Primary Contact Fall 2021

PRIMARY CONTACT

FALL 2021

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Volume 60

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Issue No. 1

Congratulations to the Class of 2021 What’s next for these graduates?

Clinical success during the pandemic

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IN THIS ISSUE 02

From the President

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From the Chair

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Challenges of 2021

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CMCC Celebration 2021

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CMCC Clinician and interns support PWA’s Friends for Life Bike Rally

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International team aims to make musculoskeletal health a global priority

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Celebrating success: Virtual Convocation

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The future is bright: Presenting the Class of 2021

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Where are they now?

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Establishing an externship program in NL

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Donor Update

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In Memoriam

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The 17th annual BackSwing tournament

Donations

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How would you like to be remembered?

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Staying Green

Investing in our future: The Student Canadian Chiropractic Association

Backs in Motion across Canada

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FROM THE PRESIDENT reached an end by now. But mixed in with some of the disappointments are some major accomplishments and highlights that bring pride to CMCC, so I want to share a little of both sides with you in this message.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS DESPITE ALL ODDS

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to influence CMCC’s activities, despite our hopes in the past that it would have

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Again, this year we had to cancel the convocation that was to be held at Roy Thomson Hall and substitute a virtual ceremony. Dr. Ian Coulter, former CMCC president, provided the distinguished speaker’s address to the Class of 2021, sharing some of his experiences at CMCC and his continued admiration for the institution and its graduates. Dr. Coulter continues to be connected to CMCC, most recently through his

development of the RAND Center for Collaborative Research in Complementary and Integrative Health, of which CMCC is a charter member. This new centre provides the vast resources of the RAND Corporation to assist in developing research projects and valuable collaborations.

Although the Class of 2021 also experienced some delays in the administration of the CCEB licensing examinations, this was not as protracted as the previous year.

2021 has been a year of accreditation. The Council on Chiropractic Education Canada (CCEC) reviewed our comprehensive self-study report in support of our application

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for renewal of our accreditation and had a team of evaluators conduct a comprehensive site visit in late June. The outcomes of that visit were quite positive, and we are looking forward to receiving the final decision on our accreditation status early next month. As I discussed with you previously, we also undertook the bold step to seek initial accreditation by the CCE (US).

That required an extensive selfstudy report addressing the US standards for accreditation and a comprehensive site visit that has just concluded as I write this message. This process provides CMCC with an additional layer of review by external experts, giving us valuable information on how to improve our program.

Our goal is to address the trend towards international mobility of today’s graduates by increasing opportunities for them to spend a portion of their professional careers outside of Canada.

Obtaining CCE (US) accreditation would open doors to all parts of the US to our graduates and would also increase CMCC’s ability to provide online continuing education on both sides of the border. We had a positive experience with the site team but will not receive an accreditation decision until early 2022.

CMCC is also nearing the end of its period of recognition by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, and we have begun its renewal application process.

The application and supporting materials will be submitted in March 2022 and the evaluation process is expected to take a year. I am proud of how CMCC has been able to undertake such major reflective and reporting

activities and continue to push ahead despite our inability to interact on campus in groups as we would normally do in non-pandemic times.

I’m excited to tell you that interest in our academic program remains outstanding and that we had a record number of applications for our Class of 2025. Just over 200 highly qualified students (their average undergraduate grade point average is 3.48) began their studies at CMCC in late August. Because of the COVID-19 fourth wave driven by the Delta variant, CMCC continues to provide all lectures and small group sessions, along with many laboratories, online. Only chiropractic technique, clinical diagnosis and gross anatomy laboratories are being conducted on campus. To provide ample distancing between students, we are continuing to use almost every available space (e.g., CCPA Hall, Lecture Halls, gymnasium) for the technique and diagnosis labs. The anatomy museum was renovated to provide additional dissection workstations. After we had already started the academic term in late August, the Ministry ordered all post-secondary institutions to implement COVID-19 vaccination policies by early September. As a result, we made provisions for weekly rapid COVID-19 antigen testing to provide an option for students and employees who were not fully vaccinated and who needed to be on campus or in one of our clinics. Because our protocols have successfully warded off any outbreaks of infection among students and employees, we have avoided any need to cancel classes or close any part of the

building other than as ordered by the province at the start of the pandemic in 2020.

Even with restrictions on campus activities, CMCC continues its long heritage of scholarly activity. At the international Chiropractic Educators Research Forum conference earlier this year, five papers and workshops were presented by CMCC faculty members. At the World Federation of Chiropractic’s Biennial Congress this month, two papers and nine posters have been authored by CMCC faculty members. More than 40 papers have been published in the scientific literature just over the past six months and CMCC has been awarded three research grants in that same period.

Another year of the pandemic but look at all that CMCC has accomplished. Our students in all years of the program were able to complete their studies without interruption. Our Class of 2021 graduated on time. Enrolment is excellent and attrition is very low. Clinical activities have bounced back at all clinic sites after the initial shutdowns.

Facilities improvements continue to be made. Major accreditation activities have progressed nicely.

Research productivity is high. We completed the 2017-21 Strategic Plan cycle with almost all objectives having been reached.

Just imagine what we’ll be able to do next year!

David Wickes, DC, MA

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FROM THE CHAIR In loving memory of Dr. Pier-Luc Bouchard (1993-2021)

June 3-5, and ended with a magnificent gala marking the 75th anniversary of our CMCC. June 18 was the virtual graduation ceremony for the Class of 2021, in which I had the pleasure of participating.

I warmly congratulate the students of this cohort who underwent many changes in their lives and have shown remarkable resilience over their last two years of study. Congratulations, you are truly in a class of your own and our profession will undoubtedly benefit from your enormous talents.

Hello my dear colleagues and friends, I hope that everything is great for you and yours. The past few months have again been filled with challenges and opportunities leading us to show great courage and resilience; we all can be proud.

It is with some sadness that I write this as it is my last opportunity to write as Chair of the CMCC Board of Governors.

My two years have passed and it is with gratitude, pride and humility that I leave this position which I have appreciated with all my heart. This experience allowed me to see how CMCC's extended family is ready to bring the institution and our magnificent profession to greater levels of excellence.

The past few months have been busy at CMCC. The 38th edition of "Backs in Motion" took place virtually in May and was a great success. The Homecoming weekend was held virtually on

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Also in June, the Board of Governors held its annual retreat where the first discussions about our next strategic plan began.

Educational sessions for Board members at our April meeting and the retreat covered effective governance, risk management and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

June 20 to 23, members of the site visit team of the Council on Chiropractic Education Canada (CCEC), as well as a representative of the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities which provides approval for CMCC degree granting status, met virtually with representatives of CMCC’s Board, administration, faculty and students. Thanks to Dr. Wickes and his outstanding team for creating such a cohesive self-study report on which the site team based its visit. The team’s verbal report at the exit meeting mentioned "the passionate dedication and exceptional commitment shown by the members of the Board of Governors." This is a great source

of pride for all the members of the Board. I can assure you that these qualities are consistently demonstrated by each member of CMCC’s family. We await the final accreditation announcement from CCEC. Finally, in order to provide greater mobility to our students for their potential future practice in the United States, CMCC submitted an accreditation request to the Council on Chiropractic Education (US). Their site visit took place September 20 to 23 and a final decision should be rendered in January 2022. As you can see, our CMCC is moving fast and your support, both financial and as a participant in the various activities, is of paramount importance in enabling our pursuit of major projects and achievements. Thank you for your much appreciated support.

