Highlights in Medicine Conference and Reunion
38th annual Highlights in Medicine Conference and Reunion
June 15-17, 2023
Saskatoon, SK
Alumni of the USask College of Medicine, colleagues in the healthcare community, students and residents on the path to a career in medicine – Join us from June 15-17, 2023 for seven phenomenal lectures, never before-seen facility and technology tours, first-class networking and social engagements and the opportunity to learn about the latest medical research conducted by current USask medicine students.
2023 Conference theme: “Healing Ourselves, Healing Our Communities”
Please note that a current Alumni Association membership (annual or lifetime) is required to attend the Highlights in Medicine Conference and Reunion. NEW for 2023: Each alumnus can host three guests under their membership – bring your colleagues!
Contact
Kelsey Kougiya, Alumni Relations Officer
Email: kelsey.kougiya@usask.ca Phone: 306-966-5763
Thank you to our 2023 Highlights sponsors
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
- MD Management Ltd
- Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA)
Thank you - Donor-funded lectureships
Through the support of USask College of Medicine donors, the Highlights in Medicine program proudly presents three named lectureships each year. Each with its own guiding principles, lecturers for each annual opportunity are chosen based on the merits of their career, current work, and in consultation with a committee of peers.
If you are interested in supporting lectureship opportunities within the USask College of Medicine, please contact: med.advancement@usask.ca or 306-966-2600.
Dr. Anita Chakravarti Lecture in Wellness
Established in 2015, the Dr. Anita Chakravarti Lectureship in Health and Wellness seeks to empower healthcare and service professionals to develop their personal health and wellbeing in the context of their workplace and community.
| YEAR | LECTURER | LECTURE TITLE |
| 2015 | Dr. Alanna Holt | Physician Burnout and Stress Resiliency |
| 2016 | Dr. Peter Butt | Addictions within the Physician Community |
| 2017 | Dr. Mansfield Mela | Promoting a Healthy Work Environment: Resolving Conflict and Disruptive Behaviors |
| 2018 | Dr. Susan Shaw | Can Joy in Work be a Prescription for System Transformation? |
| 2019 | Betty-Ann Heggie | Breaking Down Gender Stereotypes for Personal and Professional Success |
| 2020 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 | |
| 2021 | Dr. Manuela Valle-Castro | Wellness as a Social Justice Issue |
| 2022 | Patty Steward McCord | Developing a CISM Peer Support Program During a Pandemic |
| 2023 | Dr. Anita Chakravarti |
The Betty-Ann and Wade Heggie Lecture in Integrative Medicine
Established in 2005, the Betty-Ann and Wade Heggie Lecture in Integrative Medicine seeks to provide continuing education opportunities for medical faculty, residents, and practitioners in the field of complementary and alternative medicine.
| YEAR | LECTURER | LECTURE TITLE |
| 2008 | Dr. Bill Code | |
| 2009 | Dr. Anita Chakravarti | |
| 2010 | Hal Gunn | |
| 2011 | Dr. Louise Gagne | |
| 2012 | Marja Verhoef | |
| 2013 | Dr. Joe Schnurr | |
| 2014 | Sunita Vohra | |
| 2015 | Dr. DeeDee Maltman | |
| 2016 | Amelia Villagomez | |
| 2017 | Stephen Genuis | |
| 2018 | Scott Shannon | |
| 2019 | Dr. Mark Ware | |
| 2020 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 | |
| 2021 | Dr. Bonnie Kaplan (PhD) | |
| 2022 | Dr. Trevor Hancock | |
| 2023 | Dr. Mark Fenton |
The Clara and Frank Gertler Lectureship in Medicine
Established in 2005, the Clara and Frank Gertler Lectureship in Medicine seeks to advance the USask College of Medicine’s strategic direction, with topics that are supportive of and linked to current health and medical trends.
| YEAR | LECTURER | LECTURE TITLE |
| 2005 | Jonathan Gertler | |
| 2006 | Steven Lewis | |
| 2007 | Sister Elizabeth Davis | |
| 2008 | Ward Flemons | |
| 2009 | Gordon Keller | |
| 2010 | Byron Young | |
| 2011 | Richard Ehman | |
| 2012 | Ilse Treurnicht | |
| 2013 | Derek Puddester | |
| 2014 | Norman Rosenblum | |
| 2015 | Michael Kelly | |
| 2016 | Jack Gauldie | |
| 2017 | Bruce Reeder | |
| 2018 | Gaylord Wardell | |
| 2019 | Melinda Richter (BComm'92) | |
| 2020 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 | |
| 2021 | Dr. Alika Lafontaine | |
| 2022 | Dr. Malcolm King | |
| 2023 | Dr. James Dosman |
Honoured Years Alumni – Congratulations!
Class of 1953 - 70th reunion
Class of 1958 - 65th reunion
Class of 1963 - 60th reunion
Class of 1968 - 55th reunion
Class of 1973 - 50th reunion
Class of 1978 - 45th reunion
Class of 1983 - 40th reunion
Class of 1988 - 35th reunion
Class of 1993 - 30th reunion
Class of 1998 - 25th reunion
Class of 2003 - 20th reunion
Class of 2008 - 15th reunion
Class of 2013 - 10th reunion
Class of 2018 - 5th reunion