Primary Contact Fall 2020 by Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College

PRIMARY CONTACT

FALL 2020

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Volume 59

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Issue No. 1

An unforgettable year We give you the Class of 2020

Celebrating 75 years of chiropractic education in 2020 A publication from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College for alumni, members and friends

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IN THIS ISSUE 02

From the President

From the Chair

BackSwing 2020

Alumni News CMCC News

The year of the pivot

Making history today

Virtual run walk and workout

Backs in Motion 2.0

CMCC congratulates St. Michael's Hospital

From Olympics to practice

In Memoriam

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Passages

Next steps: A snapshot of four graduates

Donor Update

Donations

Go Green

Flipping the library model

CMCC's externship program

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FROM THE PRESIDENT THE “NEW” CMCC – WORKING AND LEARNING DURING THE PANDEMIC

It should come as no surprise that since the last edition of Primary Contact, CMCC – like each of you – has experienced an abrupt change in its operations forced upon us by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learning, working, and delivery of patient care have all been disrupted and CMCC has done its best to overcome the

many obstacles in our path to normality. We first began to feel uneasy in January 2020 as the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that it had been alerted on December 31, 2019 to the first cases of an unusual viral pneumonia being seen in Wuhan, China. By January 9, 2020, the disease had been confirmed to be caused by a novel (new) coronavirus and shortly thereafter, WHO issued its first

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set of guidance documents for countries around the world. On January 13, the first case was reported outside of China. At this point, CMCC began its preliminary planning for a possible repeat of what had been experienced in Toronto with the SARS epidemic in 2003 that lasted four months and resulted in roughly 40 deaths. Little did we know then that this new outbreak would become a fullblown global pandemic (COVID-19), infecting more than 31 million persons and causing almost a million deaths as of the time of this writing. On January 21, 2020, the first case was reported in North America (USA) and CMCC activated its pandemic response plan that had been developed as part of our disaster management and business continuity planning that we undertook extensively in 2018. The first case in Canada was reported on January 27, and by that time we had already begun meetings of our Incident Command Team (ICT) chaired by Dr. Anthony Tibbles, our Dean of Clinics. The CMCC clinics began ordering supplies and conducting training of its clinical staff and interns, posting signage and screening patients for recent travel. As an additional precaution, we had all clinicians and interns fitted for N95 respirators so that we could order sufficient amounts of the various sizes in case ambulatory clinic care recommendations advanced to that point. The ICT established regular communications with public health officials in Toronto and monitored reports from across Canada and around the world. As guidelines and new recommendations for prevention, screening and protection emerged, these were rapidly incorporated into

our planning and operational practices. At the same time, our academic team was preparing worst-case scenario plans for delivering the curriculum in case the province decided to shut down colleges and universities. CMCC had been investing heavily for several years in educational technology, a strategy that proved fortuitous in being able to deliver classes remotely during the pandemic. On March 17, 2020, the Ontario premier declared a state of emergency and our campus transitioned into remote working and learning relatively smoothly. The impact on our clinic system was severe. At any given time, we have 180-190 interns involved in clinical care in our clinics scattered across the Toronto area. All Canadian health care training programs suspended learners from any direct patient care involvement. Our clinics within partner organizations, such as St. Michael’s and St. John’s hospitals, the Sherbourne, Rexdale and South Riverdale health centres, and even our new clinic within the Bowmanville health centre, were completely shut down for many months. CMCC-operated clinics, such as on campus and in Bronte Harbour, were the first to eventually be allowed to reopen. Fortunately, our clinic management team was able to work with Year IV students scheduled to graduate in June 2020 and certify their completion of competency assessments, the last of which was a virtual OSCE. To everyone’s dismay, we were forced to cancel June’s convocation ceremony which was to have been at Roy Thomson Hall. We decided to conduct a special online degree conferring ceremony on the date of graduation, with congratulatory

messages delivered by provincial leaders across the country, the WFC leadership, and our Board of Governors. It was with pride that I conferred the DC degree upon these students who had completed their education during a time unlike that experienced ever before. I hope you all share that pride in CMCC and our alumni for persevering during this COVID-19 pandemic. We welcomed 200 new students to our institution on August 24, 2020 and this not only shows the willingness of students to learn in a setting different than ever before, but also emphasizes the demand for learning at CMCC and the continuing desire to become chiropractors. Despite losing out on opportunities during 2020 to gather and celebrate our accomplishments, we remain proud to be part of the CMCC extended family and are hopeful that we’ll be able to resume most of our normal activities in 2021. We’ve all experienced personal and professional challenges this year and are anxious about what the second wave of the pandemic will bring. But we are also confident in knowing that patients will continue to need and rely upon our skills and our passion about chiropractic and providing the care that they desire. On behalf of CMCC, I wish you all the best as we continue to find our way through this pandemic. I hope that you and your families stay healthy and safe.

David Wickes, DC, MA

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FROM THE CHAIR

Hello dear colleagues and friends. I sincerely hope that everything is going well for you and your loved ones. In recent months our world has completely changed. Time has stood still, our environment and our habits have altered, and it seems there are increasing challenges in both our personal and professional lives. All these transformations and challenges have also been felt within the entire CMCC community. For our students, faculty and employees, the rhythm of life has been turned on its side. They have had to demonstrate a tremendous amount of courage and resilience in order to ensure that the student teaching and learning experience, and everything that supports that at CMCC, could go on as normally as possible. I thank, and express my admiration to all the esteemed members of the CMCC family,

for having succeeded in this accomplishment and achieving the impossible. To all of you from the Class of ‘20, I congratulate you on your exceptional resilience demonstrated during these ordeals. You represent the future of our profession and we are all extremely proud of you. I am also so proud of how far we have come since the start of the pandemic. First of all, I salute the exceptional work achieved last March to modify all the courses so that we can continue to present all of them online to our students, and to have succeeded in this accomplishment in just one week? Kudos!!! Life has continued to be very busy at CMCC. The annual walk/run Backs in Motion was presented virtually last April. The celebrations of the 75th anniversary of CMCC had to be postponed and will now be presented virtually in 2021. We are very proud to have been

able to present the Class of ‘20 virtual degree conferring ceremony last June and we hope to be able to present a live event for this graduating class in June 2021. The Class of 2024 has a full enrolment which represents a tremendous accomplishment, considering this period of uncertainty. Clinics have reopened, allowing our interns to continue their learning in a safe environment. “Back to school” was achieved in August, and no detail was overlooked in order to provide a safe environment for the entire CMCC community. As you can see, the challenges have been enormous and the work required to overcome them has been exceptional on the part of every member of the CMCC family. Once again, I congratulate everyone and recognize their gigantic contribution to these successes. On a final note, I thank you sincerely for your continuous and

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“Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible”. St. Francis of Assisi

strong support to our profession and to our CMCC. Please know that your support for this institution is more important than ever in this challenging period. Stay safe and healthy.