I will end by sincerely thanking each member of the wonderful CMCC family with whom I have had the privilege and honor to work. Your constant support and your precious friendship made this journey extremely enjoyable and allowed me to grow tremendously both as a chiropractor and as a human being.

THANK YOU.

Bonjour chers collègues et amis, J'espère que tout va bien pour vous et vos proches. Les derniers mois ont encore une fois été remplis de défis et d'opportunités nous amenant à faire preuve d'un

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grand courage et d'une grande résilience; nous pouvons tous être fiers.

C'est avec une certaine tristesse que j'écris cette note car c'est ma dernière occasion de vous rejoindre à titre de Président du « Board of Governors » du CMCC. Déjà deux ans se sont écoulées

de courage et d'une résilience remarquable au cours de leurs deux dernières années d'études.

Félicitations, vous êtes réellement dans une classe à part et notre profession bénéficiera sans aucun doute de vos énormes talents.

Toujours en juin, le « Board of Governors » a tenu sa retraite

“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.”

— DR. SUESS depuis mon élection à ce poste et c'est avec énormément de reconnaissance, de fierté et d'humilité que je dois quitter cette fonction que j'ai appréciée de tout mon cœur. Cette expérience m'a permis de constater à quel point chacun des membres de la grande famille du CMCC est prêt à fournir tous les efforts possibles afin d’amener notre institution et par le fait même notre magnifique profession, à des niveaux d’excellence de plus en plus élevés.

Les derniers mois ont été très occupés au CMCC. La 38e édition de « Backs in Motion » s'est déroulée virtuellement au mois de mai et a été un grand succès. La fin de semaine du « Homecoming » s'est tenue virtuellement du 3 au 5 juin et s'est terminée par un magnifique gala marquant le 75ème anniversaire de notre CMCC. Le 18 juin a eu lieu la cérémonie virtuelle de graduation de la classe de 2021, à laquelle j'ai eu le grand plaisir de participer. Je félicite chaleureusement les élèves de cette cohorte qui ont dû subir de nombreux changements dans leur vie et qui ont fait preuve

annuelle au cours de laquelle ont eu lieu les premières discussions sur notre prochaine planification stratégique. Des sessions éducatives pour les membres du conseil présentées en avril et en juin, ont porté sur la gouvernance efficace, la gestion des risques et l'équité, la diversité et l'inclusion.

Du 20 au 23 juin, des membres du « Council on Chiropractic Education Canada » (CCEC), ainsi qu'un représentant du ministère des Collèges et Universités de l'Ontario qui approuvent l’accréditation et le statut d'octroi de diplômes par le CMCC, ont rencontré virtuellement des représentants du « Board of Governors », de l’administration, des professeurs et étudiants. Merci au Dr Wickes et à son équipe d'avoir créé un document d’une grande qualité sur lequel les organisations décisionnelles ont établi les bases de leurs rencontres. Leur rapport préliminaire lors de la réunion de clôture mentionnait "le dévouement passionné et l'engagement exceptionnel dont ont fait preuve les membres du « Board of Governors ». Cette mention élogieuse représente

vraiment une grande fierté pour tous les membres du Conseil.

Je peux vous assurer que ces qualités sont constamment démontrées par chaque membre de la famille du CMCC. Nous attendons avec impatience l'annonce finale de la part du CCEC. Finalement, afin d'offrir une plus grande mobilité à nos étudiants pour une éventuelle carrière aux États-Unis, le CMCC a soumis une demande d'accréditation au « Council on Chiropractic Education (US) ». Plusieurs rencontres virtuelles ont eu lieu du 20 au 23 septembre et une décision finale devrait être rendue en janvier 2022. Comme il vous est possible de le constater notre CMCC est en constante évolution. Votre soutien, à la fois financier et en tant que participant aux différentes activités, est d'une importance primordiale pour permettre notre poursuite de grands projets et réalisations. Merci pour votre soutien tellement apprécié.

Je terminerai en remerciant sincèrement chaque membre de la merveilleuse famille du CMCC avec qui j'ai eu le privilège et l'honneur de travailler au cours des dernières années.

Votre soutien constant et votre précieuse amitié ont rendu ce voyage extrêmement agréable et m'ont permis de grandir énormément à la fois en tant que chiropraticien et en tant qu'être humain.

MERCI.

Richard Mercier, DC To contact any member of the Board, please email board@cmcc.ca.

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CHALLENGES OF 2021 A FOCUS ON THE CLINICAL YEAR In 2020, when the COVID-19 lockdown first began, the graduating class was just two months shy of completing their clinical requirements and internship year. Many were close and so with some ingenuity, the CMCC Clinic Management Team was able to create new opportunities to ensure students were able to do so on time.

By contrast, the Class of 2021’s clinical internship year was a marathon and not a sprint to the finish. The group was challenged in the way the entire world was – limited to very little physical contact, while attempting to demonstrate and refine the skills they had learned to date.

Thankfully, with a few months of pandemic under their belts, CMCC clinic administration was able to bring new opportunities to light.

Together, they curated a huge amount of teachable content from specialist clinicians to offer a rich, standardized program to interns.

“This, in particular, is something we had been talking about implementing for a while; the pandemic gave us the opportunity,” says Dr. Phil Decina, Director of Clinical Education and Patient Care.

“We were developing a more consistent approach to clinical learning when the pandemic hit.

COVID-19 actually gave us the opportunity to focus on it out of necessity. Now, we have a more standardized curriculum that will offer interns the benefit of our diverse faculty’s clinical expertise

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and yet reduce the burden on individual clinicians.”

An online clinical curriculum committee was struck to define the online program, curate the material and keep it fresh going forward.

“This work," says Decina, “will reduce the load on individual clinicians and give the interns a consistent experience as they transition from one six-month clinical placement to another during the 12 months.”

The curated curriculum is quite broad and includes review of various clinical practice guidelines, special topics such as spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis, chronic/persistent pain and pregnancy-related issues, to name a few. Furthermore, evidencebased care, best practices as well as evidence-based practice skills are highlighted throughout the curated material, which has been especially useful. “We built the curriculum based on themes which differ on a week-to-week basis. It’s quite structured now. This had been in development for some time so it was a matter of building on it and refining our ideas and presentation.”

An expanded externship program The externship program, allowing students to study under clinicians outside of CMCC, was expanded and strengthened. More than 50 interns participated in internships across Canada and many students in Toronto participated in a hybrid program where they completed clinic requirements within CMCC clinics and

supplemented them with time spent shadowing and working with CMCC clinicians in their private practices.

