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Dr. James
Rourke honored by CFPC
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Dr. James Rourke |
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Dr. James Rourke, Dean of
Medicine at Memorial University, has received one of the highest honors
given by the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
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2007 W. Victor Johnson Oration
Dr. James Rourke, Dean of Medicine at
Memorial University, has received one of the highest honors given by
the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). On Oct. 27, he
was in Winnipeg to give the 2007 W. Victor Johnson Oration. This
award honors the memory of the late Dr. W. Victor Johnston, the
CFPC’s first executive director (1954-64). The recipient is
recognized for leadership in family medicine in Canada or
internationally.
In notifying Dr. Rourke of this award,
Dr. Calvin Gutkin, executive director and CEO of the CFPC, noted
that the Victor Johnston Award is presented annually to someone
whose vision, contributions and leadership in the discipline and
practice of family medicine have been and are exemplary.
“Memorial University is proud of the
honor received by our Dean of Medicine from the College of Family
Physicians of Canada,” said Dr. Eddy Campbell, vice-president
(academic) of the university. “Dr. Rourke has proven himself an
outstanding leader in family and rural medicine, and has worked
tirelessly since his appointment as dean of medicine at Memorial in
April 2004 to raise awareness of our Faculty of Medicine’s success
in educating doctors with exemplary skills for family and rural
medicine.”
Family physician of the year
Dr. Patrick O’Shea has been named Family
Physician of the Year for Newfoundland and Labrador by the College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He received the award in October
during the Annual Family Medicine Forum in Winnipeg, along with nine
other recipients from across the country.
Canada’s Family Physicians of the Year are
nominated for providing exceptional care to their patients, making
meaningful contributions to the health and well-being of their
communities, and dedicating themselves as researchers and educators of
future generations of family doctors.
Dr. O’Shea is co-founder of the
Newfoundland Drive Family Practice clinic, which was established in 1986
and serves more than 14,000 patients in the St. John’s area. He was
recognized for pairing office care with his expertise in minor surgical
procedures as well as obstetrical care – having delivered more than
1,800 babies – and palliative care. Dr. O’Shea is one of the few family
physicians in the province still making house calls. Each week he
performs about 20 to 25 house calls and he is a staff member at two
nursing homes.
The innovative clinic has also been
recognized for its work with chronic disease management and
collaborative care with a pharmacist as well as the Practice Management/
Electronic Medial Record Urban Pilot Project. Dr. O’Shea was also
acknowledged for his work with his practice’s preceptorship program,
which has been providing practical experience for medical students since
1991.
Internal medicine award
The Canadian Society of Internal Medicine
(CSIM) honored Dr. David Ingram with a CSIM Osler Award during the
Society’s annual meeting in St. John’s in October. The award is
presented annually to individuals demonstrating excellence in
achievement in the field of general internal medicine, either in
clinical practice, research, medical education, specialty development or
health promotion.
Dr. Ingram came to the province from
Ireland in 1951 when he was 25 years old. He is described by his
colleagues as a living icon for his contribution to health care and
medical education in Newfoundland and Labrador. He is recognized as
playing a key role in the evolution of health services in the province
with almost 60 years of clinical practice as well as service with the
medical consultant’s office for the Department of Health. Dr. Ingram
retired when he was 65; and at 81 he is still teaching and practicing in
internal medicine at St. Claire’s Mercy Hospital in St. John’s.
J.D. Eaton Award
Dr. Wayne Gulliver was honored with the
J.D. Eaton Award at the 26th Annual Memorial University Alumni Tribute
Awards in October. He received the award for his exceptional leadership
and outstanding service to his patients, his practice, his colleagues,
and the university.
At the awards ceremony, Dr. Gulliver was
recognized for supporting physicians and researchers as well as new
entrants to the medical field. In 1978, during his undergraduate degree
at Memorial, Dr. Gulliver served as the chairman of the organizing
committee for the Atlantic Provinces Chemical Institute of Canada
Student Conferences. Despite a busy schedule with his medical practice
and research clinic, Dr. Gulliver continues to support the university
and volunteers as chairman of the dermatology division within Memorial’s
Faculty of Medicine.
He was also recognized for his tireless
support and unflinching desire to see Memorial’s Faculty of Medicine
flourish. Dr. Gulliver was instrumental in establishing a $25,000 award
that is presented each year to a new faculty member in honour of Dr.
Wallace Ingram’s contribution to medical education in the province. In
addition, he has served as president of the Medical Graduates’ Society
and has held five annual class reunions, during which time he was a
strong proponent for encouraging each class to fundraise in support of
their faculty. He also initiated the Thousand Thousands Challenge,
encouraging medical graduates to donate $1,000 annually to raise $1
million for the Faculty of Medicine.
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