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SOCIETY NEWS
October/03
PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS
It is indeed a great privilege to be writing for this letter. I am honoured to be serving as
President of the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery this year.
So far, it has been a difficult one for many of our colleagues, with the problems of SARS,
West Nile, the Western forest fires and the electrical black-out in Ontario. However,
we as a Society, continue to move forward.
There is still no light at the end of the tunnel regarding the situation with the American Board
of Otolaryngology. It will be some time before that issue is resolved. We must not stick our
heads in the sand thinking that the USA is the only place for fellowship training. There is a
whole world out there and we should make the effort to find other venues for our residents to
go to for fellowship training – be it here in Canada or abroad.
We are in the process of polling our departmental chairs and program directors to
determine where our needs lie so that we can concentrate our efforts accordingly.
The fellowship program is an immense job and will not happen overnight. We will need to
have a mechanism to accredit the fellowships we sponsor / co-sponsor to assure they are
of the best standards possible. The Society is indebted to Dr. Jonathan Irish who will
spearhead this committee. Certainly this marks the next step in our Society’s evolution.
Undoubtedly, there will be frustrations along the way and these changes will not happen
overnight as we might like, but we owe it to those who follow us to train them to the best of our ability.
The Society, through the Fund, has been helping residents and fellows for about 11 years now.
However, as we take on the expanded task of helping with a much increased number of fellowships,
the Fund will certainly come into play in a big way. Over the years, it has “slowly” grown but
if we want it to be able to truly help with this expanded task, we will need to very significantly
increase its total value. I encourage all of us in the Society to make a contribution to the Fund this year.
We will continue with fundraising activities at our national meeting and Dr. Martin Black and I
will sollicit industry to help us with this expanded educational role. How we should disperse
the funds has yet to be worked out. I encourage input from all members of the Society in this regard.
Dr. Erin Wright has polled the Society to determine the ways we can better serve our members.
Specifically, would additional educational events be something the membership would like
to see happen? This information will be brought to interim council in November for further discussion.
Our annual meeting in Calgary, presided over by Dr. Holly Stevens, was a tremendous success.
The scientific program was outstanding. Our thanks to Dr. Joe Dort for his continued excellence
in this job. The social program put on by Dr. Tom and Annette Gillis and their organizing committee
is to be applauded. Everyone enjoyed the events and we were certainly warmly welcomed by the Calgarians.
Next year’s meeting will be held in Quebec City at the Fairmont Château Frontenac Hotel from
May 16th to 19th, 2004. Dr. Paul Donald, a head and neck surgeon from USC (Davis), Dr. Greg Chernoff,
a cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgeon and Dr. Yves Manack, a pediatric otolaryngologist from
France will be the guest speakers. I am very pleased to have Dr. Peter Adamson as my guest of
honour for the 58th annual meeting of the CSOHNS. His work and teaching has benefited all of us in the Society.
Dr. Jacques Leclerc is the local arrangements chair for the Quebec meeting and has already
done a tremendous amount of work organizing what will truly be a memorable meeting with a
very unique flare. I am sure all who will attend will have a wonderful time.
Peter Brownrigg, MD, FRCS (C)
President
CALL FOR PAPERS - 58th ANNUAL MEETING
DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2003
58th ANNUAL MEETING - May 16 - 19, 2004
The Fairmont Château Frontenac Hotel, QUEBEC CITY
http://www.entcanada.org/quebec_whatsnew.asp
Abstracts 150 words or 15 lines max.
Instructions for authors:
http://www.entcanada.org/callpapers_04/instr_auth_04.doc
This year FOUR types of presentations will be accepted by the program committee:
(1) scientific papers, (2) poster displays, (3) videos AND (4) 30 - 50-minute workshop
presentations. Abstracts can be submitted in either French or English.
All abstracts will be translated by the Society.
Abstract submissions for the scientific program MUST be submitted by email to:
abstract@ucalgary.ca
Abstract submissions for the Xomed-Medtronic-Poliquin prize plus any abstracts
for the Hodge Memorial Award or Goodman Prize must be submitted to
Dr. Brian Blakley at: bblakley@exchange.hsc.mb.ca
Abstract submission form - 2004 (Scientific Program):
http://www.entcanada.org/callpapers_04/abstract_form_04.doc
Instructions for residents' Poliquin Medtronic Competition / Submission form:
http://www.entcanada.org/callpapers_04/call_papers_res_04.doc
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PROGRAM NEWS
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Every month, we dedicate a section of this e-newsletter to a Canadian training program.
This month features the University of Toronto; contribution by Dr. Joseph Chen.
Thank you to all contributors for taking the time (and interest) to send in this valuable information.
Chair: Patrick Gullane
Program Director: Joseph Chen
" first we had SARS, then the lights went out....."
The biggest news from Toronto during this past year will have to be how the city survived SARS,
literally and economically! Many of us were directly involved in looking after SARS patients and
know of colleagues who were ill from it. The academic programs -- both undergraduate and
postgraduate, were significantly impacted between April and June, while waiting lists for patients
grew longer. Most hospitals are preparing for a second generation of this emerging disease this
winter. We should all have a keen awareness of this condition and remain hyper-vigilant during
the flu season to avoid what Toronto went through.
In spite of various restrictions placed on faculty members and residents during SARS,
the academic enterprise continued because of significant commitments from individuals.
The Department enjoyed one of the most successful "Percy Ireland Research Day" in May, at the
Old Mills Inn, with 15 oral presentations from residents and 15 oral presentations from clinical and
research fellows. Our invited Guest Speaker was Dr. Jonas Johnson from Pittsburgh.
At the CSO meeting in Calgary, the work undertaken by a PGY3 resident, Dr. Brian Rotenberg,
was awarded the the Xomed-Poliquin Research Prize. His paper was entitlted " Paediatric
laryngeal paralysis -- a novel surgical approach to treatment in a porcine model."
This year's academic highlights are as follows:
* The addition of Pathology (PGY2) and Facial Plastic Surgery (PGY4) to the curriculum.
* Mentor-based training is beginning to take shape at the Toronto General Hospital (H&N surgery)
and Sunnybrook & WCHSC (Otology & H&N Surgery). This has improved teacher-trainee interaction
and continuity of care/education for trainees at all levels.
* Funding opportunities and focus on the "Clinician Scientist Program - U of T" will allow the
Program to produce future leaders of the specialty. Dr. Evan Propst (PGY2) will enroll in the
program in July, 2004, to study genetics of non-syndromal hearing loss in children at the
Hospital for Sick Children.
* the Department is embarking on a web-based in-training evaluation system that will
become a norm by the end of this academic year at the University of Toronto. This will allow
the program directors to access real-time feedback on ITER accros 20 trainees and capture
"teaching evaluation" by residents of faculty members. Later this year, case-log tracking will also be made available to provide accurate quantitative feedback of surgical training.
* The CME committee (headed by Dr. Ian Witterick) is instrumental in capturing industry
support to invite no less than 10 guest speakers from around the world to present Grand Rounds
and meet with residents over the next year.
* Dr. Jonathan Irish (Chief-surgical oncology @UHN) has secured clinical research
funding from Cancer Care Ontario and Ontario Cancer Research Foundation designed for clinical trials
and to support research in training. This is open to resident and fellow trainees.
Report submitted by Dr. J Chen (Sept 30, 2003)
INTERVIEW CORNER
With Dr. D.H. Brown
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Chair, Nucleus Committee for Otolaryngology
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Guidelines governing Canadian Residents seeking
Board Eligibility and FELLOWSHIPS in the US.
Q. E-News: Dr. Brown, for the benefit of current ENT residents and future fellows, can you
bring us up to date with the situation in the US regarding Canadian-trained ENTs?
ANS. Dr. B: Dear Linda, as requested, here are a couple of paragraphs regarding
the Canadian residents no longer being allowed to write the Board exams.
There has been much controversy over the last number of years regarding the American
Board of Otolaryngology’s decision to no longer accept Canadian fellowship as reciprocal
training, and have as of July 2003 not allowed Canadian residents to write the American
exam to become Board certified in the United States.
This has been a long process which has been fought very hard by Dr. Scott Durham,
Dr. Julian Nedzelski, Dr. Howard Lampe and many others in the past when the
American Board made this decision. Initially, they backed off and allowed a grandfather clause but,
that has now ended and as it stands presently, no Canadian residents who have graduated and
successfully completed the Canadian fellowship exam, will be allowed to write the American
Board examination.
