December 2022 News

"Since 2015, the Champlain Cancer Program’s Patient and Family Advisory Council award (PFAC) has been recognizing individuals or teams who have implemented an initiative that has directly or indirectly enhanced the patient/family experience with cancer care. Applications should clearly explain how the initiative demonstrates the principles of patient and family centred care (respect and dignity, information sharing, participation and collaboration) and one or more of; a positive impact on those affected by cancer; a positive impact on staff and organizations within the Champlain Region; significant gains in efficiency and productivity to the benefit of patients and their families; transferability of idea or best practice to other organizations (e.g., other programs that affect long-term illnesses, etc.); and sustainability.

I am so pleased to share with Departmental members that a Radiation Oncology submission entitled Nunavut Cancer Clinic is this year’s winner of the PFAC Award. The committee highlighted the importance of this initiative to improve access to oncology services for the residents of Nunavut. Additional comments reflected the truly humanitarian efforts put forth by the team. To help people stay close to home and provide support when they are so vulnerable is an immeasurable gift.

I want to add my congratulations to the Radiation Oncology team and reinforce the praise above. A large number of people enabled this clinic led by Marc Gaudet, Gad Perry, Dr Patty DeMaio, Dr Matt Kwon and Dr Francois de Wet. Thanks also to Miller MacPherson, Tim Asmis, Gwen Barton, Carolyn Roberts, Kelly Linden and Julie Renaud. The first clinic began Jul 18th. The clinic will see new patients having not yet completed workup to help in guiding appropriate staging examinations, New patients with completed staging for an initial evaluation prior to going down to Ottawa for treatment and follow-up patients who would benefit from an in-person assessment in Iqaluit. The patient centered approach is fundamental to the quality of care we aspire to, and I want to thank the Radiology Oncology team for creating this initiative and braving the challenging weather to provide an essential service to the Iqaluit community.

For more information on the clinic and its impacts."

- Richard Aviv

RSNA 2022

Congratulations to all who attended the meeting!

Certificate of Merit

Cledera TC, Vivar KC, Isada MAdG, Garcia JE, Damer A, Flores DV. Imaging Review of Diabetes Mellitus. 108th Scientific and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, IL, November 27-December 1, 2022.

Flores DV, Bohyn C. Ultrasound-guided Musculoskeletal Intervention of Small Joints. 108th Scientific and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, IL, November 27-December 1, 2022.

Cum Laude

Goes P. Perin L, Flores DV, Sernik R, Yamada A, Scaff A, Aihara AY. The Repaired Rotator Cuff: Normal and Abnormal Appearance with Focus on US and MRI. 108th Scientific and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, IL, November 27-December 1, 2022.

Identified for Radiographics

Flores DV, Damer A, Bohyn C. Quadrant Approach to Diagnostic and Interventional Sonography of the Wrist and Hand. 108th Scientific and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, IL, November 27-December 1, 2022.

Certificate of Merit, Identified for Radiographics

Flores DV, Goes P. Achilles-calcaneus-plantar fascia system: Anatomy, Biomechanics and Patterns of Injury. 108th Scientific and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, IL, November 27-December 1, 2022.

Damer A, Goes P, Flores DV. Pitch Perfect: Biomechanics and Patterns of Injury in the Throwing Arm. 108th Scientific and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, IL, November 27-December 1, 2022.

Magna Cum Laude, Identified for Radiographics

Flores DV, Goes P, Sampaio ML, Rakhra KS. Normal and Abnormal MRI of the Capsulolabral Complex of the Hip. 108th Scientific and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, IL, November 27-December 1, 2022.

Dr. Carlos Torres presented the following lectures:

Keynote Address: Bridging Gaps in Radiology Care Across the Americas.
Building Connections Across the Americas: Addressing Access to Radiology.
Phase 1: RSNA 2022 Annual Meeting. Room S102. Nov 30, 2022. 1 - 5 PM CST
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 108th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago IL, USA. Nov 27 - Dec 1, 2022.

What’s Normal in Post-op Spine Imaging? Session: Post-op Spine:
Tips and Tricks from the Experts! Session ID: T1-CNR12. Nov 29, 2022. 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CST. Room E351.
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 108th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago IL, USA. Nov 27 - Dec 1, 2022.

Neuro 911 Infection: Brain
Session: Neuro 911 Infections Brain/Spine/Head & Neck. Session ID: T8-CNR06.
Nov 29, 2022. 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM CST. Room S402.
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 108th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago IL, USA. Nov 27 - Dec 1, 2022.

Dr. Neetika Gupta presented

Keynote: "An Imaging Review of Pediatric Monogenetic CNS Vasculopathy with Genetic Correlation" which has been identified for Radiographics! Congratulations on your achievement!

Dr. María Lucía Brun

Fellow Dr. María Lucía Brun presented Interesting and Challenging Cases from the Neuro Hot Seat: Case-based Interactive session. Maria Lucia Brun MD, Neuroradiology Fellow, C Torres, Mentor. ID: T18. Discovery Theater. Nov 28, 2022. 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM CST. Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 108th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago IL, USA. Nov 27 - Dec 1, 2022.

December CHEO News
Wednesday, December 21, 2022

New Chief of Medical Imaging at CHEO – Dr. Kerri Highmore

Dr. Kerri Highmore is the new Chief of Medical Imaging at CHEO, replacing Dr. Elka Miller (effective November 21, 2022).

Pediatric Radiologist – Dr. Neetika Gupta

Dr. Neetika Gupta will be joining the CHEO's Medical Imaging Department as a pediatric radiologist beginning January 1st, 2023.

Farewell Dr. Elka Miller

Dr. Elka Miller will be leaving CHEO at the end of December 2022. She has taken a pediatric radiologist position at Sick Kids in Toronto beginning January 1st, 2023.

Farewell Dr. Claudia Martinez-Rios

Dr. Claudia Martinez-Rios will be leaving CHEO in mid-January to take up a new pediatric radiologist position at Sick Kids in Toronto, beginning February 1st, 2023.

Kelly Villeneuve - Long Service Award
Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Earlier this month, Kelly Villeneuve, Clinical Research Assistant with OHRI, received a 10-year Long Service Award - congratulations on your achievement!

Dr. Trevor McGrath - Education for Scholar Competency Award
Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Dr. McGrath the Award in Education for Scholar Competency. Thank you for truly living the values of the department!

Dr. Raman Verma - TSAA – Level 1 Award
Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Congratulations Dr. Raman Verma in receiving the TSAA - Level 1 award! The Teaching Skills Attainment Award recognizes members of the uOttawa Faculty of Medicine who are committed to their development as teachers. To qualify for the TSAA, you must have attended formal faculty development training specifically designed to enhance teaching skills. For more information about TSAA click here.