2003 Summer - Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College

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SUMMER/FALL 2003
A magazine for Canadian chiropractors from
the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
2003 Convocation
•
Alberta Responds to Capital Campaign
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Homecoming Roundup, Admissions,
Backs In Motion, CE Programmes, New Research and more
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A magazine for Canadian chiropractors from the CANADIAN MEMORIAL CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE
Pictured on the Cover:
CMCC students from the graduating Class of 2003,
(left to right) Celynne Merrit, Aaron McKinlay, Scott
McCrimmon, Damien Mauron. (Top left) Brad Muir
Hard Work, Dedication and Success
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Dr. Jean Moss reviews recent events including
convocation, distinguished service citations and
looks forward to the Gala
Admissions: Your Link to the Future
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CMCC Board Chair Dr. Ron Brady on
the importance of practitioners to CMCC's
admissions process
Campaign Update: Focus on Alberta
Summer/Fall 2003 • Volume 39 • Issue 2
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Dr. Les Shaw, President of the CCOA,
and Grande Prairie practitioner Keith Harper
explore their reasons for supporting CMCC
In Brief
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Classifieds
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Class Notes
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Convocation Roundup
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Class of 2003 graduates!
Homecoming Celebration
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Research Spotlight
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Dr. Edward Crowther discusses the virtues
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Admissions Update
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Backs in Motion 2003 Highlights
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Online Services for Members
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Update on Clinical Practice Guidelines
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Helping Hands
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Continuing Education
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Seminars, Certificate Programmes
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Hard Work, Dedication and Success
Dr. Jean Moss, President
As we enter our final academic year at
the 1900 Bayview campus, I think
most of us are filled with mixed
emotions. We have spent so much of
our lives over the past 35 years in these
halls and lecture rooms. The memories,
the faces of former students, faculty,
and staff just seem to mount, but an
institution is more than just bricks and
mortar. There is a dynamic energy at
CMCC that resides wholly in the many
people who believe so strongly in it.
Soon CMCC will make its home in a
new and better location where that
energy will grow and thrive. And when
it does, it will be because of the years
of hard work, dedication and successes
that we have worked for at 1900
Bayview.
Capital Campaign and New
Campus Update
Speaking of the new campus, our
donors will have recently received
HANDS ON!, the newsletter for CMCC
donors. A great way to stay in touch
and monitor our progress, the
newsletter features all the latest
campaign news and milestones. As
well, it provides donors with up-to-date
information on the new building and
our upcoming move.
What can never be said too often is just
how grateful we are to the many who
have contributed so much to CMCC’s
Capital Campaign. Much progress has
been made, though we still have a long
way to go. Across the country, in every
province, chiropractors are giving their
support to ensure CMCC has a strong
and healthy future.
Perhaps you read about our new
campus in Dynamic Chiropractic? We
were pleased to see the July issue
featuring an impressive article on the
Campaign and the new campus. But
this level of heightened activity is only
the beginning.
Dr. Louis Sportelli addresses
the graduating class
Convocation
Graduation day finally arrived for the
Class of 2003, on Saturday, June 21.
After four years of intensive study and
clinical training, the 152 graduates—
hailing from across Canada and around
the world—walked across the stage at
Convocation Hall, University of
Toronto, to receive their Doctor of
Chiropractic diplomas. Including this
latest class, the College has educated
over 5,450 chiropractors in its 58-year
history!
(Left to right) Todd Stewart, Maja Stupar,
Longin Korner
CMCC was pleased to welcome Dr.
Louis Sportelli to deliver the
convocation address. Dr. Sportelli is the
immediate past president (1998-2000)
of the World Federation of Chiropractic
(Left to right) David Rick, David DeShane, Fatima Rahim, Richard Tutak, Mana Rezai,
Negda Tabrizi, Karim Alidina, Zahira Kara, George Semergjian
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(WFC). He was president of the
American Chiropractic Association
(ACA) for many years, and the
chairman of its board from 1989 to
1990. Dr. Sportelli spoke passionately
about chiropractic and the important
role the new graduates will play in the
lives of their patients and the
profession.
Placing of Hoods: Dr. John Mrozek and
Mana Rezai
Gala: October 16, 2003
Be sure to join us for a memorable evening of dining, music
and dance as CMCC invites the chiropractic and business
communities to toast the momentum of our HANDS ON THE
FUTURE Capital Campaign.
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On Thursday, October 16, 2003 at the Sheraton Centre
Ballroom, CMCC will honour its donors and pay special
tribute to Allan Freedman—educator, friend, and dedicated
supporter of CMCC and the profession.
In addition to the marvellous assortment of items in our
silent auction, the evening will feature Canada’s own
Michael Burgess who will captivate the audience with his
vocal stylings. As the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, Blue
Jays broadcaster and Toronto institution Jerry Howarth will
entertain you with his customary wit. The incomparable
Murray Alter will tempt you to the dance floor with the big
band sounds of his legendary orchestra. This promises to be
a truly magical evening. Please mark October 16 on your
calendar as a night to remember.
For tickets call: 416-482-2340 ext. 200.
Distinguished Service
On June 18—a perfect summer’s day—we came together to
celebrate a wonderful occasion: CMCC’s Employee
Appreciation Celebration. Held in the lovely sunshine in the
CNIB’s Fragrant Garden, it was my pleasure to present
awards to staff and faculty for service and excellence.
Highlights included Distinguished Service Citations going to
two pillars of the CMCC community: Ms. Brenda Smith and
Dr. John Mrozek—the latter, along with Dr. Howard Vernon,
were also recognised for 25 Years of Service.
On a bright sunny day, Dr. Jean Moss with Distinguished Service Citation
recipients Dr. John Mrozek and Ms. Brenda Smith
Finally, join with me in welcoming our new first-year class.
The last to take classes in our current location, they will be
the bridge to the future.
Admissions:
your link to the
future
Dr. Ron Brady,
Board Chair
As incredible as it may seem, this fall will mark the very last
year that students will attend the campus at 1900 Bayview to
pursue their formal chiropractic education. In one year,
CMCC students will be attending our brand new, state-of-theart facility at 6100 Leslie St. I have mixed feelings with regard
to this as I have many fond memories of the current campus,
as do you. However, this is a brilliant opportunity for CMCC
and chiropractic to move forward and increase its position
within Canadian healthcare.
Did you know that CMCC recruits the majority of its students
from field practitioners like you who have inspired their
patients to pursue a career in chiropractic? I just wanted to
draw this fact to your attention in order that you might
consider some of your current patients as future colleagues!
CMCC graduates some of the finest chiropractors in the world
and one of the reasons we accomplish this is that we have a
very highly qualified applicant pool. If you have students as
patients who have expressed an interest in chiropractic, please
do not hesitate to give them information regarding CMCC's
curriculum or refer them to CMCC where we'll put them in
touch with a chiropractor in their area who can give them all
the information they'll need. Your patients of today may
become your colleagues of the future!
Of course, CMCC is in the midst of its most ambitious
Capital Campaign ever and I encourage every one of you to
respond favourably when one of the Capital Campaign
volunteers comes your way seeking your financial support of
this exciting new venture. Remember, you're not just
supporting CMCC, you are supporting the future of your
profession in Canada.
Finally, it has been my very sincere honour and privilege to
have served for the last three years as CMCC's Board Chair. I
feel very privileged to have been afforded this opportunity and
I would like to thank all the Board members who have served
with me over the last 11 years of my involvement with the
Board. These Board members dedicate their time, their money
and their spirit to the cause of chiropractic in Canada. Again,
thank you for your support during my tenure and I, like you,
will look forward to a brave new future for chiropractic in
Canada with our fantastic new facility at 6100 Leslie St.!
Sincerely,
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Capital Campaign: Focus on Alberta
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Across the country the HANDS ON THE FUTURE Capital Campaign team is hard at work raising
the much needed support for CMCC’s new, state-of-the-art campus at 6100 Leslie Street.
Thank you to all who have already generously given. It’s an exciting time for chiropractic in
Canada. But there is still a long way to go!