The Royal College Committee as well as the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology
and many individuals will continue to work vigoursly in order to try to convince the American Board
authorities to change their minds.
Q. E-News: Is ENT the only specialty that has been singled out? What has happened to the other Cdn
disciplines?
ANS. Dr. B: Otolaryngology is not the only specialty and actually 15 sub-specialties
were initially not allowed to write exams, but many of those have now gone back on their decision.
There are probably only three sub-specialties that still are not allowed to write the American Board
examination, otolaryngology being one of them.
Q. E-News: Under what conditions might a Canadian-trained resident still pursue or
obtain a US fellowship?
ANS. Dr. B: Basically, you have to be trained in an accredited US residency program.
We are not in the business to train surgeons to go to the United States, however, we would wish
our residents to have the ability to do post-graduate fellowships in the United States.
Although the Americans tell us that it can still be done, we are at a distinct disadvantage now
as not being board-eligible means that Cdn-trained fellows cannot bill in the United
States and therefore, cannot support their fellowship. Therefore, choices will be made probably
elsewhere in selecting candidates.
As mentioned, we will continue to work with the American Board in an effort to reserve this
unfortunate and, we believe, wrong decision.
Q. E-News: Again, for the benefit of clarity, can you cite specific reasons why ENT
has been singled out?
ANS. Dr. B. Can't print, it would take too long - a book !! And besides, Americans can do
anything they want to . But in the meantime, the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology is pressing
forward to try to develop a more comprehensive slate of fellowship programs within Canada and abroad.
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CME
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8th Annual McGill University Update in Otolaryngology & Ski Weekend
Mont Tremblant, Québec, Canada
March 12, 13 & 14, 2004
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COME JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL OTOLARYNGOLOGY UPDATE AND SKI MEETING
AT THE MAGNIFICENT MONT TREMBLANT SKI RESORT !!! THE MEETING TAKES PLACE AT THE
LUXURIOUS FAIRMONT TREMBLANT HOTEL NESTLED IN THE BREATHTAKING LAURENTIAN MOUNTAINS OF QUEBEC, CANADA. (Area info atwww.tremblant.com)
Early registration (before March 5th, 2004) is $375 Cdn or $300 US
On-site registration is $450 Cdn or $350 US
Price includes continental breakfast, apres-ski snack, coffee breaks, welcoming
cocktail reception and a buffet dinner * Registration for medical students, residents, and fellows is free.
Cheques and registration form should be sent to:
Mrs. Laura Campanelli
ENT Department
McGill University - SMBD-JGH
E-209, 3755 Cote-Ste-Catherine Road
Montreal QC Canada H3T 1E2
Download Registration Form:
ww2.mcgill.ca/ent/skimeeting/txt/registration_form.doc
Cheques should be made payable to:
Department of Otolaryngology - McGill University
FULL SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
To be announced soon at: ww2.mcgill.ca/ent/skimeeting/txt/registration_form.doc
There will be round table discussions with case presentations in each of the
following session topics:
Otology/Neurotology
Pediatrics
Laryngology & Facial Plastics
Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology
Rhinology
To submit material, click here: ww2.mcgill.ca/ent/skimeeting/txt/registration_form.doc
Scientific sessions: 7:15 - 9:30 a.m. and 4:15 - 6:15 p.m.
Continental breakfast: 7:00 a.m.
Après ski snack 4:00 p.m.
Thursday:
Set up for exhibitors. Early registration available at the Registration Desk from 4 - 5 p.m. and from 7 - 8 p.m.in the foyer of the Mali III and IV meeting rooms.
Friday:
Registration at 6:45 a.m. Cocktail party at 7 p.m.
Saturday:
Dinner at 7:00 p.m. (Cost for companions not included in registration. Tickets available on site.)
THIS COURSE IS ACCREDITED BY THE CACMS, CFPC FOR MAINPRO-MI CREDITS, AND THE ACCME.
For more information, contact LAURA CAMPANELLI at 514-340-7543 lcampane@ent.jgh.mcgill.ca
American Rhinologic Society
CALL FOR PAPERS
For more information: www.american-rhinologic.org
To access ARS Member Services, please go to: "http://app.american-rhinologic.org/controller.jsp?ACTION=LogIn
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ON THE MOVE
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APPOINTMENT NOTICES
The Department of Otolaryngology at The University of Western Ontario is pleased to
announce that as of July 1, 2003, Dr. Lorne Parnes has accepted the position of Program Director.
Dr. Parnes may be reached by telephone at (519) 663-3604, by Fax at (519) 663-3916, or by email at parnes@uwo.ca
From Dr. Wayne Matthews :
My family and I relocated to Calgary in August 2003 (from London, On) and I am currently a
GFT (Geographic Full Time) in the University of Calgary Dept. of Surgery ( Division of Otolaryngology )at the Foothills Medical Centre. My practice continues to be focused on head and neck oncology and
reconstructive surgery. I am enjoying my office view of the mountains and am adapting to life without residents.
I miss my friends and colleagues in London but am looking forward to growing in the very dynamic
health care environment in Calgary.
wayne.matthews@calgaryhealthregion.ca
From the University of British Columbia:
Work is well underway to recruit a new head for the UBC Division of Otolaryngology. A decision is imminent. Dr. Scott Durham has assumed the acting head position as of July 1, 2003. Dr. Rob Irvine continues in the capacity of Program Director. More news in subsequent issues of E-News.
Dr. Mike Odell is doing a head and neck fellowship at U of T. Dr. Billie-Rose Cameron is setting up a
general otolaryngology practice in Waterloo, Ontario, and David Kramer is doing locums this year
and looking into a fellowship in the future.
FELLOWSHIP NEWS
From Dr. J-P Vaccani, newly-appointed staff at the University of Ottawa.
I did a pediatric fellowship in Melbourne, Australia, at the Royal Children's Hospital.
The focus of the fellowship was the treatment of airway cases.
I also gained exposure in pediatric sinus surgery and otology.
As for remuneration, the fellowship is fully funded and the salary was paid for by the hospital.
The experience of working in a different medical system was very interesting.
Also, living abroad for a year was a very rewarding personal experience: it gave me a new
perspective on life in Canada and I would not hesitate to repeat the experience.
I have just started as a pediatric otolaryngologist at the Chidlren's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.
Jean-Philippe Vaccani
(E-News adds that Dr. Corsten was helpful in assisting Dr. Vaccani with this fellowship)
Been on a fellowship lately? Care to share your story and send a pic? : nosedoc@total.net
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RESEARCH FUNDING SOURCES
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ongoing column....some tidbits this month:
CANADIAN INSTITUTES OF HEALTH RESEARCH
Grants available for Fellowships - Deadlines Oct. 1 and Feb. 1.
All the details : www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/services/3895.shtml
CANADIAN HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH FOUNDATION
The Canadian Health Services Research Foundation addresses the portion
of health services research which explores health policy, management,
organization and the delivery of health services. The foundation funds research
which examines such things as the governance, financing, effectiveness and
efficiency of the health system from the perspective of the managers and policy
makers working in it. The foundation's mandate excludes clinically-oriented health research.
Priority themes for 2004 are:
Health Human Resources;
Managing Continuity; and
Nursing Leadership, Organization and Policy.
Information:
http://www.chsrf.ca/programs/ogc/index_e.shtml
ROMANOW COMMISSION Briefs online http://www.chsrf.ca/romanow/index_e.shtml
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RECRUITMENT
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Chair/City Wide Chief of the Department of Otolaryngology - London, Ontario, UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO
We are searching for an outstanding academic otolaryngologist with proven leadership skills and a
commitment to excellence in teaching, research and service. The London Ontario Academic Health
Sciences Network, consisting of the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario,
London Health Sciences Centre, and St. Joseph’s Health Care London, invite applications/nominations
for the position of Chair/City Wide Chief of the Department of Otolaryngology.
The Department of Otolaryngology is comprised of 12 clinicians, researchers and teachers who together
provide otolaryngological care to a population 350,000 in London and tertiary services for a regional population
of approximately 1.5 million. The department has subspecialty expertise in all otolaryngologic subspecialties.
City-wide Chief responsibilities include both London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London.
Clinical components of the department are currently split between LHSC and SJHC with planned eventual
consolidation to LHSC – Victoria and University Campuses. The department is responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario.