Bonjour chers-ères collègues et amis-es, Je souhaite de tout cœur que tout se passe bien pour vous et vos êtres chers. Depuis quelques mois, à cause de la pandémie, notre vie a basculé et nos balises ont été totalement modifiées. Notre environnement et nos habitudes ont changé et un grand nombre de défis sont apparus. Toutes ces transformations et défis ont aussi secoué toute la communauté de notre CMCC. Nos étudiants, professeurs et employés ont dû déployer des efforts exceptionnels, faire preuve de beaucoup de créativité et de résilience afin de surmonter tous ces défis. Je tiens à remercier et à féliciter tous les membres de la grande famille du CMCC pour leur détermination et engagement

à permettre un retour à la vie « normale » pour tous. Aux étudiants membres de la Classe 2020, KUDOS, vous avez réussi avec distinction en cette période si déterminante. Vous représentez l’avenir de la profession et nous sommes très fiers de vous. La vie continue à la vitesse grand V au CMCC. Nous avons accueilli avec une grande fierté en août dernier un groupe complet d’étudiants de première année. Les cliniques sont à nouveau ouvertes offrant à nos internes une expérience clinique des plus enrichissantes dans un environnement sécuritaire. Les célébrations du 75ème anniversaire du CMCC ont été reportées en 2021 et seront présentées en mode virtuel et je suis convaincu que vous assisterez en grand nombre à cette grande fête pour le CMCC et notre profession.

famille du CMCC et à vous aussi chers collègues qui avez continué, dans des conditions difficiles, à servir la population et notre merveilleuse profession en cette période mémorable. Merci sincèrement de votre appui inconditionnel à la chiropratique et à notre CMCC et je tiens à vous rappeler toute l’importance de votre appui financier en cette année remplie d’énormes défis.

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

Au nom de tous les membres du « Board of Governors », je désire à nouveau remercier et exprimer mon admiration à tous les membres de la grande

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BACKSWING 2020 During this year’s 16th Annual BackSwing Tournament, the Division of Clinical Education was pleased to hold their first in-person treatment outreach for 2020. Two of CMCC’s talented clinicians supervised a group of eight interns while they provided chiropractic treatment to golfers at the event. Due to COVID-19, BackSwing looked a bit different; CMCC and Bayview Golf and Country Club were equally committed to ensuring the health and safety of all the golfers and staff and designed the event accordingly.

The tournament was scheduled with set tee times and had multiple lunch stations on the course with BBQ items, beverages and snacks, along with a complimentary alcoholic beverage. Although 2020 has been a challenging year for all of us, we are proud to say we were able to raise over $30,000 at this year’s tournament! This year, proceeds raised at BackSwing helped to fund Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for our CMCC clinics and hands-on labs.

We could not have done this without the support of our sponsors, donors, participants and volunteers. A big CONGRATULATIONS to this year’s winners: Winning foursome: Dr. Cameron Borody, Dr. Ira Smith, Dr. Mark Leung, & Dr. Ryan Eardley with a score of 60! Longest drive winners: Ms. Jennifer O’Neill & Mr. Marc Lira Closest to the pin winners: Ms. Joanna Lemieux & Mr. Ian Skinner

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CMCC EDUCATED EPIDEMIOLOGIST COLLABORATING WITH WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION ON COVID-19 RESEARCH Congratulations to CMCC Alumnus Dr. PIerre Côté (Class of ’89), Ontario Tech University's Canada Research Chair in Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation, selected by the WHO to lead a collaborative effort to inform the WHO about COVID-19 trends and issues.

Côté is the director of the Centre for Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation, a partnership between the Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech) and the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC)

CONGRATULATIONS DR. FAMIDA JIWA The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) recognized Dr. Famida Jiwa (Class of ’97) for major contributions to the IOF Committee of National Societies (CNS), as well as her longstanding dedication to osteoporosis awareness, education and advocacy.

Jiwa was lauded for her work leading programs to improve osteoporosis awareness, education and patient care in Canada, while chairing the IOF CNS Sub-Committee of Patient Societies since 2011. In that capacity, she supported the IOF and its network of 260 member societies.

YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD GOES TO DR. MELISSA CORSO Dr. Melissa Corso (Class of ‘16) was awarded the Young Investigator Award of the Year by the Canadian Chiropractic Association. Corso also received an award for an outstanding paper from the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada) and a firstprize student research award from the Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport. She works as a Research Associate at the Centre for Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation at Ontario Tech University and CMCC and maintains a private practice in Unionville, Ontario.

CMCC NEWS WELCOME TO MR. ALLAN EVELYN Allan Evelyn, MFAc, CPA, CGA, has joined CMCC in the position of Vice President, Administration and Finance. As Vice President, Allan will serve as CMCC’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and provide oversight of operations in the business, finance, physical facilities, student services, institutional planning and assessment, risk management, supply centre/bookstore, and human resources domains. He brings a breadth of knowledge and experience to the Executive Leadership Team.

DR. MYROSLAVA KUMKA RETIRES CMCC celebrated the retirement of Dr. Myra Kumka, CMCC’s much loved Chair of Anatomy on May 29 (our first virtual retirement party). Dr. Kumka was lauded by students, staff and faculty alike for her excellence in teaching and her ability to inspire. The Class of 2023 created a video tribute to her and colleagues shared stories that spoke to her ability to change lives. We thank Dr. Kumka for her years of service and her deep commitment to students.

CMCC AND ONTARIO TECH U PAPER AMONG THE MOST HIGHLY ACCESSED IN THE EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PAIN IN 2019 This guideline is based on systematic

reviews of high-quality studies. A multidisciplinary expert panel considered the evidence of clinical benefits, cost-effectiveness, societal and ethical values, and patient experiences when formulating recommendations. Target audience includes clinicians; target population is adults with persistent headaches associated with neck pain.

Côté et al., (2019, February 1). Nonpharmacological management of persistent headaches associated with neck pain: A clinical practice guideline from the Ontario protocol for traffic injury management (OPTIMa) collaboration. Wiley Online Library, https://doi.org/10.1002/ ejp.1374

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THE YEAR OF THE PIVOT TAKING IT VIRTUAL AND COMING BACK TO CAMPUS IN 2020

When COVID-19 shut down businesses in Ontario and across Canada in March, CMCC administrators, instructors and staff had to move quickly to ensure students could continue to learn and the Class of 2020 could complete clinical competencies and graduation requirements. With a packed curriculum, students from all over North America on March break and a virus about which much was unknown, it was challenging to predict when and how to move forward.

The fact that CMCC students were on break meant that the institution had just completed a module, so there was a natural break in the workflow. It also gave administrators a tiny bit more time to prepare and ensure courses could be delivered online when students returned. “We really adapted on the fly,” says Dr. Scott Dunham, Director of Curriculum and Faculty Development. “We went into emergency remote learning for April and May, adapting the best

way we could. Rolling out Panopto lecture capture three years ago was really fortuitous. Zoom was brought in last year in October, so was already on campus and in use. Those two systems really helped us deliver online and remote education.” In addition, CMCC had introduced Office 365 in 2015, allowing students, faculty and staff access to Microsoft Teams and platforms immediately when CMCC was forced to close during the first phases of the pandemic.

