Attached you will find the SMSS’s new student conduct policy.  This policy is intended for all SMSS student events unless otherwise noted and outlines what is expected of student’s at our events.SMSS Policy On Student Conduct at Sanctioned Events.

If there are any questions or comments about this, do not hesitate to contact us!

We are pleased to announce MILES FOR SMILES, 2011!

Miles for Smiles is an annual event to raise funds for the Children's Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan

Every year, the Student Medical Society of Saskatchewan at the College of Medicine hosts Miles for Smiles, a 5km walk/run or 1/2 marathon (Saskatoon only) to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan.

This year, Miles for Smiles will be held in both Saskatoon and Regina!

Visit the Miles for Smiles website for more information.

If walking or running does not interest you, consider volunteering for the Miles for Smiles event, and help us raise funds for the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan. Forms for volunteering can be found *here*.

This award has been established in memory of Dr. Brad Ardell who passed away suddenly September 26, 2008 when he was a third year Orthopedic Surgery Resident.  Dr. Ardell is described by friends, family and colleagues as having a true prairie spirit: hardworking, dependable, selfless, warm and considerate to all he knew.  He exemplified compassion, empathy, and care to all alike, having been raised with strong moral values rooted in honesty and integrity.  He treated everyday as a challenge and an opportunity for accomplishment and achievement and was an innovative and creative thinker.

The award is given out on an annual basis for as long as the funds allow for an annual award of $1000.  The award will be based on the candidate’s leadership and/or excellence in areas such as team building, empathy, creativity and dependability.  Academic performance shall not serve as a criteria.

The award is open to all residents enrolled in the postgraduate medical training program at the University of Saskatchewan.  Eligible candidates can be nominated by undergraduate medical students, residents, faculty or staff of the College of Medicine.

Deadline for applications is Tuesday, May 31^st, 2011.

Brad Ardell Spirit Award Nomination Form

The nominations for SMSS President have now officially closed and your two candidates are:

Melissa Andersen & Matt Johnson (in no particular order!)

Click here for candidates’ personal statements.

Presidential Speeches are from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM on Tuesday, April 12th, in the following rooms:

Saskatoon: A226

Regina: Meeting Room 1

Prince Albert

Please have a look at their Personal Statements and do not forget that voting is on PAWS from April 13th to April 15th, 4:30 PM.

If you have any questions for the candidates and would like me to ask during the speeches, please send it to me <druvtej@gmail.com>. Stay tuned for their campaigning.

Have a nice weekend.

Druvtej Ambati

Internal VP, SMSS

The time has come for the SMSS to conduct Presidential Elections. This year, elections are being conducted in the Spring to give the President-Elect more time to transition into his or her position. If you are considering to apply for this position, please have a look at the details below:

Duties & Responsibilities:

The President shall coordinate the activities of the SMSS and be the voice of the active members. Specific responsibilities shall include presiding as chairperson at SMSS meetings, authorizing expenditures along with the Treasurer or Internal Vice-President, serving as an ex-officio member of all SMSS committees and lobbying the government on medical student issues. The President shall also represent the active members at meetings of the Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS), Faculty Council, the Post-Graduate Medical Education Committee and the Saskatchewan Medical Councils. Joint meetings with the Dean of the College of Medicine, the Internal Vice-President and the Vice-President Academic shall be held monthly.

Nominations will be sent out on: March 28th, 2011 (By e-mail)

The nomination will consist of a paragraph(s) of no more than 300 words and your nomination should be supported by 5 members of the student body.

Deadline for Nominations: April 8th, 2011 by 4:30 PM to me or Michelle at the main office

If you wish to use powerpoint, movie, and/or other presentation material, please e-mail the file to Druvtej Ambati <druvtej@gmail.com> by April 9th, 2011 so that IT has ample time to make sure that when the presentation is made, it is visible in Regina and Prince Albert.

The candidates’ statements shall be e-mailed to the student body on April 8th, 2011 and posted on various SMSS media.

Presidential Speeches: April 12th, 2011 in A226 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM (Video-confereced to Regina and Prince Albert)

Each candidate will have about 15 minutes of presentation time. After the presentations, the floor shall be opened for questions from the audience. If a candidate is unable to make it to the speeches, he or she may choose a representative of their choice.

If you have any questions, contact Alison Thompson <aceali21@gmail.com> or Druvtej Ambati <druvtej@gmail.com>.

What: PIG Seminar – last one of the year, so go!

