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- 8/25/2011
US university launches PharmD/MBA
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in North Carolina is giving new pharmacy students an opportunity to acquire both clinical knowledge and business savvy. In partnership with the Kenan-Flagler Business School, Eshelman now offers a combination PharmD/MBA program. - 8/25/2011
CAE Healthcare acquires medical simulator firm METI
CAE Healthcare, a division of CAE, has acquired 100% of the shares of Medical Education Technologies, Inc. (METI), which specializes in medical simulation technologies and educational software, for US$130 million. - 8/24/2011
Quebec family docs accept government pay offer
Five year deal gives FPs 6% increase over 5 years - 8/24/2011
Medical students call for better career planning tools
CMA backs national forum to better align postgraduate training positions with social need - 8/24/2011
Novel emergency centres get mixed response
Shortage of rural family doctors to blame for strains in Nova Scotia’s ERs, critics say - 8/23/2011
Canadians feel healthy, but challenged: Deloitte survey
More than half of Canadians (55%) rate their overall health as “excellent” or “very good” in 2011, and two-thirds report high levels of emotional well-being. At the same time, Canadians are experiencing increased challenges as they try to address wellness, healthy living and chronic disease. - 8/23/2011
CSA facility first to be accredited to ANSI medical safety standard
ANSI Accreditation Services has recognized CSA’s Montreal facility as the first official certification body facility in the world to be accredited to the third edition of a key safety standard for electro-medical equipment. - 8/23/2011
Radiation therapy device gets federal funding
The federal government is supporting the development of a new cancer radiation therapy device that could lead to more precise and life-saving treatment methods. - 8/23/2011
New Spanish law requires doctors to prescribe generic drugs
Doctors now must give only active ingredients, dose and format. Pharmacies then provide cheapest available version of medication.