SPEAKER SERIES: Lunchtime Talk #9, With Dr. Shawna Johnston (OBGYN), April 8

Dear OR Enthusiasts,

QSIG is thrilled to announce our ninth Lunchtime Talk! On Tuesday, April 8th, Dr. Shawna Johnston will be giving us the inside scoop on the exciting world of obstetrics and gynaecology. She has a special interest in urogynaecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery, so get ready for some great insights!

Fast Facts:

- Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2014

- Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

- Location: NMB032 (NOT NMB132)

- Guest: Dr. Shawna Johnston

- Event Type: Lecture, Obstetrics and Gynaecology

See you there!

Signed,

The QSIG Team

SPEAKER SERIES: Lunchtime Talk #8, With Dr. David Zelt (Vascular), April 1

Dear OR Enthusiasts,

Welcome back from March break! Next up, QSIG is excited to host Dr. David Zelt on Tuesday, April 1st for Lunchtime Talk #8. Dr. Zelt trained here at Queen's, did a fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and is the chief of staff at Kingston General Hospital. Got surgery in your veins? Join us on Tuesday!

Fast Facts:

- Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2014

- Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

- Location: NMB132

- Guest: Dr. David Zelt

- Event Type: Lecture, Vascular Surgery

See you there!

Signed,

The QSIG Team

SPEAKER SERIES: Lunchtime Talk #7, With Dr. Stephanie Baxter (Ophthalmology), Feb 19

Dear OR Enthusiasts,

The collaborations continue! On Wednesday, February 19th, QSIG and the Surgical Subspecialty Interest Group are thrilled to have ophthalmologist Dr. Stephanie Baxter at our next Lunchtime Talk. Dr. Baxter is an expert in corneal and external diseases of the eye and is also the director of the opthalmology residency program here at Queen's. Come "see" what all the fuss is about this highly competitive specialty!

(Note that, due to Family Day, our talk will occur on a Wednesday, NOT Tuesday.)

Fast Facts:

- Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2014

- Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

- Location: NMB132

- Guest: Dr. Stephanie Baxter

- Event Type: Lecture, Ophthalmology

See you there!

Signed,

The QSIG Team

SPEAKER SERIES: Lunchtime Talk #6, With Dr. Jay Engel (General Surgery & Surgical Oncology), Feb 11

Dear OR Enthusiasts,

And we're back to our regularly scheduled programming! This talk was rescheduled from last term, but the wait is finally over. QSIG is happy to kick off our winter term alongside the Oncology Interest Group (OIG) with "Surgical Oncology", the first instalment of our lunchtime speaker series for this term.

On Tuesday, February 11th, Dr. Jay Engel will share his abundant knowledge of both the fields of general surgery and surgical oncology. This is a great time to learn more about the scope of general surgery as well as a chance to put to use all of that oncology material that's fresh inside your heads this term, 2017s!

Whether you're a budding oncologist or just looking for more careers for busy hands, this talk is for you!

Fast Facts:

- Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2014

- Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

- Location: NMB132

- Guest: Dr. Jay Engel

- Event Type: Lecture, General Surgery and Surgical Oncology

See you there!

Signed,

The QSIG Team

SPEAKER SERIES: Lunchtime Talk #5, With Dr. Jason Franklin (Otolaryngology), Dec 4

Dear OR Enthusiasts,

As Old Man Winter falls upon our plugged ears, runny noses and sore throats, QSIG is happy to present "Otolaryngology", the final instalment of our lunchtime speaker series for this term.

On Wednesday, December 4th, Dr. Jason Franklin will share with us the ins and outs of the ear, nose and throat. Dr. Franklin attended medical school here at Queen's, worked in London as a head and neck cancer and reconstructive specialist for a number of years, and has recently returned to Kingston.

Join us for one last surgical blast before we say goodbye for 2013!

Fast Facts:

- Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2013

- Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

- Location: NMB032

- Guest: Dr. Jason Franklin

- Event Type: Lecture, Otolaryngology

See you there!

Signed,

The QSIG Team

SPEAKER SERIES: Lunchtime Talk #4, With Dr. Chris Wallace (Neurosurgery), Nov 19

Dear OR Enthusiasts,

QSIG is excited to collaborate with the Queen's Student Interest Group in Neurology (QSIGN) for this week's lunchtime speaker series!

Dr. Chris Wallace will be coming to speak about neurosurgery on Tuesday November 19th.

Will it be interesting? You don't have to be a brain surgeon to figure that out. So come one, come all.

Fast Facts:

- Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2013

- Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

- Location: NMB032

- Guest: Dr. Chris Wallace

- Event Type: Lecture, Neurosurgery

See you there!

Signed,

The QSIG Team

"Scrubbing In" Updates

Dear OR Enthusiasts,

The "Scrubbing In" tab has been updated with information on how to go about getting your scrub training. Take a look, and get yourself pumped for some surgical assisting!

Signed,
The QSIG Team