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The WRC staff and leadership team continue to work hybrid and are accessible to all questions and concerns via email. For a full list of contacts, please click here

Introducing the Incoming 2024-2025 Residents and Fellows

Family Medicine Family Medicine Headshots

Psychiatry Psychiatry Headshots

Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine Headshots

Pediatrics Pediatrics Headshots

Internal Medicine Internal Medicine Headshots

Introducing the New Class of 2027

Celebrating a Year in FM

At the Boardwalk on June 7th, first and second year postgraduate family medicine residents gathered with faculty and administrative staff to celebrate the many academic achievements of the past year.

Awards were distributed to preceptors and residents for excellence in leadership, academic achievement, dedication to family medicine and commitment to serving the Kitchener/Waterloo area.

Job Posting: Postgraduate Regional Education Lead, Anesthesia (PG REL Anesthesia)

A primary goal of the Waterloo Regional Campus is to ensure high-quality educational and clinical experiences for undergraduate and postgraduate medical trainees within the communities of Waterloo Wellington Region. This leadership role is integral to the successful academic development of our medical program. Click on the Terms of Reference below for more details.

Please forward your CV and letter of interest in the position by 12pm (noon) Friday August 16, 2024 to Dr. Margo Mountjoy (mountjm@mcmaster.ca). Interviews will be scheduled for the morning of Thursday August 22, 2024.

A Friendly Visit to WRC

Therapeutic Paws paid a visit to campus in June to support learners during their comprehensive MF4 foundation. One of the visitors included Jack, the German Shepherd, a former street dog from Cairo, Egypt who is a regular visitor at post secondary institutions and retirement homes.

Therapeutic Paws is a program that has certified and insured therapy pets visit an individual or group in need of wellness support including seniors, children, first responders and individuals with disabilities. Their website boasts visitations reduce stress and improve emotional health and communication skills.

PGFM Award Recipients

Recognizing Exceptional Preceptors, Teachers and Residents

PGME Award Recipients

Recognizing Exceptional Residents, Fellows, Faculty, and Program Administrators

Faculty Award for Excellence and Innovation in Residency Education

Iqbal Jaffer – Department of Surgery – Cardiac Surgery

Kaitlynn Rigg – Department of Medicine – Emergency Medicine

Kim Legault – Department of Medicine – Rheumatology

Meera Luthra – Department of Medicine – Endocrinology and Metabolism

Faculty Mentor Award

Alison Montgomery – Department of Medicine - Cardiology

Rahul Chanchlani – Department of Pediatrics – Pediatric Nephrology

Zena Samaan – Department of Psychiatry – Psychiatry

Shahriar Shahrokhi – Department of Surgery – Plastic Surgery

Program Administrator Award

Wendy Clark – Department of Medicine - Nephrology

Tammy Purchase – Department of Anesthesia – Anesthesia

Leeza Riediger – Department of Pediatrics – WRC Pediatrics

Julia Smerilli - Department of Medicine – Emergency Medicine

Resident Leader

Chris Griffiths – Department of Surgery – General Surgery

Omar Al-Mohrej – Department of Surgery – Orthopaedic Surgery

Sara Markovic - Department of Pediatrics – WRC Pediatrics

David Slawaska-Eng - Department of Surgery – Orthopaedic Surgery

Resident Mentor

Nicole Chang – Department of Medicine – Internal Medicine

Qian Shi – Department of Surgery – General Surgery

Matthew Yau – Department of Family Medicine – Family Medicine

Hassaan Abdel Khalik – Department of Surgery – Orthopaedic Surgery

Resident Wellness Champion

Tanis Worthy - Department of Surgery – Orthopaedic Surgery

Meghan Bourque – Department of Surgery – General Surgery

Marisa Vigna – Department of Medicine – Emergency Medicine

Clinical Fellow Mentor

Melissa Marien - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology – Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Khalid Altabash – Department of Surgery - Arthroplasty

UGME COVID Communication:

• Virtual Participation, Absences and Making Up Time Off

Health and Safety:

• Storm Emergency Policy
• Guidelines for Managing Student Concerns in UGME
• Guidelines for the Support of Learners During an Influenza Pandemic or Localized Outbreak

Mistreatment:

• Code of Conduct for Faculty and Procedure for Taking Disciplinary Action
• Conflict of Interest Guidelines: Undergraduate and Graduate Studies
• McMaster University Policy on Accessibility
• McMaster Discrimination and Harassment Policy
• Professional Responsibilities in Undergraduate Medical Education
• Violence in the Workplace
• Prevention of Undue Bias in Student Assessment

Professionalism:

• Guideline to Standards of Professional Behaviour and Complaint Resolution for Students and Faculty
• Professionalism Discussion Report
• Professionalism in Practice