A strong clinical research program exists with important links to Oncology, Communicative Disorders,
Pathology and other clinical and basic science departments. City wide hospital restructuring and
upcoming faculty recruitment/replacement needs will provide the successful candidate with rewarding
leadership opportunities. The city of London offers a metropolitan atmosphere in a smaller city, and i
an ideal place to live.
The successful candidate must have certification (or eligibility for) in Otolaryngology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and be eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario.
Details about the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry can be found at http://www.uwo.ca
London Health Sciences Centre at "http:// www.lhsc.on.ca
and St. Joseph’s Health Care London at http://www.sjhc.london.on.ca
Interested candidates are asked to submit a CV and letter of application together with names
and addresses of three references to:
Dean Carol P. Herbert
Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
Health Sciences Addition, Room H111
The University of Western Ontario,
London, Ontario N6A 5C1
FAX: (519) 661-3797
Deadline: Position will remain open until filled
Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent writing and verbal
communications in English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to employment
equity and welcome applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities,
aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.
NORTHERN HEALTH a u t h o r i t y Prince George, B.C.
JOB OFFER: Otolaryngologist / ENT Surgeon
For more information: http://www.entcanada.org/category5.asp
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HEALTH NEWS
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Life in the Suburbs
According to a study published in the American Journal of Health Protection,
life in the suburbs can be a health threat. Suburbanites can weigh nearly three kilograms more
than residents of more densely-populated areas and have higher blood pressure as well as other health problems. The problem, according to the study, is that facilities are rarely within walking distance in the suburbs.
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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Having a baby? had a baby? planning an engagement, wedding, anniversary? Tell us about it at
nosedoc@total.net digital pics welcome.
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HUMOUR CORNER
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Aoccdrnig to a research at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in
waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht
the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a
total mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the
human mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.
Comments . submissions . queries ? send to: nosedoc@total.net
September/03
Calgary Annual Meeting Post Mortem
Another annual meeting - another successful year ahead for the
Canadian Society of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
We welcome the Society's new President, Dr. Peter Brownrigg, and look forward
to reading his President's address in the next issue of E-News.
Total attendance at the 2003 Calgary Meeting: 260 delegates.
View pictures from the Calgary Annual Meeting:
http://www.entcanada.org/am2003/photos03.asp
Poliquin Medtronic Resident Competition - Winning Entries
CLINICAL RESEARCH - Early Operative Intervention Versus Conventional Treatment in Epistaxis :
A Randomized Prospective Trial
*Ali Moshaver
Jeffrey Harris
Richard Liu
Chris Diamond
Hadi Seikaly, Edmonton, Alberta
BASIC SCIENCE - Pediatric Laryngeal Paralysis : A New Proposed Surgical Therapy
*Brian Rotenberg
Sam Daniel
Mohamed Abdolel
Vito Forte, Toronto, Ontario
Abstracts
All abstract can be found on the CSO-HNS web site at:
http://www.entcanada.org/subcat2.2.asp
(Click on day and number)
GlaxoSmithKline Poster Prize Winners
Drs. A. Pabbies, P. Kerr, M.G. Sowa, K.Z. Liu, L. Leonardi, A. Man, Winnipeg —“Free-Flap
Monitoring Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy-A Comparative Pilot Study Using the Epigastric
Artery Island Skin Flap in Rats”
Drs. S.M. Lim, M.M. Carr, Toronto —“Development and
Evaluation of Novel Ear Model to Help Medical Students Gain Confidence & Competence
in Ear Microdebridement”
Winners from past years can be found at:
http://www.entcanada.org/category3.asp
Winner of the Journal of Otolaryngology Manuscript Prize (Inuit sculpture)
A draw: Dr. Marty Corsten of Ottawa
Message from Dr. Holly Stevens, immediate past President
Traditionally, the past president of our Society publishes a post-meeting wind-
up message in the first newsletter following the Annual Meeting. I have to admit,
however, that even now I am all talked out.
The consensus from what I can tell is that the Calgary meeting was a success.
I certainly enjoyed myself! Our final attendance was 260 which wasn’t bad considering
the SARS disaster and the fact that the nurses did not attend this year. I am grateful
to all our eastern colleagues who took the time and spent the effort to attend, even
though many had been out of their offices and the OR for weeks prior.
Before the meeting I was somewhat nervous about the hotel. So many new hotels
are cold and sterile. Tom Gillis assured me that the Hyatt was the place to be and I
think it was a great choice. The designers did a great job of combining old and new.
Naturally, I will always be indebted to Tom and Annette and the rest of the organizing
committee for all their hard work and assistance. I hadn’t been to Calgary for many
years and I was impressed.
The success of the annual meeting depends on so many people. Council was hard working
and attentive. Fortunately, we had very interesting and dynamic guest speakers. Joe Dort
built a good scientific program. He was provided with plenty of material from our members.
Our major corporate sponsors were very generous and we were given strong support by all
our exhibitors. Donna was as organized as ever.
What else is there to say? Thank you to everyone. See you in Quebec.
MoC Royal College Credits -- Audio Files
Remember, through an audio link accessible direclty from the
CSO-HNS web site, you can hear all the workshops and lectures from
the Calgary meeting and earn MOCOMP credits.
Good for SECTION 2 or SECTION 4 (Personal Learning Projects) CPD activities.
You can also read abstracts of posters that were on display.
Royal College fellows are required to enter a minimum of 40 hours of
Continued Professional Development (CPD) activities per annum.
To access the audio service:
1. Your browser will need a plugin for streaming mp3 files from the
CSO-HNS web site to your computer.
2. You can download a plug-in from the CSO-HNS site at
http://www.entcanada.org/audio2003.asp#two.
3. Click on Need Audio Help? to download
Apple Quick Time Player for Mac users or
Real One Player for PC Microsoft users.
The CSO-HNS site provides upgrades too.
4. Select the presentation, workshop or event of your choice,
then click on the "play" arrow in pop-up window on your screen.
Click here to listen to the 2003 Annual Meeting Audio files.
http://www.entcanada.org/audio2003.asp
Listen to audio files from past Annual Meetings:
http://www.entcanada.org/subcat2.7.asp
COHNS Fund
Fundraising efforts from the silent auction and the Monday evening dinner
at the Annual Meeting netted the Society close to $18,000.
This money will benefit grant applicants to the CSOHN Fund. The Fund provides financial assistance to residents, fellows and active otolaryngologists for the advancement of education and research.
Grants are available for the following programs:
The Resident Exchange Program - This program has been discontinued.
The Fellowship Program - NOVEMBER 1, 2003 DEADLINE.
For Canadian residents seeking a clinical or research fellowship in a
Canadian institution. An award of up to $10,000 can be made available to the fellow
and $1,000 to the receiving department to cover expenses.
The Membership Program - Apply at any time.
Financial support is available to members in good standing with the CSO-HNS
to spend time in another institution for additional training. Minimum one month duration.
Fund applicants should send their applications to the new Awards Committee Chair,
Dr. Brian Blakley of Winnepeg, taking over from Dr. Manohar Bance.
Dr. Brian Blakley, Awards Committee Chair
Dept. of Otolaryngology,
820 Sherbrook St.
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9
Tel: (204) 787-7773;
Email: bblakley@exchange.hsc.mb.ca
Download the application form from the CSO-HNS web site at:
http://www.entcanada.org/subcat3.1.asp
Then click on the link below (or from the site) for instructions and to find the application form
LINK: COHNS Fellowship Application
Results will be announced by February 1st of the year of the fellowship (e.g. Feb 2007 for
fellowship commencing July 2007)
This fellowship has been made possible by an unrestricted
educational grant generously provided by GlaxoSmithKline.
