U of S Hosts National Medical Education Conference April 29-May 4

Posted April 29, 2005


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 29, 2005 2005-04-16-ME

U of S Hosts National Medical Education Conference April 29-May 4

The University of Saskatchewan is pleased to host the "Learning from Each
Other" medical education conference taking place in Saskatoon from April
28-May 4.

"The conference is the first of its kind because we are bringing together
five of the largest medical groups in Canada," said Dr. David Hawkins,
Executive Director, Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada. "Our
preliminary registration numbers show that there is tremendous interest in
what we are offering so we know it will be a huge success."

More than 600 people are expected to attend.

"This conference will allow us to discuss education issues at the national
level," said William Albritton, dean of the College of Medicine at the U of
S. "It allows medical schools the opportunity to compare their programs
with others across Canada."

The conference is being organized by: the Association of Faculties of
Medicine of Canada, Canadian Association for Medical Education, College of
Family Physicians of Canada, Medical Council of Canada and Royal College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Media are invited to the following sessions:
* Sunday May 1, 4:00-5:45 p.m. J. Wendell MacLeod Memorial Symposium -
"Celebrating the Legacy of EFPO and the Saskatchewan Connection" (EFPO -
Educating Future Physicians for Ontario). The Saskatchewan Connection
section will be presented by David Popkin, former dean, College of Medicine,
U of S. It will be held at the Centennial Auditorium - Centennial Hall AB.

* Monday May 2, 8:30-11:45 a.m. "Generalization vs. Superspecialization: Can
one school support both?" featuring a debate with William Albritton, Dean,
College of Medicine, U of S, Danielle Saucier (Université Laval),
Ashley Waddington (Can. Federation of Medical Students), Joanna Bates (UBC),
James Clarke (Can. Association of Interns and Residents), David Walker
(Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences - Queen's University). Held at the
Centennial Auditorium - Centennial Hall AB.

* Tuesday May 3, 1:30-4:30 p.m. "Reflective Practice: Broadening our
Perspectives" featuring James (Sakej) Youngblood Henderson, Native Law
Centre, U of S and others. Held at Centennial Auditorium - Centennial Hall
B.

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For more information, please contact:

Communications
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-6607
Email: communications@usask.ca

* More information is also available (including a copy of the program) at
http://www.afmc.ca/pages/annual_meetings_2005.html .