Michener MAGAZINE A publication for Alumni & Friends • Summer 2010 IMPACT The Internet Self-diagnosis Phenomenon New Physician Assistant Program at Michener • Student Impact in this issue 2 The changing face of health care 3 Michener on the front line From Guest Editor Dr. Peter Lin 4 2009 Alumni of Distinction – Cathy Babiak 5 Student Alumni profile – Abby Sirisegaram 6 Informed or obsessed? 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Clarification: The two photographs used in the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) article in the Winter 2010 edition of Michener Magazine were of actors. In the interests of confidentiality, actual candidates are not photographed at any point during the MMI process. 4U1BUSJDL4USFFU 5PSPOUP 0/tttDF!NJDIFOFSDB Michener Magazine Summer 2010 1 # &45 & 9 1&3*&/ $&t#&45 & %6$"5*0/ Michener on the EDITORIAL TEAM Sarah Eyton, Editor Katie Schrank, Editor Wudasie Efrem, Alumni Editor GUEST EDITOR Dr. Peter Lin front line ART DIRECTOR Vatche Atikian Guest Editor – Dr. Peter Lin ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHY Robert Brodey Tim Chipman Michener’s Impact on Alex DeOliveira s I lay on the emergency room stretcher, I never thought care system, using simulations where multiple disciplines interact Vertual Ltd. that I would be writing this editorial from the patient’s and learn together. At my moment of need, I realized why that ADVISORY BOARD perspective, but as luck would have it, I suffered a was unique. The students of The Michener Institute graduate Donald Bartlett HEALTH CARE A Sherry Dizon fracture dislocation of my ankle. This unfortunate incident with front line experience and would be able to meld into this Sheena Bhimji-Hewitt Jordan Holmes The Internet has created a new The V-Day group at Michener enabled me to witness some of the impact Michener and its seemingly chaotic health care system we so cherish in Canada. Lissa Manganaro generation of patients who go online supports women affected by violence graduates are having on our health care system. Due to their educational experience at Michener, they were truly Lisa Mantifel Sean McCluskey to diagnose themselves before with the message that violence I watched as the emergency room was bustling. I saw prepared to work as an integrated member of the health care team. Kelly McPherson seeking medical attention. What is against women has to stop. They respiratory therapists, lab technologists, and radiological In this edition, there are features on new technologies, Amy Mok Ann Russell the impact of self-diagnosis on the support local charities, as well as technologists moving around in organized chaos and all for the new programs, and updates on the new initiatives going on at Abby Sirisegaram health care system? How does it affect those in need internationally. Our sole purpose of bringing the best care for us, the patients. My Michener this year. One piece in this issue that has personal Special thanks to our patients when they go to their health students’ stories have global reach. radiological technologist single handedly moved me into position interest for me is the piece on Dr. C. Joseph Kurian, whom I contributors: Andrew Berthiaume care provider thinking they have a By donating to the Scholarships so that he could get the pictures that the surgeons needed to have known for many years. Dr. Kurian is Michener’s Honorary Ann Gorwill Lissa Manganaro rare skin disease and are diagnosed and Bursaries fund, Michener’s alumni decide if the reduction was proper. It was at that moment that Diploma recipient for 2009 and he is much deserving of the Kathleen Sandusky with a simple allergic reaction? and friends give many students I was reminded of The Michener Institute tour that I had been honour. I also had the pleasure of being interviewed for the Katie Schrank Dana Yates How does it affect their health care the opportunity to focus on their on. How they talked about educating their students, who would feature article on self-diagnosis and found it a great experience. provider? And most of all, what does education without financial worry. soon be technologists, therapists and practitioners in our health This is an exciting issue and I hope that you enjoy reading it. Michener Magazine is produced for all that do to their relationship? Other partners like GE Healthcare friends, alumni, donors, and partners to foster our community, strengthen loyalty, That is just one of the topics and Vertual Ltd. donate equipment engender Michener pride and inspire Email sent on Feb. 18, 2010 investment. covered in this issue of Michener and software that play a part in the Magazine. We are looking at who and advanced learning of our students. Source name withheld by request STAY CONNECTED what impacts the health care industry. Finally, we introduce the members Has your name or address changed? Keep In response to the 3D Ultrasound equipment are using the vulnerability us up-to-date by calling 416.596.3101 More specifically, we’ll examine of our Capital Campaign Cabinet. The ext. 3406 or e-mail [email protected]. article in the Michener Magazine Winter of people in all their excitement of the role our inaugural class of Campaign for Michener will do much 2010 edition, my answer is short and conceiving a child to fatten their own The Michener Institute respects your physician assistants will have in more than transform our campus, it privacy and doesn’t divulge your mailing to the point. Yes, 3D ultrasounds are pocket books. The sole fact that the information to any other party. If you filling gaps in our current health will fundamentally transform health would like more information about exciting, but in the proper setting. That ultrasound profession is not legislated care system. Upon graduating, the education in Canada. Michener’s Privacy Policy contact Bill is, it should be used in the hospital, in Canada does not give individuals the Pitman, Privacy Officer at bpitman@ physician assistants will provide We hope you enjoy reading this michener.ca directed by professional health care right to abuse this. Why are they not Ontarians with better access to health edition of Michener Magazine on Impact. providers to help assess in a diagnosis entertaining people with 3D images care, particularly in rural areas. Comments and Letters to the Editors are to aid a patient. They are unnecessary of their liver, kidneys, or pelvises? Next, we focus on our students, welcome via [email protected]. as an entertainment source. The There should be no difference. The particularly the V-Day group. sonographers purchasing medical government should control this. The Editorial Team Michener Magazine Summer 2010 3 2009 Alumni of Student Alumni profile Distinction Cathy Babiak By Katie Schrank Abby SirisegaramBy Katie Schrank bby Sirisegaram, a second year Sirisegaram is well-known around the cruise, and the great turnout made Radiation Therapy student, the campus, and it’s not hard to it even better,” she shared. Afirst learned about Michener understand why. She is on the Alumni Sirisegaram also spearheaded at an Open House she attended while Association Board and the Michener the planning for Michener’s first Cathy Babiak receives her Alumni of Distinction award from 2008 recipient Michele Henry in high school. Years later, when she Magazine Advisory