News Releases

REF NO.: 274

SUBJECT:	Media conference on MDcme.ca
DATE:	June 1, 2004

Note to editors:

Members of the media are invited to attend a news conference at the Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Centre, on Wednesday, June 2, 2004 at 10 a.m. The conference will focus on the provincial and national successes of MDcme.ca, a Newfoundland and Labrador-based Web site, developed by Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine, that offers a broad range of online, accredited courses for Canadian physicians.

MemorialUniversity’s Office of Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, will host the press conference. Participants include:

Elizabeth Marshall, minister of Health and Community Services, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Dr. James Rourke, dean, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Dr. Sharon Peters, vice-dean, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Dr. Susan King, president, Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association
Josee Ann Maurais, associate director, medical communications, Pfizer Canada
Fran Kirby, manager, Office of Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Time: Wednesday, June 2, 2004 10 a.m.

Place: Main Auditorium, Faculty of Medicine

Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland

(Reception to follow in medical school foyer)

Parking in Area 27 – $2 entry fee. Metered parking is also available.

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