This expanded program was a definite success and will continue when CMCC is able to return to more normal education practices with the gradual cessation of the pandemic restrictions.

"This, in particular, is something we had been talking about implementing for a while..."

Preparing for in-person clinic visits When it came to reopening, ensuring patient, student, faculty and staff safety involved developing new protocols, based on Ontario government and Public Health guidelines for in-person health care. It required PPE, changes to the physical clinic spaces and providing scrubs for interns so that they didn’t carry contaminants between home and work. CMCC provided each intern with three sets of scrubs to wear during their clinical days.

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What will stay postpandemic?

Several protocols developed under lockdown continued as clinics reopened and are expected to stay beyond the pandemic. One such activity is using Zoom to perform a patient history on intake evaluation.

“That and its use for reviewing exercises with patients who live far from clinic, or for those who simply prefer a telehealth visit as opposed to an in-person visit.” says Decina.

CMCC has been offering the GLA:D® program (Good Living with Osteoarthritis: Denmark) for about three years. During lockdown it was successfully delivered remotely and will be delivered both remotely and onsite in 2021-22.

Another unexpected benefit was provided to local seniors at the Tri-Congregational Church, a group that CMCC interns have been working with in offering exercise classes, for many years. During the lockdown, classes were offered remotely twice per week and were even extended to individuals not associated with the church. The online exercise classes are now also expected to continue beyond the pandemic.

CHANGES TO CLINICAL INSTRUCTION DURING THE PANDEMIC: March 16 2020 - first cases were announced in the area of the GTA in which CMCC is situated. The clinic (and CMCC) was shut down the following Monday, March 20.

Steps taken to adjust to online learning: • Zoom was provided to each clinician • A committee was struck to curate learning material for interns • Clinicians come forward to share expertise and record it • O SCAR, CMCC’s electronic patient health record, was made accessible remotely to all clinicians • T elehealth was launched to enable interns to reach out to patients and offer some care • Microsoft Teams was implemented for everyone • Interns were offered content from 25 CE courses • Clinic re-opening scenarios were piloted at the campus and Bronte clinics In July 2020, clinics began re-opening with the exception of the Rexdale Dixon Road site clinic, located in a COVID-19 hotspot. In late August 2020, interns from Rexdale were relocated to space on the third floor of campus where they resumed in-person patient care and remained until December 2020, when they were allocated space at the Rexdale Hub site, the largest of the centre’ three sites. This clinic currently remains operational at the Hub site. To date, CMCC’s clinic at Aptus (formerly Muki Baum) has not reopened, although it is anticipated that this clinic will reopen some time in the fall 2021.

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CMCC CELEBRATION 2021 Virtual Celebration 2021 was an ambitious venture combining CMCC’s 75th anniversary, Homecoming and a three-day Continuing Education program Social events offered participants a refreshing change of pace to the educational sessions. Delegates participated in mixology and cooking classes as well as the closing Gala, which featured professional musicians and entertainment.

In light of the pandemic restrictions, we were not able to hold the original anniversary celebration and Homecoming in 2020. So with Celebration 2021, we honoured anniversary classes from 2020 and 2021, and the two 50th anniversary classes were commemorated with tribute videos. Congratulations to the Classes of 1970 and 1971!

The following alumni were recognized during the closing Gala at CMCC Virtual Celebration 2021 for their exceptional contributions to the chiropractic profession.

Nominated by their peers, each award winner received a plaque in recognition of their accomplishments.

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“Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.”

— NELSON MANDELA

Alumna and Alumnus of the Year Award: In recognition of exceptional leadership, mentorship and dedication to chiropractic education and patient care Dr. Diana De Carvalho, Class of 2006 Dr. Silvano Mior, Class of 1980

Community Service Award: In recognition of outstanding leadership, dedication and service to local community initiatives Dr. Reginald Gates, Class of 1990 Dr. Joel Kerr, Class of 2006

Pioneer Award: In recognition of outstanding leadership, vision and dedication to the chiropractic profession in Canada Dr. Michael Cohen, Class of 1990 Happy anniversary to everyone who celebrated milestone anniversaries! We were so pleased that many were able to meet up with classmates through the different virtual channels.

Overall, we raised approximately $33,000 and had 271 total delegates!

Thank you to all of our outstanding speakers and presenters, our alumni award winners and our generous sponsors. We are especially grateful to every provincial and national chiropractic organization for being part of this virtual journey with us!

Thank you again to everyone who made this event such an amazing success! For questions or details on the event and the program, please contact events@cmcc.ca.

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CMCC CLINICIAN AND INTERNS SUPPORT PWA’S FRIENDS FOR LIFE BIKE RALLY

A view from the 2018 PWA Friends for Life Bike Rally

CMCC is proud to have once again supported Toronto People With AIDS Foundation’s (PWA) 2021 Friends for Life Bike Rally.

Dr. Janet D’Arcy and ‘Spinterns’ Amanda Volcko, Stephanie Black and Samantha Solly joined the cyclists on their one-day, 89 km Toronto ride August 15 – an option introduced this year.

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D’Arcy has participated in four PWA bike rallies as a clinical supervisor during rallies in 2015, ‘16, ’17 and ‘18, with plans to join as a cyclist in 2019, when she was unfortunately waylaid by a cycling accident.

Normally, the five-day ride takes cyclists from Toronto through Kingston to Montreal.

For the past seven years, but with the exception of last year due to the pandemic, CMCC interns have been part of the wellness crew, offering chiropractic care to weary cyclists on scheduled stops.

CMCC’s participation was initiated when Dr. Craig Jacobs approached organizers in 2013.

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Since then, it has become one of CMCC’s most popular treatment outreaches.

The opportunity to set up camp, to gather and reflect on the day’s experience seems universally moving to those who participate as cyclists or as part of the crew, feeding and caring for the cyclists.

D’Arcy recalls the first time she volunteered in 2015, following her father’s death from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Through the difficult process of caring for him, she felt profoundly supported by her family, friends and community, an experience she says is in stark contrast to that of many who live with HIV/AIDS. She recalls volunteering at the PWA food bank, and being able to offer recipients ether milk or eggs, not both. It underscored the limited resources available to recipients and how important the rally is in relieving some of the hardship.

of informational videos for the riders as they prepared for the event. A small number of interns and clinicians assisted the riders as a part of the Wellness Team during the in-person events.

Corey Cultrera, Abigail Dixon, Lauren Ead, Trever Esau, Alexis Genge, Madeline Hiscock, Ainsley MacKinnon and Lynnelle Mahe treated cyclists under the supervision of Drs. Sean Abdulla, Sean Duquette, Paul Mastragostino, Taylor Ostrander and Steve Zylich.

PWA fundraises all year at www.pwatoronto.org

D’Arcy says the bike rally experience has been a lesson in generosity of spirit and imbues those involved with lessons in empathy, humanity and caring that will last a lifetime.

From past participant Dr. Rebecca Burns (Class of 2020):“The world the way we want to see it” hit me the most when I got back into my own car as I was driven home....I didn’t know how to describe the overwhelming kindness, empathy, and culture of helpfulness. I met people that every day showed me the meaning of community and found family.”