- Featuring: Dr. Athena McConnell speaking on immunizations and the anti-immunization movement.

When: 12:30-1:30

Where: B450

What: PWI Medical Student Mentorship Hour

- Featuring: A panel of medical students who can answer your burning questions about getting through medical school (all of them).

When: 12:30-1:30pm

Where: Sasktel Theatre, RUH

Friday, April 8

What: Deadline for SMSS Presidential nominations

When: 4:30pm

Saturday, April 9

What: The Night that Saved the World Pubcrawl!

- Featuring: Superheroes on a bus!

When: 7:00pm

Where: The Sutherland

What: GIG Alzheimer’s Event

When: 1:30 – 4:00pm

Where: Beginning in B450, then breaking out into groups

What: SMSS Presidential Nominations Sent Out

**See below for more info!!

Tuesday, March 29

What: EHIG Vermicomposting Workshop

When: 5:00 – 7:00pm

Where: Room 227 Bio/Geo building

Wednesday, March 30

What: HSSA Elections for 2011-2012 Committee

When: 5:00pm

Where: Upper MUMPS

What: Dean’s Lunch

When: 12:30 – 1:30pm

Where: B3

Reminders and Extra Info:

**Presidential Nominations: Nominations are to consist of a paragraph of no more than 300 words, and should be supported by 5 members of the student body. The deadline for nominations is April 8. Presidential Speeches will happen April 12, 2011 in A226 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. You will have approximately 15 minutes of presentation time. So, if you want to be prez, do it up!

- Blood Donation: For those of you that signed up back in MUMPS, those dates are coming up this week!

Tuesday, March 14

What: PIG Seminar

- Featuring: Dr. Ron Siemens speaking on Pediatric Medicine in the Developing World

When: 12:30 – 1:20pm

Where: Health Sciences B450

Thursday, March 17

What: PWI Speaker – “Mothers in Medicine” *

- Featuring: Dr. Adrian Gamelin (Reproductive Endocrinologist), Dr. Julie Stakiw (Heme-oncologist), and Dr. Jill Newstead Angel (Internal Medicine).

- See below for topic

When: 12:30-1:30pm

Where: Health Sciences B450

*Mothers in Medicine: Discussion will include what it has been like balancing work and family life, how their family affects their career, how their career affects their family, pregnancy while working, maternity leave, the struggles and benefits of having both a professional career and a family etc.

Other Upcoming Events:

GIG is holding an Alzheimer’s event on March 28th starting at 1:30. The event will start with a brief introduction from the Alzheimer’s society, and then students will be broken into small groups where they will get a chance to interact with Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and to find out what it is like for an Alzheimer’s patient in the health care system. This event was held two years ago, and students found it very useful. It is free to students and snacks will be provided. Interested students should email LAS710@mail.usask.ca and should provide one question they would like to know about an Alzheimer’s patient. Spots will be given out on a first come, first served basis. We hope to see you there!

EHIG along with the Biology Club is hosting a Vermicomposting Workshop! Vermicomposting can reduce the amount of garbage you send to the landfill by 1/3! It uses worms to break down organic matter to produce high quality compost. This method of composting is great for people who live in apartments since you do not require a yard. At this worksop you will be provided with all the necessary materials (including worms!) and instructions to make your own vermicomposting bin. The workshop is March 29 from 5-7PM. The cost is $30/person. Please email ecohealthinterestgroup@gmail.com if you are interested or have any questions. Everyone is invited!

What: Nursing Career Fair

Note: Many of the health regions will be there and there will also be a free pizza lunch.

When: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Where: Education Lounge, Room 1005 Eduction Building

Tuesday, March 1

What: Pediatric Interest Group Seminar

Featuring: Dr Kaiser Ali, Pediatric Oncology

Note: This will be a 30 minute presentation, followed by a question period.

When: 12:30-1:30pm

Where: B111

What: Radiology Research Presentation

Featuring: Dr. David Leswick, Research Director

When: 12:30 – 1:30pm

Where: A226

Thursday, March 3

What: Radiology Career Dialogues

Featuring: Dr. Derek Fladeland, Residency Program Director

When: 12:30 – 1:30pm

Where: B450

Saturday, March 5

What: CMA Town Hall Meeting

Note: Check your emails for more info!

When: 12:30 – 1:30pm

Where: Radisson Hotel

March 4-6 is the ARRHG Road Trip and FSIN Conference in Regina!