This is the first in a series of Primary Contact features that will travel the country—from
Nova Scotia to Saskatchewan to British Columbia—to uncover what motivates various
individuals and chiropractic associations to give. We begin our journey in Alberta where, in
addition to stalwart support from the Edmonton Chiropractic Society, the College of
Chiropractors of Alberta (CCOA) has been with us every step of the way. We caught up with
Dr. Les Shaw, President of the CCOA, to say thanks and to explore the many reasons why.
Dr. Les Shaw
Primary Contact: The CCOA
is a long-standing supporter
of CMCC and chiropractic
education generally. Your
donation of $300,000 to our
Capital Campaign is a really
significant contribution and
means a great deal to the
future health of chiropractic
education and research.
Could you tell us what went
into that decision?
Dr. Les Shaw: The CCOA has six board members. The
members all have different philosophies and personal
backgrounds and perspectives. As there are new members
each year, for consistency’s sake, we go through a
standardized decision-making process. This ensures a
congruent approach to making important decisions relative
to the profession both provincially and nationally.
In terms of our support for CMCC, that decision was made
in the best interest of the profession. It’s the big-picture
approach, in other words, not making decisions based on
who graduated where. CMCC offers tremendous benefits
to our profession nationally. Any increase to the College’s
status benefits us all—even out here in Alberta.
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PC: Where did you graduate, and what year?
LS: I was the first Canadian student to graduate from
Palmer West, in 1985
PC: Why is it important that the wider chiropractic
profession support CMCC?
LS: Any profession is judged by its licensing and education
requirements. We therefore believe it is in the best interest
of all provinces to support — through whatever means —
our national chiropractic colleges. CMCC’s visible
contribution to the profession has been very much in
evidence, for example, in its involvement on the Lewis
inquest, and other challenging circumstances where it is
imperitive that our profession work together.
PC: Can you tell our readers a bit about yourself?
LS: I was born in Calgary, and attended the University of
Calgary and University of British Columbia. I graduated
from Palmer West in 1985 and have spent the last 18 years
developing a wellness center incorporating chiropractic
with exercise therapy, massage therapy and nutrition. I
have always been involved with the CCOA on committees
like research and CE.
PC: Why did you, personally, choose a career in
chiropractic?
A Prairie Perspective
LS: Chiropractic matched my philosophy and approach to
being a healthcare provider. I have always believed in a
drug-free, holistic approach to health management.
PC: Did you see yourself becoming president of a
provincial chiropractic body?
LS: Becoming president of the CCOA was never a goal.
That had more to do with evolution, with years of service.
I’ve always wanted to serve the profession. It was a natural
progression.
PC: Alberta is viewed as a very positive place to practice
chiropractic. Why is that?
CMCC contacted Dr. Keith Harper of
Grand Prairie, Alberta. Here’s what
one longstanding supporter of the
College had to say about the need to
stay involved:
I've always been the "easy going " type. Therefore I
know it is easier to write cheques than to put the time
and devotion that others have such as Jean Moss &
Doug Brown have done. When these people express
their appreciation for what I have donated I am always a
little embarrassed because I don't feel it should be
LS: A lot of that has to do with the financial health of the
province in general. This benefits all sectors, including the
healthcare sector, but especially chiropractic which is
dependent on discretionary income sources. Secondly, the
philosophy and scope of practice in Alberta is broad-based,
which in turn supports a variety of chiropractic approaches
and is well maintained within the legislative framework of
our profession. Thirdly, the CCOA is very pro-active about
positively promoting the profession. We spend over
$800,000 a year on marketing and promotion, mostly in
TV and radio advertising.
considered extraordinary, but rather routine.
Chiropractic and chiropractors have been good to me—
I'm only trying to put a little good back into the "box"
that has given me so much.
I am always amazed at how many financially successful
DC's I meet at seminars/AGM's and how few are CMCC
supporters . . . I genuinely want every DC to be
successful, and I believe supporting CMCC is part of
that. If everyone contributes their part, then together we
can build a stronger College, a greater profession and a
good future for all chiropractors. I'm just doing my little
Alberta Campaign Chair:
Dr. Bryan Redpath
part.
Regards,
Keith Harper
For more information about our
Campaign in Alberta, please
contact Dr. Redpath at:
Tel: 780-469-4881
or e-mail [email protected]
Not from Alberta, but would like more information?
Contact the Campaign office:
Tel: 416-482-2340 ext. 270 or [email protected].
The capital campaign online:
www.cmcc.ca/Campaign
“
Chiropractic and chiropractors
have been good to me—I'm
only trying to put a little good
back into the "box" that has
given me so much.
”
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In Brief
S T U D E N T
N E W S
New Students' Council
This past spring, CMCC’s student body elected its new
students’ council. Biljana Durickovioc was voted
president, with Shara Downey taking the vice presidency.
The Student Council plays a crucial role on campus,
representing students’ interests on all college-wide
committees. Congratulations to the new council!
SC President, Biljana Durickovioc
SC Vice-President, Shara Downey
Battling Batons
After 19 years in the sport of competitive Baton Twirling,
CMCC student Lynne Kushnirenko is retiring from her sport
on a high note. Last year, her team “Kings Destiny” won the
National Championships in several team and individual
events, earning the right to join the Canadian National Baton
Twirling contingent
representing Canada at the
2003 World Baton Twirling
Championships.
At the five-day competition
in Marseilles, France, Kings
Destiny competed against
20 other nations and came
home with silver and bronze
medals. “In my individual
Freestyle event,” says
CMCC student Lynne Kushnirenko
Lynne—who is also Class
representative for second and third year students—“I placed
10th in the world, and accomplished my goal for retirement.”
It was a proud moment, she recalls, hearing the national
anthem at those championships. Despite her retirement from
active competition, Lynne promises to stay involved in the
sport. “There is definitely a role for chiropractic in baton
twirling. I hope to continue coaching our little ones, and to go
to the World Championships in the Netherlands in 2006 as a
Canadian Judge.” Her ultimate hope, she adds, is to help
spearhead the drive for baton twirling’s acceptance as an
official Olympic sport.
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DC cuts CD: Donates to Campaign
CMCC grad Dr. David McLachlan (class of ’77) has
released his first full-length recording. Graduates from
that era will remember the 1974 Music Show as the
chiropractic community’s first exposure to the chords of
Dr. McLachlan’s guitar. (He’s been playing, he says, since
he was 12 years old, and writing his own music since 16)
In the seventies, Dr. McLachlan was a fixture at Toronto’s
Fiddlers’ Green where he shared the stage with the likes of
Stan Rogers and David Bradstreet. Folk artists like these,
along with James Taylor and Neil Young, continue to
influence his musical style. “I’d describe it as folk-rock,”
says Dr. McLachlan, “with a little country on the side.”
“The Happiness Runs
Free,” the CD’s final track,
was written when he was
still a student at CMCC. It
was released this spring as
a single and is still on the
charts in Europe and
Australia. The complete
CD has just gone on sale in
Canada. Copies can be
purchased for $15.99 by contacting Dr. McLachlan
directly via e-mail at [email protected], or
through his clinic 416-481-4184.
Dr. McLachlan—a CMCC supporter and longstanding
member of the Governors’ Club—will donate $5.00 to the
Capital Campaign for every disk he sells by this method.
Student Send Off BBQ’s
Now in its fifth year, CMCC’s Student Send-Off barbecue
programme took place at three venues across Ontario in
July and August. Hosted by CMCC Board Members, staff
and faculty, the programme is designed to familiarize the
new 1st year students with the College prior to their arrival
at CMCC. The programme is traditionally held in
locations where there is a high concentration of incoming
students. It is also an opportunity for the new first years to
meet current students, alumni staff, members of the
executive, Board Members and local chiropractors.
Barbecues have taken place in Richmond Hill, hosted by
Dr. John Mrozek, Dean of Undergraduate Studies and his
wife Elly; London, hosted by CMCC Board Member
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Dr. Don Langford and his wife Janet
and Mississauga, hosted by Dr. Jason
Pajaczkowski, CMCC Clinical
Instructor. We thank them for their
hospitality!
Eleven incoming students and their guests
attended a barbecue hosted by Dr. John Mrozek,
Dean of Undergraduate Studies and his wife Elly
in Richmond Hill. (Left to right) Dr. John Mrozek;
Dr. Glynn Till, Director, Clinical and Chiropractic
Sciences; Dr. Gary Taylor, CMCC Alumnus, Class
of ’76 and his son, Mike Taylor, incoming 1st year
student.