A Few Good People Now Fill the Following Positions
CSO-HNS EXECUTIVE (outgoing)
President – Dr. P. Brownrigg, Ottawa (Dr. Holly Stevens)
Immediate Past-President – Dr. Holly Stevens, Kelowna
1st VP – Dr. Jacques Leclerc, Quebec City
2nd VP – Dr. Paul Odell, Ottawa
2nd VP Elect – Dr. Saul Frenkiel, Montreal
Secretary – Dr. Jacques Leclerc, Quebec City
Secretary-Elect – Dr. Robert Burke, Calgary (Dr. Leclerc’s term completed 2004)
Treasurer – Dr. Robert Rae, St. John
Editor – Dr. Dominique Dorion, Sherbrooke
Royal College Representative – Dr. Dale Brown, Toronto
Scientific Program Chair – Dr. Joseph Dort, Calgary
(By invitation, non-voting) COHNS Fund President – Dr. Melvin Schloss, Montreal
COUNCIL (outgoing)
Newfoundland – Dr. Ken Burrage
Nova Scotia – Dr. Emad Massoud
New Brunswick – Dr. William Henderson
PEI – Dr. Michel Fong
Quebec – Dr. Guy Boutin; Dr. Karen Kost (Dr. Ted Tewfik)
Ontario – Dr. Jonathan Irish; Dr. Martin Corsten
Manitoba – Dr. Mark Barker
Saskatchewan – Dr. Peter Spafford (Dr. Peter Spafford)
Alberta – Dr. Robert Burke
BC – Dr. Harvey Strecker (Dr. Neil Longridge)
COMMITTEE CHAIRS (outgoing)
Awards – Dr. Brian Blakley, Winnipeg (Dr. Manohar Bance)
2004 Convention Chair – Dr. Jacques Leclerc, Quebec City
Continuing Professional Development* – Dr. Erin Wright, London (Dr. Andre Lamothe)
Fellowship* – Dr. Jonathan Irish, Toronto
Ethics – Dr. Peter Brownrigg, Ottawa
Long Range Planning – Dr. Holly Stevens, Kelowna
Nominating – Dr. Holly Stevens, Kelowna
Physicians Resources – Dr. Neil Longridge, Vancouver (Dr. Duncan MacRae)
Policy Action – Dr. Peter Brownrigg, Ottawa
Residents – Dr. Brian Rotenberg, Toronto
Electronic Communications – Dr. Martin Black (Dr. Martin Desrosiers)
*The education committee and the position of CME representative have been
replaced by the CPD and Fellowship committees.
Continuing Medical Education
Mark these dates in your winter calendar for the
McGill Update in Otolaryngology Ski week-end.
Mont Tremblant, Québec
March 12, 13 & 14, 2004
More info next month.
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
2003 AAOHNS Annual Meeting
September 21–24, 2003
Orange County Convention Centre, Orlando, FL
For more information contact: AAO-HNS
Fax: 703-519-1546
Email: aaomeet@aol.com
Website: www.entnet.org
Art of Rhinoplasty Course
41st Annual Course
Hotel Nikko and UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco, California
October 31 - November 3, 2003.
All aspects of nasal, septal and turbinate surgery will be covered.
Starting with basic principles, the program soon progresses to the
most advanced and up-to-date techniques, including: Endonasal and
Open Rhinoplasty; Reduction and Augmentation; Practically every
available tip technique; Reduction of fresh and healed nasal fractures;
a most unique approach to the dynamics of tip surgery to achieve
desired results with detailed sequential steps; Prevention and
Management of Complications; Secondary Rhinoplasty;
Narrowing of a wide alar base; Prevention of Tip Drop.
Two hands-on laboratory sessions are provided:
1. Nasal Sculpture, to learn how to reach the end-stage;
and 2. (optional) Surgery on Cadavers.
The lunch periods allow for Panel Discussions of questions from the floor.
Contact: Leslie Bernstein, MD, DDS.
77 Scripps Dr. #105
Sacramento, CA 95825
Tel: +1-923-0820; Fax: +1-923-0892; Email: lberns@jps.net
Electronic Communications
Message from Dr. Martin Black
(reprint of previously communicated text)
Dear Society Member,
We are in the process of revamping and upgrading the Society’s website.
We need your input. Please indicate what you would like to see on the site
by filling out the questionnaire (from mailing) and returning it to the Society’s office.
VERY IMPORTANT: At the last business meeting held in Calgary, a motion
was passed to make available on the Society’s web site the name, business
address and telephone number of all our active members. Kindly verify that we
have your correct listing as well as whether YOU WISH TO HAVE YOUR NAME
INCLUDED IN THE CSOHNS WEBSITE DIRECTORY. (See survey in mailing.)
Please remember that the site is NOT password protected and is accessible to
the general public.
If we do NOT hear back from you, we will assume that you DO NOT wish to have
your name and address included in the electronic directory.
Thank you for helping us make the Society more relevant to you.
Yours sincerely
Martin Black, MD, FRCS(C)
Electronic Media Chair
From The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
Congratulations go out to all of this year's Royal College Graduates:
From the Department of Otolaryngology, University of Ottawa:
Dr. Nita Scherer (née Nagi) is currently working in Vernon, British Columbia.
Dr. Ameen Al-Herabi is currently doing a Head and Neck fellowship at the
University of Ottawa.
From the University of Toronto, new graduates are Dr. Mark Korman, Dr. Alfred Oh,
Dr. David Goldstein and Dr.Omid Mostachfi.
From l'Université de Sherbrooke, programme d'ORL, we congratulate Dr. Julie Guilbeault.
From the University of Western Ontario, recent Royal College graduates include
Dr. Jason Franklin, currently doing a Head & Neck Fellowship in Toronto and Dr. Marc Raymond
is now in private practice in Barrie, Ontario.
Dr. Kramer and Dr. Odell graduated this past June from the University of British Columbia ENT program.
From McGill University, recent graduates include Dr. Yannick Amar (General OTL - will practise in the USor return back to Montreal); Dr. Samer Fakhri, currently on fellowship in Ohio;
Dr. Naznin Karsan is training with Dr. David Ellis in Toronto in Facial
Plastics; and Dr. Michael Haben currently pursuing additional studies in France.
From the University of Toronto.
This year's Royal College graduates are: Dr David Goldstein, Dr Alfred Oh,
Dr Mark Korman, and Dr Omid Mostachfi.
Dear recent Royal College graduates,
Tell us who you are, what you're up to and don't forget to keep in touch! at nosedoc@total.net
January/04
ANNUAL MEETING UPDATE
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58th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE CSO-HNS
MAY 16-19, 2004
The Fairmont Château Frontenac Hotel, Québec City
http://www.entcanada.org/quebec_whatsnew.asp
Satellite Event to the CSO-HNS Annual Meeting:
SATURDAY MAY 15, 2004 Fairmont Château Frontenac
Quebec Association of Otolaryngology and Maxillo-Facial Surgery
2004 CME DAY
Topics will include Menières Disease and Thyroid Disorders.
For more information and to register please contact Jocelyne Fortin at 514-350-5125.
CHECK OUT THE NEW AND IMPROVED SOCIETY WEB SITE
featuring a members-only section at www.cso-hns.com
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There are big changes coming to the Society's web site. Essentially, most
"sensitive" material will no longer be accessible to the public at large. Society members will be
required to pre-register their names and passwords online, at the URL specified in a letter sent out by the CSO-HNS head office.
Members can select and change their own passwords. The password-protected section features a bulletin board where members can post questions and participate in online forums. For the time being, two forums are active: one that explains how the Bulletin Board works and the other, called general otolaryngology questions, will be chaired by Drs. Black and Samaha. In addition to the Bulletin Board, the members-only section
will feature reference-type material such as, provincial fees, meeting minutes and reports.
The Annual General Meeting audio feed and pictures have been removed from the public section.
Eventually, members will be able to access a complete membership listing -- as opposed to the
one in the public section that contains only the names and addresses of people who
want to be there -- a link to the electronic version of the Journal of Otolaryngology and more!
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CMPA NEWS
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In December 2003, the CMPA sent out an Information Sheet on Physician-Patient e-mail
communication and the Legal Risks involved (for physicians and patients).
Physicians who choose to communicate with patients via e-mail should be aware of the legal
risks involved. There are three potential areas for liability in e-mail communication:
confidentiality and privacy, timeliness of responses, and clarity of information. A patient's consent
is recommended. To that end, a template consent form was included in the December mailer.
Verify provincial licensing body guidelines as well.
Physicians who practise telehealth should avoid using their web sites for
e-mail communication with patients or the public. The CMPA provides a Terms of Use Agreement
for physicians to use on their sites. It can be accessed from the October Information Sheet at
www.cmpa-acpm.ca
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PROGRAM NEWS
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In every edition of the E-Newsletter, we dedicate a section to a Canadian
training program. This month features Dalhousie University as well as the University of
Western Ontario; contributions by Drs. Emad Massoud and Lorne Parnes.
Regional ENT Departments without a training program can also featured.
Tell us what's happening in your corner of Canada; send to nosedoc@total.net
Thank you to all contributors for taking the time (and interest) to send in this valuable information.