This year’s team was thrilled to have collected $2,700 in pledges for PWA. Thank you to everyone who gave so generously.

In addition to D’Arcy and her team, CMCC interns created a number

From left to right: Dr. Amanda Volcko, Dr. Janet D'Arcy, Dr. Stephanie Black and Dr. Samantha Solly

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INTERNATIONAL TEAM AIMS TO MAKE MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH A GLOBAL PRIORITY Musculoskeletal problems are thought to be the leading reason for visits to primary care physicians, and are one of the top 10 reasons for family physician visits across Canada and globally.

Despite being the world’s leading cause of pain, disability and health care expenditure, musculoskeletal issues - including low back pain, fractures, arthritis and osteoporosis - are globally under-prioritized according to an international research team including Dr. Deborah KopanskyGiles, Assistant Professor at University of Toronto’s DFCM and Professor at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

Research commissioned by the Global Alliance for Musculoskeletal Health (G-MUSC) has found that despite being the world’s leading cause of pain, disability and health care expenditure, the prevention and management of musculoskeletal health, including conditions such as low back pain, fractures,

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arthritis, and osteoporosis, is globally under-prioritised.

The report proposes a blueprint for eight key actions that will enable health systems in all countries to address this gap.

“One of the limiting factors to reform efforts is that no globallevel strategic response to the burden of disability has been developed – until now. This novel data-driven initiative will be critical to guiding global-level

"This novel data-driven initiative will be critical to guiding global-level work in health reform..."

Professor Andrew Briggs at Curtin School of Allied Health in Australia led the project with a team of international researchers funded by the Bone and Joint Foundation. The result is a blueprint representing 72 countries and 116 organizations that identifies global gaps and trends in health policies.

work in health reform, such as that undertaken by the World Health Organization (WHO),” says Briggs. “Global-level guidance is needed for country-level responses which can be adapted for local needs."

Dr. Christine Bradaric-Baus, VP, Academic, CMCC is proud

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of the scope of work, what it can contribute to health policy and its potential to impact models of care across the globe, “This report draws on the strengths of research scientists whose expertise centres on musculoskeletal care, local and global needs assessment and the mechanics of establishing policy.”

According to Professor Tony Woolf, Chair of the Bone and Joint Foundation, more than 1.5 billion people live with a musculoskeletal condition, a number that has risen 84 per cent since 1990, and despite many recommendations and an ageing population, continues to be under-prioritised.

Professor Deborah KopanskyGiles, CMCC, University of Toronto and G-MUSC remarked on the inclusive approach to seeking input for the blueprint. “The design that led to this blueprint was inclusive, enabling MSK

which Canada, other countries and the WHO can use to build their MSK health policies.”

The project was funded by the Bone and Joint Decade Foundation, with additional funding provided by Curtin. The international team is made up of researchers from: University of Sydney; University of Toronto; Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Kathmandu University and the University of Southern Denmark.

Dr. Deborah Kopansky-Giles

stakeholders from countries of various levels of economic health to provide their perspectives.

Input was solicited from patients, health advocates, clinicians, teachers, policy makers and researchers to ensure a breadth of perspectives. The blueprint provides an excellent baseline

Two research papers will be published in Global Health Research and Policy and BMJ Global Health at gh.bmj.com and the resulting report ‘Towards a global strategy to improve musculoskeletal health’ is published on the Global Alliance for Musculoskeletal Health at www.gmusc.com

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THE 17TH ANNUAL BACKSWING GOLF TOURNAMENT Like BackSwing 2020 - this year’s tournament looked a little different than those from earlier years as we were again required to follow strict COVID-19 protocols.

CMCC and Bayview Golf and Country Club ensured the health and safety of all the golfers and staff, with scheduled tee times. This year, BackSwing offered additional lunch stations with BBQ items, beverages and snacks, two drink tickets and a “Happy Hour Hole” on the lower patio with pulled pork sliders to finish the round. Also new this year,

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we offered more contests - read below to find out who the lucky winners were!

event to avoid line ups. Thank you to everyone who participated in our outreach!

As a part of registration, the Division of Clinical Education was able to hold treatment outreach again this year. Two of CMCC’s talented clinicians supervised a group of interns who provided onsite treatment to golfers. To maintain social distancing regulations, the cohort was divided into two groups. Participants were asked to register for the 20-minute treatment increments, prior to the

To date, CMCC BackSwing Golf Tournaments have raised more than $600,000. These much needed funds support CMCC in maintaining its high standards in education, research and patient care. Last year, although restricted by the challenges of the pandemic, we were able to raise over $30,000 and we expect that once final tallies are in the 2021 event will raise a similar amount.

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Congratulations to this year’s winners: Winning Foursome: Dr. Tyson Joseph, Dr. David Piche, Dr. Chris Taylor, Marc Lira with a score of 65!

Prize: Crystal Trophy, $200 New Balance Toronto gift card, Massage Addict Treatment, 1 Box of TaylorMade TP5 Balls, 2 Rocktape Standard Rolls, 2 RockSauce Ice 3oz Bottles Longest Drive Winners under and over 50, Ladies: Anne Vit & Caroline Brereton

Longest Drive Winners under and over 50, Men: Dr. Jason Lemieux & Dr. David Gryfe Closest to the Pin, Ladies & Mens: Marsha Krofchik & Matthew Kahnke

Prize: Crystal Trophy, $50 Golf Town gift card, 2 Sleeves of Golf Balls, 1 Rocktape Standard Roll, 1 RockSauce Ice 3oz Bottle Second Highest Team Score: Well, that’s a secret!

Best Dressed: Jacob Hill

Prize: Toronto Raptors Chris Boucher Jersey, Black Dr. Jason Lemieux, Dr. Erik Nabeta, Phil Jenner, and Josh Kroeker also shot a 65!

Thank you again to our sponsors, donors, and participants!

Prize: Golf Ball Retrievers

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Know someone looking for a future in chiropractic?

CMCC is accepting applications for the Class of 2026. Contact us at admissions@cmcc.ca for more information.

Would you like to be part of the interview process?

CMCC uses a standardized interview process that allows our candidates to be vetted by alumni and faculty, conveniently, through pre-recorded video.

If you’d like to help build the Class of 2026, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact us at admissions@cmcc.ca

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INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE:

THE STUDENT CANADIAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION

BY MICHAEL GHENT, SENIOR MANAGER OF PROGRAMS AND MEMBER ENGAGEMENT, CCA

It may surprise you to learn that the Student Canadian Chiropractic Association (SCCA) has been around since 2004, when it grew from a relationship between the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) and the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA).

The goal from the outset was to create a community of engaged students, guiding their success as they navigated the transition from student to practicing chiropractor.

“When I joined the CCA in 2012, I realized that we needed to update our engagement model with students as we recognized they are the future of the profession,” says Alison Dantas, CCA CEO. “Their success is the profession’s success and making the transition from being a student into a licensed chiropractor is where the SCCA and CCA can, and will, play a significant role.”