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MORE ABOUT THE SOFTWARE: Panopto Lecture Capture An earlier investment in technology and the licensing of Panopto lecture capture, to offer students the ability to review lectures, was already in place and a familiar and trusted platform. Jay Bowes, CMCC Media Technician notes that in considering Panopto several years prior, CMCC wanted a robust system that would enable learning to continue during any type of campus closure. “One of the use cases we used as we were exploring options was that of a campus closure,” says Bowes. “Whether that be a bad weather closure or something more longterm.” “We were previously using a media server technology that under-performed and did not meet our growing digital asset storage and access needs. We moved to Panopto because of its flexibility and ease of use. Faculty could record and present content from anywhere, even from home if necessary which was a priority for us in the event of a closure. Little did we know that one feature of Panopto would become crucial this year.” The technology also allows captioning, transcription of audio, searchability and variable playback rates. Canvas Coincidentally, in 2019, CMCC was searching to improve its Learning Management System (LMS), in place for a number of years, with the goal of providing the best solution for student

needs. CMCC was drawing near the end of a three-year plan to move from an open source Sakaibased LMS to Canvas, an LMS that offered improved ease of use for remote learning and which had a stronger support network behind it. “Canvas added work to our already packed schedules, but is a much better system,” says Dunham. “It’s modern, mobilefriendly, offers a dashboard for managing courses and activities and is specifically designed for ease of use.” Additionally, according to Cirene D’Monte, Curriculum Designer, who has been designing faculty courses to ease their transition onto a largely online delivery method, “Canvas allows online assignment submission, provides grading tools, a global calendar and is easily integrated into other CMCC platforms.” Zoom Another fortuitous move was the purchase of Zoom licenses the previous year at the recommendation of John Cargill, CMCC Chief Information Officer. At this point, many of us are now very familiar with the software, but just a few months ago, it was something few of us were using regularly. The use of Zoom rooms as substitute classrooms allowed the schedule to remain consistent and enabled students to interact online while learning. According to Cargill, “We acquired Zoom in early June 2019 to streamline our videoconferencing and teleconferencing systems. I wanted a single CMCC-wide solution that would be directly supported and managed by the Division of IT and integrated with

our existing campus emails and passwords. Zoom was selected as by far the best technical solution in the marketplace and because it offered an Education package to colleges at an attractive price-point. This decision really paid off during COVID-19 as we were able to quickly pivot to online teaching and telehealth services using the Zoom platform with a relatively small learning curve.” Office 365 “Our other big technology win was Office 365” continues Cargill. “We acquired this in 2015. The initial purpose was only to provide a web-based interface to our CMCC email system. During COVID-19, we were able to quickly pivot from our fixed physical telephone system (PBX) to a mobile and distributed telephone system using the Microsoft Phone System a feature of Office 365. Within a few days, we were able to assign telephone numbers to all staff and faculty that required mobile telephone capabilities off-site.” Top Hat Top Hat enhances interaction within remote learning by enabling live lecture streaming, video embedding and the creation of quizzes and synchronous discussions that enliven the online experience and encourage comprehension and participation. “Top Hat was introduced about the same time as Office 365 and really shines for its applications in diagnostic imaging courses, allowing instructors to share and display imaging files to students’ individual devices," says Radiology Chair Dr. Varsha Kumar. Top Hat will be fully integrated into Canvas by the end of 2020.

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“Although it was a quick and sometimes stressful pivot,” says Dunham, “there were a few silver linings this year. For example, the remote OSCEs (a first for CMCC) proved to be a model we will use again. The Diagnostic Imaging labs were transformed into fully online experiences using Zoom and Top Hat, making a wonderful interactive experience. I hear from students and faculty that the online learning model levels the playing field as well, tempering extroversion and inviting those who are a bit introverted to come forward whereas they may not in a larger classroom. During summer, we had the opportunity to provide some professional development days for our faculty that were comprised of instruction along with individual support to make the use of these remote technologies even more effective.”

How the OSCEs were delivered

Drs. Vanessa Petrini and David Starmer were behind the 2020 OSCE delivery, the first remote OSCE in CMCC history. Everyone who has graduated from CMCC will remember the day long OSCEs, the bell ringers that task students to work through 10 clinical situations with only five minutes for each station. In pivoting to a virtual scenario, Petrini and Starmer took the exercise back to the graduate competencies and designed scenarios that were representative of a clinical situation and questions that would make the scenarios as interactive as possible. In some cases, students were provided videos, in others, patient files. Once in the virtual Zoom exam rooms questions would be asked much like they might be in a live OSCE. It was also the first time

ExamSoft was used as an exam platform in this setting. Together, the virtual elements saved time for the students and the faculty grading the exam, with the added bonus that using ExamSoft allowed students to receive their results much more quickly than they would have in the past. “Some of the questions in the OSCE involved receiving material ahead of time,” says Petrini, “so students would be prepared with background information to be able to answer the clinical questions posed by their assessors. In others, they would review a file and from that, provide a diagnosis. They could receive a video and discuss the appropriate tests for the physical examination, the need for a radiograph, or receive a radiograph and answer questions. It was designed to include the vital elements of a patient encounter.” Students were asked questions about research as well. As an example, “How would you go about finding literature to support or not support the treatment for your patient? All scenarios were pulled from their educational year and integrated everything to make a realistic case that they would encounter in clinic.” “Overall, both students and assessors gave positive feedback on the virtual OSCE experience. Students found there was less of a rush,” says Petrini. “The setup reduced the stress and they liked the interactivity. We don’t normally get to show radiographs, but it’s possible virtually.” The Clinic exit OSCE was also performed virtually. In this assessment, students were assessed on scenarios in a Zoom room with a clinician and a Standardized Patient present. In this way, the intern could apply

their knowledge and skills in an interaction with a patient in live time with the clinician able to assess their performance against a competency-based rubric.

Online instruction

Within three days of returning from March break, CMCC was able to deliver 72 small group sessions online, across five areas. Students unable to return to Toronto accessed their modules from as far away as Newfoundland and Pakistan. Within a week, 100 per cent of all labs, small groups and lectures were being delivered remotely. By late March, 504 student hours of small group sessions had been delivered to Years I to III via Zoom meetings and virtual labs. Graduate Studies likewise, was able to pivot, with exiting students, having largely completed their placements, moving online to complete their terms. Some students, like Dr. Stephanie Alexopulos, participated in wellness check-ins for St. Michael’s Hospital overseen by Dr. Deborah Kopansky-Giles, her supervisor at the hospital. Over 2,000 patients were contacted as part of the initiative to ensure they each had access to medication and the necessities of life as the city closed down during the pandemic. Alexopulos was assigned an older population and found the initiative was very helpful in keeping them supported and well during this stressful time. According to Dr. Paula Stern, Director of Graduate Studies, careful planning and coordination enabled first year residents to begin onsite in August, making use of CMCC’s largest lecture hall

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which afforded the group a nice introduction to their programs with social distancing. Stern says that their introduction was followed by an immersion in coursework focussed on research and teaching methodologies and discussions with their research supervisors. “Overall,” says Stern, “we have created a hybrid model for fall classes for all resident cohorts. In addition, the residents are involved in teaching in the undergraduate curriculum and began a gradual return to placement activities in July.”

