DATES OF INTEREST

Visiting Professor: Dr. Tim Mosher,

May 4th & 5th, 2015

Research Day - April 29th, 2015

HUG Meeting - June 4th, 2015

2015 Graduation—June 12th, 2015

ISSUE 60 APRIL 2015

The Royal College Accreditation visit took place during the week of April 13th, 2015 to review all residency training programs. I am very pleased to announce the preliminary feedback from our survey team is for Full Accreditation with Routine External Review, pending final approval from the Royal College Specialty Training Committee in the fall of 2015. Congratulations to Dr. David Landry and to all who participated in the interview process. This is certainly wonderful news as we continue to have one of the best residency programs in the country. See page 6 for more information from Dr. Landry.

It is with mixed feelings that I have to inform you that David Wormald, Assistant Vice President, Diagnostic Services and Medical Diagnostic Unit at HHS and SJHH, is preparing to leave Hamilton to take on a new challenge in his career. Please see the below communication from Dr Kevin Smith, President and CEO, St Joseph’s Health System:

Following an extensive nationwide search, we

are pleased to announce the appointment of

David Wormald as the new President of St.

Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph (SJHCG) and

President Elder Care, St. Joseph’s Health

System (SJHS), effective May 11, 2015.

For more than a decade, David has held the

integrated position of Assistant Vice President,

Diagnostic Services and Medical Diagnostic

Unit at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

(SJHH) and Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS),

where he has championed and effectively led

several initiatives that have helped to enhance

the patient experience and improve access to

care, and where he developed a reputation as

a leader in best-practice, evidence based care.

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David Wormald 2

Special Feature 3

Educational News 4

Rounds Calendar 5

RC Accreditation 6

Research Day 7

HUG 8

2015 Graduation 9

Dr. Jan Elder 10

Drs. Tsai & Larrazabal

Drs. Saha & Harish

Dr. Choudur

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Dr. Dhamanaskar 12

Drs. Stein & Ribeiro 13

SJHH: Cathedral HS 14

SJHH: St. Patrick’s Day 15

Mary Ann Zadvorny 16

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Editorial (cont.)

Birth Announcement

Admin Professionals

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Among the many candidates considered for

the role of President (SJHCG & Elder Care,

SJHS), David stood out to the selection

committee for his expertise and skill as an

effective, inspiring leader and for his deep

commitment to the mission, vision and

values of the St. Joseph’s Health System –

In particular, in advancing quality care,

research and education with a commitment

to vulnerable and marginalized populations.

As a resident of Cambridge, David is also

attuned to the vibrant communities within the

Waterloo-Wellington Local Health

Integration Network. In his new role at

SJHCG, David will continue to build on

the leadership St. Joseph’s is known for in

the community, setting a clear direction that

is consistent with SJHCG vision, values and

strategic plan. David is a leader who will

inspire staff, physicians, learners and

volunteers to embrace the organization’s

mission and realize best practices in clinical

care.

As the lead in Elder Care Portfolio of the

St. Joseph’s Health System, David is tasked

with identifying and effectively implementing

a strategic plan that will provide safe,

efficient and accessible care to seniors

across the entire St. Joseph’s Health

System. He will provide oversight of the

quality and safety of all Long Term Care

sites, and he will nurture excellent relations

with key partners both locally and

provincially.

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Hello from Father Szwarc - Repulse Bay

I would like to express my gratitude for all the boxes with clothes you have sent to me some time ago. I'm sorry it took me so long to write this "Thank You" note but first i didn't know whom to thank. Finally I got your email addresses from Maria Fraser and we figure out that it must be from you. But then with many activities I just forgot about it, I'm sorry.

I would like to thank you for all those things. In Repulse Bay we have a food bank but it runs only on donations from people, so most of the time it just doesn't "run", so i decided to donate all those clothes send by you to the food bank. They sold it for very cheap prices and collected a bit of money for the food for the families in need. This way some people got nice clothes and some other people got food. Thanks to You.

Please find attached a recent picture with children.

With prayers and gratitude. Fr Daniel Szwarc OMI

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Tuesday, November 3rd and Wednesday, November 4th, 2015

Dr. Christine Menias - Emergency Radiology (topic to be announced)

VISITING PROFESSOR SERIES - Annual Peter W. Cockshott Lecture

FUTURE VISITING PROFESSOR SERIES

Dr. Tim Mosher Distinguished Professor Radiology and Orthopedic Surgery

Penn State Hershey Radiology Hershey, PA

EDUCATIONAL NEWS

Advanced Imaging of Articular Cartilage

Monday, May 4th - 6 pm SJHH: Campbell Auditorium

Frequently Missed Injuries of the Upper Extremity & Imaging of Metal on Metal Hip Arthroplasties

Tuesday, May 5th, 2015 - 7:30 am SJHH: Miller Auditorium

MR Imaging of the Knee Extensor Mechanism

Tuesday, May 5th - 12 noon SJHH: Miller Auditorium

Visit our Visiting Professor Program web page to view all of Visiting Professor group photos with our Radiology Residents ….http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/radiology/vpp/

