Day of Discovery
The Day of Discovery was a blast! It was packed with awesome presentations, lively panel talks, hands-on displays, and plenty of chances to catch up with old pals and make new ones—all while sipping coffee and indulging in some seriously tasty treats!
Former department chairs joined current faculty and students in reflecting on the department’s journey from its early 20th-century roots to its leadership today in areas like diabetes research and healthcare equity.
Medical Grand Rounds: Former Chairs Panel
The day began with a distinguished panel of former department chairs, who shared their most important learnings during their time as Chair of the Department and what they considered as their most significant legacy.
From left: Dr. Paul Armstrong (10th Chair), Dr. Tom Marrie (11th Chair, on Zoom), Dr. Jon Meddings (13th Chair), Dr. Barbara Ballermann (14th Chair)
Dr. Paul Armstrong (10th Chair), Dr. Jon Meddings (13th Chair), Dr. Barbara Ballermann (14th Chair)
Dr. Paul Armstrong (10th Chair), Dr. Narmin Kassam (current chair), Dr. Jon Meddings (13th Chair), Dr. Barbara Ballermann (14th Chair)
Dr. Paul Armstrong, Dr. Narmin Kassam, Dr. Jon Meddings, Dr. Barbara Ballermann, Dr. Brenda Hemmelgarn (Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry), Dr. D. Lorne Tyrrell, (Distinguish Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases)
Discovery expo
Throughout the morning and early afternoon, attendees were invited to dive into the department's amazing milestones and ongoing impact on healthcare, all while swapping meaningful conversations, sharing favorite memories, and celebrating the big wins that have brought our community together!
Thank you to Global News and City News for visiting our Day of Discovery and telling our story!
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In addition to its 14 divisions, the department encompasses several specialized business units that support its commitment to excellence across research, teaching, and clinical care. These units include medical and graduate education, research, finance, faculty development, academic divisional administration, human resources, and internal engagement and events.
Read more about the Department's roots and journey from 1924 to 2024 in the FoMD News: Department of Medicine celebrates a century of excellence.