This is the first year that we have had residents from QBOL presenting their research projects at Research Day. As in previous years, I was extremely impressed by the various projects that all of the residents are able to produce during their time at Queen's - there is always a few new things I take away from the projects. But it really added something for me seeing QBOL residents up with their posters and presentations. I think I was having something similar to a "proud parent" moment all day...
Speaking of proud parent feelings, Dr. Trisha Rys, was prepared to present her poster on: Aboriginal advocacy but instead had to attend to her own, more pressing parenting issue. Congratulations on your new addition!
Dr. Chemanthi Kalen presented a poster (and web module) entitled: Approach to acne scar management for the family physician.
Dr. Corey Boimer presented: Digital nerve block techniques - a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Dr. Kate Newton presented: Factors influencing choice of residency site: does curriculum organization matter?
Dr. Kevin Lam presented: Exploring the complexity conundrum for Ontario family physicians in care of the elderly: a cross sectional study.
Dr. Stephanie Marshall presented her poster: Management of infertility in primary care: current practice trends in Durham region.
I found all of their projects very informative (but I may be biased). It is great to see some family practice research starting locally. I think this will be the catalyst for even more scholarly activity in family medicine here in Durham Region.
Then, to top the day off, two of our residents won Research Day awards! Dr. Kalen for best poster and Dr. Boimer for best review. Again, what a phenomenal inaugural research day showing by QBOL. We are blessed to have such a fantastic group of residents here!
Finally, I want to close by thanking Dr. Michael Ward who is our QBOL Research lead. The quality of his guidance and his infectious enthusiasm for research certainly shone through in all of the projects that came from our site. Congratulations, Mike!
