Congratulations to:
Dr. Nadine Caron (General Surgery) who is profiled in the latest American College of Surgeon (ACS) newsletter. They write:
Dr. Caron is a member of the ACS Advisory Council for Rural Surgery. Her career path has a unified trajectory of improving the health and wellness of northern, rural, and aboriginal populations in Canada. Her roles in education span the spectrum of mentoring, teaching classrooms of students, and using the platforms she has built through her scholarship and service to educate colleagues, academic societies, publics, professional bodies, and organizations in topics relating to the health of these marginalized populations. Her impact in education includes commitment to leadership in curriculum development and advocating for these identified populations within the academic milieu. Traditional scholarship, professional contributions, and service are interdependent with her roles in education, as the health status of Canada’s marginalized populations will improve with the knowledge, understanding, and health literacy that result.
Dr. Caron has authored innumerable articles and book chapters and participated in international presentations on a wide variety of topics, including surgical training, health care of indigenous populations in the U.S. and Canada, mentorship, medical education, and general, rural, and endocrine surgery. She is the recipient of numerous awards for teaching, scholarship, research, and service. Dr. Caron serves on multiple academic and national committees.
posted : 2015-January-5