Primary Contact Spring 2013

Spring 2013

Career diversity

CMCC demonstrates exceptional showing at WFC Congress Country vs. city practice Influencing health policy Enhancing the learning environment

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From the Chair “The work that CMCC does within and beyond its walls impacts each one of us.” Dr. Craig Norman, Saskatoon (Class of '99) It is inspiring to read the testimonials from across Canada included in the provincial membership campaigns currently underway. It’s clear that many of us understand the value of a strong united front and supporting chiropractic at its foundations.

As a Board Member, I’ve been privileged to be involved with much of the work that goes on behind the scenes to bring new programs to light, to enhance facilities, build bridges and support the profession in the right way at the right time. It’s done in such a way that most of the time it looks easy, but what most of us see is just the tip of the iceberg.

Chiropractic often maintains a fine balance as a friend to other allied health professions, yet distinguished through its unique philosophy and in Canada, at CMCC, through private professional education.

Thank you to everyone who has recently become a member or renewed their membership, standing behind CMCC with your support. A stronger membership strengthens CMCC by supporting the work that helps to develop the profession and create opportunities for all of us.

By the time you read this, I will have not only stood behind CMCC, I will have run for it at Backs in Motion 2013. I’ve challenged fellow members of the board to help raise almost $40,000 in support of chiropractic education, research and patient care and I’m looking forward to a good day of sunshine and successful fundraising for CMCC. I’m also looking forward to returning to Toronto for Homecoming, June 7-8. I hope many of you are able to attend and reconnect with your classmates and benefit from the CE programming.

As you flip through the following pages of Primary Contact, some of you will recognize classmates who have pursued interests in health administration and health policy as well as others who have returned to their roots to practice.

All of our opportunities stem from reputation — personal reputation resulting from our own professional conduct and the reputation of the profession — affected by fellow practitioners, cared for through government relations and the management of interprofessional relationships, and safeguarded by pristine academic qualifications.

That’s what you are supporting with your membership. The way I see it, it all comes back to us in the end.

Spring 2013

Volume 50 / Issue 2

02 From the President 04 CMCC News 06 In the Community 07 CMCC faculty get pied for Unleash Your Potential

08 Developing international health policy: Dr. Jonas Eyford attends WHO strategy meetings

10 What’s new in the Sim Lab 12 Revising the ICD: Dr. Jairus Quesnele accepts the first WHO-WFC Fellowship

13 Your first donation? There’s never been a better time to give

14 The calm of the country vs. the din of the city

23 Backs in Motion '13 26 Donations 27 Passage 27 In Memoriam

Mark Symchych, DC To contact any member of the Board, please email board@cmcc.ca.

From the President “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”

Thomas A. Edison

Jean A. Moss, DC, MBA

Having recently returned from the World Spine Care (WSC) conference in Botswana and the World Federation of Chiropractic Congress in Durban, I was once again struck by the number of ways chiropractors can contribute to the health and well being of people in such diverse ways.

Dr. Ismat Kanga (Class of ’11). The organization continues to offer ongoing placements for qualified volunteers from the chiropractic community and I encourage you to consider it, if you feel you would benefit from a life changing experience.

Many of you will be familiar with WSC by now. A vision of Dr. Scott Haldeman, WSC offers spine care to underserviced populations in India and Botswana, providing unique opportunities to professionals willing to undertake them, making treatment available to underserved areas and drawing research data with diverse applications to rural populations everywhere.

In Shoshong, Botswana, WSC is developing a universal model of care for spinal disorders applicable to future WSC locations and beyond.

The research program will provide insight into the epidemiology of spine disorders in low income rural populations, the delivery of an interprofessional model of spine care and an understanding of its impact on these populations.

This year, two CMCC graduates had the opportunity to become involved with WSC initiatives; Dr. Becky Carpenter (Class of ’12) and

CMCC’s own research into health care trends sheds insight into the value of collaborative work to benefit all areas of the health care

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“Not knowing when the dawn will come I open every door.”

Emily Dickinson

spectrum. Our involvement with collaborative models such as the Academic Family Health Team at St. Michael’s Hospital demonstrate the potential for improved patient outcomes and decreased wait times through increased communication within a health care team. I am so proud of the dedication of CMCC faculty who have worked to create this and other opportunities for the development of the profession.

Building on our success with multidisciplinary research teams, CMCC has gone a step further in establishing the UOIT–CMCC Centre for the Study of Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation in partnership with UOIT. The Centre is run by Dr. Pierre Côté (Class of ‘89). It is worth noting that UOIT’s Kinesiology stream was developed by another CMCC alumna, Dr. Bernadette Murphy (Class of ’89).

Chiropractic is also proving a sound basis for health care administration.

In 2008, Dr. Kim Humphreys (Class of ‘82) joined the University of Zurich to establish its first formal program in chiropractic. Last year Dr. Haymo Thiel (Class of ‘85), a graduate of CMCC’s Graduate Studies Clinical Sciences program became principal of the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic. Dr. Rahim Karim (Class of ‘98) was recently appointed Dean, School of Community and Health Studies at Centennial College.

Sports is another area where chiropractic is increasingly welcomed for its potential to treat injuries without drugs and complement athletic training regimens. Just three years ago chiropractic became part of Olympic host medical services during the Olympic Games held in Vancouver.

Chiropractic continues to grow as a recognized and relied upon resource within elite athletics.

