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MUNMED Reunion 2024

Location: Faculty of Medicine

Date: 25 - 26 October 2024

Description

MUNMed Reunion – Oct. 25-26, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

MUNMed Reunion will take place Oct. 25 and 26. This year, MD alumni from the classes of 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019 will join us in St. John's to reconnect with classmates and the Faculty of Medicine. Alumni from any year are also welcome to attend. 

If you have moved since graduation (and who hasn’t at least once?), please provide your updated contact information so we know how to reach you when your reunion year ends. Please email your information to Carol Ann Walker at meddevelopment@mun.ca or submit it online at https://www.mun.ca/alumni/engagement/update-contact-info/

Photo Release
By registering for the MUNMed Reunion weekend, you have provided your release for the free use, by the Faculty of Medicine, for promotional or archival purposes of any photographs taken of you or in which you may be seen during the reunion.

Scientific Planning Committee

  • Dr. Sue Chandra - Class of 1994
  • Sonny  Collis - Class of 1994
  • Christopher  Dwyer - Class of 2014
  • Stephen French - Class of 1999
  • Jennifer LeMessurier - Class of 2014
  • Jason McCarthy - Class of 1999
  • Michael O'Reilly - Class of 1979
  • Morag Ryan - Class of 2019
  • Mr. Anuj Charan - OPED, Faculty of Medicine
  • Ms. Carolann Walker - Development Office, Faculty of Medicine

All fees are inclusive of HST.

Registration Fees

$225.00Registration Fee (HST Included)

Program Agenda

Friday, October 25, 2024
10:00 AM
Tour of Medical School
New, Improved and Updated Areas
12:00 PM
Then and Now
What Medical School (And Other Things) Were Like 50 Years Ago Compared To Today – A Conversation Between The Class Of 1973 And Current And Past Learners, Faculty And Staff
6:00 PM
Registration
Atrium - Faculty of Medicine
6:30 PM
Standing Reception - Atrium
Light Hors d'oeuvres & Cash Bar
Saturday, October 26, 2024
8:30 AM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Atrium - Faculty of Medicine
9:00 AM
Opening Remarks and Housekeeping
M1M101 – Dr. Richard Fagan Lecture Theatre
9:10 AM
The High Yield Neurological Exam For The Generalist
Dr. Alan Edward Goodridge – Class of 1979

Learning Objectives:
  • Describe how to perform an efficient and focused neurological exam which targets the most common and high yield neurological findings
  • Interpret the significance and localization of key neurological exam findings
  • Avoid common errors in performing a neurological exam
  • Select the most useful aspects of the neurological exam based on the clinical problem
      • CanMED Roles:
    • Medical Expert
    • Health Advocate
9:50 AM
Panel Discussion: Approach to Common Otolaryngologic Complaints for the General Practitioner / Emergency Medicine Provider
Dr. Christopher Dwyer, Dr. Jamie Tibbo - Class of 2014

Learning Objectives:
  • Review the presentation, pathophysiology, treatment options and surgical indications for common otolaryngology complaints/conditions such as sudden hearing loss, globus pharyngeus, throat mucous/phlegm in throat, post nasal drip, chronic cough, rhinitis/rhinosinusitis, and croup
  • Identify practice patterns and ordered investigations that are of low clinical and diagnostic yield, and select more appropriate diagnostic tests that are higher yield and likely to help establish a diagnosis and direct appropriate treatment
  • Critically assess the practice patterns and differences in approaches to diagnosis and treatment amongst fellow general practitioners, emergency medicine providers, and otolaryngology specialists
  • Determine when empiric clinical treatment trials are preferred over extensive diagnostic testing, and recommend appropriate dosing and duration of treatment trials with attention to promoting patient compliance with these empiric trial recommendations
  • Expand your differential diagnosis of common ENT complaints to include systems beyond the location of the symptom itself, and know when to initiate appropriate specialist referrals for various otolaryngologic complaints
      • CanMED Roles:
    • Medical Expert
    • Collaborator
    • Health Advocate
10:30 AM
Break
20 Minute Nutritional Break
10:50 AM
Sustaining Personal Wellbeing in a Changing Healthcare Landscape: Lessons from Over decades of Practice
Dr. Tracey Bridger & Dr Kris Luscombe - Class of 1999

Learning Objectives:
  • Identify key trends in physician burnout over the past 25 years, exploring emerging stressors and evidence-based strategies to foster resilience and sustain wellbeing
  • Assess techniques for balancing professional duties with personal life and health, while developing plans to improve work-life integration and prevent burnout
  • Evaluate the impact of EMRs and telehealth on physician stress and satisfaction, while exploring ways to mitigate adverse effects and leverage benefits
  • Identify strategies to cope with rising patient expectations, workloads, and time pressures, while maintaining high-quality care, managing stress, and avoiding burnout
      • CanMED Roles:
    • Medical Expert
    • Leader
    • Health Advocate
    • Professional
11:40 AM
Evaluation and Conclusion
Closing Remarks
12:00 PM
Luncheon hosted by Dean of Medicine, Dr. Dolores McKeen
M1M102 - Frank and Eileen Gronich Lecture Theatre

Parking

Lot 27 & 30

Acknowledgements

Funds in support of this CME activity were provided as an educational grant to Memorial University. The funds were independently allocated and disbursed in accordance with current CMA guidelines. An educational grant to help support this program was provided by: The Office of Development, Faculty of Medicine

 

The Office of Professional & Educational Development (OPED), Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME), a subcommittee of the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS). This standard allows OPED to assign credits for educational activities based on the criteria established by The College of Family Physicians of Canada, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.