CAPM&R EDUCATION COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT 2002 - 2003

1. Chair: This was Dr. Dojeiji’s second as chair of the Medical Education Committee. Dr. Dojeiji has one more year in this position. The committee will be looking for another Physiatrist to fill the position in the next year.

2. Vice-chair: No vice-chair was identified during the last meeting; the Committee is looking for any interested Physiatrists.

3. Membership:

Dr. Pankesh Dhawan Vancouver
Dr. John Latter Calgary
Dr. Merdith Marks Ottawa
Dr. Denyse Richardson Toronto
Dr. Joy Wee Kingston
Dr. Nancy Dudek - Ottawa Resident Representive:

4. Resident Essay Contest: We had ten submissions for the resident essay contest in 2002. All were of excellent caliber. The winning essay was written by Dr. David Flascher, University of Alberta, entitled: “Botulinum Toxin A for Focal Hand Dystonia: A Systematic Review of the Randomized Controlled Literature”. Each author received written feedback from 4 resident essay reviewers. The committee wishes to formally recognize the resident reviewers’ hard work in assessing these essays.

5. Student Essay Content: We had 2 submissions for the student essay contest in 2002, again of excellent quality. The winning essay was written by Ms. Anne Conlin, University of Western Ontario, entitled “Perimesencephalic non-aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage precipitated by sit-up exercises performed on a Swiss ball”. Each author received written feedback from 4 student essay reviewers. The committee wishes to formally recognize the student reviewers’ hard work in assessing these essays.

6. Visiting Professorship Program: We received one request From Dr. Colleen O’Connell, Fredericton, NB. Based on Executive Committee decision, only 1 request will be funded. Education Committee will provide its decision on accepting the application to CPRDF by the end of CAPMR 2003 meeting.

7. Other business:

a. Committee will review the essay contest guidelines and clarify criteria further with respect to previous submissions to CAPM7R essay contests

b. Dr. Joy Wee and Dr. Pam Barton are collaborating on a manuscript for Enhancing PM&R in Canadian Undergraduate Programs. This continues to be a major priority of the Committee. The Committee will continue to work on a position statement and recommendations. Expected completion date by CAPM&R meeting 2004

c. Dr. Dojeiji will facilitate the Medical Education SIG for the 2003 CAPM&R meeting.

d. Update of committee membership, terms of references and other priorities will be identified during the 2003 meeting in Edmonton.

Sue Dojeiji MD MED FRCPC
Chair – CAPM&R Education Committee