PROGRAM NEWS FROM DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY AND
NOVA SCOTIA REGIONAL NEWS 2003
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Our program continues to see the addition of new faculty. This is one of the most exciting aspects
of the program at present. Most recently, Dr. Liane Johnson, who is no stranger to us, completed
her residency at Dalhousie. She came back to join Dr. Gerard Corsten after a
two year Pediatric Otolaryngology fellowship with Dr. Robin Cotton in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Dr. Johnson has a special interest in the pediatric and adult airway. We are excited to now have two full-time Pediatric Otolaryngologists. This will no doubt greatly enhance our Division and the Residency Program.
Dr. David P. Morris, FRCS, also joined our Division recently. He has a special interest in Otology,
Implantation and Neurotology. He graduated from St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, England and,
after basic surgical training in the south of England, he completed his Residency in Otolaryngology in Manchester. At the end of the Program, he was awarded the Royal Society of Medicine Gold Medal for his performance in the Intercollegiate Specialty Examination. He is no stranger to the Maritimes, having completed a one-year fellowship in Otology/Neurotology in our Division with Dr. Manohar Bance in December 2002. After a brief return to the U.K., he joined our permanent staff in October, 2003.
He will be working closely with Dr. Bance to strengthen our Otology Service and will also continue his work as a co-researcher in our middle ear laboratory at Dalhousie.
Our visiting Professor this year was Dr. Jonathan Irish. He spoke to us
about consent recall in patients undergoing major Head & Neck surgery. His second lecture was on management
of advanced Head & Neck cancer. Dr. Irish was also the adjudicator for our Resident Research day.
Dr. Tim Brown (PGY 5) won the Prize for best project for his study on patient recall of surgical risk
before otologic surgery.
Our three PGY-5 residents passed the Royal College exam this year. Dr. Mel De La Cruz is presently in
California for his fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery. Dr. Boyd Lee joined the Department of Otolaryngology
at Memorial University, St. John's, NFLD and Dr. Roy Cheung is in Fredericton, NB for a one-year locum.
He hopes to do a fellowship in Facial Plastics next year in the USA.
We are presently negotiating the integration of Otolaryngology services
between the QEII Health Sciences Centre and Dartmouth General Hospital. We are excited about this new
development, which will have the potential of enhancing our teaching facility and increasing the hands?on
opportunities for our residents.
On the regional front, the East Coast Otolaryngological Society (ECOS)
annual meeting this year was held at Crowbush Resort in PEI. The Main theme was on voice and the
speakers were Drs. Murray Morrison (UBC), Jennifer Anderson (Uof T) and Mark Taylor (Dal). Dr. Manohar
Bance is ECOS president this year. Next year's meeting will be at St. Andrews-By-the- Sea. The main theme
will be Rhinosinusitis. Drs. Jeremy Woodham (UBC) and Ian Witterick (Uof T) will be the speakers. We look
forward to seeing many of you there.
Dr. Emad Massoud, MB, MSc, FRCSC
Associate Professor, Program Director,
Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Dalhousie University, QE II Health Sciences Centre
Tel: (902) 473-3905 Fax: (902) 473-3854
e-mail: emad.massoud@dal.ca
PROGRAM NEWS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO
Department of Otolaryngology
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Dr. Howard Lampe, after approx. 13 years as Chairman of this department,
has decided that now is a good time to see an injection of new blood and has resigned as Department
Chairman.
A Selection Committee is currently active in finding a replacement. All of us here in London
thank Howard for his incredibly hard work and wish him every success in his future endeavours.
After 12 years at The University of Western Ontario, Dr. T. Wayne Matthews
has relocated his practice to the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. We would like to thank Wayne for his
many years as Program Director and wish him success in his future endeavours.
Effective July 1, 2003, Dr. Lorne Parnes took on the very onerous task of being the Program Director.
We are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Kevin Fung to the consultant
staff effective July 1, 2004. Kevin successfully completed his certification in the specialty in June
2002 and is now completing a 2-year Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery at the University of
Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Dr. Jason Franklin successfully completed his fellowship examination and is
currently doing a 2-year Head and Neck Fellowship at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Marc Raymond also successful completed his fellowship examination and is currently in private
practice in Barrie, Ontario.
Dr. Mansour Al-Assiry completed his residency training
on June 30, 2003 and is currently undertaking a Head & Neck Research Fellowship at the University of Toronto.
April 23, 2004 is the date of our next Residents' Research Day. This will
be the 30th anniversary of Residents' Research Day. To celebrate this auspicious occasion, there will be a Facial
Trauma Course and a Facial Aesthetic Office Procedures Course on Thursday, April 22, 2004.
Dr. Lorne Parnes
Univ. Western Ontario,
ENT Dept. web site : www.uwo.ca/ent
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CME EVENTS
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Update your CME credits on a regular basis on www.Mainport.org .
If you've missed the annual January 31 deadline to submit your training
hours, contact the info centre at 1-800-461-9598 or 613-730-6243
or request the submission form by e-mail at cpd@rcpsc.edu.
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Plan your work and vacation schedule around these exciting Canadian
training events!
Need a mid-winter break? Consider the idyllic mountain setting of
Mont-Tremblant, to attend the
8th ANNUAL McGILL UNIVERSITY UPDATE IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY & SKI WEEK-END
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Mont Tremblant, Québec, Canada
March 12, 13 & 14, 2004
Area info at www.tremblant.com
Early registration (before March 5th, 2004) is $375 Cdn or $300 US
On-site registration is $450 Cdn or $350 US
Price includes continental breakfast, apres-ski snack, coffee breaks,
welcoming cocktail reception and a buffet dinner *
Registration for medical students, residents, and fellows is free.
Cheques should be made payable to: Department of Otolaryngology - McGill
University. Cheque and registration form should be sent to:
Mrs. Laura Campanelli
ENT Department, McGill University - SMBD-JGH , E-209
3755 Cote-Ste-Catherine Road
Montreal, QC, Canada, H3T 1E2
Download registration form at:
http://ww2.mcgill.ca/ent/skimeeting/txt/registration_form.doc
Full scientific program at http://ww2.mcgill.ca/ent/skimeeting/index.html
There will be round table discussions with case presentations in each of
the following session topics:
Otology/Neurotology
Pediatrics
Laryngology & Facial Plastics
Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology
Rhinology
To submit material, click here:
http://ww2.mcgill.ca/ent/skimeeting/index.html
Scientific sessions:
7:15 - 9:30 a.m. and 4:15 - 6:15 p.m.
Continental breakfast: 7:00 a.m.
Après ski snack 4:00 p.m.
Thursday:
Set up for exhibitors. Early registration available at the Registration
Desk from 4 - 5 p.m. and from 7 - 8 p.m.
in the foyer of the Mali III and IV meeting rooms.
Friday:
Registration at 6:45 a.m. Cocktail party at 7 p.m.
Saturday:
Dinner at 7:00 p.m.
(Cost for companions not included in registration. Tickets available on site.)
This course is accredited by the CACMS, CFPC FOR MAINPRO-MI CREDITS, and the ACCME.
For more information, contact LAURA CAMPANELLI at 514-340-7543
LCAMPANE@ENT.JGH.MCGILL.CA
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THE TORONTO VOICE COURSE
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April 16-17, 2004
From the Department of Otolaryngology , University of Toronto
Featuring: Laryngeal Disorders, Stroboscopy, Thyroplasty, and Percutaneous
Tracheotomy
COURSE CONTENT
This is a didactic and hands-on practical course for otolaryngologists who
wish to refresh their skills in voice problems and surgical techniques around the larynx.
This course is intended for the general otolaryngologist and not those with a
subspecialty interest in voice disorders. The course will cover common and uncommon voice disorders and
their management. Participants will learn the basics of stroboscopy and the interpretation of
stroboscopy findings so they can be incorporated into day-to-day practice. The techniques of
thyroplasty and percutaneous tracheotomy will be discussed and practiced on an animal model.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1) To discuss the modern theories of diagnosis and management of the voice and common vocal disorders
2) To demonstrate the proper techniques of stroboscopy and the interpretation of stroboscopy findings
3) To demonstrate and practice type I thyroplasty techniques and percutaneous tracheotomy techniques
COURSE DIRECTORS
Dr. Jennifer Anderson, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
Dr. Ian Witterick, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
CATEGORY I CREDITS
For more information and registration, contact Dr. Ian Witterick at
iwitterick@mtsinai.on.ca
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2nd Bi-annual
UBC SINUS AND TEMPORAL BONE COURSE
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Current Techniques in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: July 19th and 20th, 2004
Current Techniques in Temporal Bone and Middle Ear Surgery: July 21st and
22nd, 2004
This course is sponsored by The division of Continuing Medical Education at
UBC and the St. Paul's Hospital Sinus Centre and Rotary Hearing Clinic.
