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Dr. Vikram Patel gives a lecture
Faculty of Medicine

Gairdner Laureate mobilizes communities for global mental health

Harvard University professor Dr. Vikram Patel discussed 25 years of risks, successes and shortcomings in global mental health research and treatment, in his 2019 Canada Gairdner Laureate Lecture on Oct. 22.
Harvard University professor Dr. Vikram Patel discussed 25 years of risks, successes and shortcomings in global mental health research and treatment, in his 2019 Canada Gairdner Laureate Lecture on Oct. 22.

October 24, 2019
Homecoming 2019
Faculty of Medicine

Homecoming Weekend reunites classmates and lifelong friends

Alumni at the Faculty of Medicine Homecoming October 4 to 6, renewed decades-long friendships with old study buddies from medical school.
Alumni at the Faculty of Medicine Homecoming October 4 to 6, renewed decades-long friendships with old study buddies from medical school.

October 22, 2019
Photo of Dr. Elianna Saidenberg
Faculty of Medicine

In Memoriam: Dr Elianna Saidenberg

The Faculty of Medicine sadly acknowledges the passing of Dr. Elianna Saidenberg, fondly remembered as a respected clinical and laboratory hematologist, assistant professor and active educator.
The Faculty of Medicine sadly acknowledges the passing of Dr. Elianna Saidenberg, fondly remembered as a respected clinical and laboratory hematologist, assistant professor and active educator.

October 21, 2019
gala 2019
Faculty of Medicine

Shake Your Atoms: Faculty of Medicine Gala celebrates excellence in research and education

With a quirky theme inspired by the periodic table of elements, the uOttawa Faculty of Medicine celebrated the achievements of its learners, researchers, educators and staff.
With a quirky theme inspired by the periodic table of elements, the uOttawa Faculty of Medicine celebrated the achievements of its learners, researchers, educators and staff.

October 14, 2019
Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden in her laboratory.
Faculty of Medicine

“Wild idea” opens possible new frontier for preventing ovarian cancer

The study is the first to show that the natural stiffening of the ovaries called fibrosis occurs with age, and suggests that diabetes drug metformin may be able to halt this process.
The study is the first to show that the natural stiffening of the ovaries called fibrosis occurs with age, and suggests that diabetes drug metformin may be able to halt this process.

October 8, 2019
Photos of Agnes Sobiesiak and David Lavoie
Faculty of Medicine

5 tips for following your dreams of a second career

Two MD students pursuing medicine as a second career at the Faculty give inspiration on how to realize your passion.
Two MD students pursuing medicine as a second career at the Faculty give inspiration on how to realize your passion.

September 26, 2019
Indigenous dances
Faculty of Medicine

Indigenous Celebration: MD curriculum champions inclusivity and social accountability

uOttawa Faculty of Medicine’s Indigenous Celebration took place at the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health on September 11, where new MD students gathered to experience and learn about Indigenous cultures.
uOttawa Faculty of Medicine’s Indigenous Celebration took place at the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health on September 11, where new MD students gathered to experience and learn about Indigenous cultures.

September 25, 2019
PGME Administrators’ retreat in May 2019
Faculty of Medicine

Inaugural Postgraduate Medical Education Administrator Awards

This year, Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) created new awards to recognize individual performance of administrators.
This year, Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) created new awards to recognize individual performance of administrators.

September 24, 2019