Clinic

Thankfully, for those completing their clinical year, it was near the end of March when the pandemic hit Toronto, and the majority of requirements had been achieved. For those who had outstanding requirements, the Clinic Management Team was able to translate their assignments into those which could be fulfilled virtually via Zoom. The assignments were pulled from a variety of sources and curated according to criteria set by clinical directors and clinicians. They were rated according to how well they supported the Course Outcomes and CMCC’s Graduate Competencies, with focus given to items to which the interns were seen to have had thin exposure. Topics were designated as either required or optional according to relevance. According to Dr. Tony Tibbles, Dean of Clinics, one of the unexpected benefits for the patient management groups was a standardization of material across all patient care teams, which helped to reduce the variability of intern experiences with different clinicians and clinics, an ongoing priority.

September 2020 and the return to in-person labs

As Ontario began to reopen, CMCC was deep into planning for a safe return for students who required hands-on learning. The final decision was to offer a hybrid academic year combining remote and limited in-person learning that would make use of CMCC’s technology, thereby reducing risk. With the start of the 2020 academic year, all lectures have been moved online, as well as small group learning and labs that translate well online. Clinical Diagnosis labs, anatomy labs and technique labs do require hands-on learning. These have been structured with particular care to ensure their safety. Dr. Dominic Giuliano, Director, Experiential Learning, has designed this part of the program, which will work as follows for the month of September, after which it will be reassessed against any changes with regard to the virus and risk mitigation. Giuliano has been tasked with working on strategic projects as they relate to the planning and delivery of the academic schedule through any continued disruption to CMCC’s regular curriculum delivery.

are accommodated by spaces on campus, presently in the library. “We have developed the schedule this way through January,” says Giuliano.

Building entry

CMCC has implemented strict protocols for building entrance for both staff and students, who must self-assess each time they enter. All entrants must be masked and are met by screeners who ensure everyone has self-screened or are screened at the entrance. All those engaged in direct patient care or lab instruction change into a new mask and proceed directly to their clinical or learning space. Student groups entering for labs are assigned different entry ways so there are no large groups gathered in any one area at any one time. They enter the building with a face covering (mandatory) and are provided a clean mask for use in labs.

Colour coding schedule

To simplify the complicated scheduling that includes in-person labs and online learning, the three elements of student education: lectures, small group learning and labs, were coded by colour to make it easy for students to follow.

Students have been assigned a point of entry, a location (either the technique rooms or the CCPA Hall) to do their labs and a specific chiropractic table. Additionally, as group work is necessary, students have been asked to create “bubbles” of three each with whom they can work and carpool for the duration of any community risk. Some of these students also live together. The model was assessed in order to get the academic year moving forward, says Giuliano, and is expected to remain in place at least through December.

All lectures will be online through the fall. Small group sessions, via Zoom, are scheduled at least an hour apart from the hands-on labs, giving students time to travel home to join their teams online. Those who have pre-identified as having to travel further than an hour,

The Library is open, however there is a maximum number of students who may enter at any one time. Another new process is booking library time to ensure the space is never over a safe capacity, and can be booked by students who remain on campus in between

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their labs. All e-resources and library instruction have been made available remotely and a library dashboard added to the student LMS. Print resources, though available, are being managed through direct email requests to library staff.

Return to clinic

Over the summer, clinical Patient Management Teams began offering phone consultations and then added Zoom meetings so teams could consult with patients and offer support. In September, all clinics were reopened and back working with patients using protocols similar to that described earlier for students: careful patient screening, the use of personal protective equipment such as masks, shields, gloves and scrubs. Zoom and telehealth are still used where possible and, as with most clinics, the waiting rooms are different, with patients scheduled to go straight into treatment rooms.

A new way of working to keep patients safe

Changes to the way CMCC staff works

Extensive changes have been made to campus as well, including the addition of plexiglass dividers and a reduction of staff coming to campus to work. Everyone who is able, is working from home and those coming to campus must always have a face covering in the common areas and must arrive on the CMCC property wearing the face covering. Those who enter the building have assigned entrances and are reminded to follow to a strict protocol that includes screening, social distancing and adhering to marked pathways throughout CMCC. Door hardware and common touchpoints are sanitized on

a regular ongoing basis and washrooms disinfected frequently with cleaning times and maximum capacities posted.

Working through all the changes

If this seems like a challenge and a stunning amount of work, it has been. CMCC staff and faculty have pulled together and through their wits and a lot of elbow grease, managed to pivot online and come up with a plan to bring everyone back safely. IT, Communications, Events, Facilities, Undergraduate, Graduate Studies, Clinical Staff, Finance, Student Services and administrative staff have all been pressed to

innovate and put the pedal to the metal to ensure all the programs could continue safely. In addition to this effort, CMCC is also preparing for multiple accreditations, an effort that will span two years. Graduates have had to forgo Convocation, goodbyes and so many other memories they looked forward to at the end of four years. Of course, there have been tolls that impact more than just the uncertain end of a degree program. We have moved through a year of history making and what a difficult history for so many. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continue to pull together.

KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD MAKE A GREAT CHIROPRACTOR? HELP US TO SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN THE PROFESSION BY RECRUITING THE VERY BEST CANDIDATES. If you know someone who would make a great chiropractor, email our Admissions Department at admissions@cmcc.ca or complete the contact admissions form on the website and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll send you a digital informational package to forward on. Rather use social? You can also forward one of our social media posts about recruitment, running now through November 30.

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MAKING HISTORY TODAY

The Class of 2020 The CMCC interns of 2020 wrote virtual clinic exams for the first time in history. This group has been managing the largest number of challenges and several â&#x20AC;&#x153;first eversâ&#x20AC;? in completing their requirements in a virtual environment. They have shown us what is achievable in very challenging circumstances. We give you the Class of 2020:

A. Abbas

J. Almeida

G. Altheim

B. Anderson

R. Armstrong

M. Arnott

M. Atkinson

R. Audet

M. Belleau

M. Bendell

P. Bernath

S. Bernhardt

S. Bhatti

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E. Bilodeau

J. Bird

C. Bishop

S. Bonneau

B. Boudreau

R. Bouwhuis

A. Brandon-Sutherland

Y. Brar

C. Broadhurst

J. Brooks

R. Burns

B. Byer

D. Carlson

T. Carmichael

G. Carpino

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A. Cascioli

A. Chamanchi

M. Chan

C. Charteris

D. Chivers

L. Chou

N. Christopher

S. Clark

J. Coady

Z. Coates

J. Collins

C. Corbo

J. Cossio Velez

J. Coty

T. Coutou

K. Crane

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A. Creppin

N. da Silva

N. David

J. Del Col

S. Doucette

S. Douglas

L. Ellens

L. Farquhar

L. Finley

M. Fisher

J. Fu

M. Garcia

C. Gero

P. Glancey

R. Goldsworthy

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S. Gray

D. Hames

K. Haus

G. Hewitt

C. Higney

D. Ho

A. Jooya

A. Keene

D. Kosmachuk

K. Kotchie

S. Koughan

C. Kutney

N. Labana

R. Laffoley

T. Lam

M. Lane

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H. Lee

J. Lee

A. Lesoway

K. Leung

J. Li

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D. Schiefer

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A. Thomson

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J. Tychanski

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NEXT STEPS: A SNAP SHOT OF FOUR GRADUATES Dr. Stephen Gray (Toronto, Ontario)