Dr. Achala Vagal—March 3rd & 4th, 2015

Dr. Julie Ritner, residents, Drs. Sat Somers & David Koff March 31st & April 1st, 2015

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During the week of April 13, 2015, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) visited McMaster University to review ALL residency training programs. The survey process occurs on a six year rotating cycle with our most recent survey held in 2009. The survey team has the responsibility of ensuring each residency training program adheres to Royal College standards of training. The review process is a mammoth undertaking for the university and each residency program. The process began last summer with the submission of extensive documentation to the Royal College followed by our on-site review on April 14, 2015. Our review day involved interviews with Program Director, Department Chair, Residency Training Committee, Residency Group and Radiologist from all teaching sites. I am very pleased with our assessment by the Royal College. The survey team were satisfied with our documentation and interview process. They were most impressed by our collegial group of residents who are the highlight of the program. Our preliminary feedback from survey team is for FULL ACCREDITATION WITH ROUTINE EXTERNAL REVIEW pending final approval from Royal College Specialty Training Committee in Fall 2015. This is great news for our residency program and shows that our radiology community continues to provide a quality training program. Thank you to all involved with our successful review. See you in 2021 !!! Dr. David Landry Program Director

Royal College

Accreditation Visit 2015

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MCMASTER DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY

2015 GRADUATION

FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH, 2015

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY 2015 GRADUATION

Please join us as we celebrate the graduation of our Residents & Fellows

The Waterfront Centre 555 Bay Street North

Hamilton, Ontario

6:00 pm - Cocktails 7:00 pm - Dinner

RSVP by June 3rd, 2015 Cheney: kushnerc@hhsc.ca

$50.00 / person

Flyer to follow

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RADIOLOGIST’S CORNER - Dr. Jan Elder

Farewell Dr. Elder

April 30, 2015 will mark the last day that we have the privilege of calling Dr. Jan Elder one of our own. Dr. Elder will be relocating to the Toronto office of KMH Labs.

Dr. Elder (Jan) joined the Diagnostic Imaging department at the Juravinski (Henderson) site July 1994. She was hired to lead the site GI program following the completion of her fellowship. The positive impact she had upon the department was immediate. But as everyone knows, she was not selfish. Everyone across the city has benefitted from her presence.

Jan immediately assumed the role of the Radiology Program Committee Member (RPC) for the Henderson site and has held the title ever since. Dedicated to teaching and the radiology residency program, Jan was presented with the PAIRO – Clinical Teaching Award McMaster University 2003. This was followed by receiving Excellence in Clinical teaching awards 2006 and 2011 and Best Rounds 2012. It is safe to say that Jan was an integral component in the strengthening of the residency program; now considered one of the top in the country.

Jan has been an examiner for the Royal College since 2005. Her enthusiasm and experience has been shared with many others through the Radiology Mentorship Program (2001-2012), her annual involvement in providing Mock Oral examinations in addition to all of the “unofficial” mock examinations that countless successful radiology residents were able to benefit from. But Jan has been more than a teacher. She is an excellent clinician and subsequently was awarded the Hamilton Health Sciences Medical Staff Association – Distinguished Service Award in 2008, just to add to her collection.

This just scratches the surface of her involvement with radiology. Jan has held countless administrative roles at the JHCC with one of those thankless tasks of being the scheduler. On the fun side, Jan has always been involved with the departmental social activities and is responsible for the success of the joint HGH and JHCC annual Christmas Party. For those at the JHCC site, If you have received a bottle of wine for nurses week, chocolates at Christmas or a timely card/gift during a difficult time, Jan was involved. We wish Jan all the best in her future endeavors, knowing that she is just down the road. We hope that she will always feel at home here in Hamilton and pay us countless visits during and after work hours. Stay tuned for a semi formal send-off anticipated for late May.

Submitted by Dr. Brian Yemen

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Radiologists: Accomplishments & Accolades ...

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Dr. Ramiro

Larrazabal It is with great pleasure that we announce the New Approval status for the Neuroradiology Program at McMaster University given by the Royal College Accreditation Committee. This is a two year program, which includes training in the main areas of adult neuroradiology with exposure to the pediatric, interventional and research fields. It constitutes a gratifying reward to the continuous effort to improve and raise our academic and service standards. This wouldn't have been possible without the help, support and work of Drs. Walton, Koff, Finlay and Landry, the incredible Neuroradiology Team at HHSC, the radiology residents and specially the patients we serve. Special thanks to Dr. Pat Garces and a great support team from the administrative side, including Sue Gaudet, Marilynn Scott, Lori Power, Lidia Menechella and to the radiology technologists who work with us everyday. It is a great milestone, as a result of collective and coordinated team work. Dr. Ramiro Larrazabal Hamilton General Hospital

Electronic Exhibit 2015 ARRS Annual Meeting __________________

Dr. Aninda Saha 1st author (Cross-sectional fellow at SJHH) Dr. Srini Harish, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton

Congratulations! Your electronic exhibit, E2638, entitled, Smoothening the bumpy journey through the brachial plexus - An interactive case-based review, won a Certificate of Merit for the ARRS 2015 Scientific Program. Congratulations again on your Award! Sincerely, Laura Mishler Education Manager ARRS

Dr. Scott Tsai

Hello All,

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Scott Tsai has accepted the position of RPC site representative for the Juravinski Hospital. Thank you to all applicants who applied for this position. It is always great to see the number of radiologists interested in participating in the residency training program. As well, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Jan Elder for her years (and years) of dedicated service to the residency program as site rep for Henderson / JCC site.