It is clear that while practitioners remain rooted in communities, those communities are diversifying, bringing opportunity for practitioners and patients.

With chiropractors in research, administration, health policy, rural health care and community practices in all their forms, the profession is unmistakably evolving and asserting itself. I’m proud to be associated with an institution devoted to the ongoing success of the profession and to know we are so warmly supported by members from both inside and outside our alumni group. We would not be where we are without you.

My thanks and best wishes for a wonderful summer.

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CMCC News College. The school offers a number of full time, part time, post graduate and continuing education programs within the departments of Nursing, Child Studies, Community Services and Health and Wellness. The school is also home to the Emergency Management and Public Safety Institute. Karim is an Executive Member of the CMCC Board of Governors and currently Chair of the Board Advancement Committee.

Practice OpportUnity '13

Practice OpportUnity ’13 took place February 21 at CMCC, a return to campus from last year's event at the Holiday Inn Markham.

Keynote speaker Dr. Jeffrey Quon (Class of ‘86) spoke about Guidance Based Patient Centred Chiropractic Care, offering his perspective on how to incorporate patient lifestyle and preferences into a practice situation.

The Ontario Chiropractic Assocation panel discussion offered the perspective of recent graduates who shared their experiences about beginning practice and building a patient base. The panel included Drs. Karen Hudes, Lauren Karatenevski (Class of ’12), Newsha Kahsani (Class of ’08), Navdeep Toor (Class of ’12) and Henry Candelaria (Class of ’07).

Dr. Joel Weisberg (National University of Health Sciences) moderated.

The tradeshow of the event is always

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a highlight which provides graduates an opportunity to speak with a diverse group of vendors. Students were encouraged to investigate patient management systems, speak to the companies whose products they will soon be working with on a daily basis and talk to practitioners interested in expanding or selling their practices.

Dr. Rahim Karim appointed Dean, School of Community and Health Studies Congratulations to Dr. Rahim Karim (Class of ‘98), appointed Dean, School of Community and Health Studies at Centennial College. Centennial College is Ontario's first community college and has four campuses in the Greater Toronto Area.

As Dean of School of Community and Health Studies, Karim will be overseeing the administration of one of the largest schools at Centennial

Rhonda Kirkwood named Professional Development Coordinator at IWK Centre in Halifax

Dr. Rhonda Kirkwood (Class of ‘97) recently accepted a position as Professional Development Coordinator in the Division of Interprofessional Practice at Halifax’s IWK Centre, providing care to women, children, youth and families in the Maritime provinces. Kirkwood has been an Executive Member of the CMCC Board of Governors since 2009 and is Chair of the Board Academic Affairs Committee.

World Spine Care conference in Botswana

World Spine Care (WSC) held its first health conference in Botswana, April 5, preceding the World Federation of Chiropractic Congress, in Durban, South Africa.

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at WSC and presentations by founders and international guests.

Dr. Shenaaz El-Halabi, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Preventive Health Services to the Government of Botswana opened the conference and was followed by Dr. Kunal Bose, Superintendent of the Mahalapye District Hospital and a video statement by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Founder Dr. Scott Haldeman, Clinical Director Dr. Geoff Outerbridge, Vice President of Research Dr. Margareta Nordin, staff and supporters of WSC were joined by Dr. Christian Etter, Past President and Founder of the Swiss Spine Institute, Dr. Emre Acaroglu, Chief of Orthopaedic Spine Care with Turkey’s Ankara Spine Center and Dr. Norman Fisher-Jeffes, Past President, the Society of Neurosurgeons of South Africa. CMCC delegates included Dr. Moss (Class of '70), member of the Board of Directors, WSC, and Dr. Kopansky-Giles (Class of '82), a member of the WSC Research Team.

ACC-RAC 2013

Chiropractic and Healthcare Reform: Improving Outcomes, Delivery, and Affordability of Healthcare CMCC faculty and students made significant contributions to the Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference (ACC-RAC) held this year in Washington. CMCC was responsible for 10 research and five poster presentations and garnered three of the nine research awards presented at the conference.

Canada remains a strong contender in the research arena, with two awards presented to individuals from the chiropractic program at l’ Université du Québec à TroisRivières and one to CMCC graduate and recent visiting scholar, Dr. Jeffery Quon (Class of '86).

Congratulations to CMCC winners Drs. Dominic Giuliano (Class of '92), Marion McGregor (Class of '80), Diane Grondin (Class of '06), Jay Triano, Jairus Quesnele (Class of '10) and technician Steven Tran.

The World Federation of Chiropractic – 12th Biennial Congress

The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) held its 12th congress in Durban, South Africa April 11–13. CMCC faculty spoke on a number of subjects ranging from pain management and educational methodology to the effect of creatine and sodium bicarbonate on athletes and new research to accurately assess the risk of neck manipulation on vertebral artery flow. Dr. Moss accompanied CMCC’s presenting researchers Drs. Mohsen Kazemi (Class of ‘96) Glen Harris (Class of ‘97), Deborah Kopansky-Giles (Class of ‘82), Natalia Lischyna (Class of ‘98) and Guy Sovak. Congratulations to Drs. Kazemi and Harris, each of whom won research awards from The International Federation of Sports Chiropractic / Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport (FICS).

CMCC faculty and alumni shine at academic awards ceremony Dr. Jessica Wong (Class of ‘10) received the Scott Haldeman Award first prize in the original research competition for best full paper.