Before becoming a chiropractor, Dr. Gray lived his dream in the performance arts, finding success in New York City and being in the enviable position of making tough choices between really good roles. At one point, he was faced with his childhood dream job or one which would expand his range and chose the latter. When he felt it was the time to move away from his performance career, he applied the same discipline and dedication to becoming a chiropractor. Gray moved back to Ontario, upgraded his degree, started a business to support himself and other performers, and set a course for CMCC. Dancers and performers constantly push themselves and seek the services of chiropractors, massage therapists and other physical

therapists to maintain and improve their abilities. “As a dancer, your body is your facilitator,” says Gray, “and when its 100%, you are in your best place. Other times, you can feel broken.” Gray is looking forward to applying his knowledge of the body and movement to work with the dance community and considers chiropractic a passion, as dance is. He feels the longevity he enjoyed in his career was due to good health care and he wants to offer that to the performance community. “My goal is to be a pillar of support for the community and help dancers on their own terms. I know my community, what they need, and who they are.” His passion for the community is reflected in the business he created when he moved back to Ontario, a dance agency called Quick Ball Change (www. quickballchange.com) and represents over 100 dance teachers. They work with 250 schools supplying substitute, year-long and guest teachers, choreographers and adjudicators. One of the qualities of CMCC that stood out for Gray was the way that CMCC balanced practical and theoretical courses, working hard to make sure the information unfolded in tandem with the practical components. "I was worried in a highly academic

environment that there would be infrequent moments of humor and joy, but I actually had a lot of fun throughout the program. I found almost all students and faculty to be very approachable and encouraging." When we spoke, Toronto, where he will practice, was still in phase one of its lockdown. He took the time to envision his next company and give it an online presence, www.madetomove.ca. “I'm planning on practicing an evidence-based rehab model including some modalities like acupuncture and laser therapy. I'm hoping to treat a lot of dancers, but overall just helping people move more in their lives.”

Dr. Jourdyne Mason (Trail, British Columbia)

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Dr. Jourdyne Mason considered a number of potential career options before setting her sights on chiropractic. She credits her Kinesiology classmate, Giancarlo Carpino, who was already focussed on this path. He had such good things to say about it, says Mason, that she started to consider it for herself. “I loved the human body, I wanted to help people, and I loved going to the chiropractor myself.” It seemed the perfect fit for Mason, who says one of the most special things about this is that Giancarlo, who guided her in this direction, graduated with her this year in the Class of 2020! Friends and connections have been an important part of her experience at CMCC. “The thing that I loved the most about CMCC is the community and family feel. Every class bands together to help each other out. The classes above give advice, support, and guidance to the years below. Everyone wants you to succeed and I’m so happy for all the friendships and connections I’ve made.” Today, Mason is pursuing an opportunity at a wonderful chiropractic clinic in her home province of BC and is excited about the future, particularly after the uncertainty of the past few months. “I spent basically all of fourth year trying to figure about where I wanted to live,” says Mason. “It seemed like everyone’s number one piece of advice was to figure out where you want to live and go from there. I made so many pros and cons lists. Right now, I am absolutely set on living in BC, where I’m originally from, and I have a potential opportunity in a beautiful BC town. I think as long as I’m surrounded by mountains, I’ll be happy.”

Dan Nighswander (Queensville, Ontario)

Dr. Nighswander graduated university with a double major in genetics and medical sciences, knowing he wanted to become an MD. However, as he began

“My journey through chiropractic academia was quite different from most. I began my chiropractic education at D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY and switched schools part way through to CMCC. Completing my studies here was one of the most important things I have ever decided to do. Because of what I had already learned at D’Youville College, I was able to spend a little less time studying at CMCC and a lot more time getting involved, building connections, giving back and creating. I am really proud of my time at CMCC and what I’ve been able to be a part of. “ “Another piece that lays into the enrichment of my journey was the variety of experiences I have had. And so my time spent in two institutions

"The clinics would almost run out of room for all the cards of thanks they received..." researching his career options, he realized there were other possibilities. “I wanted to interact directly with patients more often, so that I would have the opportunity to know them.” While shadowing chiropractors and physiotherapists, he says the turning point was the gratitude patients clearly felt for manual therapists. “The clinics would almost run out of room for all the cards of thanks they received. I saw that as indicative of how much the patients value the treatments.” And his future in manual therapy was sealed. He chose chiropractic, he says, because he wanted to be a doctor, with the ability and responsibility to diagnose.

has really expanded how I look at and understand the profession and the clinical aspects of what chiropractors do. Between CMCC’s incredible research facilities and the world-renowned researchers that work under CMCC’s roof, there is an abundance of current work that winds up in the curriculum. D’Youville, on the other hand, doesn’t just teach chiropractic, and they don’t divide the classes up by program. So many of my courses would include students from chiropractic, pharmacy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, etc. It was a really neat networking and learning experience. Chiropractic education in the US also has a very strong community all across the country.”

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While at CMCC, Nighswander took his experience to the Canadian Chiropractic Association, where he interned, working extensively to help grow the Student Canadian Chiropractic Association (SCCA), with a view to create chapters in each chiropractic school in the world where there are Canadian students. ”We had planned to launch the SCCA at the National Convention Tradeshow in Halifax this past spring, however, it had to be cancelled due to COVID-19. The hope," he says, "is to regroup, and do it again in 2022, but we have some pretty big plans between now and then as well." He also did some administrative work which enriched his understanding of how the association functions. “I think some people underestimate the variety of benefits that the CCA offers,” he says. Nighswander hopes to continue his advocacy work. He isn’t sure there is one model of practice that attracts him over others, but hopes that he is able to explore innovations in the chiropractic space. “The impression I have come away with, is that chiropractic medicine is an art as much as it is a science.”

Dr. Anser Abbas (Mississauga, Ontario)

" chiropractors embed themselves in their communities..."

Dr. Anser Abbas began CMCC’s Clinical Sciences residency program in August just after graduation. He says one of the aspects of chiropractic that really appealed to him was the way chiropractors embed themselves in their communities and that there is the ability to build a longer-term relationship with patients. Some chiropractors, for example, may centre their practice around a specific sport or interest, something that really appealed to him. Abbas made the decision to continue his education through the Clinical Sciences Graduate Studies residency program at CMCC. His interests include how knowledge translates to policy and how communication styles impact patient care. Of Pakistani descent, he noted that “people around me don't tend to go to chiropractors.” He wonders why, and what would change that fact, citing with interest, the work of Dr. Karen Hammerich on cultural competency and the work of Dr. Fabrice Mallard on how communication styles translate across cultural boundaries. "Research, education, and health policy are all areas of interest for me and are all aspects of the profession in which there’s opportunity for growth. Through postgraduate studies, I’m hoping to develop the skills and knowledge

needed to help the profession build in these areas." Some of the questions he considers worth pursuing are: “Why do people go to chiropractors, and how can we bring chiropractic to more people? And how does that interplay with how we develop clinical guidelines, and how we teach?” Abbas says that chiropractic research has an important role to play in health policy. In terms of clinical guidelines, he is interested in exploring how they are taken up by the profession. There is often a lag between research outcomes and implementation, he says. He’d like to know if that can be improved, and understand better where the responsibility is best placed, to ensure the results are communicated and acted upon in practice. Abbas was pleased to be part of a highly-regarded program and one which he views as on the cutting edge of important developments, such as the Force Sensing Table TechnologyTM, findings coming out of the biomechanics lab, and the work on knowledge translation and health policy, are of particular interest to him. “I’m really excited to get into clinical practice but I’m also looking forward to having new opportunities available as a Fellow of the College of Chiropractic Sciences.”