Manitoba: DC’s and
Physicians Find Common
Ground
The professional organizations that
govern the conduct of both physicians
and chiropractors in Manitoba have
agreed to form a top-level liaison
committee to tackle key issues.
between the two organizations makes
sense. We hope it will lead to a greater
understanding of each others’ roles
within the health care system.”
Friends for Life Bike Rally
The Division of Alumni Affairs at
CMCC was very pleased to support
two current CMCC students, Angela
Wellman and Leanne Mueller, in their
participation in the “Friends for Life
Bike Rally” from Toronto to Montreal.
Two other CMCC students also
participated in the race, Pardip Athwal
and Cynthia Van Hellemond. The race
began on July 28, 2003.
“This was a very worthwhile initiative
in support of HIV/Aids and specifically
the People with Aids Organization,”
said CMCC president, Dr. Jean Moss.
“Given our clinic at Sherbourne and the
success we have had in providing care
to this patient population, we felt
supporting these students and their
effort was really important.” She added
that from time to time, CMCC
sponsors external student initiatives
such as this that support a worthwhile
cause and help to build goodwill for the
College in the community at-large.
Issuing a joint statement, the Manitoba
Chiropractors’ Association (MCA) and
the College of Physicians and Surgeons
of Manitoba (CPSM) have agreed to
establish a committee comprising the
registrars, presidents and presidentselect of each organization.
Practice for Sale — Saskatoon, SK
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billings in 2002. Dr. relocating but will stay on for
smooth transition.
Call 306-664-6061 or e-mail [email protected]
Office for Rent — Mississauga, ON
Chiropractic Office for rent inside Mississauga
Wellness Centre. Full details at
www.ARSwellness.com or call 905-615-8005.
Family Practice for Sale — Kamsak, SK
Well-established wellness and family practice for
sale. Retiring after 46 years. Spacious clinic to share
with present associate. Low overhead, experienced
clinic staff, hospital X-ray privileges. Some
equipment available. Excellent location: near
provincial park, golfing, winter sports. Buyers’
market for homes. Reasonable terms.
Contact Dr. Fred A. Strukoff 306-542-2123.
Practice Opportunity — Mississauga, ON
Do you wish that you could just treat patients and
not worry about having to go out and find them?
Excellent maternity leave/associateship
opportunity available in Mississauga in September,
with the present doctor continuing to promote and
run the practice. Call 647-885-0491
Equipment for Sale - St. John's, NF
Bennett X-ray HFQ-300 excellent condition.
Package includes Konica automatic processor,
cassettes, storage bins. lead wall (doctor screen), etc.
Specifications available by e-mail at
[email protected] Total package $30,000.
1-709-726-4343
.
“This Committee will help us better
understand each other,” said Dr. Robert
Palaschuk, MCA Past President. “It
will also provide a forum for
discussion of issues of mutual concern
and allow us to work together to ensure
a safe, effective health care system for
all Manitobans.”
Speaking for the CPSM, President Dr.
Sarah Kredentser said, “Having a
liaison committee to promote
co-operation and good relations
(Left to right) CMCC students Angela Wellman
and Leanne Mueller get ready at the starting
line in Toronto.
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Class Notes
Dr. Mohsen Kazemi Named
to Pan Am Team
Dr. Sheila Morris and Downhill
Mountain Bike Championships
CMCC clinician Dr. Mohsen Kazemi was selected as Core
Medical-Team Chiropractor for the Canadian team at the
2003 Pan American Games held in the Dominican Republic.
He and the other 40 members of the core team oversaw the
health of the 1000 Canadian athletes who competed this
summer in Santo Domingo.
CMCC Alumna Dr. Sheila Morris (class of ’98) started off
cross-country mountain biking just for fun. She liked it
enough to enter a few adventure races. As it happened, she
liked those too, but soon she started noticing a trend. “I was
always slow going up the hill,” she says, “and everybody
would pass me, but as soon as we started going downhill,
suddenly, I was passing everybody else.” Dr. Morris
realized it might be to her advantage to work with gravity,
rather than fight it. Last summer, she decided to specialize.
“It was busy,” he smiles. But the pressure of competition is
no stranger to this CMCC graduate of 1996. Since 1998, he’s
been official team doctor for the Canadian National Tae
Kwon Do team. He has accompanied the team to such
destinations as Aruba, France, Croatia , Peru, Vietnam,
Korea, and Japan. Dr. Kazemi is himself a Tae Kwon Do
practitioner of considerable stature; he holds a fifth-degree
black belt. He is also a qualified instructor of the sport.
His passion for Tae Kwon Do dates from his early teens in
Tehran, Iran’s capital city, where he first took up the sport for
self-defence. “I was a tiny guy,” he says, “so my early
motivations were just to protect myself.” He qualified as a
registered nurse in Iran before emigrating to Canada in 1988.
He settled in Toronto, then spent another year re-certifying as
an RN in Ontario.
In 1991, he decided to take his Canadian career a giant step
forward, and committed himself to becoming a chiropractor.
Three years after graduation from CMCC, he received a
Fellowship in Sport Sciences in 1999. He is now a full-time
associate professor at the College, where he supervises
interns and teaches a 3rd year clinical education course. Dr.
Kazemi also operates The Sports Specialist Rehab Centre, a
private practice.
Clearly, his time-management skills came in handy this
summer in the Caribbean. The Games ran from August 1–17.
Dr. Kazemi helps a Canadian athlete prepare for competition
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“Down hillers are always smiling when they come off a
race,” she says, “cross-country bikers just look dirty and
exhausted.” Again just for fun, she entered a couple of
Ontario Cup downhill mountain biking events—and ended
up winning. She won another downhill race in Quebec.
When someone pointed out that the times she posted in
these provincial events would have put her on the podium
at the sport’s Pro/Elite Category, there was really only one
direction to go.
“I wasn’t getting any younger,” laughs Dr. Morris, “I
figured it was either go up now or never.” So she started
entering Elite level races.
At the Canada Cup Event in New Brunswick that June, she
came in first place. “That was the beginning of the season
for me.” Having worn the leader’s jersey, she says, she
decided to keep it. “So basically, I followed the Canada
Cup circuit the rest of the season.” She kept the leader
jersey, too, right
until the very
last race of the
year—when her
point total was
exceeded by
another
competitor.
By end-of
season, however,
she’d amassed
enough points to
automatically
qualify for the
National Team.
“Once you go on
the National
Team,” she says,
“you go to the
Dr. Sheila Morris
World
Championship.
Which is how it
came to be that
Dr. Sheila Morris
ended up
representing
Canada at the
2002 World
Championships in
Kaprun, Austria.
Do you get together with other CMCC
Alumni? Take annual holidays, fishing trips,
informal reunions, cottage weekends? Send
us your “alumni gathering” photographs and
a few words about the get-together and we’ll
publish it in Class Notes.
YOUR CLASSMATES
WANT TO HEAR
There was, she
says, a certain
Dr. Sheila Morris
symmetry to her
finish. “I was 33,
rd
and I came in 33 .” Her only goal, she says, was to
finish the race without falling down, “and here I was
with all these people I’d only read about in the
magazines.”
Susan King, Class of ’72, Named
Head of Welsh Chiropractic
College
Dr. Susan King was born in the United Kingdom but
received her early education in New Zealand. She
moved to Canada to study chiropractic, and
graduated from CMCC in 1972. While studying
chiropractic she met her future husband Dr. Gordon
R. King (class of ’71). The couple have three
children. Following graduation, Dr. King entered
private practice in Tottenham, Ontario.
In 1974, she moved back to Takapuna, New Zealand
where she practiced until 1988. That year she
relocated to Britain, and commenced her academic
career at Anglo-European College of Chiropractic
(AECC) where she was Senior Clinical Tutor until
she was invited to develop and lead the chiropractic
programme at University of Glamorgan in 1998.
After four years there as Principle Lecturer, Field of
Chiropractic, Dr. King was invited to head the
college in 2001. She is widely published in the
chiropractic journals and is a prominent member of
the New Zealand and European chiropractic bodies.
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Morris, who practices in Barrie, Ontario when she
isn’t hurtling downhill at 80 kilometres per hour,
admits she’s hooked. “This year's goal is to make the
national team again, and go to Worlds in Switzerland.”