Further registration information at www.cme.med.ubc.ca or www.drjaver.com
For more information, contact
Dr. Amin Javer on 604-806-9926 (Brenda); sinussurgeon@drjaver.com
Dr. Brian Westerberg, brianwesterberg@telus.net
AMERICAN RHINOLOGIC SOCIETY CALL FOR PAPERS.
For more information: www.american-rhinologic.org
COSM REGISTRATION:
Register today for COSM, the Combined Otolaryngological Spring Meetings,
April 30 - May 3, in beautiful Phoenix, AZ, at the new J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa.
Click http://www.entlink.net/meetings/springmeeting/index.cfm for more
information.
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AWARDS, NOMINATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Dr. Normand B. Gagnon, Past President of the CSO-HNS (1982), was recently
awarded a career medal by the University of Montreal, in honour of his many years of dedication to
the study and practise of ENT. The medal was awarded during commencement exercises with a speech given
in his honour by Dr. Beauchamp, Director of the Dept. of Surgery.
Dr. Gagnon was an ENT in the University of Montreal network from 1967 to
1998! and was Chief of the Department from 1972 - 1982. He dedicated his time and energy to all
aspects of this profession: writing, teaching, caring for patients. He is remembered for his leadership,
involvement with the Royal College, devotion to teaching and compassion towards his patients. Congratulations!
Internationally-reknowed Professor Ugo Fisch receives prestigious Paparella
Award at the American Academy of OTL, Head and Neck Surgery Foundation annual
meeting in Orlando (Florida).
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THIS N THAT
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Used Equipment and Hearing Aids Wanted
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If you are considering discarding some of the items listed below, perhaps they can be put to
further use in other countries. Kindly forward this message to the Head of Professional Services
within your institution.
Wanted for shipment to Syria :
-used hearing aids.
-used audiology equipment (Audiometer, Tympanometer, ABR.. )
-used items in ENT clinics and ENT departments ( Microscopes, Headlights, Loupes and Surgical instruments...)
Please contact: Dr. M. Satoot
m.satoot@scs-net.org
Tel: 00963212244387/0096394637237
Fax:00963213215398
Shipping charges will be covered by Dr. Satoot's organisation.
McGill Named Canadian Research University of the Year
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In the latest ranking of Canada's Top 50 research universities by a science and technology consulting firm,
McGill comes out first in the category of medical/doctoral schools. See
http://www.mcgill.ca/releases/2003/november/research/
Dr. Maria Di Lorenzo
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This story made national news across the country last week.
We thought it appropriate to reprint the letter below (in its original
French version) as a reminder of the challenges of our profession.
What are your thoughts? Comments will be reprinted anonymously in the next E-News.
Lettre parue dans Le Devoir
Édition du mercredi 28 janvier 2004
Rédigée par
Ramses Wassef
Professeur titulaire au département de chirurgie de l'Université de
Montréal et chirurgien du côlon et du rectum au département de chirurgie du
Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal - hôpital Saint-Luc
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Maria Di Lorenzo - Douloureux combat d'un médecin
C'est avec beaucoup de tristesse que j'ai lu les articles parus dans les
quotidiens au sujet des familles des enfants qui ont reçu cet appel public relatif à
leur chirurgie antérieure à l'hôpital Sainte-Justine. Je comprends leur inquiétude et
j'espère de tout coeur que toutes ces personnes seront rassurées par les résultats des
prélèvements.
Cela est certes triste pour ce qu'elles doivent vivre, mais c'est triste
aussi pour la mémoire de Maria Di Lorenzo.
Maria n'était pas une de mes grandes amies. Je n'étais pas au courant
de sa condition médicale. Mais c'était une collègue et une camarade, une
chirurgienne extrêmement dévouée à laquelle bien des patients doivent
leur vie et leur santé, une personne d'intelligence très nettement
supérieure et une professeure appliquée et appréciée par tant d'étudiants
et de résidents.
Elle a contribué à notre compréhension et au traitement de
l'entérocolite,une maladie potentiellement mortelle des jeunes enfants, par
ses recherches et découvertes lors de l'élaboration de son doctorat.
Je l'ai connue lors de notre résidence en chirurgie et l'ai retrouvée
dans notre circuit universitaire après nos longues années de formation.
Nous nous accueillions avec une étreinte et un baiser sur la joue, et j'étais
toujours content de la voir. J'ai été terrassé par son décès.
Maria vivait pour ses patients, pour sa profession, pour soigner et
tenter de guérir. Je réalise maintenant comment son combat a dû être
douloureux...
Se donner autant, sachant qu'elle portait elle-même une maladie incurable !
La vie de chirurgien apporte énormément de gratifications mais demande
également beaucoup. On ne regarde pas l'heure et on ne quitte pas
l'hôpital tant que le travail n'est pas terminé. Il n'y a pas de «ça
attendra à demain... » lorsqu'on est chirurgienne, et encore moins pour une
chirurgienne pédiatrique. Les nuits sont souvent écourtées et interrompues
par des appels de l'hôpital, souvent par la nécessité de se lever en plein milieu de la nuit pour y courir.
Maria aurait pu cesser de travailler. Elle aurait très bien pu vivre avec
l'assurance-invalidité et son salaire de professeur. Je suis convaincu
qu'elle a préféré lutter intérieurement mais continuer de traiter avec
sa science, son expertise, son habileté et son dévouement.
Je suis également convaincu qu'elle a su prendre toutes les précautions
pour protéger ses patients. Elle a même avisé ses «supérieurs», et ceux-ci
ont établi un cadre de travail qu'ils jugeaient sécuritaire pour les patients.
Mais je comprends que cela ne suffise pas aujourd'hui. Ces familles et ces
enfants ont le droit d'être rassurés, et j'espère encore une fois qu'ils le seront
tous. Et nous devons, en tant que professionnels, nous pencher sur notre devoir
de «consentement éclairé» par rapport à une telle situation.
Mais Maria n'était pas une statistique, un incident, un problème, une
nouvelle à sensation. Dans tout ce débat, n'oublions pas Maria Di Lorenzo,
femme, collègue, chirurgienne pédiatrique accomplie et professeure universitaire.
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ELECTRONIC JOURNALS
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The following is a partial list of online resources of interest to ENT
practitioners;it will be updated regularly.
www.medscape.com
Features medical journal articles, Free CME, MEDLINE, case reports, medical
news, major conference coverage, and comprehensive drug information
Drug info search
www.medscape.com/druginfo
www.medwebplus.com
Directory of biomedical resources on the Internet. Maintained and updated
daily.
Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Website
www.hopkinsmedicine.org/otolaryngology
ASOHNS
Australian Society for Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Website
www.asohns.org.au
ELS
5th Congress of the European Society of Laryngology
Lisbon July 10 -13, 2004
http://www.md.ucl.ac.be/mont/chirurg/orl/larynx/els/
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HUMOUR CORNER
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LOVE/HATE YOUR COMPUTER
For all of us who feel only the deepest love and affection for the way
computers have enhanced our lives, read on. At a recent computer expo
(COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry
and stated, "If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has,
we would all be driving $25.00 cars that got 1,000 miles to the gallon".
In response to Bill's comments, General Motors issued a press release
stating: If GM had developed technology like Microsoft, we would all be driving cars
with the following characteristics (and I just love this part):
1. For no reason whatsoever, your car would crash twice a day.
2. Every time they repainted the lines in the road, you would have to buy a
new car.
3. Occasionally your car would die on the freeway for no reason. You would
have to pull to the side of the road, close all of the windows, shut off the car, restart it,
and reopen the windows before you could continue. For some reason you would simply accept this.
4. Occasionally, executing a maneuver such as a left turn would cause your
car to shut down and refuse to restart, in which case you would have to
reinstall the engine.
5. Macintosh would make a car that was powered by the sun, was reliable,
five times as fast and twice as easy to drive - but would run on only five
percent of the roads.
6. The oil, water temperature, and alternator warning lights would all be
replaced by a single "This Car Has Performed An Illegal Operation" warning light.