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CMCC’S 75 ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND IS GOING VIRTUAL IN 2021! TH

We’re bringing the event directly to you this Spring, offering extraordinary activities to connect you with old friends and chiropractic family during a milestone occasion for us all. Our special weekend will feature a spectacular line up of activities: • SOCIAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS - leaving you with lasting memories • CLASS ANNIVERSARIES & ALUMNI AWARDS - recognizing milestones (’20 and ’21) • CONTINUING EDUCATION - offered by the best in the field. Plus, an online auction! Registration information to be announced soon. Watch for details at cmcc.ca/CMCC75 29

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FLIPPING THE LIBRARY MODEL TRANSLATING KNOWLEDGE THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE APPROACH AT CMCC Following a review of CMCC’s library service model in 2018, Library Director Dr. Natalia Tukhareli saw an opportunity to adapt the widespread evidence-based practice (EBP) model to library instruction. The EBP is a problem-solving approach to the delivery of health care that integrates the best evidence from studies and patient care data with clinician expertise and patient preferences and values. (Melnyk et al, 2010). The approach is said to provide the most comprehensive care in a health care context when delivered in a supportive environment and is widely used at CMCC. Tukhareli explained the 5 A's model, which reinforces knowledge through steps that include: Assess – Ask – Acquire – Appraise – Apply. In a real world example, this would include assessment of the patient, asking clinical questions to address knowledge gaps, acquiring the research evidence, appraising it and applying it, and going back to assessment. The library has adopted a combination of teaching methods that includes workshops, live searches during lectures, labs and Grand Rounds, as

well as online learning tools. The aim is to help students quickly access the increasing amount of published research, to assess it critically, and learn to apply it to patient care. Sharing the model Dr. Lara DeGraauw, Clinical Chair, and Tukhareli shared the 5 A’s model with Palmer College students and CMCC students during an online workshop on July 14, 2020. “The workshop opened with an explanation of the 5 A's model,” says DeGraauw, “Afterwards, we offered a workshop that took participants through a case in which they applied parts of the 5 A’s. About 160 participants were introduced to the concepts, which Palmer is eager to embed in their research program.” “The most challenging parts are acquiring and appraising,” she says. “We teach search strategies for acquiring the appropriate research, and then methods to sift through it for what is relevant for the patient. The appraisal part is determining whether the paper is worth its salt. If it is available, we recommend using pre-appraised research databases and guidelines. If you can’t find something preappraised, it is critical to understand

how to critique the literature and of course, how to apply the evidence to your own situation.” Being able to better navigate the literature helps decrease the time is takes for new practice evidence to reach the patient. For example we now know that manipulation alone is not enough to manage chronic low back pain but if you don’t practice in an evidence based way it may take 10 years for this to reach the point of care which affects patient outcomes. It also puts chiropractors in a good position for collaboration. In EBP, you blend the literature review with the clinician’s experience and the patient’s preference. The 5 A’s help to refine the literature review piece.”

Reference: Melnyk, Bernadette Mazurek, PhD, RN, CPNP/PMHNP, FNAP, FAAN; Fineout-Overholt, Ellen, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN; Stillwell, Susan B., DNP, RN, CNE; Williamson, Kathleen M., PhD, RN Evidence-Based Practice: Step by Step: The Seven Steps of Evidence-Based Practice, AJN The American Journal of Nursing: January 2010 - Volume 110 - Issue 1 - p 51-53 doi: 10.1097/01. NAJ.0000366056.06605.d2

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CMCC'S EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM HOW TO GET INVOLVED AS A DC

Every year, CMCC sends a number of interns into the field to work under the supervision of a chiropractor in private practice. In a typical year, there are only a few interns who take advantage of this opportunity and work with DCs across the country in the last quarter of their graduating year. The circumstance that the pandemic has created has limited the number of in-person clinical experiences that the Year IV class is able to partake in through participation in one of CMCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community clinics. CMCC is expanding the externship program to start earlier in the year and hopes to increase the number

of interns who participate in the program. Keen interns will be able to move out into the field after demonstrating their proficiency in the graduate competencies. An increase in externships will also open up space within the CMCC clinic system for the remaining interns to take on additional patients within our community clinics. There are many benefits to taking on a senior learner into your private practice. Continuous development of practitionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skills is a careerlong challenge. The externship will help you in refining your own skills

in leadership, communication, mentorship and critical thinking, building your professional network and helping you to develop leadership and communication skills. Furthermore, there is potential for expanding your practice in the future to include a new associate who is someone who you know and trust. For additional information on how you can get involved in this important and advantageous program, please email Susan Rutherford (srutherford@cmcc.ca) or Jacquelyn Wingrove (jawingrove@ cmcc.ca).

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VIRTUAL RUN WALK AND WORKOUT Thanks to everyone for entering CMCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Virtual Run, Walk and Workout this past April. Your photos were inspirational! We had long distance runs, new runners running, bikers, walkers, gymnasts, weightlifters, and amazing yoga photos. Need some inspiration this fall? Have a look through the photos! We thank the Orthotic Group for providing us with prizes for this event.

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BACKS IN MOTION 2.0 CMCC was unable to hold Backs in Motion as a public event this year. Each year, the event is an important fundraiser so the CMCC Board of Governors and friends, faculty and staff, elected to run independently for Backs in Motion 2.0, the Virtual Run on April 26. Together, they raised over $25,000!