The SCCA, re-launched in 2018 as the SCCA National, has a board comprised of student leaders from CMCC and other chiropractic colleges in North America. CMCC continues to be the largest chapter, but the vision is that by the year 2025, the SCCA will support and engage student chiropractors in every chiropractic college in North America where there is a group of willing Canadian students.

“We want to make sure that Canadian students feel connected to their home country and to

the CCA and its partners, the provincial associations and the Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association. We want to bring them awareness of healthcare issues and keep them in the know about what is happening in chiropractic in Canada,” continues Ms. Dantas.

The revamped SCCA, with a brand-new website, private Facebook page and an annual conference, will augment the excellent education chiropractic students receive at CMCC and other accredited chiropractic schools by focusing on the skills

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International student attendees at the 2018 CCA National Convention & Tradeshow

students need to establish thriving evidence-based practices. “By the time a chiropractic student graduates, they’ll have a solid knowledge base of the critical next

challenging transition from student to practicing clinician.

“Leadership, mentorship and confidence building will be another important aspect of what the

“...the transition from student to a licensed chiropractor is where the SCCA and CCA can, and will, play a significant role.” steps to make the transition into the profession – the necessary decisions to consider, the boxes to check, the regional requirements and the knowledge to prepare and get licensed for a career in chiropractic,” Ms. Dantas explains.

A focus on business skills such as marketing, financial planning, human resources, for example, will allow students to make informed choices and avoid pitfalls as they navigate the sometimes-

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SCCA will do for new graduates – creating leadership in business and clinical practice,” notes Ms. Dantas.

The SCCA Ignite conference on November 6, 2021 will be the launch pad for the revamped association and is a great example of the SCCA’s goals and vision in action. It is a cornerstone event which will be held annually (remotely in 2021) to bind Canadian students together across the globe

and directly address leadership development.

“The upcoming conference is centered on gathering the components of a solid business, great patient experience, cultural agility, the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, clinical excellence, and lifelong learning.

Most of all, it is designed to ignite the passion, resilience and confidence in students as they embrace becoming a chiropractor.

The conference will be the essence of all that the SCCA is and has to offer,” says Ms. Dantas.

The SCCA and the CCA are positioned to be indispensable professional partners for chiropractors at every stage of their careers. The SCCA is set to relaunch by the end of September and promises to be an integral part of every Canadian student’s journey as they start their exciting career in the chiropractic profession.

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BACKS IN MOTION ACROSS CANADA CMCC's 38th Annual Backs in Motion event was virtual this year and included a live zoom Virtual Kickoff, on Sunday, May 9. The event ran through most of the month and wrapped up on Monday, May 31.

Fitness, and finished off with diaphragmatic breathing exercises led by CMCC intern Chantelle Maryuen. To view the Virtual Kickoff Event recording, please visit www. cmcc.ca/events/backs-in-motion

The Virtual Kickoff, sponsored by Nielsen Fitness, included a tribute to the history of the run written by Dr. John De Finney and narrated by Dr. Sil Mior, the team behind the concept of the run. It also included warmup exercises led by Nielsen

We had a total of 180 registrations and are very proud to announce that together, we were able to raise over $60,000 for CMCC clinics and also help to provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for interns and patients!

Once again, a special thank you to all sponsors. We could not have done this virtual event without you: Nielsen Fitness, Thumper, RockTape, Core Products, Massage Addict, Ultimate Glucosamine, CMCC Running Club, Running Free, and Foot Levelers.

Through all the hardships of this past year, we still came together!

Thank you to all our participants for making it such a success.

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VIRTUAL PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY WELCOMES 633 PARTICIPANTS This was a Practice OpportUnity Day unlike any other previously held at CMCC. On February 17, the move to a virtual event was a direct result of distancing regulations mandated by the Ontario government due to COVID-19.

However, rather than being a problem, the virtual event represented an opportunity to involve more participants than before….633!

We welcomed 56 chiropractors from across Canada and internationally.

All together 12 vendors and eight chiropractic associations participated and were given the opportunity to customize their booths and virtually meet with visitors.

One of the main objectives of this event is to place new graduates in chiropractic clinics, usually as associates, and on the rare occasion, provide a venue for the sale of clinics.

This year was exceptional, with 178 positions made available for virtual applications for Year IV students.

The educational portion of the day included our first virtual Practice

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Realities Panel, sponsored by our Title Sponsor, the Ontario Chiropractic Association. Moderated

by Dr. Moez Rajwani, the panel included established chiropractors Drs. Nardine Bekhit, Angelica Mazzella and Patrick Welsh,

In addition to the Ontario Chiropractic Association and Canadian Chiropractic Association, we are very grateful to our Silver Sponsors: Divine Spine, Massage Addict, and Bronze Sponsor: Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors.

“Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.”

— H. JACKSON BROWN who described their experiences starting out in practice.

The Keynote Address was sponsored by the Canadian Chiropractic Association and presented by Drs. Steven Passmore and Gerald Olin – each of whom shared their excellent adventures through their chiropractic careers!

The feedback was extremely positive with many telling us they appreciated the easier access through a virtual event.

This annual event also represents one of our initiatives to generate non-tuition revenues for CMCC. This year we were able to raise over $25,000 in net revenues. Many thanks to all our supporters.

Mark your calendars as our next Practice OpportUnity will take place on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.

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PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY '22 In association with the Ontario Chiropractic Association

We are going VIRTUAL! Wednesday, February 16, 2022 VIRTUAL EVENT BENEFITS • • • • •

Real time interaction and greater lead generation Save on travel and time away from your clinic Continued accessibility following live event Detailed reporting and analytics Customize your booth in order to raise your profile

STUDENT INTERACTION • Network with students from the graduating class and from other years • Discuss your practice needs: associateships, practices for sale, locums and more • Showcase your latest equipment, supplies and services

For more information: Kristin Earle, Special Events Coordinator T: 647 265 4186 E: events@cmcc.ca

REGISTRATION AND SPONSORSHIP DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON.

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CELEBRATING SUCCESS THE KEY PRESENTERS FOR THE VIRTUAL CONVOCATION OF THE CLASS OF 2021

Dr. Luke Leggo, Class Valedictorian

Originally from Drayton Valley, AB, Leggo has also resided in both Edmonton and Calgary, where he attended the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary, in the pursuit of his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology.

University of Alberta, he found work teaching rehabilitation exercises as a chiropractic assistant in the area of sports performance, a job that became full-time once he graduated.

"Everyone should be proud of the work and effort they put in – we made it!"

While completing his Kinesiology degree in Edmonton at the

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Expanding into the role, Leggo felt he could offer patients more

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by studying chiropractic and incorporating manual therapy into the services he could provide.

Soon afterwards, he and his wife, Kendra, were headed to Toronto for the next four years and all the adventures it would bring.

Leggo says despite the challenges of the past year, his education and life in Toronto were great experiences. He is proud of the work he and his classmates accomplished, applying themselves and seeing their way through the changes and challenges as they came up. “Everyone should be proud of the work and effort they put in – we made it!”