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my Class Notes news?
By email:
[email protected]
By Fax:
(416) 482-3629
(Attn: Primary Contact Editor)
A great way to keep
up on the lives and
adventures of your
fellow CMCC
classmates!
By Mail:
Primary Contact Editor
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
1900 Bayview Ave.
Toronto, ON M4G 3E6
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Convocation Roundup
The Class of 2003
On Saturday, June 21, after four years of intensive study and
Dr. Sportelli spoke passionately about chiropractic and the
clinical training, 152 graduates from across Canada and
important role the new graduates will play in the lives of
around the world walked the stage at Convocation Hall,
their patients and the profession.
University of Toronto, to receive their Doctor of
Congratulations to all our graduates.
Chiropractic diplomas. The class of 2003
now joins the ranks of CMCC alumni
Dr. Ron Brady and Ryan Debusschere
going back to 1949. Over 5,450
chiropractors have graduated from the
college in its 58-year history.
CMCC was pleased to welcome Dr. Louis
Sportelli as keynote speaker—immediate
past president (1998-2000) of the World
Federation of Chiropractic (WFC).
Dr. Spotelli was president of the American
Chiropractic Association (ACA) for many
years, and Chair of its board from 1989 to
1990. He has coauthored several risk
management and
patient education
textbooks, and has
lectured extensively
throughout
the
United
States,
Australia, Canada,
Europe and Mexico. Class of 2003: Taking the
Graduates
Angela Lundy and
Andrea Nalborczyk
Chiropractic Oath
(Left to right) Drs. Ian Eix, Brian Schut, Barry Shandling, Bill Hsu
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(Left to right) bottom row, Keith Moore, Aaron McKinlay, Tim Mandzak,
Brad Muir, Shane Dobbin. Top row, James Barrett, Jared Brooks, Colin
Campbell, Pete Carey, Steve Karpuk, Ryan Debusschere, Scott
McCrimmon
Homecoming Celebration
The slogan for Homecoming 2003 was
“reunite, remember and reminisce.”
Such was the case for the
approximately 250 alumni who
travelled from near and far to attend the
second to last Homecoming held June
6 and 7.
spent making phone calls, and sending
faxes and emails, encouraging their
classmates to attend and for organizing
the various post reception activities. All
of the volunteers who assisted over the
weekend also deserve a big thank you
for their time and enthusiasm.
The weekend’s activities got underway
with the Anniversary Class Luncheon,
held at the Granite Club, honoring the
classes of 1953, 1958, 1963 and 1968.
As is tradition at Homecoming, a video
tribute to the 50th anniversary class
captured the flavour of life at CMCC
along with world events in 1953 and
included candid interviews with Drs.
Lloyd Taylor and Norm Grittani, class
representatives and members of the 50th
anniversary class. An extended version
of the video will include highlights of
the weekend’s activities and interviews
with 1953 class members who were in
attendance.
Homecoming 2004 will take place
June 4 and 5. It will hold special
significance as it will be the last
Homecoming at 1900 Bayview before
we move to our new home at 6100
Leslie Street.
The first day of Homecoming also
included the start of the two day
Continuing Education programme and
the highly popular topic, “Essential
Paediatrics for the Chiropractor.”
Featured speakers/chiropractors Joyce
Miller and Randy Ferrance from the
UK and the United States respectively
were greatly appreciated by those in
attendance. “A first class seminar”, “I
am thrilled to have the CD” and
“excellent speakers” were just some of
the many positive comments received
in the programme survey.
The first day of Homecoming ended
with the annual President’s Welcome
Home Barbecue, held in resplendent
weather on the front steps of the
College. With over 250 people in
attendance, alumni had the opportunity
to meet with classmates, colleagues,
staff and students and partake in a
sumptuous barbecue. Live musical
entertainment, performed by Drs.
Glenn Engel, Howie Vernon, Brian
Schut, Mr. Barry Eames and Mr. Bob
Dr. Robert Holmes (class of ’58)
reunites with Mrs. Donna Wood
Kirkpatrick contributed to the
atmosphere that was clearly enjoyed by
all.
The Homecoming programme
continued on Saturday morning at the
Hilton Toronto with the Governors’
Club breakfast—hosted by Governors’
Club President, Dr. Doug Brown;
Dr. Moss, CMCC President; Dr. Vince
Sinclair, Campaign Chair, Chiropractic
Profession; and Mr. Allen Stern, VP
Institutional Advancement, provided
guests with a thorough update on
CMCC’s Capital Campaign and the
exciting new campus at 6100 Leslie
Street.
Homecoming 2003 concluded with a
Grand Reception at the Hilton, during
which alumni celebrating 30 years in
chiropractic were presented with
plaques in recognition of this
significant milestone. The reception
will also be remembered for the
members of the class of 1973, each of
whom wore a badge depicting their
graduation photographs. Congrats to
the class of ’73 for coming up with
such an innovative idea! Class
photographs were a fitting conclusion
to a memorable weekend, where
classmates spanning six decades of
chiropractic reunited, remembered and
reminisced.
The “Get Back Band” plays CMCC’s patio (left
to right) Dr. Brian Schut, Dr. Glen Engel, Mr.
Barry Eames, Dr. Howard Vernon
Above: Left to right, Class of ’53 Drs. Lloyd
Stackhouse, Bob Kinsman, Lloyd Taylor, Norm
Grittani. Below: Left to right, Dr. Don Langford,
Mr. Allan Freedman, Dr. Norm Grittani
Many thanks to all of the class
representatives for the many hours
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Piloting the Pitfalls of Research
A pilot study, says Dr. Edward Crowther, is best defined as
an exercise in learning how to walk before you run ...
Last fall, Dr. Edward
Crowther (CMCC Director,
Clinical Education and
Associate Clinical
Professor) embarked on a
pilot project together with
CMCC’s Director,
Dr. Edward Crowther, CMCC
Director, Clinical Education and
Continuing Education,
Associate Clinical Professor
Dr. Jaroslaw Grod. The
programme’s long-range goal is to examine the effects of
chiropractic treatment on patients with adolescent idiopathic
scoliosis. The research was undertaken in conjunction with the
Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies
(KCMS), Michigan State University, and
The American Chiropractic Scoliosis
Foundation.
"It only goes
was simply wrong. Here we were, talking to parents
whose children had just been diagnosed with a
frightening disorder. There were just too many other
things they were already having to think about. The last
thing they wanted, at that stage, was to add the
uncertainty involved with participating in a research
project.”
So the team stepped back and adjusted the recruitment
protocol, focusing instead on patients whose diagnoses
were not so recent. The modification was successful.
“The next ten patients we saw,” says Dr. Crowther, “we
recruited straight-away.”
to show how
It only goes to show, he says, how
important the pilot-phase of a study
can be. “Had this gone straight into
a full-trial, the entire project would
have been in jeopardy from the
outset.
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), is
the most common deforming condition of
important the pilot-phase of
childhood. Usual medical management
“In a pilot study, the data we’re
for this condition often involves bracing
a study can be. Had this
looking
for is more germane to the
and surgery, which in turn raises concerns
study itself than to its wider goals.
about side-effects. Children diagnosed
gone straight into a full-trial,
What we’re nailing down, at this
with scoliosis, notes Dr. Crowther, face
stage,
is proof of concept: do all
the possibility of going on to significant
the
entire
project
would
have
our ideas and notions of the
surgical intervention. Increasingly,
study—its design, its procedures
patients are accessing chiropractic for
and
protocols—do all these things
been in jeopardy from the
assessment and treatment of this
hold true? The specific aims were
condition. “Of course their parents want
not to draw conclusions about
to explore all avenues of treatment,” he
outset."
manipulation and scoliosis [that
says. “We simply need to know more
would
come in the programme’s
about what kind of impact chiropractic
next
phase],
rather
it
was
to
be
sure that we had all our i’s
manipulation may have on kids with scoliosis.”
dotted and t’s crossed before we started.