Wong co-authored the paper with CMCC faculty members Drs. Marion McGregor (Class of ’80), Silvano Mior (Class of ‘80) and Patrick Loisel.

The study used a system dynamics model that evaluated the impact of policy changes on the number of workers’ claims for compensation due to back injuries in Ontario. The model found that policies, when modeled based on economic theory, acted as minor drivers of back claims and identified other drivers.

The study was able to develop a

stable model, predictive of the number of back claims over a 30 year timeframe and will help guide policy research in workers’ compensation.

Dr. Jairus Quesnele (Class of ‘10) was honoured with a second place award for work he undertook while supervised by Drs. Jay Triano (Dean, Graduate Education and Research Programs, CMCC) and Greg Wells from the University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children. Using functional MRI measures of the neck and brain circulation systems, their findings suggested that high velocity, low amplitude (HVLA) manipulation does not cause clinically important change in blood flow through the vertebral arteries. According to Triano, studies of this type provide an objective reference for claims of excessive risk offered by detractors of manipulation procedures and may lead to further research to help identify patients who have inherent arterial weakness, explaining the coincidence of those patients who may have experienced stenosis or blood clot in the time after receiving treatment with HVLA. Prestigious honour bestowed to CMCC President The WFC congress ended on a high note for CMCC’s Dr. Moss who was presented with one of the three WFC Honour Awards at the 25th Anniversary Gala. The WFC Honour Awards acknowledge chiropractors and non-chiropractors who have given a lifetime of distinguished and exceptional services to advance the international growth of the profession. Other recipients of the Honour Awards this year were Mr. Kent Greenawalt, CEO of Foot Levelers, USA and Dr. Anthony Metcalfe, Past President, British Chiropractic Association, European Chiropractors’ Union and the WFC. Dr. Moss is the second woman to be so honoured from the total of 24 recipients between 1991 and 2012.

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In the Community A Silent Cheer: Against the Odds

Congratulations to Alberta chiropractor, Dr. Emily Roback (Class of '07) on the publication of her first book: “A Silent Cheer: Against the Odds.” The book recounts her journey from childhood, through graduation as a Doctor of Chiropractic to independent business woman after being diagnosed with a severe to profound hearing loss at just three years of age.

Roback offers a revealing look into the deaf culture, while sharing her personal story as a young, hearingimpaired girl who defied odds, overcame obstacles and worked to achieve her goals. Roback treats the audience to her life journey to become a doctor, athlete and business owner.

According to Roback, her personal philosophy reflects the adage: “If there is a will, there is a way. If you cannot find a way, you make a way.”

Contratulations Virgina Nsitem

Congratulations to Dr. Virginia Nsitem (Class of ‘97).

Nsitem received the African Canadian Achievement Award for her contribution to the African and Caribbean-Canadian communities as a chiropractor,

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patient advocate and health columnist in Pride, a news magazine created to foster unity and encourage excellence among this community. Nsitem maintains a family practice at Total Health and Family Care in Mississauga, Ontario.

Dr. Brian Seaman chairs medical services for inaugural hockey tournament

Dr. Brian Seaman (Class of ’82) served as the Chair of Medical Services for the inaugural Ice Jam Major Midget Hockey Tournament, held January 9-13, 2013 at the BMO Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Ice Jam brought together 18 teams from across the Atlantic Provinces to participate in this new major midget tournament. Host medical team volunteers from the area included five chiropractors, four physiotherapists, two dentists, four massage therapists and two physicians.

Chiropractors working with Dr. Seaman were Dr. Matt Cochran (Class of ’09) Dr. Chuck Dauphinee (Class of ’09), and Dr. Warren Hefford (Class of ’10) as well as Dr. Eric Helson (Class of ’94, FRCCSS(C)). Cochran, Dauphinee and Hefford are currently residents within the RCCSS(C)’s Sports Sciences Residency Program.

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CMCC faculty get 'pied' for Unleash Your Potential

Drs. Decina (left) and Goldin (right) getting pied by cafereria staff Nina Gouveia and Sae-hoon Patchanee (Janny).

Faculty kicked their support for students up a notch on Friday, April 12, during a fundraiser for Unleash Your Potential.

Students, staff and other faculty bid for the honour of throwing a pie in the face of their favourite faculty and friends while the team cheered them on. A total of $487 was raised for the team’s cross country tour, scheduled to begin from Vancouver this June. The four person team of CMCC students will stop at community groups and youth clubs, motivating Canadians to live healthier and happier lives by adopting a wellness based lifestyle.

“The power of community to create health is far greater than any physician, clinic or hospital.“ Mark Hyman

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Developing international health policy: Dr. Jonas Eyford attends WHO strategy meetings

The WHO working group meeting on Traditional Medicine Strategy

This past November, Dr. Jonas Eyford (Class of ‘12) attended the latest in a series of meetings led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to develop the Traditional Medicine Strategy for 2014-2023.

“The WHO is working on a global strategy focused on fostering the integration, regulation and oversight of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&CM) in health care systems,” says Eyford, who attended the meeting in Hong Kong to further develop the strategy. “The aim of the document that I have been involved with is to guide the growth of T&CM around the world. I have had the opportunity to work on the official

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document and to partake in the discussions with global T&CM experts to further its evolution.”

“The process of identifying guidelines and standards for traditional medicine practices that apply universally is fascinating.

Reporting on this project, I've enjoyed more than just learning about the world's health systems.