He thanked the members of the Class of 2021 for their vote of confidence in him for to speak on their behalf, and their friends and families for sharing this moment.

Dr. Ian Coulter, Keynote Speaker

Institute Chair in Policy for Integrative Medicine. He is a professor Emeritus at UCLA, a professor at the Pardee RAND Graduate School and a research professor at the Southern California University of Health Sciences.

Coulter is an adjunct faculty member at CMCC and in the Associate Graduate Faculty at Ontario Tech University in Health Science. He is a past Vice President for Integrative Medicine at the Samueli Institute and former President of CMCC (see vol 58, issue 2, spring 2020).Other Canadian appointments include sociology professor at Laurentian University, research associate, professor and assistant vice provost of Health Sciences at the University of Toronto.

Born in New Zealand, Coulter holds a Master’s degree in sociology from the University of Canterbury and a PhD from the London School of Economics & Political Science.

He was a PEW Fellow at the RAND/ University of California Center for Health Policy Study from which he is a graduate in health policy analysis.

Coulter is internationally recognized as an expert in Chiropractic, CAM and Integrative Medicine and is one of the most experienced researchers in these fields.

Ian Coulter is a senior health policy analyst at the RAND Corporation where he has also held the Samueli

He was recently awarded the Humanitarian of the Year award by the American Chiropractic Association.

Dr. Emma Heimbecker, Singer, O Canada

Emma Heimbecker is from Orangeville, Ontario. Her interest in chiropractic began in high school when seeking treatment for a sports injury. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo; through their Co-operative Education Program, she held teaching positions at Centennial College, University of Waterloo’s Professional Development Program, and Humber College’s Human Anatomy Lab. Shortly after graduating, she became certified as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. Along with her academic pursuits in the sciences, Heimbecker has always had a passion for music. She is classically trained, having completed grade eight piano and grade nine voice with the Royal Conservatory of Music obtaining first class honours with distinction.

She thanks the graduation committee for selecting her to perform O Canada.

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THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT

Respected by faculty and staff, this group met the challenges of this year with grace and good humour, demonstrating adaptability, creativity and problem-solving skills as witnessed by faculty, staff and the numerous chiropractors who offered them externships in their own practices.

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We give you the Class of 2021:

M. Aldrovandi

M. Andleeb

C. Armstrong

M. Askander

M. Asquith

S. Augurusa

T. Bacon

M. Baile

Z. Bashir

K. Bellisario

R. Bermel

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K. Bhatt

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B. Billings

S. Birtig

E. Black

K. Blair

V. Blaquiere

L. Boilard

G. Bolger

N. Boon Van MosseI

D. Bueno

E. Canzi

A. Castelhano

J. Ceccanese

H. Choi

N. Chow

C. Chu

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M. Clemens

G. Connolly

E. Coughler

T. Coughler

B. Courtney

K. Cukic

C. Cybulski

S. Daviduck

A. DeBruyne

K. Demirli

K. Deoraj

I. Dhamni

D. Dickson

G. Diezel

J. Dlugokecki

S. Donaldson

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J. Downey

N. Downey

M. Drakes

B. Dubrovskiy

G. Duff

S. Duncan

E. Elliot

Z. Fasoulakis

S. Fedusiak

S. Fischer

R. Fitzgerald

N. Fowlie

L. Friesen

U. Ghandhi

M. Gibson

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H. Godkin

J. Gorlick

K. Haines

M. Hamilton

S. Hampton

B. Hannan

K. Hanson

L. Hardowar

M. Hayes

E. Heimbecker

A. Hergott

M. Hiemstra

S. Hossain

S. Hua-Nguyen

S. Huff

R. Jenken

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A. Jeong

M. Johannes

C. Joseph

M. Kamphuis

N. Karavanas

Z. Karim

J. Kawun

B. Kehoe

E. Kehoe

R. Keung

S. Khorrami

K. Khoshmashrab

I. Kim

K. Kissoondath

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R. Landry

E. Laudi

C. Le

A. Lee Chan

L. Leggo

S. Leguard

F. Lekness

C. Li

T. Lim

C. Lindon

C. Lorimer

E. Lu

J. Luk

D. Luu

D. Mackintosh

D. Martin-Falla

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C. Maryuen

P. Matharu

B. McGarr

K. McGonigal

C. McTavish

S. Middlemiss

M. Mitchell

S. Morfidis

D. Moscall-Varey

B. Murphy

S. Murray

S. Nabata

R. Nashi

A. Nicholls

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C. Niedjalski

N. Nikzad

D. Nimal

M. O'Brien

C. Oliver

M. Olmstead

J. Oosterhof

C. Overstrom

K. Pardy

C. Parker

K. Pavanendran

R. Pearl

A. Petrolo

D. Quinn

T. Ramsdale

M. Rogers

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S. Sabagh

M. Samoil

L. Santiago

M. Sartor

R. Scheffler

C. Sellan

R. Seto

E. Shach

S. Sheybani-Deloui

P. Shoker

A. Sili

E. Sinclair

H. Singh

A. Sivalingam

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A. Solis

M. Stacey

T. Stefanato

A. Stefenatti

A. Stenzel

J. Stephenson

D. Stewart

M. Stewart

B. Stockford

N. Suich

Z. Swarts

S. Swartzentruber

D. Tam

J. Thomas

C. Tranchell

E. Truesdell

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Y. Van Doorne

S. Waliczek

X. Wang

M. Wardrope

S. Winsor

C. Wong

E. Wong

R. Yates

L. Yau

F. Yip

A. Young

K. Yung

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? DR. HEATHER GODKIN An opportunity for change and discovery in Ireland After our collectively difficult 2020, Dr. Heather Godkin saw a wonderful opportunity for change and adventure through an associateship position in Ireland. Dr. Heather Thompson, a Class of ’99 graduate was looking for a chiropractor to work with her at her clinics in Clearcastle and Nenagh, Ireland!

Emerald Isle by fall and devoting her time between Thompson’s two practices. In her spare time, she is looking forward to hiking, visiting the Cliffs of Moher, learning more about hurling (a national sport that looks a bit like cricket) and visiting a castle or two.

The two-year contract looked perfect and as Thompson and Godkin’s practice styles matched, Godkin will be exploring the

DRS. COREY ARMSTRONG AND SARAH MIDDLEMISS Setting up a practice in St. John, New Brunswick

A native New Brunswicker, Dr. Corey Armstrong had always planned to return home to practice after graduation, staying close to family, the beauty of St. John and the opportunities available in the underserved area. He met Dr. Sarah Middlemiss early in his education at CMCC and together the two began to consider their best options. Middlemiss, originally from Kirkland Lake, Ontario, had the opportunity to visit St. John a few times before the pandemic hit, falling in love with the city, the people and feeling at home with Armstrong’s extended family.

Fast forward to June of 2021, Armstrong was watching the renovations of a building they purchased for their future multidisciplinary practice, while Middlemiss waited for her acupuncture course to begin. “We were guided and encouraged by mentors at CMCC. And, because

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of the lockdown, we had plenty of time to pour over the content offered through CMCC’s CP business course,” she says.

