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Department of Medicine, University of Alberta

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We are the largest department in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta in Canada. We have 14 divisions with over 1,400 clinicians, scientists, learners & staff and serve the Edmonton Zone, Northern Alberta, and Northwest Territories.

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DoM's neurology resident Dr. Liam McCoy and his team developed a new benchmark that shows gaps in AI clinical reasoning in neurology and other specialties. Their research was published in the NEJM AI. www.ualberta.ca/en/departmen... @ai.nejm.org @liamgmccoy.bsky.social

01.10.2025 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to the Department of Medicine Class of '25 who are graduating today! Read more about seven of our graduates: www.ualberta.ca/en/departmen...

13.06.2025 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Edmonton Walk for PF ​ We’re thrilled to announce the inaugural CPFF Walk for Pulmonary Fibrosis is coming to Edmonton on June 28 - and you’re invited! Join us for a heartwarming day of community, connection, and hope. ...

Walk with CPFF and the Department of Medicine’s Dr. Giovanni Ferrara (Division of Pulmonary Medicine) to raise awareness and funds for vital pulmonary fibrosis research and patient support. p2p.onecause.com/cpffwalks/ev...

11.06.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrating groundbreaking diabetes research in Edmonton The University of Alberta is celebrating the 25th anniversary of research that changed the lives of people with type 1 diabetes.

Hear @islettx.bsky.social Dr Senior talk about the 25-years accomplishments in #T1D research and the future ahead @ualbertadom.bsky.social @albertadiabetes.bsky.social @ctvnewsedmonton.bsky.social #EdmontonProtocol
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03.06.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dr. Carrie Ye, Rheumatologist, is the CIHR Fall 2024 Early Career Researcher in Cancer Awardee

Dr. Carrie Ye, Rheumatologist, is the CIHR Fall 2024 Early Career Researcher in Cancer Awardee

Congratulations to DoM's Dr. Carrie Ye, Division of Rheumatology, on receiving the CIHR Fall 2024 Early Career Researcher in Cancer Award! @antibioticdoc.bsky.social

27.05.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Dr. Janis Miyasaki receives the 2025 Movement Disorders Research Award and the King Charles III's Coronation Medal

Dr. Janis Miyasaki receives the 2025 Movement Disorders Research Award and the King Charles III's Coronation Medal

Congratulations to DoM's Dr. Janis Miyasaki on receiving the 2025 Movement Disorders Research Award and the King Charles III's Coronation Medal! Watch the 5-min video of the amazing collaborative work
www.ualberta.ca/en/departmen... @aanmember.bsky.social @parkinsoncanada.bsky.social

09.05.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How many caregivers in Parkinson report increasing physical aggression? 1 in 5. Thank you Janis Miyasaki for pointing out we are not spending enough time with our #parkinson caregivers and attending to their needs!

27.09.2024 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The @aanmember.bsky.social #AANAM Presidential Plenary Session kicking off with the 2025 President’s Award to Dr. Janis M. Miyasaki, MD, MED, FAAN,
Vice President of the American Academy of Neurology, University of Alberta Alberta Health Services:

06.04.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Promoting NeuroPalliative Care in the Clinic, Research and Around the World
YouTube video by WebsEdgeMedicine Promoting NeuroPalliative Care in the Clinic, Research and Around the World

Learn how by promoting NeuroPalliative Care the @ualberta.bsky.social is transforming the world of Parkinson's disease treatment – Dr. Janis M. Miyasaki shares insights on the importance of living well now & improving patient quality of life. @aanmember.bsky.social #AANAM youtu.be/mFQQ3RsVyGE

09.04.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When it comes to deprescribing for dementia in the elderly, Dr. Bill Gibson emphasizes the importance of asking the patient what they want out of life. @drbillgibson.bsky.social

03.05.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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DoM’s Dr, Eunice Chow, Dermatologist, shared a very informative and graphic session on identifying various rashes at our Annual Update in Adult Medicine.

03.05.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Does communications affect patient care? Absolutely! Every aspect of medical care needs good communication, and building good relations with colleagues and consultants often requires face-to-face encounters instead of using electronic forms of communications. @antibioticdoc.bsky.social

03.05.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
MGR April 25, 2025 by Dr. Mark Joffe
YouTube video by Department of Medicine University of Alberta MGR April 25, 2025 by Dr. Mark Joffe

Did you know the #Measles is more contagious than COVID-19 and you can be immunosuppressed for 2-3 years after contracting it? Watch Dr. Mark Joffe's talk at our Medicine Grand Rounds youtu.be/UsXfKHIDEiE @albertadoctors.bsky.social @antibioticdoc.bsky.social @albertanurses.bsky.social

25.04.2025 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Healthcare Professionals: come learn & ask questions about the latest developments on rashes, long-COVID, diet trends, lung disease, menopause, dementia, CV, and more ualberta.ca/en/departmen... @antibioticdoc.bsky.social

24.04.2025 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dr. Gavin Oudit was selected by Heart & Stroke Foundation to receive the King Charles III's Coronation Medal.

Dr. Gavin Oudit was selected by Heart & Stroke Foundation to receive the King Charles III's Coronation Medal.

Congratulations to DoM's Dr. Gavin Oudit on being selected by Heart & Stroke Foundation to receive the King Charles III's Coronation Medal for his outstanding commitment to heart and brain health in Canada! www.ualberta.ca/en/departmen... @cvcualberta.bsky.social

22.04.2025 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
27th Annual Update in Adult Medicine

27th Annual Update in Adult Medicine

Have you seen the amazing speaker lineup for the DoM's Annual Update in Adult Medicine? It's going to be an exciting day of learningβ€”don’t miss it! createsend.com/t/d-E80311DE... @albertadoctors.bsky.social @albertanurses.bsky.social @abhealthservices.bsky.social

17.04.2025 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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17.04.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Congratulations to Dr. Kailash Jindal on receiving the CSN Distinguished Service Award 2025!

Congratulations to Dr. Kailash Jindal on receiving the CSN Distinguished Service Award 2025!

Congratulations to DoM's Dr. Kailash Jindal on receiving the Canadian Society of Nephrology Distinguished Service Award 2025! www.ualberta.ca/.../kailash-....

17.04.2025 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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