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Welcome to the Residents Corner Newsletter!
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Spring 2009
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New look, new format, new content
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Welcome to the first issue of the revamped and totally
resident driven e-newsletter! We are excited to update you on the many new
developments and opportunities available. We would also like to thank the
residents who have contributed to this issue.
Your CPS Resident Section Executive
Ereny Bassilious (President), Sarah Waterston
(Vice-President), David Goldfarb (Past President)
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2009 CPS Annual Conference – Ottawa, June 23-27, 2009
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Don’t miss our activities for the upcoming CPS
Annual Conference. On Wednesday, June 24 Drs. David Butler-Jones and Kellie
Leitch will explore the causes of poor health at our concurrent seminar,
and Dr. Charlotte Moore will introduce us to the world of politics and
paediatrics at our Advocacy Dinner. Our business meeting will be bright and
early on Thursday morning. Don’t forget to register before April 30
for early bird registration! Visit http://www.cps.ca/English/AnnualConference/2009/Highlights.asp
for conference details.
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Synchronization Update
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The Residents Section has been working with the Canadian Association of Interns and Residents (CAIR), the Paediatric Chairs of Canada, the Paediatric Program Directors and others to establish a synchronized process for fellowship applications. We conducted a survey of paediatric and paediatric subspecialty residents... find out what you told us and the next steps.
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Grants and Opportunities
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April 30 is the deadline for a number of grants offered by the CPS:
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Getting involved!
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VP Call for Nominations - We want you! Annual elections are held for the position of Vice President which involves a three year commitment as Vice President, President, and Past President. The Vice President and President represent resident views on the CPS Board of Directors. Nominations will be accepted until April 30. Contact education@cps.ca.
CPS Resident Section Liaisons. Several CPS Sections have resident liaisons who provide a link between the subspecialty section and the Resident Section. Sections currently with Resident Liaisons are: Adolescent Health, Hospital Paediatrics, Community Paediatrics, Child and Youth Maltreatment, International Child Health and Sports Medicine. Watch for messages from the CPS Resident Executive regarding available positions.
CPS Vice President - Voting Privileges for Residents. Residents are integral members of the CPS and as such a change in the CPS by-laws in the next few months will entitle residents to vote for the Vice President of the CPS. This will take effect for the next voting period.
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News and Views |
The “News and Views” section is for your opinions, jokes and more. In this issue:
- Sudbury Experience, by Megan Doherty
- Forever and Beyond, by Noora Al-Kuwaiti.
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