Thanks to Doug Freeman over at the WCVM, I took the #ALSIceBucketChallenge!  So glad Dr. Sheila Harding could join me.  Watch it on our   CoM Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=720600688011999&set=vb.371116156293789&type=2&theater

August 29, 2014

Colleagues,

Well, the long weekend is almost upon us, and another academic year in our college has already begun.  As I said to our newest members of the college community during orientation a few weeks ago, I’m excited to welcome them all here as they formally begin their medical education. It’s also nice to have more new faces around the college, but I guess that means I’m not the new kid anymore. Continue reading →

July 31, 2014

To the College of Medicine Community:

I hope all of you are having plenty of opportunity to enjoy this beautiful prairie summer.  I certainly see why many of you tell me you only travel as far as the lake in the summer in Saskatchewan.  On the other hand, I still get many hints I should save my Aeroplan points for later in the year, but as they say we will cross that bridge… Continue reading →

July 17, 2014

College of Medicine Colleagues,

I’m writing today to congratulate a number of our colleagues on their recent personal and professional successes. Continue reading →

July 3, 2014

To all members of the College of Medicine community,

As my first month here at the U of S is finished, I have the pleasure of writing to share some good news. Continue reading →

June 16, 2014

Colleagues,

It’s been a very busy first two weeks on the job!  I would have to say one of the highlights for me so far was meeting our newest graduates from the Class of 2014 and celebrating their Convocation together.  It was a proud day for each of them, and I want to thank you for your role in shaping their early medical education. Continue reading →

June 4, 2014

Colleagues and staff,

I am very pleased to share with you the news that Steven Harrison has accepted the position of Chief Operating Officer in the College of Medicine.  I am excited to have him on board, as he brings the right mix of expertise and experience to the college.  Recruiting for our key leadership positions has been one of my priorities, and having Steven in place solidifies a big piece of this puzzle.  He and his family will join us from Ontario in July. Continue reading →

May 30, 2014

Dear College of Medicine Learners, Colleagues, and Partners,

I would like to take this opportunity to extend greetings to all of the learners, researchers, faculty and staff at the College of Medicine and to all of the people, communities, and institutions who are our partners.  It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that next week, I assume my role as your Dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. Continue reading →