I've been inspired by the magic that happens when the World Health Organization brings 30 big picture thinkers from all around the globe to discuss challenges and offer solutions. Taking part in the series of intense discussions in Hong Kong that inform the development of this strategy has been both exciting and humbling.”

Beyond enjoying the hospitality and exploring Hong Kong, Eyford enjoyed the meetings. “In a room full of experts from Africa, the Americas, Europe, Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean, and the Western Pacific, I was constantly amazed at how precisely and intelligently the discussions were mediated.

With so many perspectives to each concept and occasional political undercurrents, everything was run smoothly by talented and diplomatic facilitators, often with a good dose of humour. I love to witness skilled facilitation, and this was some of the best I have ever seen.”

Getting started: CMCC’s Interprofessional Council Eyford developed an interest in

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"To build safe, effective and integrated health systems, a diverse set of stakeholders must work together to build consistent values and standards." health policy at CMCC, where he became involved with CMCC's Interprofessional Council.

Helping organise the 7th annual National Health Sciences Students' Association (NaHSSA) conference in March 2011 put him in touch with a community of people involved with health policy development and regulation. “Just getting involved in groups and activities that really interest you will always lead to greater things.

In my experience, minimising expectations and following your interests will bring about some of the best opportunities. And usually that happens when you least expect it.”

Invited to the WHO meeting by Dr. Zhang Qi, Director of the T&CM division of the WHO, Eyford’s opportunity came through work he had done with a consulting firm that advises organizations on

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health care policy development and regulation. While at the strategy meetings, Eyford was part of a small team that helped facilitate the group discussions and develop the structure of the document and its content. “Though only a small number of subject matter experts and delegates take part in the formal meetings, so much work was done behind the scenes. I don’t think I slept more than a few hours while I was there.”

What did he learn?

“To build safe, effective and integrated health systems, a diverse set of stakeholders must work together to build consistent values and standards. T&CM health systems differ greatly from

country to country and are deeply tied to local culture, geography and politics. There are so many complexities influencing the health of a community, that building clear guidelines and strong standards is crucial. Fundamental universal standards established through this strategy will be invaluable in aiding the development of health care systems throughout the world. They will help to stamp out ineffective practices, spur the growth of promising ones, and improve the safety and recognition of established T&CM modalities.”

When Primary Contact spoke to Eyford, he was preparing to return to Hong Kong for a follow up meeting with WHO on Traditional Medicine Strategy.

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What’s new in the Sim Lab?

Dr. David Starmer demonstrating the SIM Lab's Force Sensing Table Technology using a High Fidelity Thoracic Adult Analog model.

Video feedback screens can be seen to the left.

Innovations to CMCC’s Simulation Laboratory New human analog models and delayed video feedback increase the benefits of CMCC’s newest and increasingly popular laboratory.

CMCC's Simulation Laboratory is the home of a Clinical Skills Diagnostic Laboratory, a Treatment Skills Development Laboratory and a new, high technology audiovisual environment used to conduct history, physical, diagnostic and manual skills exercises.

A success with students First unveiled in 2010, the Simulation Laboratory has become an integral part of the educational resources at CMCC, providing an unparalleled opportunity to enhance

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technique skills, aid in the development of emergency preparedness and foster interprofessional educational opportunities. According to Dr. Dominic Giuliano, Interim Director, Integrated Learning and Educational Coordinator, Simulation Laboratory, the lab is so popular with students practicing technique, that he keeps it open at almost all times he is not conducting research or a formal class.

New models The Treatment Skills Development Laboratory houses CMCC’s Force Sensing Table Technology, used to measure force in three different directions along the XYZ axis (anteroposterior, lateral, and axial). The tables have the capacity to pick up rotation around each direction, reflecting the intensity, direction and speed of

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“Students are able to view their own adjustments. With our feedback, it provides them with another amazing tool.”

David Starmer an adjustment, says Giuliano. Since its implementation in 2010, the technology in the Treatment Skills Development Laboratory, created by Dr. Jay Triano, has continued to evolve.

In fall of 2011, Dr. Dave Starmer, an instructor in the lab, started to develop a High Fidelity Thoracic Adult Analog on which students could practice manipulations.

Starmer sought to create a model that could accurately mimic human tissue response to a chiropractic adjustment. Using a tissue compliance meter, Starmer mapped out the average distribution of muscle stiffness (or compliance) among a group of patients from which he could have the models created.

Delayed video feedback system In February of 2013, student learning was further enhanced through the addition of a time delayed video feedback system used for professional coaching. “In this way,” says Starmer, “students are able to view their own adjustments. With our feedback, it provides them with another amazing tool.”

Starmer got the idea from his own experience in freestyle BMX training, where riders are able to view their performance by video delay. Motivated by what he

felt would be a tremendous advantage to students, he went to work to create a system for CMCC at minimal cost.

“To create a delayed feedback system like this using professional audio video equipment could run up to $2,000 per station. I couldn't see the value in that, so I kept searching for less expensive solutions. I researched until I found a way to program the camera feedback to delay and spent less than $200 to purchase a web cam for each of the four stations. Today when a student performs a thrust, he/she receives instant feedback provided by the measurement tools of the Force Sensing Table Technology, expert feedback from an instructor and the delayed feedback provided by the video feed.“ Life saving value Lessons ingrained through practice at the Clinical Skills Diagnostic Laboratory which houses CMCC’s simulated manikins, have already saved lives. In an account by Dr. Adrian Rossi (Class of ‘12), the summer following graduation, he responded to a neighbour’s situation drawing on the life saving skills he learned at CMCC. The man’s successful recovery was attributed in part to Rossi’s accurate judgement and quick action, according to the emergency room surgeon in charge the night of his admittance to hospital.