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CMCC CONGRATULATES THE AFHT

AT ST. MICHAEL’S HOSPITAL FOR 10 YEARS OF SERVICE AT THEIR OUTPATIENT CLINIC AT 80 BOND STREET The St. Michael’s Academic Family Health Team (SMH AFHT) is the largest family health team in Ontario with six clinics offering services to the inner-city community. Chiropractic services have been offered since 2004 as part of a first-of-its kind research project integrating chiropractors into a hospital-based primary care program and became a permanent program after completion of the successful pilot project. Treatments were initially offered by Dr. Deborah Kopansky-Giles and Dr. Igor Steiman, and with the expansion of the AFHT to a new site at 80 Bond Street in 2010, CMCC was able to expand the chiropractic services by offering care provided by chiropractic residents and interns. Currently chiropractic services are provided at two sites, the 80 Bond Health Centre, celebrating its 10th anniversary, and the Sumac Creek Health Centre. The AFHT provides services to over 50,000 patients and works collaboratively with local community agencies and other hospital-based services. It works on a model of integrated, people-centred health services, based on evidence and framed with a Social Determinants of Health focus. The interdisciplinary health team includes medical doctors, nurse practitioners, social workers,

"The AFHT provides services to over 50,000 patients..." dieticians, pharmacists, chiropractors, chiropodists, occupational therapists, dentists, dental hygienists, psychologists, addictions counsellors, income support workers and legal aid lawyers. The SMH AFHT was recognized both in Ontario as a best practice model, and by the World Health Organization as a global leading practice. The CMCC interns and residents are recognized as musculoskeletal health experts and fully embedded within the health team, delivering collaborative health care and participating in interprofessional education programs which enables a unique clinical experience that serves them well for future practice. CMCC offers over 300 patient appointments per week (pre-COVID) and these are fully utilized on an ongoing basis. According to Dr. Kopansky-Giles, “The partnership between CMCC

and the hospital continues to be strengthened by ongoing innovation in care delivery, education of health professional trainees and collaborative research. It is a privilege to continue to care for our downtown community as an integral part of a strong health care team.” CMCC’s participation was initially made possible through collaboration with the hospital, the Ontario Chiropractic Association and funded by a grant from the MOHLTC in 2004. The exciting opening of the 80 Bond Health Centre in 2010 and now celebrating its 10th anniversary, was made possible by collaborative funding from the University of Toronto, CMCC, the Ontario Chiropractic Association, Ryerson University, Toronto Public Health and the MOHLTC. The expanded services were made official on June 22, 2012 at a ribbon cutting with the Minister of Health.

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FROM OLYMPICS TO PRACTICE BY WARD HAILS

CMCC is proud to have hosted Canadian Olympians and practicing chiropractors Drs. Melissa Tancredi (Class of ’14, Logan) Lindsay Alcock (Class of ’13, Palmer West) and Josh Binstock (Class of ’09, CMCC) on September 22 for a one-hour webinar and panel discussion. With diverse careers representing Team Canada on the world stage, the panel offered a tremendous opportunity to gain unique insight into the mindset of high-performance athletes and their inspiration for becoming chiropractors. To conclude the webinar, attendees

participated in a live Question and Answer session, moderated by Director of Alumni Relations David Coleman and Special Events Coordinator Kristin Earle. The panelists spoke in detail about how chiropractic had shaped their athletic careers, and how they have used their varied athletic experiences to grow their practices and drive improved patient outcomes. Each practitioner also stressed that the habits and routines they used as Olympic athletes to achieve world-class results, re-purposed for a clinical

setting, continue to be important to their success as healthcare professionals. The fast-paced discussion touched on a range of other topics, including clinical techniques, the importance of self-care to the practitioner, and how our panelists keep up with the latest research. The program has been recorded and will be made available for viewing through CMCC Continuing Education. For more information, please contact ce@cmcc.ca.

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IN MEMORIAM

Dr. Tom Amaolo Class of '67

Dr. Donald J. Elder Class of '49

Dr. Alan Kaul Class of ’77

Dr. Metro Kuruliak Class of '57

Dr. Alan McKnight Class of '77

Dr. David Reinhart Class of '83

Dr. W. Lloyd Stackhouse Class of ’53

Dr. John Douglas Thompson Class of ’55

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.

From the Foundation for the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences: With the passing of Dr. Jamie Laws May 29, 2020, the Chiropractic profession has lost a healer, teacher, innovator and politician and a tireless advocate of healthy living through chiropractic care. The Foundation for the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences supports the RCCSS mission to facilitate education and research in the management of athletic injuries and performance enhancement. To celebrate and commemorate Laws, the Foundation is naming the 2020 Award of Excellence in his honour and is accepting donations at www.frccss.ca.

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PASSAGE Laws practiced chiropractic and athletic therapy in Toronto for 40 years, retiring in 2019. In his practice, he was trusted by many Olympic and professional athletes as well as dancers from the National Ballet. He worked at three Olympic Games (Montreal, Calgary and Seoul), in addition to Pan-Am Games, and the ParaOlympic Games. He was the Toronto Argonauts Football Team chiropractor for nearly 20 years.

Dr. James Laws Class of '79 Contributed by Dr. John Taylor (Class of ‘79) Dr. James Peter Laws passed away on May 30, 2020 at age 69. He is survived by his wife Cathryn, daughter Maeghan, son-in-law Michael, grandson Kaelan, and brothers Malcolm and Gavin as well as many nieces and nephews. Laws was named the Head Athletic Therapist at McMaster University in 1973, and was the first athletic therapist in Canada to become a chiropractor. He juggled his education with certification, and was among the first cohort to receive CAT (C) (Canadian Athletic Therapy) certification in 1975, before going on to become acting Head Athletic Therapist at York University in 1976. He stood out at CMCC as class president for each of his four years, and as Students’ Council President for two. He remained the Class of ‘79 leader up until his final days.

The first athletic therapist in Canada to become a Doctor of Chiropractic, he served in many capacities for the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA) and its Ontario provincial counterpart, OATA, for over 40 years. He was inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame of the CATA at its 50th annual conference in 2016. A pioneer in athletic injury management, he emphasized a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of athletes and was recognized nationally as a pioneer in teaching the diagnosis, management and treatment of extremities. Laws developed and taught the first 30-hour credit course at CMCC in the Principles and Management of Athletic Injuries, in 1975, eventually teaching several generations of Canadian chiropractors. In 1983, he wrote: “Chiropractic Treatment of the Lower Limb.” He was the first president of the Canadian Chiropractic Sports Academy to be elected by the membership in 1981, and was appointed as a Fellow, CCSS(C), and chair of the CCA committee on Sports and Fitness.

the Council of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario and he was on the editorial board of the Canadian Chiropractor from 2003 to 2018. At the time of his death, Laws was president of the York Peel Chiropractic Society, for which he served in several capacities, and was recognized as the backbone of the organization. To cap off his career, Laws received the 2019 Ontario Chiropractic Association Dr. Michael Brickman Heart & Hands Award for being an enduring influence on the chiropractic profession, encompassing advocacy, education, service, leadership and clinical expertise for more than 40 years. Dr. Jamie Laws will be sadly missed by his family, friends, patients, and colleagues alike.

Dr.Taylor and friends of Dr. Laws are looking at ways to further recognize Dr. Laws’ contributions to student life at CMCC.

