The OHA is now organizing a special meeting in Grand Bend in April to discuss the Academic Health Science Network initiative. There was strong interest in the initiative as presented at the last meeting of the OHA Districts. There is recognition of the work being done by the Regional Cancer Network, Regional Trauma Network, Regional Geriatric Program, Rural Medicine Program and with the various outreach programs in Perinatology, Psychiatry, Surgery, and Medicine. Dean McMurtry met with representatives of AMS and EFPO to present an update of the initiatives and outreach programs the Faculty of Medicine has developed. From his various meetings with individuals both in and outside of the province, the hospital merger in London is regarded as one of the most successful hospital mergers in the past 25 years.
Engineering continues to be exempt from any cuts for reasons independent of performance.
The Special Faculty Renewal Initiative and Enrollment Contingent Funding represents important opportunities for the Faculty of Medicine. Discussion It was decided that Dr. Kline would discuss the issues of appropriate classroom size to accommodate larger classes in light of the enrolment contingent funding with the Basic Health Science group. The BHSC will compile a list of concerns and bring them forward to the Dean. 4.1 Postgraduate Education Developments As was discussed at the last meeting, Dr. M. Lampe emphasised that one of the most positive developments in Postgraduate Education is the return of re-entry positions. Re-entry positions allow us to address shortfalls and also helps us meet the career needs of practicing physicians in Ontario.