Department of Medicine, University of Alberta
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Department of Medicine, University of Alberta
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We are the largest department in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta in Canada. We have 14 divisions with over 1,400 clinicians, scientists, learners & staff and serve the Edmonton Zone, Northern Alberta, and Northwest Territories.
DoM's neurology resident Dr. Liam McCoy and his team developed a new benchmark that shows gaps in AI clinical reasoning in neurology and other specialties. Their research was published in the NEJM AI. www.ualberta.ca/en/departmen... @ai.nejm.org @liamgmccoy.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Congratulations to the Department of Medicine Class of '25 who are graduating today! Read more about seven of our graduates: www.ualberta.ca/en/departmen...
June 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Walk with CPFF and the Department of Medicine’s Dr. Giovanni Ferrara (Division of Pulmonary Medicine) to raise awareness and funds for vital pulmonary fibrosis research and patient support. p2p.onecause.com/cpffwalks/ev...
Edmonton Walk for PF
​ We’re thrilled to announce the inaugural CPFF Walk for Pulmonary Fibrosis is coming to Edmonton on June 28 - and you’re invited! Join us for a heartwarming day of community, connection, and hope. ...
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June 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Congratulations to DoM's Dr. Carrie Ye, Division of Rheumatology, on receiving the CIHR Fall 2024 Early Career Researcher in Cancer Award! @antibioticdoc.bsky.social
May 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Congratulations to DoM's Dr. Janis Miyasaki on receiving the 2025 Movement Disorders Research Award and the King Charles III's Coronation Medal! Watch the 5-min video of the amazing collaborative work
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May 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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How many caregivers in Parkinson report increasing physical aggression? 1 in 5. Thank you Janis Miyasaki for pointing out we are not spending enough time with our #parkinson caregivers and attending to their needs!
November 25, 2024 at 6:37 AM
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The @aanmember.bsky.social #AANAM Presidential Plenary Session kicking off with the 2025 President’s Award to Dr. Janis M. Miyasaki, MD, MED, FAAN,
Vice President of the American Academy of Neurology, University of Alberta Alberta Health Services:
April 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Learn how by promoting NeuroPalliative Care the @ualberta.bsky.social is transforming the world of Parkinson's disease treatment – Dr. Janis M. Miyasaki shares insights on the importance of living well now & improving patient quality of life. @aanmember.bsky.social #AANAM youtu.be/mFQQ3RsVyGE
Promoting NeuroPalliative Care in the Clinic, Research and Around the World
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April 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
When it comes to deprescribing for dementia in the elderly, Dr. Bill Gibson emphasizes the importance of asking the patient what they want out of life. @drbillgibson.bsky.social
May 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
DoM’s Dr, Eunice Chow, Dermatologist, shared a very informative and graphic session on identifying various rashes at our Annual Update in Adult Medicine.
May 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Does communications affect patient care? Absolutely! Every aspect of medical care needs good communication, and building good relations with colleagues and consultants often requires face-to-face encounters instead of using electronic forms of communications. @antibioticdoc.bsky.social
May 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Did you know the #Measles is more contagious than COVID-19 and you can be immunosuppressed for 2-3 years after contracting it? Watch Dr. Mark Joffe's talk at our Medicine Grand Rounds youtu.be/UsXfKHIDEiE @albertadoctors.bsky.social @antibioticdoc.bsky.social @albertanurses.bsky.social
MGR April 25, 2025 by Dr. Mark Joffe
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April 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Healthcare Professionals: come learn & ask questions about the latest developments on rashes, long-COVID, diet trends, lung disease, menopause, dementia, CV, and more ualberta.ca/en/departmen... @antibioticdoc.bsky.social
April 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Congratulations to DoM's Dr. Gavin Oudit on being selected by Heart & Stroke Foundation to receive the King Charles III's Coronation Medal for his outstanding commitment to heart and brain health in Canada! www.ualberta.ca/en/departmen... @cvcualberta.bsky.social
April 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Have you seen the amazing speaker lineup for the DoM's Annual Update in Adult Medicine? It's going to be an exciting day of learning—don’t miss it! createsend.com/t/d-E80311DE... @albertadoctors.bsky.social @albertanurses.bsky.social @abhealthservices.bsky.social
April 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Congratulations to DoM's Dr. Kailash Jindal on receiving the Canadian Society of Nephrology Distinguished Service Award 2025! www.ualberta.ca/.../kailash-....
April 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM