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of stories about the difference and the progress we are Faculty recognized for long-service
making in mental health. Eight individuals were chosen Drs. Emmanual Aquino, Aidan Stokes and Siobhan Bergin
from Nova Scotia and we are thrilled to have two of our all received long-service awards from the Nova Scotia
faculty members representing the country among them. Health Authority on Nov. 8, 2017. Both Drs. Aquino and
Stokes were recognized for 40 years of service, while
Dr. Sherry James receives Oustanding Dr. Bergin was honoured for 25 years. The awards were
Teacher Award presented by Dr. Ken West, president of the Medical Staff
Dr. Sherry James was the recipent of the 2017 Larry Association Central Zone. Congratualtions to each of you
Buffet Outstanding Teacher Award. This award is a on your outstanding contributions.
peer recognition of an exceptional faculty member who At the IWK, Dr. Normand Carrey and Dr. Stan Kutcher
has demonstrated an outstanding performance in a were acknowledged for 20 years of service, and Dr. John
teaching and clinical supervisor role for learners. Dr. Aspin was acknowledged for 15 years of service. Their
James has demonstrated excellence in clinical teaching contributions to the team are immense and they are all
by consistently providing excellent clinical supervision applauded for their performance. Their achievements and
to residents and medical students in both her roles as a successes have built the foundation of the division at the
rotation primary site supervisor at the Bedford Sackville IWK Health Center.
Clinic, and as the associate director of the postgraduate
education program. She models and guides the Three clinician-researchers from the
professional development of learners, overseeing the
PGY-1s and participating in the female staff psychiatry Department of Psychiatry receive more than
mentorship group. She inspires and supports the learners $2.4 million in funding from the Government
in integration of theoretical knowledge with clinical practice
and demonstrates exceptional enthusiasm for clinical of Canada
teaching. Dr. James receives consistent positive feedback Twice a year, the Canadian Institute of Health Research
from learners in all realms of her work and demonstrates (CIHR) awards grants to individuals and groups across the
professionalism and collegiality. As a former colleague of country. The fall 2017 competition approved 512 research
Dr. Buffet’s, and one who is occupying his office, it seems grants and 33 bridge grants, for a total of approximately
especially fitting to honour her with this award. $372 million in funding. Researchers in Nova Scotia
submitted 94 applications for funding. Only 12 of those
were approved. Dr. Phil Tibbo, the Dr. Paul Janssen Chair
in Psychotic Disorders and a researcher in the department,

Dr. Sherry James receives the 2017 Outstanding Teacher Award from Dr. Long Service Award recipients, (L-R) Drs. Siobhan Bergin, Claire
Michael Teehan. O’Donovan, who accepted on behalf of her husband, Columba
McParland, Emmanuel Aquino, and Aidan Stokes.
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