Giuliano wants to learn more about the way students process and retain the learning that takes place in the lab. “We want to know how long students will retain what they learn here and also how well bystanders learn from watching their peers respond to simulation,” he says.

Dr. Dominic Giuliano with a student and simulated patient Hal.

“We have some anecdotal evidence that learning is happening and being retained, but like anything in the health care field, we need numbers to demonstrate the value of the simulation to our peers and other researchers. What we learn from these specific simulation exercises may also demonstrate the value of simulations as a general learning tool.”

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Revising the ICD: Dr. Jairus Quesnele accepts the first WHO-WFC Fellowship and Standards team, responsible for ICD-11 Revision, including integration of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and other health classifications within WHO’s Family of International Classifications.

Congratulations to Dr. Jairus Quesnele (Class of ‘10), selected for the first WHO-WFC Collaborative Fellowship position, a shared effort between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC).

Quesnele graduated from CMCC’s Graduate Studies Clinical Sciences program in June 2012 and accepted the position just a few months later, moving with his family to Geneva in early January to take up an eight month placement. At WHO headquarters, he works directly under Dr. Molly Meri Robinson Nicol, Technical Officer and Doctor of Chiropractic on staff at WHO and Dr. Bedirhan Üstün, Coordinator of the Classification, Terminologies

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Quesnele was nominated for the internship through the WFC and following an interview with Robinson Nicol and Üstün, became the first of at least five Doctors of Chiropractic to take up the task.

He credits the preparation he received through CMCC’s Graduate Studies program for providing him with the skills required for the position. “At WHO, I have to work and think critically, deductively and independently, all of which were emphasized during my graduate work,” he says.

The work: revising the ICD The International Classification of Disease (ICD), WHO’s diagnostic classification system, is undergoing revision to include extensive supportive background content. “ICD 11 will have an updated and expanded evidence based structure and content containing definitions, signs and symptoms, diagnostic criteria and several other important clinical components,” says Quesnele. “It will undergo an extensive peer review process and involve input from many different stakeholders, international experts and the public in a highly collaborative process.”

The international Classification of Functioning (ICF) “In my position at WHO, I will not only be working on ICD revision but also on the related information on functioning and disability from ICF,” says Quesnele. WHO describes ICF as their “framework for measuring health and disability in both the

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individual and population levels and is the international standard to describe and measure health and disability.” Since an individual’s functioning and disability occurs in a context, ICF also includes a list of environmental factors.

How disease classification has changed since 1948 “ICD has undergone substantial change since it was taken on by WHO in 1948 and used primarily as a coding tool for causes of death,” says Quesnele. “Currently, ICD is the basis for national and internationally comparable and up-to-date consistent collection, classification, processing, and presentation of health and disease related data. As ICD has continually evolved into a more robust classification system over the last 65 years, it has become increasingly useful for coding morbidity, as well as recording specific diseases, injuries, signs, symptoms, complaints, social circumstances, reasons for presentation and external causes of both injury and disease.”

According to the ICD Revision Project Plan (2010), the revised ICD will help better inform public health bodies, clinicians and researchers alike in the evolving environment of increasingly complex health systems.

A typical day After moving his wife and six month old son to Geneva, where the predominant languages are French, German and Italian, Quesnele describes a busy workday scenario that reflects the complexities involved in revising an international classification system.

“Each day our team meets and identifies priorities that determine the flow of work. The ICD process itself, he says, includes technical editing and reviewing of content,

organizing content to be reviewed, resourcing both potential reviewers from across the health disciplines and resourcing entity content parameters, (the additional pieces of information contained within each diagnostic entity such as definitions, signs and symptoms). There are frequent discussions concerning the complex organization and structure of ICD systems and how these changes are best expressed in clinical, research and other health specific domains. I have also been assisting with the compatibility of ICD 11 from ICD 10 - a process known within the ICD team as stability analysis, which is very important in the transition from ICD 10 to 11.”

While he is not working directly on the ICD, Quesnele participates in teleconferences and meetings, such as the Executive Board meeting and the upcoming World Health Assembly. The World Health Assembly will include representatives from each of the member states, many of whom are Ministers of Health, to discuss and reach consensus on global healthrelated issues raised during the Executive Board meeting.

Quesnele views the fellowship as invaluable in terms of the experience he is receiving in health policy development.

“Chiropractors are increasingly involved in areas within health care that have traditionally not had a strong chiropractic presence.

As chiropractors continue to engage in collaborative research and clinical work, undertake graduate studies and participate in programs such as the WHOWFC collaborative Fellowship Program, I am certain the benefits for the health care system and the chiropractic profession will be plentiful.”

Important tax information for CMCC donors If you are a first time donor to CMCC, you may be eligible for the First-Time Donor’s Super Credit (FDSC) of up to 54 per cent.

Designed to encourage first time charitable donors, the FDSC, announced in the March 21, 2013 Canadian federal budget, offers an additional 25 per cent credit (to a maximum of $1,000) in addition to the standard federal tax credit of 15 per cent for the first $200 and 29 per cent beyond that.

