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Oncologist Jerome Groopman dives into his experiences in diagnosing and treating patients,
along with the thought processes involved in doing so. He describes the strengths and
weaknesses (such as bias and narrow thinking) involved in making these complex decisions.
Medscape o_ers a review by pediatrician Perri Klass, "I wish I had read this book when I was in
medical school, and I'm glad I've read it now...How Doctors Think helped me understand my
own thought processes and my colleagues' -- even as it left me chastened and dazzled by
turns. Every re_ective doctor will learn from this book".
The Checklist Manifesto provides Dr. Gawande’s insight into the complex world of medicine (as
well as other businesses), and how the power of a checklist can help us to make the most of
our knowledge and technology. He explains how this simple tool can change the face of
medicine, and provides some compelling stories of evidence. If you’re looking for a novel to
help motivate, this book is the book for you!
In The Creative Destruction of Medicine, Dr. Topol presents us with the possibilities of
mobile technologies in medicine, and how it can be further incorporated into current and
future applications. He discusses the current limitations, and how it is not completely
accepted by the medical community thus far. Medscape provides a testimonial by
Physician-author Siddhartha Mukherjee, "Topol's analysis draws us to the very frontlines of
medicine, and leaves us with a view of a landscape that is both foreign and daunting. He
manages to recount this story in simple, lucid language -- resulting in an enthralling and
important book".
- Source: www.medscape.com, "Best Books by Physicians: Summer Reading Lists", by Shelly Reese, July 25, 2
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Dr. Shailendra Verma is a Medical Oncologist at The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, practising for 30 years.
During his career, he has been involved in a wide variety of research projects and clinical trials that have contributed to the management and care of patients with breast cancer, melanoma and sarcoma. Dr. Verma’s interests have not solely focused on drug therapies but have spanned the gamut of detection, presentation, biology, surveillance, quality of life and survivorship. He has been honoured to have been involved in numerous guideline initiatives, regulatory processes, educational programs, and advocacy at all levels.
Dr. Verma has always had a passion for teaching –
medical students, postgraduate trainees, peers,
patients and the community at large. He has
participated widely in Oncology programs at a
regional, provincial, national and international
levels and is proud to have achieved a reputation
for excellence at a personal and professional level.
Dr. Verma was nominated by Dr. Silvana
Spadafora, "Dr. Shail Verma was _rst introduced to
me in my undergrad in Ottawa many years ago
when he taught bedside clinical assessment skills.
Since then, he has taken an interest in all of the
meanderings of my career: he has not only been a
noble example of a good clinician and oncologist,
but he has given me words of encouragement when
needed, and words of praise when I least expected it.
He has always made it clear that our commitment to
each other as professionals and as colleagues is as
important as our commitment to our patients. I wish
to nominate him as Mentor of the Month: he has
won many accolades but this is one small accolade I
can help to give him, directly from me, for so many
years of friendship and mentorship."
Hematologist-Oncologist, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, Provincial Leader of Hematology for Saskatchewan, Medical Director of the Provincial Blood and Marrow Transplant Program
Originally from Saskatchewan, I completed my Bachelor of Science, MD and internal medicine training at the University of Saskatchewan prior to moving to Ontario to complete hematology training at Queen’s university followed by a 1 year fellowship at PMH in Lymphoma and Stem Cell Transplant. After working as a hematologist-oncologist at Peel Regional Cancer Center in Mississauga, Ontario for 3 years, I moved back to Saskatchewan in 2010 to be closer to family. While not planned, circumstances soon led me to take on a leadership role as Provincial Leader of Hematology for Saskatchewan and Medical Director of the Provincial Blood and Marrow Transplant Program. Recently the Ministry of Health introduced the LEAN management system province wide and I am one of the first physicians in the province to become LEAN LEADER certified. I am married to a New Zealander who never lets me forget the number of days in a row with sub zero temperatures and we have two children (Finn age 4 and Madison age 2). When not working, we enjoy visiting family in San Diego (especially in the winter) and spending time at our family cabin in the summer.
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