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PASSAGE

Dr. Leo Rosenberg Class of ‘61

This April we lost a beloved member of the chiropractic community with the passing of Dr. Leo Rosenberg (Class of ’61, Summa Cum Laude). Rosenberg used his passion for people to build his practice in Etobicoke at the Rosenberg Chiropractic Clinic and support the development of chiropractic, becoming involved in Ontario chiropractic policy and legislative processes early in his career. When he expanded his practice to include animal chiropractic in the early 2000s, his treatment and successes attracted clients from all over the Toronto area. He was President of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association from 2010-13 and although he is most recently known for his work in this area, Rosenberg had been active throughout his life in roles substantial to the growth and development of chiropractic, even the crucial passing of the Regulated Health Professions Act

and the Chiropractic Act in 1991. In 1961 through 1972, Rosenberg taught Applied Neurology and Chiropractic principles at CMCC, joined the board of the OCA in 1973 and was voted Chiropractor of the Year. In 1983, he returned to the OCA for two terms. In 1995-96, he was President of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario. As active as he was in supporting the profession, it was his demeanor that stood out for so many. He was well known in the community for both his care and unwavering good cheer. In the words of his son, Dr. Paul Rosenberg (Class of ‘94), the elder Rosenberg lived by the acronym: PMA-PMA – “positive mental attitude pays more always,” and so he grew his practice, treating his patients with chiropractic, kindness and a little wisdom. Those who had been to see Dr. Leo, as he was known in his clinic, also experienced the sense of being

very actively heard, as Rosenberg listened attentively to his patients, and extended the practice across all areas of his life. This generosity of spirit was obvious to those around him, as was his down to earth attitude, which made it possible for him to enjoy so much of what life offered – from the finer things, to the simple pleasures of a smoked meat sandwich and watching the Leafs on a Saturday night. Rosenberg also enjoyed the “Thirstday Ski Club,” meeting friends in Collingwood Wednesday evenings and skiing on Thursdays. Dr. Leo Rosenberg will be deeply missed by his wife, Mrs. Marsha Rosenberg, son Dr. Paul Rosenberg daughters Rhonda, Kim and Kelly, as well as his many friends and former patients.

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PASSAGE

Dr. Glenn Engel Class of '67

It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Dr. Glenn Engel who will be fondly remembered as a friend, colleague and gifted clinician. Engel graduated with the Class of ’67 and joined CMCC faculty shortly after as a part-time lecturer while growing a private practice. He was a founding member of the College of Chiropractic Sciences and held numerous leadership roles at CMCC, including that of Acting Dean, Clinical & Biological Sciences; Chairman, Department of Clinical Diagnosis and Director, Division of Clinical Sciences. While continuing to run a private practice, Engel maintained his position at CMCC as a supervising clinician, mentoring students at CMCC’s H. K. Lee clinic for many years, and more recently at CMCC’s Clinics at St. John’s Rehab and South Riverdale and throughout our clinical network as a resource clinician. He taught the

importance of rheumatological conditions to generations of chiropractors. In 2018, along with his 50-year service award, Engel received the Distinguished Service Citation – CMCC’s highest honour – presented for outstanding service by an individual who far exceeds the expectations of his or her position. At the time, it was estimated that he had taught upwards of 5,000 chiropractors across the country and around the world. His ability, wisdom and kindness were well-known, along with his commitment to CMCC, his students and colleagues.

musician, loving music almost as much as treating patients. For years he could be counted on at CMCC’s annual Innate Show, where he would “jam furiously” alongside faculty friends. Dr. Glenn Engel will be missed especially by his wife, Beverley Engel, his children Robert, Denise, Stacey and Nicholas, his son-in-law Alvin, and his grandchildren William, Jayden, Donovan and James.

He is remembered as someone who counselled and spoke with everyone, and typically remembered each conversation. He was a mentor to CMCC’s Dean of Clinics, Dr. Tony Tibbles, who remembers him as a master of patient-centred care, long before it was ever a taught concept. What fewer people will know about him is that he was also a

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PASSAGE

Dr. Eric Shrubb Class of ‘64

Dr. Eric Shrubb passed away on September 9 at his home in Little Britain, Ontario at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife Marilynn Small, stepchildren Louise and Paul Hendriks and grandchildren Lyle and Leo Hendriks. Just 19 years old when he enrolled in CMCC, Shrubb came from a chiropractic family as his father was also a chiropractor. He graduated four years later with the Class of 1964. In the 1964 Cornerstone he was referred to as “a conscientious scholar with unswerving enthusiasm, relentless perseverance and a quenchless thirst for knowledge, which had him leading the class in scholastic achievement.” He was also a dedicated member of faculty at CMCC for many years where he was greatly liked by his students. In fact, he was teaching while in Year IV at CMCC. As a member of faculty he became a clinic supervisor and took charge of the x-ray lab.

Dr. Jacques Auger, Class of 1969, fondly remembers his last speech in the classroom, when he told the class they had been a wonderful group of serious students, well prepared to join the profession and that he wished them all the success in their new careers of making people well. Auger paid further tribute, “You have been and still are a great source of inspiration. Your influence on all of us will last forever.” A very active and respected member of the chiropractic profession, Shrubb was an executive member of the Chiropractic Radiology Group, where he and his colleague and best friend, Len Hardman, delivered annual seminars across Canada. Shrubb was one of six co-founders of the Canadian (formerly Ontario) College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto in 1978. He served as President from 1978-1981.

He managed a Chiropractic practice in Scarborough both with his father and independently for 50 years. Dr. Eric Shrubb will be greatly missed by all.

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DONOR UPDATE

Your donations to the Physiological Effects of Chiropractic Adjustments and Health Policy and Outcomebased Research have enabled our research teams to continue this important work to advance chiropractic care and the profession. Here is a current project from each area: What are the symptoms (including neurological) associated with whiplash and how can chiropractic adjustments impact them? Researchers at CMCC are now collaborating with colleagues at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and McMaster University to investigate the effects of cervical manipulation on neuroplasticity in patients with chronic neck pain. Approximately 15% of patients visiting chiropractors in Canada do so for neck pain, and spinal manipulation is the most common manual intervention utilized to treat these patients. The literature provides evidence of brain reorganization due to chronic pain in this population. Some of these brain changes may be reversed, however, the effectiveness of spinal manipulation on reversing such changes has not yet been

investigated. This study will use gold-standard MRI techniques to investigate the neuroplastic effects of a single cervical spinal manipulation, and a course of spinal manipulation therapy on the patterns of activity seen in areas of the brain associated with neck pain. Pregnancy and back pain Pregnancy-related low back pain and/or pelvic girdle pain (PGP) during pregnancy and postpartum is a common occurrence. Approximately 30% of pregnant women report their first occurrence of LBP during pregnancy, and up to 90% may experience these pains. Pregnancy-related LBP and/or PGP can interfere with activities of daily living and cause substantial disability for these patients. Chiropractic care is frequently pursued by pregnant and postpartum women to alleviate their back pain, yet there is a paucity of high-quality research. This research, funded by the OCA and CMCC, addressed three objectives: (1) to evaluate the evidence for chiropractic care of pregnancyrelated LBP, PGP or combination pain; (2) to evaluate the evidence

for chiropractic care of postpartumrelated LBP, PGP or combination pain; and (3) to develop a best practices framework from available best evidence and expert opinion. Using evidence from systematic reviews, combined with expert opinion, the framework was developed for chiropractors for the treatment and researching this population. The framework suggests that for women experiencing a healthy, singleton pregnancy (without contraindications) a trial of care can safely commence during pregnancy and continue into the postpartum period. Treatment may include spinal manipulative therapy/ mobilization, taping, exercise, soft tissue therapy and/or exercise prescription. As a result, current research will investigate which of these treatments, individually or in combination, may provide the most benefit to this important population. For further information, please contact Dr. Peter Kim, Director, Development and Clinic Advancement at pkim@cmcc.ca. To make an online donation, please go to our website.

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