B.C., Ont. see uptick in licence applications due to AITProvincial colleges strike uneasy balance with regulations that force acceptance of MDs licensed in any province Dalhousie ‘buddies’ welcome med school newcomersDalhousie University’s medical school is rolling out the welcome mat, launching an “ambassador” program for arriving medical students, residents and fellows. What happened to predicted MD retirement crunch? Individual desire, length-of-service bonuses among the factors keeping doctors at work Annual tech conference draws inspired crowd With regulation passed, Humber event now looks to next steps for the profession. Canada to host World Cancer Congress The 2012 World Cancer Congress (WCC) will be held in Canada for the first time from Aug, 27 to 30, 2012, in Montreal. Clinical Notes: Reducing vaccination pain An interdisciplinary group has developed evidence-based guidelines on how to reduce pain in children being vaccinated. Comforting words, good medicine I always think of the potential we have as pharmacists to comfort those who are ill. Interdisciplinary interaction = success at Sask. conference About 100 pharmacists, nurses, doctors and other healthcare workers gather in Regina to discuss collaborative teams. Ontario implements first phase of paid expanded services First phase pays pharmacists for pharmaceutical opinion given for patient covered under ODB program. Pharmacy Practice Letters: April/May 2011 Reflections on weight bias; Questioning corticosteroid asthma treatment. Spotlight: Shera Hanson From medical missions abroad to her work in palliative care, this pharmacist from Charlottetown has a passion for people. Editorial: Take a cue from the big guys Spending three days at APhA conference enlightened me to an array of impressive initiatives our U.S. counterparts are accomplishing. First Previous 530 531 532 533 534 Next Last