Category: Wong Forum in Medicine

On June 6, 2023 from 12:05 to 12:55 p.m., Jackie Schleifer Taylor headlined the annual Dr. Henry & Sylvia Wong Forum in Medicine at McMaster University. Her talk was entitled, “Advancing Inclusive Excellence in Heath Education and Practice.” Taylor is the President and CEO of the London Health Sciences Centre. By the end of this…

The annual Wong Forum lecture, which took place on May 31st, 2022 at 3:30 p.m., featured a keynote address sponsored by Dr. Henry and Mrs. Sylvia Wong. Lotte Dyrbye, Senior Dean of Faculty Development & Chief Well-Being Officer at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, served as the Invited Speaker for the 2022 Wong…

The 2021 Wong Forum Lecture featured Margaret Hay, an invited speaker at the 14th Annual Day in Faculty Development organized by the MacPFD. This virtual event was held on May 25, 2021. Dr. Hay spoke from 5-6:00 p.m. Attendees gleaned valuable insights from Dr. Hay regarding the essential qualities of effective leadership in health professions education both in the present and for…

The annual Henry and Sylvia Wong Forum in Medicine was held, as usual, during McMaster University’s Day in Faculty Development. However, this year the event was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Dimitri Papanagnou, the keynote speaker, discussed the future of faculty development in the health professions. He identified five key trends: Dr.…

During the 12th Annual Day in Faculty Development and the Henry & Sylvia Wong Forum in Medicine, Dr. Rosemary Bagot, a distinguished researcher from the Department of Psychology at McGill University, delivered an enlightening guest lecture titled “How Stress Shapes the Brain.” Dr. Bagot’s research focuses on understanding the mechanisms underlying altered brain circuit function in depression. She investigates the impact…

On May 5, 2018, the Henry & Sylvia Wong Forum in Medicine hosted an intriguing event titled “BULLSEYE: A Beginner’s Guide to Killing Cancer Cells.” The forum took place at the David Braley Health Sciences Centre in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Distinguished scientist and visionary Professor Patrick Gunning, a Canada Research Chair in Medicinal Chemistry, led…

Dr. Samantha Nutt, an accomplished alumna of McMaster University, delivered a thought-provoking lecture during the annual Henry & Sylvia Wong Forum in Medicine held on April 13, 2016. Her talk was entitled, “Health Care Professionals as Advocates: Lessons from the Trenches.” Dr. Nutt, a physician and founder of War Child Canada, emphasized the importance of advocating for vulnerable populations,…

The Henry and Sylvia Wong Forum in Medicine is an annual event organized by McMaster University. It serves as a platform for advancing research and public education in medicine. The forum features distinguished speakers who share insights and innovations in the field. This year, Dr. Rita Charon spoke about “A Health Care Transformed by Stories: Narrative Medicine…

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the changing role of medical schools has become a critical topic. The fourth annual Henry and Sylvia Wong Forum in Medicine delved into this subject. The forum, titled “Teachers in a New Time, Teachers for a New Time,” aimed to address fundamental shifts in healthcare and how medical schools can adapt. Key points…

On November 24, 2005, McMaster University welcomed esteemed guests and scholars to the 2nd Annual Henry and Sylvia Wong Forum in Medicine. This year’s forum featured Dr. Kevin Kain, a renowned expert in Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, as the distinguished speaker for both the Scientific and Public Lectures. Dr. Kain’s presence added a significant…