Middlemiss loves the uptown core of the city, nestled in the Bay of Fundy, and “boasting lively shops, pubs and grand old architecture,” says Middlemiss. They arranged virtual visits of a few properties before finding one that would accommodate their vision. “We were a little daunted because the building includes apartments – so we will be landlords as well as business owners,” says Middlemiss, but they were reassured by their mentors, many of whom have diversified business interests.

Additionally, Armstrong had been given the opportunity for an externship in Toronto, which he says really helped bolster his business skills.

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DRS. VANESSA BLAQUIERE AND THEO RAMSDALE Practicing in Fredericton and Woodstock, NB Dr. Vanessa Blaquiere grew up in PEI and studied at the University of New Brunswick before moving to Toronto to attend CMCC. There she met Dr. Theo Ramsdale, who grew up in Kemptville, south of Ottawa.

In the same cohort since Year I, the two worked through the program at CMCC together, even sharing clinical rotations at CMCC Campus and Bronte Harbour.

Looking to the future, the pair gravitated to New Brunswick where Blaquiere’s grandparents live and where there are excellent professional opportunities as well as a welcoming lifestyle.

DRS. CLARE LINDON AND GARRET DUFF Practicing in Nanaimo, BC Drs. Clare Lindon and Garrett Duff are both originally from Sudbury, Ontario. Graduating just as the province and country was opening up in the summer, they decided to take the opportunity to try a completely new experience in Nanaimo, BC on Vancouver Island.

Lindon will be practicing with Dr. Stacey Scott at Woodgrove Pines Clinic, where she will have the opportunity to take on a family practice position that will include pregnancy care. Lindon is excited to have the opportunity to work with Scott, whom she will shadow while waiting for her license.

Duff will be going to Brickyard Physio, where he will be the sole chiropractor in a multidisciplinary practice.

“We upgraded our apartment and are spending much less than we did in Toronto,” says Blaquiere.

“The cost of living is lower here, the scenery is beautiful,” says Ramsdale, “and the amenities are here.”

“It’s a great place to be a chiropractor," says Blaquiere.

"There are few family doctors, so primary care is really important.”

As in Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, NB chiropractors can access provincial health records of patients and are able to see bloodwork results and X-rays. The provincial association has been very helpful, too, says Ramsdale.

In the coming months Blaquiere plans to open a practice in Fredericton, whereas Ramsdale will commute to nearby Woodstock

to take on a role as an associate.

Woodstock is a hub city, he says, adding that driving in NB is a completely different experience than a commute on Toronto’s 401.

The couple opened The Wellness Zone in September.

Both are excited by the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of Vancouver Island and enjoy a good work/life balance following four intense years at CMCC! Duff has been a national certified badminton coach and paddle board instructor and is looking forward to getting involved in those sports again.

As is the case for many 2021 graduates, they met their new colleagues over the internet and are looking forward to getting to know them in person.

The couple drove West to BC following their Board exams in Montreal. Duff was part of Unleash Your Potential in 2019, which took him across Canada by bike.

They began practicing in August.

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ESTABLISHING AN EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN NL DR. SAMANTHA WINSOR Dr. Samantha Winsor (Class of 2021) was welcomed as the first student to participate in an externship in NL, a province with a low chiropractor to patient ratio, and her home province.

She was given the opportunity to work with Dr. Rowena Ryan (Class of ‘92) in her clinic, Multi Care Therapeutics, in St. John’s. Ryan had been searching for a locum when Dr. Darrel Wade, Registrar of the Newfoundland and Labrador Chiropractic Board connected her through the CMCC externship program which had been turbocharged during the pandemic to help improve the number of patient interactions for interns.

“Dr. Peter Kim, CMCC Director, Development and Clinic Advancement, called me and told me that I could go home the next day as there was an opportunity for me in my home province,” says Winsor. A few weeks later, she was working alongside Ryan, seeing a good number of patients and was given an opportunity to observe Ryan while she worked. It was especially valuable during this past year, when so much of Ontario and the rest of the country was shuttered and slowed by COVID-19.

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As a CMCC grad herself, Ryan was optimistic about the knowledge that Winsor would bring as an intern and found her to be an asset to the clinic. “She was engaged, involved and we had great dialogue.

I found it really stimulating discussing patient conditions with her. The hardest part was a delayed start due to paperwork, says Ryan, who runs a very busy practice. “I recommend this (the externship) to other clinicians,” she says, “bearing in mind

you must budget extra time to fulfill your role as a supervising clinician.”

The externship worked out so well, that when Winsor is licensed, she will return to work with Ryan on a part-time basis, along with a taking second position at a multidisciplinary clinic in her home town of Mount Pearl.

Winsor began scheduling patients in September.

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CREATING OPPORTUNITIES IN NL Wade says that the Board has been receiving a large number of inquiries from chiropractors and family doctors struggling to fill positions for chiropractors in NL, Canada’s most easterly province. “There are great opportunities here,” says Wade.

“I spoke to Dr. Peter Kim, CMCC Director, Development and Clinic Advancement, and we considered the value externships could provide students and practices.” Wade went a step further and the NL Board created bursaries to reduce barriers to externships in the province, largely to cover relocation expenses.

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Moreover, as if anyone needed a reminder, the scenery is beautiful and the people are friendly.

"It’s a very collaborative environment. Chiropractic is highly regarded." chiropractors here at the moment, all of whom can order diagnostic imaging through the hospitals and access the health records of their patients. It’s a very collaborative environment. Chiropractic is highly regarded.”

To top it off, the association’s partnership with CMCC provides chiropractors with six free CE course credit offerings per year and NL has the lowest levels of professional dues in the country.

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DONOR UPDATE Thank you for your ongoing support. Our latest projects are summarized by research area, where the focus during the pandemic has been on secondary analysis of data and publications.

Life Sciences – The physiological effects of chiropractic adjustments This area is continuing to look at research into various effects from chiropractic adjustments.

Recently, they are assessing the role of inflammatory cytokines in low back pain, and how levels of these substances respond to manipulation. Investigators are assessing the responses in the nucleic acids, which code for inflammatory responses. This work is also being extended in another direction, through a recent agreement with the Toronto

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Rehabilitation Institute, and will include measurements of changes in brain function in response to treatment. Researchers are working to understand the neurobiological underpinnings of chiropractic adjustments.

McMorland Family Research Chair in Mechanobiology CMCC Residents are using a comprehensive dataset obtained from the varsity athletes at the University of Toronto to assess the extent of a relationship between two supposed risk factors for anterior

cruciate ligament injury; the relationship between generalised joint hypermobility and frontal knee plane movement during a drop vertical jump.

Analyses found that there was no relationship between the two risk factors. However, since these findings may have been partly confounded by the (in)validity of the Beighton Score that was used to assess generalised joint hypermobility, a secondary analysis was conducted to evaluate the construct validity of the Beighton

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Establishing the reliability and validity of this biomarker will enhance its potential for use in subsequent clinical studies with patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain.