To that end, a multi-disciplined team of healthcare
Pilot studies, says Dr. Crowther, may not be as “sexy” as
professionals has been assembled at Michigan State
full trials which draw conclusions about treatment. But as
University’s Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies.
the experience in this one has shown, they are vital to the
Recruitment of volunteer patients began in September 2002.
process. “Had we gone straight into full trial, it would
“Right away,” recalls Dr. Crowther, “we ran into problems.”
have resulted in costly delay and loss of momentum—to
While the team’s various members had a great deal of
say nothing of the disappointment and inconvenience to
experience dealing with children in other trials, “the models we
the patients.”
had used so successfully in those projects just didn’t work in
this trial.”
And that, says Dr. Crowther, is something of which
healthcare professionals of every stripe must never lose
There were 14 potential participants interviewed over a span of
sight. “Above all else, we’re doing this for the patients
two months. Not one of them agreed to take part in the study.
and their families first.”
“We discovered that our timing for approaching these patients
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Admissions Update
“Chiropractors are our number-one source of referrals,” notes Ms. Michelle James
who, as CMCC’s Registrar, takes a very keen interest in the subject of what motivates
students to explore a career in chiropractic.
“When we surveyed the class of 2002-2003 a majority of them told
us it was personal contact with chiropractors that had led them to
pursue a career in chiropractic,” says CMCC's new Registrar,
Ms. Michelle James.
The last nationwide distribution of Primary Contact (Spring 2003)
contained CMCC’s admissions poster which practitioners were
invited to display in their offices. “We also asked chiropractors to
feel free to request any additional recruitment
material they might like to distribute,” adds Ms.
James. The response was very encouraging. “Replies
came in from right across the country.”
academics and clinical work can be very different.
This distinction is important information to impart
during the recruitment process. “It’s helpful,” says Dr.
Beck, “for potential students to get a sense of what
things will be like [once they graduate] from the
perspective of someone on the clinical side.”
Further west, Dr. Kent Stuber (class of ’02) and Dr.
Shane Kraft (class of ’92) represent
the College to students in Alberta,
while Dr. Larry Kozuback (class of
’84) is the contact person in BC.
“It’s encouraging to see so many so
involved in nurturing the chiropractic
profession,” says Ms. James, “and
it’s so nice to know that the
interaction between alumni and
freshmen will carry on into our new
facilities when we move to our new
campus at 6100 Leslie Street in
2004.”
Many respondents expressed an interest in having
student-applicants contact them directly. “These
chiropractors,” observes Dr. Gregory Hamovitch,
CMCC’s Director of Student Services, “were offering
young people the opportunity to spend time with them
in the workplace, to see what practicing chiropractors
actually do on a day-to-day basis. What a generous
gesture. Commitments like these bode well for the
future of the profession.”
From Fredericton, New Brunswick, Dr. Glen
Johnston—himself a Palmer College graduate—was among the
volunteers who offered his office to prospective CMCC students.
“After all,” says Dr. Johnston, “the more chiropractors there are
graduating, the greater the awareness of chiropractic in general.”
CMCC Member Dr. Jason Fox (class of ’02) of Halifax, Nova
Scotia, went one step further and agreed to share his knowledge
with university students at local career fairs and information
sessions.
“I can’t stress enough how useful it is,” says Ms. James, “having a
local chiropractor beside me when I’m making presentations at
career fairs. The first thing potential students ask is ‘What’s it
really like to go to CMCC and start to practice as a chiropractor?’
DC’s like Dr. Fox can answer that question with authority.”
As the province with the largest number of chiropractors, Ontario
too has provided fertile grounds for the recruitment drive.
Dr. Jeffrey Harper (class of ’95), Dr. Cheryl van der Mark (class
of ’02), Dr. Beth Hodgins (class of ’02), Dr. Peter Clark (class of
’01), Dr. Carol Murphy (class of ’82) and Dr. Michael Beck (class
of ’01) have all agreed to pitch in.
Dr. Beck—who accompanies CMCC representatives to job fairs at
London’s University of Western Ontario—observes that the
You’ve got mail!
A complete admissions package will soon be shipped to Canadian
chiropractors. It will assist them in providing interested students the very
latest information about pursuing a career in chiropractic at CMCC.
CMCC’s New Registrar
CMCC is pleased to announce that Ms. Michelle
James has been appointed as the Registrar. Michelle
holds an undergraduate degree from the University
of Toronto. She has been
a member of the CMCC
team since 1995, having
served as Assistant to Dr.
Stefan Pallister during
his tenure as Registrar,
then as Assistant
Registrar. Please feel free
to contact Michelle at
ext. 219, or
[email protected].
Ms. Michelle James
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Backs in Motion 2003
New date, new distance
and great weather
contribute to a
memorable day!
It might have been half the distance, but
definitely twice the fun was had this
year at the Canadian Memorial
Chiropractic College’s 18th annual
Backs in Motion 5K Run/Walk in
Sunnybrook Park. The event was a
great experience for all who attended.
The change in date and run distance
clearly had a positive effect on overall
participation. Our final confirmed
numbers are 504 runners and 114
walkers, almost 200 more than last
year!
The success of the Run depends heavily
on the efforts of our volunteers and this
year approximately 75 dedicated people
came out to help. Their participation
was greatly appreciated. To our student
performers: Ellen MacPhee, Pip
Penrose, Clara Leung, Pardip Athwal
and Courtney Wilson, who entertained
the crowd prior to the Awards
Ceremony—thank you so very much.
This year’s race was quick as Danny
Kassapit finished first at a time of
13:49. Our top female finisher was
Colleen Hopkins with her time of
17:06. But of course, each and every
one of our participants was a winner at
the finish line as they were
congratulated with applause and cheers
of encouragement from the crowd of
onlookers.
So many people make the day special.
Faculty member Mr. Roy Webb has
volunteered for many years in placing
signs on the course the night before the
event. And then there is the likes of
alumnus Dr. Kitch Haymen, class of
’80, who always provides us with the
most neat and thorough pledge
sheets—the Run would not be the same
without them!
Anticipating the start gun
Most of all, however, it’s the alumni
who come out year after year to
volunteer, donate and participate in the
race itself who truly exemplify the
CMCC spirit. This year’s alumni
participants included Dr. John
Definney, Dr. Ian Eix, Dr. David Gryfe,
Dr. Don Langford, and Dr. Cal Neely,
all of whom took part in the run.
Drs. Hayman, Grice, Brown, Locke
and families participated in the walk.
CMCC professor emeritus, Dr. Herbert
K. Lee who—at the age of 93—crossed
Keeping the spirit: Class of 2006
Above: Ms Susan Sullivan of Mississauga trains a
future Backs in Motion runner. Below:
Dr. DeFinney, Class of ’76, and one of the Run
founders, congratulates Dr. Herb Lee
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Backs in Motion 2003
the finish line just ahead of President
Dr. Jean Moss. (“It’s only because he
started training earlier!” said Dr. Moss,
after the event.)
Naturally, CMCC students were also
out in full force, vying to win the
coveted student challenge title.
Congratulations to the Class of 2003
for taking first class honours.
The top 5 finishers from the
winning class were:
(Left to right) representing our generous sponsor,
Aon Consulting: Mr. Stephen Hornberger, Ms. Sue
Pringle, Ms. Anne Pringle, Ms. Lisa Wilkinson
Scott Curry (15:35)
Scott MacNeil (18:19)
Ben Royfield (18:29)
Michelle MacWhirter (18:47)
Lisa Curran (18:51).
The top finishers in the
other classes were:
Elaine Penny (17:40) Class of 2006
Kevin Lunnie (17:36) Class of 2005
Brian Johnson (19:22) Class of 2004
50 to 59 age category winners (front row seated,
left to right) Ms Colleen Stewart, Ms Joan Penny,
Ms Ann Atkins. (Back row standing, left to right)
Mr. Iden Ford, Mr. Gary Mossman, Dr. John
DeFinney
“Thanks again everyone and
we’ll see you next year, Sunday
April 25, 2004, at our 19th
40 to 49 age category winners: (left to right)
Ms. Sue Jewett, Mr. Bill Young, Ms Sharon
Crawford, Mr. Jimmy Brennan, Ms. Carolyn Silvy,
Mr. Andrew Novini
Annual Backs in Motion 5K
Run/Walk in Sunnybrook Park.”
