January 28, 2012

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Grand Rounds: Dr. Vipin Bhayana on high Sensitivity Troponin T



Dr. Vipin Bhayana explains the new High Sensitivty Troponin T test, the so-called "fifth-generation troponins". In this talk, Dr. Bhayana discusses some typical cases where Troponins might be employed and the differences between the the fourth-generation assays and the new high sensitivity assays. Also catch Dr. Karl Theakston's discussion of the clinical implications.

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Fundamental skills - Drs. Kevin Fung and Ram Reddy - The emergenc



Warning: Contains cadaveric footage.


In this video of emergency medicine fundamental skills, Drs. Kevin Fung (ENT) and Ram Reddy (EM) review the indications and techniques for the emergency surgical airway with UWO's emergency medicine residents. The techniques are practiced on a human cadaver.

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UWO Welcomes CaRMS Candidates!

As the 2012 CaRMS season starts to heat up, London would like to welcome those interviewing here for positions in the FRCPC Emergency Medicine program!  We'll be hosting a Meet and Greet on Sunday Jan 29 at 7:30pm for pool, bowling and a casual dinner. The next morning you'll be coming to the Victoria Hospital for interviews There will be an opportunity to tour the hospitals and London in both mornings and afternoon with one of our residents.

Feel free to explore our website and if you have any other questions, feel free to email any one of the residents. Looking forward to meeting all of you!

The Thompson Virus Has Spread!

sawyerlakethompson 3 Drew and Miranda Thompson have added a new member to their family!  Below is the message Drew sent around:

I have spoken to many of you, but wanted to make sure I took full advantage of this Proud New Papa moment!  Miranda and I are absolutely thrilled to introduce our brand new addition to the family - Sawyer Lake Thompson!  The little charmer had us hooked with his first breath...

Happy Holidays all,

Drew + Miranda (+ Sawyer)

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Congratulations to the new 2012/2013 CCFP-EM candidates!

Congratulations to this year's susccessful candidates for the 2012-2013 CCFP-EM program.
Welcome to London and we'll see you in July!

London Stream
Meggan Brine - McMaster University
Bezhad Hassani - U of T
Brendan Peddle - U of BC
David Phillips - U of T
Sylvia Pillon - UWO

Regional Stream
Shajan Ahmed - U of T
Maria Tambakis - UWO
Tristan Walker - UWO

Rural ROS
Candice Rivest - UWO
Kashif Ahmed - UWO