It took awhile for Dr. Bradley Strauss, interventional cardiologist and chief of the Schulich Heart Program, to realize that it’s OK to think big.

“Don’t think that because you are just an individual in a hospital somewhere in Toronto that you can’t make a huge difference,” Dr. Strauss said. “Look for new ways to do things differently, and better.”

He started to follow that advice after seeing that spirit in his mentor. Dr. Strauss dreamed big: The University of Toronto professor has invented a new way of unclogging totally blocked arteries. 

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We are so excited to launch our new web video series “I wish I knew then: Advice for Students”.

We’ve asked Sunnybrook’s expert staff in many health disciplines to reminisce about their school days, share some stories, and fill us in on the tips and tricks they’ve learned over the years that they wish they knew back then.

A huge thank-you to Vice-President of Education Dr. Joshua Tepper and Director of Nursing Education Leasa Knechtel who appear in our first video with some candid advice about (something that seems to be our favourite topic lately): sleep!

What do you think? Stay tuned for tips for a Sunnybrook sleep doctor for some practical tips on how to follow this advice. And, check back for more advice next week!

Who would you like to hear advice from? What about? Let us know!

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In Episode 4 of the Day in the Life web series, Dr. Tiffany Florindo explains how as a first-year medical resident, she learns in the classroom as well as on the job.

Recently, the University of Toronto got in touch with Tiffany to chat about the web series. You can read that article here.

If you’ve got any questions for Tiffany or topics you’d like to see covered in these videos, please ask away in the comments below.

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Hello students, residents, interns, fellows! Welcome to Sunnybrook (including the Holland Centre and St. John’s Rehab) and welcome to the online community for students who find themselves here. We hope this blog will connect you with other students, offer you some tips for navigating the labyrinth that is Sunnybrook, link you with useful resources and give you a few laughs along the way.

This site is a work-in-progress, so bear with us while we launch our new look soon! In the meantime, some useful Sunnybrook links for you!

Facebook
YouTube
Twitter

A friendly reminder, be careful with your online self: don’t disclose personal health info online, and use good judgement! Any questions about our social media policy, get in touch!

Let us know if there’s anything you need, information you’d like to see on here or if you’d like to be a blogger for us to give your perspective on resident, fellow, intern or student life at Sunnybrook!

-Admin.

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First-year family practice resident Tiffany Florindo is one of the 4,000 students who learn the ropes at Sunnybrook each year.

And, she says, it’s not quite like what we see on TV.

By letting Sunnybrook’s media team follow her for the next year, Tiffany is giving a rare and candid glimpse into the busy life of a resident. She shares her fears, hopes and what it was like to be called “doctor” for the first time (You’ll have to wait for episode 2 for that!)

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Want to hear which first-year medical student has a set of pipes that could rival any contestant on the X Factor? And, how about the second-year student who’s been balancing the classroom with the concert stage?

EarthTones organizers 2011 Now’s your chance. EarthTones, an annual benefit concert organized by the medical students at the University of Toronto, showcases the talents of students and faculty in a variety of musical styles – classical, pop, comedic and more.

This year, the proceeds from the concert will go to three organizations that work to better the lives of children both in Canada and abroad: Canadian Feed the Children, CWEF – Tanzania, and Helping Hands International.

When: Saturday December 1st, 2012. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Concert begins at 7 pm. The concert should end by around 9:30 pm.

Location: Convocation Hall, University of Toronto, 31 King’s College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 3G4

Cost: $25 General Admission, $15 with valid student ID. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at http://earthtones2012.eventbrite.ca. Tickets will also be available at the door.

For more info, please visit: http://uoftearthtones.com.

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Sunnybrook Education is pleased to present a feature blog on moral distress by Ryan Herriot, an opinion blogger for healthydebate.ca. The blog is written from the perspective of a University of Western Ontario 3rd year medical student . An excerpt of the blog is included below:

“As a 3^rd year medical student, I am a junior member (also known as a clinical clerk) of a large health care team. Throughout my rotations, situations arise where – if I was in charge – I would do things differently.  Most of the time, these differences in style or approach are minor in nature and not worth talking about.  Every so often, however, an incident occurs where things are done so contrary to my own values that it can be quite upsetting.  In health care, we call this feeling “moral distress.”

Every so often, however, an incident occurs where things are done so contrary to my own values that it can be quite upsetting.  In health care, we call this feeling “moral distress.”

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