreements. It will run February 11 & 19, and April 1 & 18, 2016 in downtown Toronto.
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November 18, 2015
SASKATOON – Dr. Ivar Mendez, head of surgery at the University of Saskatchewan, has managed to print a 3D replica of a patient’s brain as a way of rehearsing a surgery to achieve an optimal result. Dr. Mendez worked with a team to produce the model, which is an exact replica of a specific patient’s brain.
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November 4, 2015
MONTREAL – McGill University has announced a new name and vision that will position the Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning at the forefront of simulated training in the health sciences. Thanks to a $7.5 million gift from Arnold and Blema Steinberg, the Centre will be expanding its facilities, enhancing its technologies and broadening its scope of activities.
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