With this new incentive in place, a $1,000 donation will provide you with a tax credit of $512 Existing tax credit program for charitable donation: $200 x 15% = $30 $800 x 29% = $232 With the addition of the FDSC: $1000 x 25% = $ 250 For a total of $512 Note: the FDSC can be claimed only once from 2013 to 2017 For more information, please visit the Canada Revenue Agency website at www.cra.gc.ca

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The calm of the country vs. the din of the city Many students build a life for themselves while attending post graduate education. For chiropractic students, their temporary home in Toronto can seem like the ideal spot to start a practice. Primary Contact speaks to three alumni who found their ideal lives away from the bright lights and one who went straight to Toronto’s downtown hub at Bay and Bloor.

From Souris, Manitoba to Yellowknife, NWT and from Burford, Ontario back to Toronto, Drs. Blake Denbow, Carrie Lehman, Janice Coates-Steedman and Danny Myrtos share their perspectives on what makes the city or the country their ideal place to live and work.

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I figure I'll soak up the city life for as long as I can take it, and then one day disappear into the forest.

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I love life on the road. I'm in a different city every night and it never gets old.

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Blake Denbow

A thriving practice and a full life in Souris, MB My family and I have access to home grown fruits, vegetables, meat and eggs from local producers, many of whom are my patients. My father keeps a huge organic garden.

Access to that kind of produce is a great advantage.

Many of my patients farm and are active in the community. They are generally active, hard working, moderately heavy labourers who are motivated to get better quickly since their livelihood depends on their ability to work.”

Dr. Denbow with daughter Mailie

Dr. Denbow (Class of ‘05) returned to Manitoba with “a loose five year plan” after graduation. Beginning as an independent contractor in an urban centre of 50,000 people, he planned for an eventual full time practice in the southwestern town of Souris, population 2,000. After two years, Denbow was able to fulfill his plan, leaving Brandon for Souris in 2007.

Advantages: a river runs through it “There are many advantages to living and working in a smaller centre. I walk to work every day. It's easy to get outside for fresh air and exercise and you can see stars at night. Souris has an amazing park, hiking trails, pool, curling/ hockey/skating rink, golf course, baseball diamonds and even a rodeo area. We have a river that runs though the town, used for fishing and boating in the summer, and ice hockey for a few committed souls in the winter.

Networking and interprofessional relationships “There are also many families and young professionals who work in Souris and the surrounding area and it is very easy to network. People take the time to talk to you when they see you in town on the street. I have never had to advertise, other than listing my practice in the local phone directories.

and Saskatoon for courses but miss the types of courses offered in the bigger centres.

I have taken several chiropractic neurology courses and find them extremely rewarding. In playing with the idea of a fellowship in neurology, I would need access to a larger centre for completion of the practical component. I just don't feel I would see many of the patients I could help with that level of knowledge in a small setting.”

Do you see yourself moving in the future?

“I don’t think I could live in a large city but I would like to be close enough to one that I could drive in for the day.”

I have a great working relationship with the hospital staff and lab workers and a good relationship with the physicians in town. We refer patients back and forth depending on their requirements for care.

If I need lab work, films or have questions, it is easy to talk to my peers directly. I guess this can happen anywhere but I think the rural aspect makes it more possible for me talk to these other health care providers daily, either on a professional or personal level.”

Disadvantages?

“I think the major disadvantages are resources for continuing education. I love to learn. Winnipeg is only three hours away but has few chiropractic courses a year. I travel to Regina

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Janice Coates-Steedman Her dream job on the outskirts of Burford, Ontario

Where else but in a rural home practice would a chiropractor come out of her office only to find her next patient inside her son’s fort, having an adventure, and be comfortable with it?

Janice Coates-Steedman

a small community are the people you know and the people you meet.

When you do meet someone new, it is usually by referral.”

Dr. Coates-Steedman (Class of ’04) can't imagine life and work away from her home just outside Burford, Ontario where she practices from the home that she and her husband built.

“I grew up in this area. It is a small, underserviced community. It was my plan from the start. My husband and I were married between my second and third year at CMCC, so when we built our house, we built it with my office just inside the front door.”

Coates-Steedman loves the sense of community she finds in her hometown, a place where one grows a business on referral. “The advantages of working and living in

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Her biggest challenge is separating home time from work time. “It is important to have down time to spend with family, and I am very lucky to be able to have mine with me while I work. There are times when you need distinct family time and the phone ringing in the other room can distract from that.

However, if that is my biggest disadvantage, I guess I can't really complain. “ Would she move?

“Never. I have a wonderful practice, family, home and community. It is a great setup and my son has never known anything else. Where else but in a rural home practice would a chiropractor come out of her office only to find her next patient inside her son’s fort, having an adventure, and be comfortable with it?

Son Mason plays in a fort outside his mom's office.

As you can see, I am very happy working and living in rural Ontario.

The demographics are very different from that of the city, and I love it.”

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Carrie Lehman Happy to call Yellowknife home

Dr. Lehman poses with a snow sculpture outside the Snowcastle at the Snowking Winter Festival (left) and a midnight glimpse of the Northern Lights at Yellowknife (right).

Dr. Lehman (Class of ’09) began her career in Australia. She spent two years in the Adelaide area, working in the rural town of Murray Bridge, a hub for surrounding farming communities, and Henley Beach, in the city. When she returned to Canada, she knew that she wanted to explore a part of the country that few Canadians take the time to visit.

