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THE FEDERATION OF MEDICAL WOMEN
AGM, LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY WORKSHOPS
September 25-26, 2010
The Many Faces of Medical Women
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Medical Women undertake many leadership roles including that of entrepreneur, researcher, patient advocate, educator, medical politician, communicator and mentor. The conference will provide strategies and tools for female physicians to negotiate and to succeed in their many roles.
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To illustrate ways to lead change effectively.
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To highlight new developments in women’s health.
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To facilitate networking between physicians and in particular to foster mentoring and sharing of best practices between physicians and medical students.
Program
Click on the links below for more information!
Friday, September 24, 2010
18:00-21:00 Conference bonus! OMA Reception
Wine and Cheese (drop-in basis, guests welcome)
Come and see the OMA offices while networking with the
FMWC Board and other physician leaders.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast Workshop: Dr. Mamta Gautam
Woman as Career Developer:
Successfully Managing the Many Phases of Our Career
9:00-10:00 Woman as Researcher: Advances in Cervical Cancer Prevention
a) An Elusive Virus – Dr. Irving Salit
b) A Preventable Disease – Dr. Laurie Elit
10:30-11:30 AGM
and the Reproductive Health Award recipient (Dr. Shayna Watson).
13:00-14:00 Woman as Politician: The Process of Advocacy
A Panel Discussion with Women Physicians in Medical Politics
Speakers:
• OMA Board Member and/or Past President
• Ontario Resident
• Ontario Medical Students’ Association co-chairs
14:00-15:00 Moderator: Dr. Andrea Canty
Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe and Dr. Grace Yeung
Woman as Mentor: Mentoring Across Generations
15:00-15:30 Fitness Break – Jen Petrakos, certified kinesiologist
15:30-16:30 Dr. Vivien Brown
Woman as Health Promoter: Preventative Health and Vaccines
16:30-17:30 Conference bonus! Woman as Networker Reception
Hosted by the FMWC Toronto Branch
7:00pm Saturday Soirée: ONE Restaurant in Yorkville
Woman as Gourmet: indulge yourself with a 3-course dinner and wine at one of
Sunday, September 26, 2010
7:30- 8:00 Breakfast Workshop: Dr. Julia F. Edelman
Author of Menopause Matters: Your Guide to a Long and Healthy Life
Woman as Author: Sharing Your Voice
Workshop bonus! There will be a draw for a hard-cover copy of Julia's book
8:00-8:40 Dr. Vyta Senikas, Associate Executive Vice-President
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Woman in Transition: Effective Management of Menopausal Symptoms
9:40-10:00 Optimizing your Nutrition Break – Jen Petrakos, certified kinesiologist
10:00-11:00 Dr. Christine Derzko
Woman as Sexual Being:
Female Sexual Concerns: How Do We Break The Silence?
11:00-13:00 Lunch Workshop: Janice Stein (PhD)
Woman as Health Care Leader: Leading Change
Reserve your Hotel now!
To reserve - Call: 416-960-5200
Group Code: FMWC
$205 Deluxe room (King or 2 doubles), from Sept. 21-28, 2010
Booking deadline: before August 25, 2010 (first come, first served basis)
Organizing Committee
Dr. Deborah Hellyer (Chair/President-Elect), Dr. Andrea Canty, Dr. Kathleen Gartke, Dr. Susan Wilkinson, Dr. Vivien Brown, Dr. Marla Shapiro, Dr. Patricia Mousmanis, Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe and Susan Dallin O’Grady.
Accreditation
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This event is an accredited group learning activity under Section 1 of the framework of CPD options for the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Approved for 10 credits.
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This program has been reviewed by The College of Family Physicians of Canada and is awaiting final accreditation by the College's Ontario Chapter.
Creative Corner
Woman as…you fill in the blank! (i.e. artist, photographer, poet). Creative Corner in the Portman Exhibit room will display delegates’ non-medical talents. Please participate!
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