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1. Learn all about the CTS' Governance Review by reading Michel Rouleau's most recent President's Page.
2. Did you renew your membership in the CTS for the 2009-2010 year?
If you're not sure whether you have or not, or if you have misplaced your User ID and password for accessing the online renewal site, send an email to Lise Dingwell. Don’t delay in order to continue to enjoy CTS membership benefits without interruption.
3. CTS Reception at ATS
Did you and your guests enjoy the CTS Reception in San Diego?
If so, why not inform your guests about the other benefits of membership and encourage them join the CTS? Prospective members can join online , by email
or by phone (613-569-6411 Ext. 270). Fellows can join for only $25!
4. Canadian Respiratory Conference
The Canadian Respiratory Conference Evaluation Survey is still available online . If you attended the CRC and haven't yet filled in the evaluation, please do so by Friday May 29. We rely on your feedback to keep delivering a first-rate educational program!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Canadian Respiratory Conference 2010
April 29 to May 1, 2010
World Trade Convention Centre
Halifax, Nova Scotia
www.lung.ca/crc
5. CME Opportunities
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Workshop Coming Very Soon (June 5 – 6, 2009, Toronto)!
The Canadian COPD Alliance is presenting a pulmonary rehabilitation workshop to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge to implement a program in their local jurisdiction and to allow those that are already involved in pulmonary rehabilitation to review best practices.
Register by May 29.
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Canadian Pulmonary Hypertension Forum
Don't miss the 2009 Canadian Pulmonary Hypertension Forum that will be held September 23 to 26 in Montréal. Experts from Canada and abroad will explore themes such as clinical advances, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging approaches, research and much more. Read this special invitation and register online by July 30th.
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CTS Scientific Program
Plan to attend the 2009 CTS Scientific Program, November 2-3, in San Diego, California!
Here are a few highlights of the program:
CIHR Distinguished Lecture in Respiratory Sciences - Dr. James Martin
Airway Remodeling in Asthma: Implications for Disease Severity
Christie Memorial Lecture - Dr. Art Slutsky
Mechanical Ventilation: From Vesalius to VILI
The Great Debate - Dr. Ken Chapman & Dr. Mark Fitzgerald
Canadian Guidelines Discourage the Optimal Management of Asthma
Full program coming soon!
6. SURVEYS: Help your colleagues in respiratory medicine advance their work by completing these surveys:
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Broncoscopy Survey
Thank you to all those who have already completed the University of Saskatchewan's bronchoscopy survey that was sent by mail. If you have not yet submitted your survey, it is not too late; please return the completed survey using the stamped, pre-addressed envelope provided.
If you have not received your copy of the survey, contact Dr. John Gjevre at john.gjevre@usask.ca
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COPD Action Plan Survey
The CTS, in partnership with the Family Physicians Advisory Group (FPAG) and the “Living Well with COPD” program has developed a written Action Plan for COPD patients. The Action Plan includes standing prescriptions for antibiotics and/or prednisone and helps patients to recognize symptom changes and to self-initiate a customized prescription in the event of an exacerbation. Please read the invitation letter regarding the survey and fill in the two to four minute online survey.
7. Recently Published by CTS Members
Butcher SJ, Lagerquist O, Petersen SR, Marciniuk DD, Collins DF, Jones RL.
Relationship between ventilatory constraint and muscle fatigue during exercise in COPD. European Respiratory Journal. 2009:33;763-770.
If you wish to have an article listed in the next edition of the CTS E-bulletin, send an email including your name (and that of any other authors), the title of your article, and a hyperlink to the publication in which the article is published to sdesmarais@lung.ca
8. FNSSC Offering Unique Investment Opportunity
The Federation of National Specialty Societies of Canada (FNSSC) and Sprott Asset Management Inc. (SAM) have announced the FNSSC - Multi Manager Fund. Offered exclusively to Canadian specialists and their families, the objective of the Fund is to provide long-term capital growth in a diversified approach by investing in five of SAM’s existing mutual funds. The Fund will be an open-ended mutual fund trust and will launch at $10 per unit with a minimum initial investment requirement of $5,000.
Click here to learn more about this unique investment opportunity
9. CIHR Strategic Plan: Web-based Consultations
Take part in online consultations on the CIHR Strategic Plan by June 12, 2009. The plan is designed to position Canada and CIHR as an international leader in health research. It sets out proposed key directions and priorities for the next five years that respond to scientific opportunities and the health needs of Canadians.
Click here to learn more and take part in the consultation.
10. Residents and Students: Apply for the CMA Leadership Innovation Fund!
The fund supports Canadian medical students and residents in the creation of non-clinical innovations that will contribute significantly to the advancement of leadership in the medical community. Applicants must be members of the CMA and enrolled in a of the CMA and enrolled in a Canadian medical school as a
medical student or resident at the time of the application.
Deadline: May 25, 2009
Project duration: July 2009–March 2010
11. Consult the CTS’ Guidelines and Standards Web page on a regular basis to have access to all CTS respiratory guidelines and dissemination tools.
12. See the full list of professional development opportunities posted on the CTS’ Professional Development page.
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