After narrowing her search to the territories, she came upon an ad for a practitioner at the Gaia Integrative Clinic in Yellowknife, met the team and never looked back.

face. “The work schedule of a mine employee poses its own challenges to treatment. Shifts are usually two weeks in and two weeks out, complicating recovery in the acute phase of care.

Unique challenges and rewards “Another challenge I face is that many of my patients work in the diamond mines,” says Lehman.

Local contacts at the mines have enabled her to visit an active underground pit, deepening her understanding of the physical demands some of her patients

The biggest disadvantage to her rural location is inadequate access to health care services. “There is a shortage of health care providers in this city and the demand is high.

It is quite easy for a health care practitioner in this context to lose a sense of balance, overextend one’s self at work and risk burnout.

Lehman echoes Denbow’s sentiments about the sense of community in Yellowknife and its advantage for word of mouth referral. Lehman’s practice is so busy that after just a year, she is already looking for an associate to help meet the growing demands.

Additionally, the lack of services creates a barrier when a referral to a specialist or further diagnostics are indicated.”

Despite the challenges, Lehman isn’t moving any time soon, noting that she is very happy to call Yellowknife home. She feels a strong connection to the community and is making many great friendships along the way.

The Snowcastle is the centre of the Snowking Winter Festival, a month long event showcasing winter arts and music activities in Yellowknife.

First built in 1996, the Snowcastle has grown from an elaborate snow fort to a large castle that includes an auditorium, café, courtyard, traditional igloo, slide, parapets, turrets and snow and ice sculptures.

The Snowcastle is built each year on Yellowknife Bay, on Great Slave Lake.

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Danny Myrtos Bright lights, big city

On his way to work at Bay and Bloor (left). Daughters Olivia and Evangeline in their Jay's hats (right).

Originally from Toronto, Dr. Myrtos, a classmate of Coates-Steedman from the Class of ’04, says his decision to begin practicing in his home town was a natural one. Shortly after graduation, he and a classmate purchased an existing clinic, smack in the downtown core at Bay and Bloor. “Our research indicated there was quite a bit of competition, but we felt that with the population density and our determination, it was too good to turn down.”

What was his plan?

“While networking with other medical professionals in the area and marketing were central to my business plan, the best practice building strategy I’ve found so far is to be a good chiropractor. Getting patients better in a timely manner has provided me with more referrals than any marketing campaign could.

"From day one I have tried to stay current and innovative, improving my clinical skills, staying abreast of the literature and pursuing continuing education. I believe that doing so has

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enabled me to obtain the trust of my patients and the confidence of the medical community in the area. That and a little bit of luck never hurt either.”

What do you like or dislike about the urban setting?

“A common misconception about working in a dense urban area is the idea that patients are in such a rush that they are less appreciative, or the belief that it is difficult to establish a strong doctor-patient relationship. My experience has been in stark contrast to this. The number of great relationships that I have had the pleasure of fostering continues to motivate me to come to work every morning.”

Will he move or change his practice in future?

“The constantly changing nature of running a chiropractic practice is one of the more appealing parts of the profession for me. I believe that running a practice is a dynamic and organic process and that you have to push even harder

to prevent things from becoming stagnant. As my clinical skills have developed and my education has continued, my practice has changed accordingly. Getting married and becoming a father has also led to a personal change and maturity that is reflected in my practice.

"I thrive on change and frequent challenge and think it’s important to give back to the profession. Recently, that has meant obtaining my fellowship status and beginning to tutor at CMCC. Professional development is not only in the patient’s best interest, but also makes for a more rewarding practice and helps prevent burnout.”

Would he consider practicing in a smaller area?

Myrtos loves his practice in the city but will “never say never,” since he knows there are many factors that influence our decisions. He says he isn’t against practicing in a smaller area, especially if it means a chiropractic table on the beach at a remote Mediterranean village. In the meantime, for him, Hogtown is home.

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Work Disability Prevention Program Health professionals and Master’s level social workers can now earn professional certification as Return to Work experts through the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College’s (CMCC) graduate level program in Work Disability Prevention. The program has been developed by orthopaedic surgeon and work disability prevention pioneer Dr. Patrick Loisel, a member of the CMCC faculty and Professor at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

"As an instructor in the program, I believe the students benefit from a faculty that is at the cutting edge of evidence based practice research but who also have a front line understanding of the practice of work disability prevention and return to work coordination. Not only do students develop essential theoretical foundations and critical thinking skills but also critical practical skills through the interactive program design and applied placement."

Fergal O’Hagan, BSc, MSc, PhD Practicum Coordinator, Work Disability Program

The program components include: • The Work Disability Paradigm — biological, psychological and social dimensions and interrelations in the pain problem and pain management strategies • Making a Work Disability Diagnosis — causes and psychological and behavioural implications of work disability, and facilitating a disability diagnosis • The Stakeholders’ Systems — the nature and origin of work disability within the context of workers compensation boards and public and private insurers • Coordinating Return to Work — effective case coordination and identification systemic influences on a patient’s thoughts and behaviours to achieve a safe and sustainable return to work • Practicum — students participate in a work disability prevention and reintegration practicum and follow cases at various stages of the work reintegration process

Courses are offered in a combination of distance and on site sessions.

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CMCC 30th Anniversary

Backs in Motion ’13 10km Run & 5km Run/Walk On April 28, CMCC celebrated the 30th anniversary of the event to raise money for chiropractic education and research. An early season run/walk that offers participants a combination of parkland trails and city streets, Backs in Motion is among the oldest runs in Ontario.