Thank You
Backs in Motion is a major fund-raiser
for the College. Over $74,000 has been
raised to date. We thank everyone who
went the extra distance to collect
donations for CMCC. Congratulations
to Mr. Allan Freedman who came
through once again as this year’s grand
prize pledge-raising winner of a feel
great gift package from OBUS
FORME Ltd. Mr. Freedman raised
$2,761.00 and will enjoy the following
body care products from OBUS
FORME Ltd: Deluxe Massaging Foot
Spa, Professional Body MassagerTM,
two Comfort Support PillowsTM,
®
NASCAR Officially Licensed Driver’s
Seat Delux, and a Lowback Backrest
Support.
Many thanks to the following sponsors
for their generous contributions to the
event:
Gold Sponsors
Bank of Nova Scotia
OBUS FORME Ltd.
Canadian Chiropractic Association
Ontario Chiropractic Association
The CMCC Supply Centre &
Bookstore
Sponsors
AON Consulting/Groupe Conseil
Mr. David Baker
Brennan Pontiac Buick GMC Ltd.
Brooks Athletic
Chirotec
DNA Silk Screening Inc.
Foot Levelers, Inc.
Footmaxx
Gatorade Sports
Mr. Len Goodman
Mr. Ken Nitska
The Ontario Produce Marketing Association
Running Room
Timex
Prize Sponsors
All Sports Marketing
Blockbuster Video
The British Tourist Authority
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Human Resources Department
Day Dreams Spa
Fiorio’s on Bayview
Fox and Fiddle Pub
Mamma’s Pizza
McDonald’s at Yonge and Bayview
RadioShack at Sunnybrook Plaza
Roger’s Video at Sunnybrook Plaza
Second Cup at 1595 Bayview
Second Cup at Sunnybrook Plaza
Sunnybrook Restaurant
The Run results
can be found posted on
http://www.rrresults.com
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MEMBERS ONLY SECTION ON CMCC WEBSITE
NOW OFFERS MORE ONLINE SERVICES!
Seven major databases from EBSCO Publishing
• More than 1100 full text journals now in our subscription
200 new full text journals added to:
Biomedical Reference Collection
Nursing & Allied Health Collection
• Both databases upgraded from Basic to Expanded editions
New for 2003!
• Online Case Study
• Search Tips
and Tutorials
Online Case Study
(3 continuing education hours)
• Continuing Education now offers a Neck-Tongue Syndrome case study online.
Non members pay $75.00. Members pay $50.00
• This programme consists of a case study report which reviews the clinical presentation, radiographs and
pathogenesis of a classic case of Neck-Tongue Syndrome. Access the case study by visiting the CMCC
home page at www.cmcc.ca
• Stay tuned for our second case study: Unusual Cause of Knee Pain. Coming soon.
Tips and Tutorials
• Discover tips and tutorials designed to help guide you through the
literature
• Learn how to search the EBSCO databases more efficiently and
effectively
Also available on the Members Only Section
• Compendium of Natural Health Products
• Practice Opportunities Database
• Online search capabilities of all the CMCC library holdings
• Access to the Index to Chiropractic Literature 1985-2003
• Practice Resource Guide
Other Member Benefits
• Discounts on Continuing Education programmes and purchases made through the Supply Centre and
Bookstore
• Free literature searches and document delivery at reduced rates through the C.C. Clemmer Library
• Helping Hands – a free online listing service for hiring CMCC students
• Receive copies of the College Annual Report and Research Report
For more information, contact: David Coleman, Director of Alumni Affairs
Tel: 1-800-669-2959, ext. 146 • [email protected] • www.cmcc.ca
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Update On Clinical Practice Guidelines
This article is reprinted
with thanks from the
Spring 2003 issue of The
CCA's InfoChiro
publication.
Where did this process
begin?
Under the Chair of Dr. Don
Henderson, The Canadian Chiropractic
Association (The CCA) in 1999
undertook a review of the 1993 Clinical
Guidelines for Chiropractic Practice in
Canada (The Glenerin Guidelines).
Dr. Henderson has resigned from The
CCA board and, while regrettable, his
resignation resulted in the reexamination of the guidelines
development process based on feedback
from the provinces and from
practitioners.
The CCA then invited the Canadian
Federation of Chiropractic Regulatory
Boards (CFCRB) to partner with it in
the development of new Clinical
Practice Guidelines for the profession.
Why do we need
practice guidelines?
These are a necessary part of health
care in the 21st century. We need to take
a leadership role in developing our
practice guidelines rather than allow
outside agencies, government bodies or
other health care professions to do it on
our behalf. We have the knowledge of
relevant research combined with the
clinical expertise in chiropractic to
develop guidelines that will best serve
Canadian chiropractors and our
patients.
Guidelines are developed to assist
chiropractors in daily practice and help
to collate the massive amounts of
research and clinical expertise that
exists within the profession. These are
not to be confused with standards which
would dictate practice parameters, but
rather serve as a guide and tool for
practitioners and the public we care for.
What is different from
Glenerin?
The new approach will seek greater
participation from stakeholder
organizations and from the profession
in the field. It has included extensive
consultation with 30 stakeholder
organizations from across Canada on
the process to be followed and the
subject areas to be covered by the
guidelines themselves. Unlike the
Glenerin Guidelines, these will be
subject specific stand-alone documents,
published in the Journal of the
Canadian Chiropractic Association and
available to the entire profession on the
web.
A Task Force, with representatives
from both The CCA (Dr. Grayden
Bridge, Dr. Greg Stewart) and CFCRB
(Dr. Wanda Lee MacPhee, Dr. Keith
Thomson), has been established to
oversee this new approach to the
development of Guidelines that will
meet the needs of the profession and the
public. As one of the first actions, the
Task Force commissioned a paper on
“The Development of Canadian
Clinical Practice Guidelines: A
Literature Review and Synthesis of
Findings”. This paper, authored by Mr.
Costa Papadopoulos, the former Health
Policy Manager of The CCA, has
provided the Task Force with many
insights into how other professions are
treating guidelines and what can be
useful for the chiropractic profession.
Who is involved?
When The CCA launched a review
of the Glenerin Guidelines in 1999 it
developed an extensive list of
chiropractic organizations to consult
with in order to ensure widespread
participation. The list is being used
again, as every chiropractor in Canada
will be a member of at least one, and
usually several, of these groups. As a
result, chiropractors will have the
opportunity for multiple points of
participation and input through their
stakeholder group(s). The goal is to
provide an inclusive basis for
representation and participation.
Representatives of these stakeholder
organizations were invited to meetings
on September 28, 2002 in Saint
Andrews By-the-Sea, New Brunswick
and November 3, 2002 in Calgary,
Alberta during which the Process,
Guiding Principles, Guideline Template
and List of Topics were approved.
How can all members
participate?
In order to keep the profession
abreast of the developments of this
project, please visit the CCA web site
on a regular basis (www.ccachiro.org).
Drafts of the various Guidelines will be
published there for practitioners to
provide comment to the stakeholder
organizations to which they belong.
Guidelines Development
Committee Established
The process of developing
guidelines is ongoing. There will
always be a need to either develop a
guideline for a new area, or to update
existing guidelines. In order to assist
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with the many steps involved in developing guidelines, the
Task Force has appointed a Guidelines Development
Committee composed of the following individuals: Dr. Roly
Bryans – Co-Chair (Newfoundland and Labrador),
Dr. Normand Danis – Co-Chair (Quebec), Dr. Liz AndersonPeacock (Ontario), Dr. Eleanor White (Ontario), Dr. Henri
Marcoux (Manitoba), Dr. Brock Potter (British Columbia),
Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin (UQTR) and Dr. Howie Vernon
(CMCC).
Public and Inter-professional
Representatives Appointed
One of the recommendations of stakeholder organizations
was that the Guidelines Development Committee should also
have public and interprofessional representatives. The Task
Force called for nominations and has appointed the
following individuals.
Public: Professor Janice Stein is Belzberg Professor of
Conflict Management and Negotiation in the Department of
Political Science and the Director of the Munk Centre for
International Studies at the University of Toronto. She has an
international reputation as a Middle East area specialist of
the first rank. She is a pioneer in at least three sub-fields of
political science: negotiation theory; foreign policy decisionmaking; and international conflict and conflict management.
