Events

Join us for the third and final session of our Thesis Writing Workshop series to learn the ins and outs of a thesis defense presentation. We are delighted to have Dr. Howard Mount give a review on components and requirements of a thesis presentation! You will have the opportunity to ask your questions during the Q&A session at the end.

Dr. Howard Mount is a neuroscientist with the Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases, at the Toronto Western Hospital. He is also Associate Professor Emeritus in the Dept. Psychiatry and Graduate Studies Liaison in the Dept. Physiology. Dr. Mount previously served for 12 years as Graduate Coordinator and Director of Education in the Institute of Medical Science. A major part of this role was to demystify the degree completion process and provide guidance to students on thesis preparation and oral exam expectations.

Please register for the event here:
https://bit.ly/ThesisWritingWorkshop3

Dr. Vanessa Grubbs, also known as “The People’s Nephrologist,” will join us for a virtual lecture on Ending the Practice of “Race Correction” in Nephrology (Kidney Care). Dr. Grubbs is a board certified internist and nephrologist, and author of HUNDREDS OF INTERLACED FINGERS: A Kidney Doctor’s Search for the Perfect Match. Dr. Grubbs will discuss humanity and precision in clinical care and the devastating impacts of race correction on Black people who are kidney patients.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ending-the-practice-of-race-correction-in-nephrology-kidney-care-tickets-317799405577