David Landry, MD, FRCPC Program Director, Diagnostic Radiology

Dr. Hema Choudur

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Hema Choudur has accepted the position of MSK, Head of Service for HHS. Dr. Choudur ‘s clinical interest includes MSK Imaging and MSK Trauma and Imaging. Dr. Choudur has been at the Hamilton General Hospital since 2005 and we look forward to her contribution and leadership. Congratulations Dr. Choudur. Dr. David Koff

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Dr. Kavita Dhamanaskar

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Publication Notice: Drs. Nina Stein & Luciana Ribeiro

Congratulations to Dr. Nina Stein and Dr. Luciana Ribeiro for their recently published chapter “Pediatric Neuroimaging” in the book Pediatric Neuro-oncology, K. Scheinemann, E. Bouffet, Editors.

Chapter 4: Pediatric Neuroimaging - pages 13 to 30

A copy of “Pediatric Neuro-oncology has been donated to the Resident’s Library at MUMC.

“The editors…have done an outstanding job of presenting…complex

information in a lucid manner – this book is a must-read for the

global community of aspiring students and neuro-oncology

practitioners.” Amar Gajjar, MD in the Foreword

Submitted by Dr. David Landry

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SJHH: Cathedral HS Career Day

On February 19th Angie Medic, CEL and her two Ultrasound Students Sally Chau and Timothy O'Neill spent the day at Cathedral High School for career day. They presented images from Ultrasound, X-ray, CT and MRI to grade 11 students that are in the middle of applying to post secondary schools. The students were provided with information about the Med-Rad-Sci program, as well as information about the different modalities and jobs in Diagnostic Imaging. It was a great day of learning for everyone involved. Submitted by: Angie Medic BA, RDMS Ultrasound Technologist, Clinical Education Leader O.B.S.P. Navigator, Computer Site Trainer St. Joseph's Healthcare-Charlton and King Campus

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Submitted by: Jane Castelli, Project Manager - MIIRC@M jane.castelli@miircam.ca

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at St. Joseph’s

Submitted by Terri Millsip

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Administrative Assistant - Chief of Diagnostic Imaging

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Farewell to Mary Ann Zadvorny ! After nearly 30 years as a employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, Mary Ann has retired. Mary Ann’s last 3 years were in the Department of Diagnostic Imaging, as administrative assistant to the Chief. Mary Ann’s final work day was February 19th, 2015. Mary Ann and her husband Mo are presently in Naples, Florida for some fun, rest and relaxation. Mary Ann has seven grandchildren and plans on spending more time with the family. Here’s to Mary Ann and family: success and a bright future with the time to do the things you have always wanted to do. You are missed !

An informal get-together for Mary Ann will be planned in early May.

Wishing Mary Ann a fabulous retirement !

Mary Ann Mo

Information on Mary Ann’s replacement >>>>>>>>

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Submissions to: Marilynn Scott

McMaster Site, HSC - Room 4N-49A scottmar@hhsc.ca

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UPCOMING MAY DATES OF INTEREST

National Nursing Week 2015 - May 11 to 17 Theme: “With You Every Step of the Way”

Mother’s Day - Sunday, May 10 Victoria Day - Monday, May 18 (hospital stat)

Front Page Editorial (continued) David is a graduate of the Michener Institute for Applied Health

Sciences and holds a dual registration with the College of Medical

Radiation Technologists of Ontario in Radiography and Magnetic

Resonance Imaging. He received his diploma in Health

Administration from the Ontario Hospital Association; an

undergraduate degree in political science from the University of

Toronto and his Master of Business Administration at McMaster

University, De Groote School of Business.

In addition to this communication, I want to recognize the outstanding work that David Wormald has performed to restructure our department and keep us up to the best standards. David will keep his appointment as an Associate Professor in our academic department and I hope we will still benefit from his experience and wisdom in the future. It has been a real pleasure working with David all these years and his always positive and constructive attitude should remain an example for all. Please join me in wishing David all the best in his new endeavours.

Finally, April 20th to 26th is Administrative Professionals Week and I wish to acknowledge and thank all our administrative assistants and clerical staff for a job well done.

David Koff Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, HHS Chair, Department of Radiology, FHS

Dr. Di Ianni and wife Kristl are proud to introduce their son Nikolas Allan Angelo Di Ianni, born early on the morning March 25th and weighing in at 8lbs, 4.5oz.

CONGRATULATIONS Dr. Di Ianni & Kristl