Professor Stein is on the editorial board of several scholarly
journals, including Etudes International, International
Journal, Political Psychology, Foreign Policy and American
Political Science Review. She is a Fellow of the Royal
Society of Canada. In addition to being an outstanding
University teacher, Professor Stein is frequently on Canadian
television commenting on Middle East and other
international issues.
Interprofessional: Dr. Andrea Furlan is the EvidenceBased Practice Co-ordinator at the Institute for Work &
Health. She obtained her medical degree from the University
of São Paulo, Brazil and immigrated to Canada in 1997. She
obtained her MSc in Clinical Epidemiology from the
Department of Health Administration at the University of
Toronto and is currently enrolled in a PhD in Clinical
Epidemiology, also at the University of Toronto. She has
written extensively on guidelines issues and has been
involved with the Cochrane Collaboration Back Review.
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Editorial Team Announced
After reviewing an international list of potential editors,
the Task Force has appointed the firm of Eglington Health
Communications Inc. to provide editorial services. Thor
Eglington, RN BSc BA MSc, President of the firm, has been
a health care provider, educator, researcher, policy analyst,
programme developer, writer and editor. His clients include
many government departments, private businesses and an
long list of non-profit organizations such as the Aboriginal
Nurses Association of Canada, Canadian Association for
School Health, Canadian Public Health Association, Heart &
Stroke Foundation of Canada, Osteoporosis Society of
Canada, Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of
Canada and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
Working with Mr. Eglington is Dr. B.P. Squires, BA,
MD, PhD, who is a former Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of
the Canadian Medical Association. Previously he served as a
Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Director of the
Office of Health Sciences Educational Development at the
University of Western Ontario. Dr. Squires has an extensive
background in the development of clinical practice
guidelines.
First Guideline to deal with
Chiropractic Management of the
Cervical Spine
As determined by the stakeholder organizations, the first
topic that a guideline will be prepared for is Chiropractic
Management of the Cervical Spine. The Guidelines
Development Committee plans to shortly begin the process
of selecting the Evidence Assessor(s) who will work on this
topic.
Acknowledgement
The Task Force gratefully acknowledges that funding for
the development of these guidelines is made possible
through a grant provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health
and Long Term Care to the Ontario Chiropractic
Association.
More Information
The CCA website will be practitioners source for
ongoing information on the status of the development of the
guidelines. www.ccachiro.ca
A Student Employment Service for
Members and Non-members
Helping
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on holiday?
Are you between office
assistants?
Would you prefer to hire a
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information?
Save yourself time and money by employing a student who
is familiar with chiropractic terminology and information.
You will also be providing good, practical training for a
future chiropractor.
Helping Hands is a free service
for CMCC members.
Non members may use this service
for $50 per listing.
For more information about Helping Hands or to
list your job posting, contact:
David Coleman, Director, Alumni Affairs
416-482-2340, extension 146
Fax: 416-482-3629
E-mail: [email protected]
How it works:
◆ Send your job posting to CMCC,
and include the location, date(s)
and type of help you require.
Also include a contact name and
the best time to call.
◆ Your information will be
available to CMCC students
looking for summer or part-time
work. Job postings are shared
with students through the CMCC
website and via email.
◆ Job posting information is
provided to students until the
position is filled.
Please note: The College and staff coordinating this service will
have no involvement with respect to screening any doctor or
student who may wish to participate in the service, nor will the
College be involved in determining who may be hired or the
terms and conditions under which a student's services may be
retained by a doctor, including matters of salary, hours of
employment, etc. All issues concerning the matter of the
relationship of the parties will be the responsibility of the
chiropractor and the student. Participation of a doctor and student
in the service is deemed to be conditional upon their
understanding and agreement as to the College's involvement
merely as an information resource centre only, without further
liability or responsibility.
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Continuing Education
WEEKEND SEMINAR
CMCC’s 9th Annual Conference on
Advancements in Chiropractic
Radiology Review: From X-rays to Advanced Imaging
• Spinal trauma & shoulder and knee MRI with Dr. Brian
Howard
• Vertebrobasilar imaging with Dr. Dominic Rosso
• Skeletal metastasis and imaging of whiplash injuries
with Dr. John Taylor
• Fundamentals of CT and MRI with Dr. Cindy Peterson
• Disc lesions and spinal stenosis with Dr. Bill Hsu
• Case presentations: Integrating radiography with
advanced imaging
Professor Vladimir Janda Memorial
Scholarship Fund
November 22/23, 2003
The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College has instituted a
Scholarship fund to honour the memory of Professor
Vladimir Janda for his contribution to the field of
musculoskeletal medicine and his dedication to teaching
throughout the world. This year the annual seminar will be
held November 22-23 at CMCC to continue the teachings of
Professor Janda.
All proceeds will go towards the scholarship fund which will
be used to provide educational scholarships for interns who
demonstrate skills and knowledge in rehabilitation at CMCC
and invite Visiting Scholars from around the wor6ld.
For additional information regarding the seminar or the
scholarship fund, contact CMCC at 416-482-2340, ext. 191.
Contributions can be made to "Professor Vladimir Janda
Scholarship Fund," c/o Canadian Memorial Chiropractic
College, Division of Graduate Studies and Research,
1900 Bayview Ave., Toronto, Ontario M4G 3E6.
This 12 hour workshop is limited to 40 participants.
Current State of Soft Tissue Diagnosis and
an Introduction to the Graston Technique
An 8-Hour seminar with Dr. Warren Hammer
November 1, 2003, CMCC
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Mark your calendars! October 3-5/2003 at the Hilton
Toronto. Being held in conjunction with the OCA Conference
and Trade Show – Together for Tomorrow.
Evaluation and Management of Neck and
Arm Pain - An evidence based approach
A 12 hour seminar by Dr. Ron LeFebvre on diagnosing neck
and arm pain and choosing the most effective therapeutic
option for chiropractic management.
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Identifying Radicular Pain
Diagnosing the Causes of Radicular Pain
Somatic Referred Pain from Joints
Management Issues
Rehabilitation Strategies
Vancouver ........ January 17/18, 2004
Toronto ............. January 24/25, 2004
Calgary ............. February 28/29, 2004
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Topics include:
• what do we know about soft tissue diagnosis and
treatment today
• pathology of soft tissues
• new concepts in soft tissue treatment
• a review of the more common soft tissue techniques
Registration is limited.
Continuing Education
Low Tech Rehabilitation of Low Back Pain
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME
With Dr. Gary Ierna
Clinical Acupuncture Levels I & II
Rochester, NY - October 18/19, 2003
Hartford, CT - November 1/2, 2003
Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
A 228-hour advanced training programme
In a workshop and seminar environment, you will learn to:
• Easily detect musculoskeletal problems that exist with
chronic pain and joint dysfunction through a set of lowtech functional tests
• Correct these problems with a series of basic floor
exercises and other low-tech rehabilitation techniques
• Describe and detail dysfunction
• Establish a rehabilitation baseline
• Formulate a comprehensive in-office and at-home
rehabilitative exercise programme
• Document improvement for third party payers
Registration is limited.
EVENING SEMINARS
Upper and Lower Extremity Workshops
“Monday Night Tune Up Series”
Presented by Janice Drover, DC, FCCSS (C) and Scott
Howitt, DC, this continuing education series is designed for
chiropractors in practice for 5 years or more.
Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.,
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Room 312
• A review of anatomy and current evidence-based
diagnosis and management.
• Quick and easy ways to identify and diagnose common
conditions in the upper and lower extremities
• Simple clinical suggestions for the management of
conditions of these joints
• Practical clinical examination of extremities
Presented by CMCC’s Division of Continuing Education in
association with the Acupuncture Council of Ontario (ACO),
this programme is open to DC’s, MD’s, ND’s, DDS’s and 4th
Year CMCC students.
This year’s internationally recognized specialists teaching in
their areas of expertise include: Dr. Joseph Wong, Dr. Steven
Aung, Dr. Ken Trinh and Dr. Fred Hui.
Level I begins September 20-21 and Level II starts
September 27-28/03
Human Anatomy Review
A 105-hour certificate programme
“A Practical and Clinically Relevant Anatomy Review”
This programme includes cadaver dissections and
demonstrations using prosected specimens to augment the
lecture presentations. Thirty-five lecture and laboratory
presentations will employ a regional approach examining the
following areas:
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Upper Limb
Abdomen
Head & Neck
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Thorax
Pelvis
Brain & Spinal Cord
Open to DC’s, MD’s, ND’s, PT’s, RMT’s and RN’s for $1,495.
