ANNUAL REPORT 2009-2010 - ObGyn - University of Toronto ...

ANNUAL REPORT 2009-2010Postgraduate Medical EducationHeather Shapiro, DirectorThe University of Toronto continues to lead in the field of postgraduate medical education inObstetrics and Gynaecology.Highlights: Several initiatives have been started to further enhance postgraduate education. Theacademic half-day has been re-vamped so that all residents are together on Thursday mornings.Previously, the teaching had been split into groups for juniors and seniors. The new arrangementshould foster cohesiveness of the group, and reduce the duplication of teaching for the faculty.The curriculum itself has been revised extensively. Highlights of the changes include theappointment of Dr Lillian Gien as the coordinator for the critical appraisal teaching, theincorporation of our PhD colleagues for basic science teaching, and return to the surgical skillslabs for the seniors. In addition, Dr Sari Kives has taken on the position of Clinical ScienceEvening (CSE) Advisor. The CSE will continue to be held five times a year, but with a newemphasis on review of current controversies highlighted in selected journals.Enrollment reached 51 residents in the PGY1 entry position residency (obstetrics andgynaecology). This included two residents currently enrolled in MSc training. We have receivedfunding for one of only four positions at U of T in the Clinical Investigator Program (CIP). Thisis a tribute to the strong research support we are able to offer our trainees.The number of CaRMs applicants continues to rise, reflecting the popularity of the specialty andthe reputation of the University of Toronto. The accommodation of the increased resident numberhas been met easily by the expansion of a resident position at Credit Valley Hospital and othercommunity hospitals.We have said goodbye to our Resident Wellness Coordinator, Dr Romy Nitsch, and are activelyrecruiting her replacement.21