Health Policy and Services Researchers are currently in data collection and analysis mode for a number of projects.

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score as an indicator of generalised joint hypermobility. For this project, the association between Beighton Score and measurements of the sagittal plane passive range of motion at the shoulder and hip will be examined to evaluate validity. A strong association would indicate that the Beighton Score is a valid indicator of generalised joint hypermobility in varsity University athletes. The result of this would help support the findings in the previous study.

This area has also recently completed a systematic review with the colleagues at the Memorial University of Newfoundland on a review of the reliability and validity of the flexion relaxation ratio as a biomarker for patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain.

Briefly, the flexion relaxation ratio

is derived from the observance of the flexion relaxation phenomenon, which is characterised by the sudden silencing of the spine’s extensor muscles near the end range of motion in forward bending.

Other Initiatives Your support has been instrumental for CMCC and our researchers to continue the various important studies to support our profession.

Aside from the aforementioned research studies, CMCC is also raising funds to help students in financial need through a Student Bursary Fund and to support CMCC's Pandemic Fund for purchase of PPE equipment and supplies. We are grateful for those of you who have made contributions to these funds. If you are able to help with these initiatives, please contact Dr. Peter Kim at pkim@ cmcc.com or 647 534 3741.

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IN MEMORIAM

Dr. Ronald Armstrong Class of '71

Dr. Donald M. Berry Class of '68

Dr. Ronald Bilsky Class of '55

Dr. Ron Burman Class of '70

Dr. Edward Butler Class of '59

Dr. Nino Campana Class of '52

Dr. Andre Courteau Class of '65

Dr. Michael Cochrane Class of '10

Dr. Denis Cyr Class of ‘86

Dr. Gabriel Debergh Class of '54

Dr. Peter Fera Class of '65

Dr. Dale Forsythe Class of '71

www.cmcc.ca CMCC is grateful to its supporters who have thought to include a donation to CMCC in recognition of the passing of their loved one. Memorial cards are available through Donation Services at 416 482 2340 ext. 194.

Dr. Robert Galbraith Class of '55

Dr. Fred Hendricks Class of '59

Dr. Ellen MacPhee Class of '06

Dr. Thomas Offen Class of '58

Dr. Mario Poirier Class of '89

Dr. Gordon Rust Class of '91

Dr. Gerard Scott-Herridge Class of '76

Dr. Marc St. Denis Class of '85

Dr. Lloyd Stackhouse Class of '53

Dr. Ernie Von Schilling Class of '71

Dr. Kenneth Smith Class of ‘75 Errata: We mistakenly identified Dr. Kenneth Smith as Dr. Kenneth Wilson in our print publication. Our apologies to the Smith family.

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DONATIONS The donations listed here were received and processed between March 1, 2021 and August 31, 2021 for: Research Chair, Awards and Scholarships, Backs in Motion, Gifts in Kind, In Memoriam and general donations. We extend our sincere appreciation to those who have made gifts to CMCC. If you have a correction to this list or would like more information about making a donation, please call Donation Services at 416 482 2340 ext. 194.

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HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? It is often not easy to think about dying. We value our life and the people in it. These past 18 months have certainly changed the lives of many of us. Our thoughts may have turned to our own mortality and how we want to be better prepared.

This does not have to be a dismal process but one that allows us to celebrate life, think about our families and how we would like to care for them. We also want to celebrate our accomplishments, taking pride in assisting our patients in leading healthy lives and being grateful for those who have helped us along the way.

Writing a will, updating one or simply adding a codicil can be a rewarding experience that brings peace of mind, knowing your wishes can be carried out the way you would like them to.

We hope that you will consider leaving a gift to CMCCin your will. This could be a specific gift of cash, an in-kind transfer or marketable securities or a percentage of the residual. A donation to student awards, research, the library or clinic will make an everlasting legacy.

Alternatively, naming CMCC as the owner of a Life Insurance Policy can turn small monthly premiums into a significant gift. Annual premium payments afford you a charitable tax receipt. Naming CMCC as the beneficiary of an existing or new life insurance policy provides your estate with a donation receipt for the full proceeds and a donation credit on your terminal tax return, with the potential carry back or carry forward on estate returns.

Cornerstone Society Many alumni and friends have included a gift to CMCC in their wills. We are honoured and grateful to be thought of in this way. If you choose to leave a gift to CMCC and wish to let us know, you would become a member of the Cornerstone Society. Your membership in this society can also be anonymous.

In conclusion, giving a gift such as these offsets the tax on income on your last income tax return. When these assets pass outside the estate, no probate fees are payable, resulting in further savings to the estate and the amount of the gift would be private.

For more information regarding the CMCC options, please contact Dr. Peter Kim, Director, Development and Clinic Advancement at 416 534 3741 or by email at pkim@cmcc.ca.

We encourage you to contact your financial advisor and lawyer to discuss the best options for you.

Please provide your lawyer with the following information: Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College 6100 Leslie Street Toronto, ON M2H 3J1 Charitable Registration Number: 108075508RR0001

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CMCC MEMBERSHIP…TOGETHER WE CAN SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS!

Fall 2021 Volume 60 / Issue 1 Primary Contact is published twice a year by the Division of Marketing and Communications at CMCC. Your opinions, comments, and input are important to us. Do you have suggestions for topics we can cover?

Phone: 416 482 2340 ext. 217 Fax: 416 482 3629 communications@cmcc.ca Other frequently requested email addresses: admissions@cmcc.ca alumni@cmcc.ca board@cmcc.ca development@cmcc.ca events@cmcc.ca govclub@cmcc.ca membership@cmcc.ca president@cmcc.ca Executive Editor: Shannon Clark

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STAYING GREEN

The UN Climate Report released in August has not been good news.

We all need to do better to reduce our carbon footprint and it’s no longer just talk. We’ve put together a few ideas here, some obvious, some less so.

Reduce food waste According to the National Zero Waste Council's research on household food waste in Canada, almost 2.2 million tonnes of edible food is wasted each year, costing Canadians in excess of $17 billion. In addition to the economic costs, food waste has substantial environmental impacts. To put it

in perspective, it’s estimated that avoidable food waste costs the average Canadian household over $1,100 per year.

Food Waste City of Toronto Website. www.toronto.ca/services-payments/ recycling-organics-garbage/ long-term-waste-strategy/wastereduction/food-waste Do your part. Buy smaller amounts of perishable items to maximise freshness, and freeze vegetables, herbs and fruits that are over-ripe to use at a later date.

Go Paperless

e-bills. You’ll save trees, transport costs and your own time when it comes to sorting your old files.

Refuse Single-Use Single-use plastics are the scourge of modern society. Plastic cutlery, disposable razors, straws, bottles... the list is endless. Please be mindful and plan ahead. Bring a reusable cup or bottle with you, learn to live without a straw and don’t use plastic when you don’t need to.

If you have ideas you’d like to share, please email them to us! You can send them to sclark@cmcc.ca

We’ve heard it before. Remember to ask your service providers for

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