7. The airbag system would ask "Are you sure?" before deploying.
8. Occasionally, for no reason whatsoever, your car would lock you out and
refuse to let you in until you simultaneously lifted the door handle, turned the key and grabbed hold
of the radio antenna.
9. Every time a new car was introduced, car buyers would have to learn how
to drive all over again because none of the controls would operate in the same
manner as the old car.
10.You'd have to press the "Start" button to turn the engine off.
Please share this with your friends who love - but sometimes hate - their
computer!
comments . send content . queries .
nosedoc@total.net
April/04
ASSEMBLÉE GÉNÉRALE ANNUELLE
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58e ASSEMBLÉE GÉNÉRALE ANNUELLE DE LA SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE
D'OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGIE ET DE CHIRURGIE CERVICO-FACIALE
16 - 19 mai 2004
Hôtel Fairmont Château Frontenac, Québec, Québec.
Pour tous les détails, visitez le site de la Société au:
http://www.entcanada.org/quebec_whatsnew.asp
INSCRIPTIONS (à l'Assemblée générale)
Pour téléchargez le formulaire d'inscription, cliquez sur les liens suivants
http://www.entcanada.org/Que_AGM.asp /
http://www.entcanada.org/Word_Files/QC_AGM_REG.doc
Faîtes parvenir le formulaire par télécopieur ou par la poste au:
SCO CCF, 221 Millford Cres., ELORA, ON N0B 1S0
TÉLEC: 519-846-9529.
Vous pouvez par chèque ou carte de crédit VISA seulement.
Membres émérites de la Société.
Vous pouvez vous inscrire à la fois au programme scientifique et au programme des activités sociales de
l'assemblée SANS FRAIS. Cependant, nous vous invitons à envisager un don au Fonds canadien d'ORL.
RÉSERVATIONS HÉBERGEMENT - Hôtel du congrès, Le Château Frontenac
Ne tardez pas à réserver votre chambre dès aujourd'hui car un bloc de chambres
a été retenu pour un temps limité seulement.
Le Château Frontenac, 1 rue des Carrières, Québec, QC G1R 4P5
Tel: 800-441-1414 / 418-692-3861, Télec: 418-692-1751.
Lors de votre réservation, veuillez mentionner le numéro de groupe : 26469.
MÉTÉO MÉDIA - Ville de Québec
http://www.meteomedia.com/Meteo/Villes/Can/Pages/CAQC0441.htm
PROGRAMME SCIENTIFIQUE
Conférenciers invités:
DR PAUL DONALD, DAVIS, CALIFORNIE
Chirurgie Cervico-faciale "History and Evolution of Skull Base Surgery"
DR GREGORY CHERNOFF, SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIE
Chirurgie reconstructive et esthétique faciale
DR YVES MANACH, PARIS, FRANCE
Chirurgien pédiatrique - "Microtia, Cosmetic and Functional Management"
L'invité d'honneur sera le Dr PETER ADAMSON de Toronto
Il y aura des atéliers et tribunes de discussion sur les thèmes suivants :
OTOLOGIE et RHINOLOGIE
-Une nouvelle procédure pour la fermeture de perforations totales ou partielles du tympan
-Fonction et dysfonction vestibulaire - aspects cliniques
-Détection et intervention précoce de la surdité
-Traitement endoscopique des néoplasmes sinonasaux
CHIRUGIE CERVICO-FACIALE
-Traitement en oncologie du cou - problèmes pour l'otolaryngologiste praticien
-Nouveaux concepts dans le traitement du mélanome cervico-faciale.
-Traitement des tumeurs avancées de la tête et cou avec chimio-radiothérapie: 20 ans plus tard
CHIRURGIE PLASTIQUE FACIALE
-Le nez croche
-Chirurgie avancée de la pointe du nez
-Sélection et traitement post opératoire du patient en rhinoplastie
OTOLARYNGOLOGIE GÉNÉRAL ET PÉDIATRIQUE
-Traitement chirurgical de la sténose et agénésie du canal auditif externe
-Conseils pour les auteurs voulant somettre leur travail a un journal pour publication
-Diagnostique et traitement de la dysphagie: par où débuter?
-Le reflux laryngéopharyngique - ce que l'on doit savior
-Manifestations ORL du syndrôme de Tourette
-Ronflement, Apnée du sommeil et l'ORL canadien
-Le patient insatisfait: Évaluation et prévention
-L'ORL dans les pays en voie de développement - approches pratiques pour une implication
personnelle accrue
En plus, des exposés, des présentations écrites, des vidéos et des affiches,
(présentés par des cliniciens-chercheurs membres de la Société)
complèteront le programme de formation.
PRIX GLAXO SMITH KLINE POUR LA MEILLEURE AFFICHE OU VIDÉO
Le concours des affiches fait partie du programme scientifique annuel de la SCO-CCF.
GSK offre un prix d'une valeur de 500 $ au gagnant dans cette catégorie.
COMPÉTITION DES RÉSIDENTS POLIQUIN MEDTRONIC-XOMED
Cette compétition très appréciée par les résidents, aura lieu le Dimanche 16 mai.
Un lunch sera servi - une gracieuseté de MEDTRONIC-XOMED.
Lundi 17 mai
6 h 30 à 8 h 00
ALCON CANADA présente...?
Un jury composé du Dr Clifford Fabian et du Dr Michael Hawke de Toronto
ainsi que du Dr Robert Hekkenberg de Barrie en Ontario.
Un petit déjeûner sera servi entre 6 h 30 et 7 h 00, une gracieuseté de ALCON CANADA.
17 h 00 à 18 h 30
AVENTIS PHARMA présente..."New Developments in the Management of RTI avec le
Dr Berilyn Ferguson de Pittsburh, PA. Un léger goûter sera servi.
Mardi 18 mai
06 h 30 à 08 h 00, Château Frontenac,
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB Sinusite chronique: Un nouveau role pour les bacteries,
présenté par Martin Desrosiers, MD, FRCSC. Le petit déjeûner sera servi entre 6 h 30 et 7 h 00.
Cette année, la Société a le plaisir d'annoncer la commandite de Solvay Pharma pour les services
audio visuels.
Mercredi 19 mai - Tous les GROUPES DE SOUS-SPÉCIALITÉ - sont invités à se rencontrer.
Le groupe d'intérêt en RHINOLOGIE se rencontrera le mercredi 19 mai 2004
Salon Petit Frontenac
07h00 - 08h30.
Tous sont les bienvenus
Pour visualiser le PROGRAMME SCIENTIFIQUE dans son ensemble,
veuillez aller sur le site web de la Société à www.scohns.com, sélectionnez
et cliquez sur "Annual Meeting".
PROGRAMME DES ACTIVITÉS SOCIALES
Le dimanche 16 mai à 18 h 00 , Réception de Bienvenue, Tour en bateau "Famille Dufour".
Le lundi 17 mai, Soirée libre, 3e Soirée bénéfice au profit de la Fondation canadienne d'ORL et
de chirurgie cervico-faciale.
"Masques et Bergamasques" en la Chapelle du Musée de l'Amérique française,
Soirée bénéfice : 195 $ par personne.
Le mardi 18 mai, Banquet du Président, Salle de Bal, Château Frontenac.
AVIS A TOUS LES AUTEURS
Dans le cadre de l'assemblée de cette année, nous vous offrons la chance de GAGNER UN PRIX.
Les auteurs qui soumettent leur manscrit avant ou pendant l'assemblée sont admissibles.
Un nom sera tiré au hasard parmi ceux des premiers auteurs à soumettre leur manuscrit et le gagnant
recevra un prix semblable à celui qui est remis à nos conf.renciers invités.
Il s'agit habituellement d'une pièce d'art canadien de qualité. cso.hns@sympatico.ca.
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Événement tenu AVANT l'assemblée de SCO-CCF
ASSOCIATION D’OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGIE ET
DE CHIRURGIE CERVICO-FACIALE DU QUÉBEC
Samedi, 15 mai 2004
CHÂTEAU FRONTENAC, QUÉBEC
Programme préliminaire
Petit-déjeuner suivi d’une conférence du
Dr Ross Davidson, PhD (Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, Halifax)
portant sur la résistance antimicrobienne.