Dr. John De Finney (Class of '76) has been race director since its inception 30 years ago and has raced every one of those 30 years. “The Chiro Run, as it has become known in the running community, has won many accolades as a first class race and has been included in the Timex Running Series, the Road Warrior Race Program and has been given the Top Banana award by mynextrace.com,” says De Finney, who is committed to the race, “for the opportunity to promote chiropractic to the community and to encourage the public and the profession to participate in healthy activities.”

“Additionally,” says De Finney, “with the start and finish at the campus we offer amenities that other races can only dream of such as indoor facilities, plentiful prizes, Gryfe bagels, fruit and drinks. I applaud the fundraising accomplishments of the CMCC Board over the years and the help provided by students and staff at CMCC. I hope to get more chiropractors to participate in this wonderful event."

Fine weather and good spirits were in abundance this year as CMCC welcomed 450 participants. The largest group, 192 people, participated in the 5K run, 114 people came out for the 10K run and the remainder joined us for a 5K walk.

Congratulations to CMCC student Robert Winslow, fastest male runner in the 10K race for the third year, and Jordie Seaton first place in the female 10K. Steven Natjiwan placed first in the male 5K run and Hannah Woodhouse came first in the 5K for females.

This year, the Class of 2016 won the Student Challenge, with 47 runners, walkers and volunteers.

Thank you to everyone—staff, students, family and community members who have made this event what it is today and who helped us raise $65,000 (and counting!) for chiropractic education and research. Each participant, volunteer, fundraiser and sponsor ensures that we can continue to give back to the profession.

We are grateful to all of our sponsors and supporters, especially our gold sponsor, Running Free and silver sponsors, Footmaxx, ObusForme and Ontario Chiropractic Association. spring 2013

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Donations

The donations listed here were received and processed between December 1, 2012 and March 30, 2013.

Research Chair Ms. Mara Bartolucci Dr. Kimberly D. Burgis Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board Dr. Michael Ciolfi Classic Fire Protection Inc. Dr. Jans C. Ellefsen Dr. Pauline Fedder Mr. Richard Fox Dr. Rocco C. Guerriero Ms. Kathy Jaksic Dr. Pierre Levesque Mr. Dan McGinty Dr. Silvano A. Mior Dr. James D. Misner Dr. Moez H. Rajwani Dr. Gordon F. Rust Dr. Mark J. Scappaticci Dr. Stacey Scott Mrs. Brenda Smith Dr. Douglas C. Starodub Dr. Gregory B. Stewart Dr. Mark A. Symchych Dr. Anthony Tibbles Dr. N. Scott C. Wilson

Awards and Scholarships Canadian Chiropractic Association Ms. Lenore Edmunds Mr. George Keller Ms. Margaret McCallen Dr. Silvano A. Mior Dr. Jean A. Moss Mrs. Barbara Newbigging OPTP Conservative Care Specialists Ms. Jennifer Paige Dr. John J. Triano

General Donations & Gifts in Kind Doctor's Pain Formula Health Ltd. Electro-Therapeutic Devices Inc. Mrs. Trudy Baker Ms. Margaret McCallen Dr. Jean A. Moss In Memoriam Donations Ontario Chiropractic Association Grey Bruce Chiropractic Society King Street Family Chiropractic Advanced Rehabilitation Centres Inc. Castleton Financial Ltd. Ministry of Community and Social Services Canada Lodge #532 Ms. Jil Amadio Dr. Stephen M. Barker Ms. Lynda Barnett Ms. Susan Berger Mrs. Naomi Bissell Mr. Jack Brodie Dr. Douglas M. Brown Dr. Paul F. Carey Mr. Doug Colquhoun Mr. Arthur Fefferman Dr. David Fefferman Mrs. Joan Gitelman Mrs. Ruth Grice Dr. Tim Houlton Mrs. Eileen Hugli Mr. David Jacobson Ms. Ruth Johnston Mrs. Argentina Juncal Dr. Joseph R. Kelly Mrs. Kim Kings Dr. Robert E. Kinsman Dr. Toffy Kobrossi Dr. Paul A. Korbelas Dr. J. Donald Langford Ruth & Ray Larson

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In Memoriam

Lloyd MacDougall Class of ’49 March 19 marked the passing of Dr. Lloyd Edwin MacDougall. A member of CMCC’s first graduating class in 1949, MacDougall held a number of prominent positions within the profession and made important contributions to its development.

Establishing his practice in Oakville, Ontario, McDougall began a lifetime of serving the profession in 1953, when he joined CMCC’s Board of Directors, remaining on the Board through 1958 and helping to guide the institution through its first formative years.

He became president of the Ontario Chiropractic Association in 1964, and was appointed Chair of the Chiropractic Review Committee by the Minister of Health. He held the latter position for 10 years and and was one of the many dedicated chiropractors who worked to have chiropractic treatment in Ontario listed under OHIP in 1970.

That same year he was first vice president of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, becoming its president in 1972.

MacDougall was twice awarded Chiropractor of the Year by the Ontario Chiropractic Association and once received the honour of being named Chiropractor of the Year by the Parker Research Foundation.

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MacDougall is missed by his wife Lorraine, his sister Jean, children Janet, Sheila and Kristy, his grandchildren and many friends.

CMCC is grateful to its supporters who have thought to include a donation to CMCC in recognition of the passing of their loved one.

Memorial cards are available through Donation Services at 416 482 2340 ext. 194.

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