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News
Recognizing Passion for Emergency Medicine
Dr. Foster Wynne (IMP Class of 2026) was the 2026 recipient of the Dr. Jill McEwen Emergency Medicine Award, and it’s easy to understand why. In this Q&A, we discuss everything from his formative experiences as a wildland firefighter and SAR team member to his upcoming emergency medicine residency. Read More >
Small Changes, Big Improvements
Justin Blackman (IMP Class of 2027) placed third in the Quality Improvement Project category of the abstract competition at the Canadian Association of Radiologists 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting. The abstract, which he co-authored with Dr. Vamshi Kotha, described a project that reduced wait times for outpatient liver biopsies by more than 60 per cent. Read More >
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