AM : SESSION SUR LA THYROÏDE
Modératrice : Dr Danielle Beaudoin
Indications chirurgicales des pathologies non tumorales de la thyroïde
Dr Andrée Boucher, endocrinologue, CHUM – Hôpital Notre-Dame, Montréal
Traitement des tumeurs de la thyroïde
Dr Nader Sadeghi, George Washington University, Washington DC USA
Nouveautés et controverses dans le traitement
des carcinomes différenciés (folliculaires et papillaires)
Dr Louis Guertin, CHUM – Hôpital Notre-Dame, Montréal
Table ronde / Période de questions
PM : SESSION SUR LA MALADIE DE MÉNIÈRE
Modérateur : Dr Issam Saliba
Traitement médical de la maladie de Ménière
Dr Athanase Katsarkas, CUSM – Hôpital Royal Victoria, Montréal
Chirurgie pour la maladie de Ménière
Dr Jean-Jacques Dufour, CHUM – Hôpital Notre-Dame, Montréal
Maladie de Ménière et son traitement par la Gentamycine
Dr Gaétan Fradet, CHAUQ - Hôpital Enfant-Jésus, Québec
Table ronde / Période de questions
Soirée : Souper pour les participants au volet scientifique avec conjoint(e)s
HÉBERGEMENT : Le jumelage de cette journée scientifique avec le congrès de la
Société canadienne d’ORL qui se déroulera au Château Frontenac,
vous permet de bénéficier du tarif de chambre négocié par la Société canadienne
(chambre Fairmont : $219 occupation simple ou double).
Veuillez contacter directement le département des réservations du Château Frontenac.
Téléphone : 800-441-1414 / 418-692-3861.
Lors de votre réservation, mentionner le numéro de groupe : 26469.
Responsable scientifique : Dr Anthony Zeitouni
Informations : courriel : assorl@fmsq.org
Téléphone : 514-350-5125 Télécopieur : 514-350-5165
ACTIVITÉS D'ÉDUCATION MÉDICALE CONTINUE
(Maintien de la compétence)
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10e SOIRÉE BÉNÉFICE au profit du
FONDS DE RECHERCHE D'ONCOLOGIE CERVICO-FACIALE
McGILL
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Veuillez vous joindre à nous pour une soirée élégante d'histoire
au Musée McCord
Le mercredi 5 mai 2004, 19 h 00
690, rue Shebrooke Ouest, Montréal.
Musique d'orchestre, années 60 et 70, souper léger et déssert.
Accès privé au musée, donnant accès aux expositions suivantes,
"The Scots-Dyed-in-the-Wool" et "Simply Montreal" .
Vente aux enchères silencieuse et prix de présence 100 $ / billet
www.mcgillheadandneck.org
Pour de plus amples renseignements, contactez Gaby au (514) 843-2820
JOURNÉE DE RECHERCHE PERCY IRELAND
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Univeristé de Toronto
Souper Gala : Le 7 mai 2004
Journée académique : Samedi 8 mai.
5e COURS BIENNAL SUR LE TRAITEMENT DE LA MALADIE DE LA
THYROIDE NODULAIRE ET LE CANCER
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11-12 juin 2004
Hôpital Mount Sinai, Toronto.
Parrainé par les départements d'ORL, Médecine, Chirurgie et Laboratoires,
Médecine et Pathologie, Oncologie et Formation Continue
de l'Université de Toronto ainsi que par
le Centre Freeman en oncologie endocrine
Faits saillants du Programme Scientifique:
Traitement pré-opératoire
Traitement chirurgical du patient présentant une masse thyroïdienne
Traitement post opératoire
Démonstrations chirurgicales en direct
Présentations de cas
Crédits d'étude du Collège Royal des Physiciens et Chirurgiens du Canada
Catégorie 1 du AMA
Informations: www.cme.utoronto.ca
Faculté de médecine
Courriel:ce.med@utoronto.ca
Université de Toronto
500 University Avenue, Suite 650
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1V7
Téléphone: 416.978.2719
Sans frais (888) 512-8173
Télec: (416) 971-2200
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2e COURS BIENNAL SUR LES SINUS ET L'OS TEMPORAL
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Nouvelles techniques en chirurgie endoscopique du sinus : 19 - 20 juillet 2004
Nouvelles techniques de la chirurgie de l'os temporal et de l'oreille moyenne, 21 - 22 juillet 2004.
Informations: www.cme.med.ubc.ca or www.drjaver.com
Contacts: Dr Amin Javer 604-806-9926 (Brenda); sinussurgeon@drjaver.com,
Dr Brian Westerberg, brianwesterberg@telus.net
TRIOLOGICAL SOCIETY
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
107e Rencontre Annuelle du COSM
30 avril au 4 mai 2004
Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, Phoenix, AZ
Télec: 402-346-5300 / Courriel: info@triological.org
American Head & Neck Society
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6e Conférence internationale sur le cancer cervico-faciale
7 - 11 août 2004
Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, DC, États-Unis.
Tel: 412-243-5156; Télec: 412-243-5160;
Courriel: Ssteighnercme@aol.com
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ASSOCIATION d'OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGIE et de CHIRURGIE
CERVICO-FACIALE du QUÉBEC
9 - 12 septembre 2004
FAIRMONT LE MANOIR RICHELIEU, La Malbaie QC.
THÈMES
Les acouphènes
Le traitement de la douleur
DATE LIMITE DE SOUMISSION
POUR COMMUNICATIONS SCIENTIFIQUES : 15 MAI 2004
Nous vous invitons à soumettre vos résumés pour une communication libre ou
présentation par affiche en utilisant, de préférence, le format électronique du
formulaire que vous retrouverez sur le site internet de l’association
www.fmsq.org/orl dans la section
EMC (disponible dans quelques jours).
Le comité procédera à la sélection des communications et confirmera ultérieurement
l’horaire des présentations.
Coprésidents du congrès :
Dr Sylvain St-Pierre
CH affilié universitaire de Québec - Hôpital Enfant-Jésus
Dr Anthony Zeitouni
CUSM - Hôpital Royal Victoria
Surveillez votre courrier : vous recevrez bientôt les détails concernant le programme scientifique
et les activités sociales de ce congrès
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20e Congrès de la Société Européenne en Rhinologie
23e Symposium International sur l'Infection et l'Allergie du Nez
RHINOSTANBUL
18 - 25 juin 2004
Istanbul, Turquie
www.rhinology2004.org
Swissotel Istanbul – The Bosphorus
Hébergement et tenue de l'événement
Infos: ozalpan@interium.com.tr
Prof. Dr. Metin Önerci
Président du congrès
CONGRÈS MONDIAL IFOS - ROME, Italie
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
25 - 30 juin 2005
www.ifosrome2005.com
Dr Desiderio Passali, Présdient du congrès
passali@unisi.it
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RECRUTEMENT
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Remplaçant - courte durée
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Je suis un ORL à l'Hôpital général de Vancouver. Je serai en congé du 10 juillet au 23 août 2004.
Étant donné le manque d'ORLs dans la province de la C-B, tous les finissants ayant déjà trouvé des postes, je dois recruter mon propre remplaçant. Je peux vous offrir ma maison et une voiture ainsi qu'un bureau pendant trois semaines. Il n'y aura pas de garde pendant cette période. Si cette aventure vous intéresse, veuillez communiquer avec moi au kibblewhite@telus.net
Merci, Doug Kibblewhite.
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VARIA
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Don d'équipments usagés
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Un organisme à but non lucratif, basé en Syrie, serait prêt à reçevoir
vos quipements usagés en ORL -- pour distribution en Syrie ainsi qu'en IRAK.
Les coûts de transports seront défrayés par l'organisme.
-appareils auditifs
-audiomètres, impédancemétrie, PTC
-équipments usagés en cliniques d'ORL et en milieu hospitalier: microscopes,
lampes frontales, loupes, etc.
Pour renseignements, contactez
m.satoot@scs-net.org
Tel: 0096 321 224 4387 / 0096394637237
Fax:0096 321 3215398
BioMail
~~~~~
Le State University of New York at Stony Brook offre un service très utile pour le corps médical
nommé "BioMail". Il s'agit d'un service gratuit qui surveille la nouvelle littérature qui parait dans PubMed.
Une fois enregistré pous pouvez choisir des termes de recherche qui vous intéressent.
Vous pouvez choisir jusqu'à 10 mots clés (ou combinaisons de mots).
Le moteur de recherche surveille la nouvelle littérature de PubMed et vous envoie un courriel
hebdomadaire qui liste toutes les publications qui relèvent de votre terme de recherche.
Il est possible de recevoir ces envoies hebdomadaires en français ou en anglais selon votre choix.
Je vous invite donc à visiter ce site et à profiter de ce service unique.
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