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Annual Review 2012 The future of medical education Town halls for transformation Making time for your well-being Lobby Day 2012 Interview with Dr. Samantha Nutt: War Child Founder and author of Damned Nations Brink of a revolution The social history How to become a “great” physician Literacy: Why we should care Stepping outside the box Contents CFMS Letters Initiatives X Letter from the editors XX Brink of a revolution — From chocolates and roses to X A letter from your CFMS president social responsibility and humanitarianism XX Memorial’s Rural Medicine Interest Group CFMS Activities XX X Vancouver Native Health Society Clinic — a student Communications: Keeping you in the loop! directed initiative X Career planning and student wellness — re-emerging XX Bone marrow stem cell donation project at UBC themes in medical education Experiences X The future of medical education X Changing how we’re taught will lead to a better health XX Teach me how to doctor care system XX You’re WHAT! X CFMS member services: Discounts are just the XX McGill’s new satellite campus: The Gatineau beginning! experience X Changing minds on Parliament Hill — one meeting at XX The social history a time Opinions X Town halls for transformation XX How to become a ‘great’ physician X Taking care of student health and wellness XX Pfizer and Continuing Medical Education: The ethics X Making time for your well-being of collaboration X Ontario regional update XX Literacy: Why we should care Global Health Featured Interview X The CFMS global health program: A year in review XX X Featured interview — Dr. Samantha Nutt: War Child Global health certificates: Expanding access to global Founder and author of Damned Nations health education in Canada X University of Calgary’s global health concentration Alumni Affairs pilot XX 2011–12: Another year, more alumni X What will you be wearing on April 11? XX Alumni Q & A School Updates XX The LMCC Part 1 — just how hard is it? XX XX University of British Columbia Studying abroad XX XX University of Alberta Photo album XX University of Calgary Creative Works XX University of Saskatchewan XX Endocrine detective story XX University of Manitoba XX Shadow of You XX University of Western Ontario XX Photos XX McMaster University Your CFMS Executive and Representatives XX University of Toronto XX CFMS Executive 2011–12 XX Queen’s University XX MEDSOC Presidents 2011–12 XX University of Ottawa XX CFMS School Representatives XX Northern Ontario School of Medicine XX Dalhousie University XX Cover: Joanna Xuejiao Li, McGill University, class of Memorial University of Newfoundland 2014 and CFMS IT Officer Junior This art work, titled “Growth of a Medical Student”, depicts the transfer of wisdom from the experienced to the young. The old doctor presents a branch from his tree of knowledge to the medical student, in hopes that the student will grow it into a tree of his/her own and use the branches to help treat others. 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You’ll find the results of a 3-year CFMS study on distributed medical education, useful tips on dis- counts and services, a report from our annual Lobby Day and much more. Regardless of your interests, we’re confident that this Annual Review will have something for you! Wilson Kwong Editor, CFMS Annual The Brief Updates section is new to this edition of the Annual Review, and its inclusion Review is meant to provide a brief overview of initiatives and updates from each medical school in Queen’s University, the CFMS. There have also been some changes to our Alumni section this year, with an addi- Class of 2015 tion of a Studying Abroad section to highlight alumni who are currently pursuing post-grad- [email protected] uate studies internationally. Our Feature Interview this year is with Dr. Samantha Nutt, Founder and Executive Director of War Child Canada. Being one of the most prominent advocates for human rights in Canada, we are lucky that Dr. Nutt was able to take the time to talk with us. To end off this edition of the Annual Review, we’re also pleased to present the initiatives, experiences, opinions and creative works of medical students like you! The Annual Review also features a gallery of beautiful wedding and baby photos submitted by CFMS members. Creative art and photo pieces are also included, showing just how talented Canadian medical students are. As always, we thank the Canadian Medical Association publishing staff and our advertis- ers for their invaluable support in creating this year’s Annual Review. A special acknowledge- Matthew Tenenbaum ment goes out to our General Manager, Rosemary Conliffe, who works tirelessly to make CFMS VP everything we do possible. Communications We hope you enjoy reading this edition of the Annual Review! McMaster University, Class of 2013 vpcommunications@ cfms.org All editorial matter in CFMS Annual Review 2011 represents the opinions of the authors and not necessarily those of the Can adian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS). The CFMS assumes no responsibility or liability for damages arising from any error or omission or from the use of any information or advice herein. APRIL 2012 CFMS Annual Review 5 FROM PRINT TO MOBILE, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED! 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The CFMS is your organization. This year, I have the great pleasure and privilege of kicking off the 2012 CFMS Annual Review. I trust that you will enjoy reading about the exciting projects and initiatives featured herein. You will quickly come to realize why I am so passionate about this organization; this Review is a tribute to our executive and general membership’s hard work and dedication. Noura Hassan The foundation of our organization consists of 3 pillars: representation, communication CFMS President, and services. 2011–2012 McGill University, Representation Class of 2012 The CFMS continues to play an active role in medical education systems reform.