Classes begin September 17/2003 – Wednesday evenings from
6:30-9:30 p.m. Only 30 spaces available, so register early!
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EXAMINATION OF EXTREMITIES
Foot and Ankle Seminar .................... September 15, 2003
Knee Seminar..................................... September 22, 2003
Hip and Pelvis .................................... September 29, 2003
Shoulder ............................................. October 20, 2003
Elbow and Wrist ................................ October 27, 2003
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Continuing Education
FELLOWSHIP CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
Chiropractic Rehabilitation – Level 1, MONTREAL, QC
100 hour Certificate Programme
First session begins on October 4/5, 2003 at the Hotel Gouverneur Place Dupuis in
Montreal. Individual weekend registration is available.
Saturdays 1:00 p.m. - 7:30 pm and Sundays 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Session I
Session II
October 4-5, 2003
November 8-9, 2003
Session III
December 6-7, 2003
Session IV
Session V
Session VI
Session VII
Session VIII
January 17-18, 2004
Distance Learning
February 7-8, 2004
March 13-14, 2004
April 17-18, 2004
Session IX
May 15-16, 2004
Introduction to Rehabilitation
Posture, Gait & Movement
Patterns Workshop
Muscle Energy/Balancing
Techniques & Sensorimotor Training
Workshop
Spinal Stabilization Training
Outcome Assessment Measures
End Range Loading Strategies
Strength & Conditioning Training
Lumbar Rehabilitation Protocols & Case
Management
Cervical Rehabilitation Protocols & Case
Management
Chiropractic Rehabilitation – Level 2, Toronto, ON and
Calgary, AB
Chiropractic Office
Assistant Course
The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic
College recommends COA
programmes offered at the following
schools:
CTS Canadian Career College
1495 Seymour St.
North Bay ON P1B 8G4
(705) 495-1200
www.canadiancareercollege.com
CTS Canadian Career College
76 Elm Street
Sudbury, ON P3C 1R8
(705) 688-1200
www.canadiancareercollege.com
Medix School
1229 Oxford Street East
London ON N5Y 4W5
(519) 659-4822
www.medixschool.com
100-hour Certificate Programme
Completion of Level 1 is not required.
Toronto: First session begins October 25/26
Calgary: First session begins September 27/28
Saturdays 1:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Session I
Session II
Session III
Session IV
Session V
Session VI
Session VII
Session VIII
Session IX
Post Surgical and multi-disciplinary rehabilitation
Sports Specific Rehabilitation
Advanced strength and conditioning protocols
Foot, Gait and Orthotics
Whiplash and Vertigo
Work Hardening, Reconditioning & Functional Capacity
Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
Lower Extremity Rehabilitation
Distance Education – Clinical Biomechanics of the Lumbar Spine
This year’s course faculty includes:
Jerry Grod, DC, FCCS(C) • Kim Humphries, DC, Ph.D • Ken Kinakin, DC
Marc Negrin, DC • Dan Reyes, DC, DACRB • Kim Ross, DC, PhD
Jay Triano, DC, Ph.D
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Trillium College
Oshawa Centre
419 King Street West
Oshawa ON L1J 2K5
(905) 723-1163
www.trilliumcollege.ca
Trillium College
501 Tower Hill Rd
Peterborough ON K9H 7S3
(705) 742-5565
www.trilliumcollege.ca
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IN MEMORIAM
Glenn, Dr. Gale
Schneider, Dr. Norman
Passed away July 6, 2003 after a battle
with cancer. Dr. Glenn graduated with
the class of 1955. He was a Governors’
Club Member.
Passed away February 10, 2003 in
Vancouver, B.C. Dr. Schneider was a
member of the class of 1964. He is
survived by his wife Lynne.
Shi, Dr. Robert Yi-Siung
Passed away April 3, 2003. Dr. Shi was
a member of the class of 1977. He
practiced in North York, Toronto.
Gleeson, Dr. Gary
Passed away in April 2003, in Toronto
after a four-week battle with cancer.
Born in 1935, Dr. Gleeson was a
member of the class of 1959; he taught
at CMCC for two decades and practiced
his entire career in Don Mills. Dr.
Gleeson never retired. He is survived by
his wife Miluska (Mila).
Twocock, Dr. Edward
Passed away May 14, 2003 in Niagara
Falls, Ontario, where he had practiced
for 37 years. Dr. Twocock graduated
from the class of 1950; he was a CMCC
Member.
Worsfold, Dr. Edward
MacLeod, Dr. Mark
Passed away February 25, 2003 in
Surrey, B.C. Dr. Worsfold was a
member of the class of 1966, and a
Lifetime member of the Governors’
Club. He is survived by his wife
Dorothy.
Passed away in his 46th year as result of
a tragic aircraft accident April 7, 2003.
Dr. MacLeod practiced in North Bay
and Temagami, Ontario. He was a
member of the class of 1987.
Donations
Awards & Scholarships
Dr. Robert J. Cannon
College of Chiropractic Sciences
Foot Levelers, Inc.
John M. Wallace Scholarship Trust
Mrs. E. J. Langer
Dr. Jean A. Moss
Dr. John R. Zielonka
General Donations
A.C.O.
Mrs. Bruna Brown
CMCC Students' Council
Dr. Brian B. Croft
Mr. Leonard Goodman
Dr. Norman F. Grittani
Dr. E. Kitchener Hayman
Dr. Jean A. Moss
Dr. Steven M. Perry
Mr. Allen Stern
In Memoriam Donations
Acrobat Results Marketing
Dr. Blake Alderson
Dr. Brian Baizley
Dr. Keith C. Beaton
Ms. Suzanne Beyba
Dr. Ron Brady
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British Columbia Chiropractic
Association
British Columbia College of
Chiropractors
Dr. Aurel Chanady
Ms. Olive Craigie
Dr. Ken W. Dick
Mr. H. Wilson Everatt
Dr. John Ewart
Family Chiropractic Centre
Dr. Andrea Fefferman
Mr. Allan Freedman
Mrs. Muriel Gauthier
Mrs. Mila Gleeson
Dr. Rodman L. Gleeson
Dr. Adrian S. Grice
Dr. Leslie R. Grice
Dr. Stephen H. Injeyan
International Union of Operating
Engineers
Dr. Richard E. Jarvensivu
Yahia Kafi
Dr. Joseph R. Kelly
Dr. Paul A. Korbelas
Jason and Joy Lay
The LeBlancs Family
Mr. Peter Lipman
Dr. Brian D. Littlejohn
Ms. S. Shelley Lloyd
Mr. Stan Lougheed
Dr. Sandra Malpass
Dr. David J. Matheson
Dr. Roger H. Mayall
Ms. Francis McBryan
Ms. Margaret A. McCallen
Ms. Adele McCubbin
Ms. Megan McCubbin
Mr. Barrie McKenzie
Dr. Brian J. McLaughlin
Dr. Jean A. Moss
Ms. Barbara Newbigging
Dr. R. Andrew Potter
Dr. Frederick H. Reynolds
Dr. Laurence G. Reynolds
Dr. Marty V. Richter
Dr. Leo K. Rosenberg
Mrs. Cindy Scheck
Dr. George M. Seim
Dr. Lucas Tai
Thunder Bay Hydro Employees
Dr. Paul D. Uchikata
Dr. Steve P. Viljakainen
Dr. David I. West
Mrs. Leora Wilson
Ms. Susan Yong
We Are Grateful For
Your Support
We extend our sincere
appreciation to those who have
recently made gifts to CMCC.
If there are any corrections to
this listing or if you would like
more information about
making a gift to CMCC, please
call the Development Office at
(416) 482-2340, extension 293.
The above donations have been
received and processed as of
June 30, 2003.
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and CMCC has given me, my patients, my wife Sandee, our family (including our five
children and two son-in-laws) over my 27 years of practice in Calgary.
“I have always supported CMCC whether through CMCC Governors’ Club membership,
ongoing commitment to the Capital Campaign and of course buying my supplies from the
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our profession.”
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