Primary Contact Fall 2023 by Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College

PRIMARY CONTACT FALL 2023

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Volume 62

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Issue No. 1

Presenting the Class of 2023 Dr. Brian Seaman chairs medical services for NAIG Supporting Diana Alli D'Souza to teach in the Himalayas

A publication from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College for alumni and friends

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IN THIS ISSUE 02

From the President

From the Chair

Recruiting CMCC Board Members from across Canada

CMCC Mini Quiz

CMCC News

Successful PIE Conference inspires & fosters connections

Homecoming '23 - A Memorable Weekend!

Dr. Brian Seaman sets a new standard as Chair of Medical Services for NAIG 2023

Diana Alli D’Souza: Hiking in the Himalayas

A Message from CCA CEO, Dr. Ayla Azad

Developing a successful practice

Work and life fusion: Sports, chiropractic and birth

The 19th annual BackSwing Golf Tournament

Dr. Ian Fraser retires

Thank you CMCC faculty

Annual Giving Program

Donations

My experience on the CMCC Board

In Memoriam

We give you the Class of 2023!

Passages

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FROM THE PRESIDENT Out with the Old – In with the New To maintain relevance and excellence, CMCC and other institutions of higher education must be dynamic and adaptive to changes in educational theory and delivery methods, attentive to changes in the profession, and responsive to feedback and updates from alumni and other stakeholders. Since coming to CMCC in 2014, I’ve stressed the importance and need for ongoing reflection and

continuous quality improvement, lest we lose our edge as a leading chiropractic institution. In the last two issues of Primary Contact, I’ve written about the CMCC 2022-25 Strategic Plan and some of the major initiatives we are undertaking, and I’m taking this opportunity to update you on some of the most significant changes. One of our most transformative initiatives has been the shift from our traditional CMCC Membership

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model to a modern and inclusive annual giving program. This transition is a crucial step towards ensuring sustainable growth for both CMCC and the chiropractic profession as a whole. We deeply appreciate the unwavering support of many of you who have been CMCC members for several years, and in some instances, even decades. Your dedication has been instrumental in our journey, and we are profoundly grateful. However, as the interest in traditional membership-based alumni programs has declined over the years, we faced the challenge of finding a more effective way to serve a larger and more diverse audience. Our aim is to foster inclusivity in our interactions with chiropractors across Canada and around the world. Therefore, in October, the CMCC Board approved the transformation of CMCC Membership into an annual giving program. Instead of adhering to a fixed membership fee, this new program embraces the power of philanthropic engagement. Participants will now enjoy increased flexibility and choice when joining new Giving Societies, named to honor the spirit of the generous gifts and donations that laid the foundation for CMCC nearly 80 years ago. CMCC, being one of only two chiropractic programs in Canada, serves as a substantial resource for graduates from all programs who practice in the country. Our new annual giving program is designed to broaden our engagement with all practitioners. We hope that all our former Members will transition into our alumni giving program, recognizing it as an investment in the individuals who will go on to become the future leaders in chiropractic care. It serves as a

"Our aim is to foster inclusivity in our interactions with chiropractors across Canada and around the world."

testament to CMCC's unwavering commitment to supporting their journey to success. Planning is progressing on our new Learning and Assessment Centre (LAC). We are hoping to have 18 rooms in the Centre that will support both small group discussions as well as standardized patient interactions. The planned LAC will provide a much better way for doing high-stakes clinical competency exams and will support a patient-based method for learning new skills and attaining competencies prior to entering the clinic year. We are also making progress on developing a new fitness centre for students and employees. We hope to move from our existing 1,750 sq. ft. facility into a new 4,300 sq. ft. space that will have specialized flooring, flexible workout areas, improved lighting and air conditioning, and better access to lockers and shower facilities. CMCC was the first private college to formally adopt the Okanagan Charter in 2016 providing a framework to become “a health and wellbeing promoting campus”, and the redesign of our fitness centre is part of our commitment to the Charter. When I started my tenure as CMCC’s president I promised that I would build upon CMCC’s

legacy and leave the institution better than when I found it. It’s the responsibility of every leader to reject the status quo and to constantly search for new ideas, new ways of doing things, and new ways to inspire others to follow your vision. I think I’ve kept my promise and now it’s time for CMCC to find a new leader who will inspire further change. I’ve announced my retirement effective the end of June 2024 and I’m eager to see what great things our Board, faculty, staff, students, and alumni will accomplish with our next president. I look forward to traveling across Canada over the next 10 months, attending provincial meetings and hosting alumni gatherings. My meetings with you across the country and here in Toronto at Homecoming and other campus events have been the inspiration for many of the changes at CMCC that benefit our current students. In the next edition of Primary Contact, I’ll reflect upon the last 10 years and all we have collectively accomplished, as well as the great things yet to come. It’s the continuous and welcomed cycle of change and progress that keeps things so exciting.

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FROM THE CHAIR a positive impact on so many of us, including myself. Have a great retirement Ian, and thank you on behalf of the CMCC family.

Hello colleagues and friends of CMCC, We are quickly closing in on the twilight of summer as well as on my term as Chair of the CMCC Board. I have immensely enjoyed my 12-year journey on the Board of Governors culminating in my position as Chair. Since my last message, we have had another class of graduates enter our profession. I had the honour of administering their taking of the Chiropractic Oath at Roy Thomson Hall in the presence of a full and enthusiastic audience of friends and family. Looking out upon their eager faces, I envisioned great things ahead for our profession. Also during the convocation, I was thrilled to confer the title of Professor Emeritus on a truly remarkable educator, Dr. Ian Fraser. Dr. Fraser served CMCC with distinction for 30 plus years. We felt his retirement would be an opportune time to honour him in this remarkable way. All in attendance watched as he humbly accepted the title, many of us having a little dew form in the corner of our eyes. He had such

The Architecture Counsel Inc., a Toronto firm with three decades of space programming experience with colleges and universities, was tasked by the Board to assess our existing facility and provide us with some bold and imaginative space solutions, cost to implement, and potential impacts on how the proposed changes could impact CMCC. At the June retreat, the Board was presented with several potential plans to consider and gave the green light to move ahead with further planning, incorporating feedback, with an aim toward having a clearer plan developed by year end. The CMCC of the future will continue to be a first-class institution of which we can all be proud. We received notification on May 18, 2023 from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities that the Minister had renewed the consent for CMCC’s degree granting authority. This brings to a successful end a multiyear process of application, submission of self-study materials, observation of the CCEC site visit by a PEQAB representative, review of our materials by a PEQAB expert review panel, and a positive recommendation to the Minister. Our period of consent is renewed through 2030, with seven years being the maximum recommended by PEQAB in recent decisions. A few weeks ago, our esteemed President Dr. David Wickes announced his retirement following a 10-year post as President of CMCC. Since my first year as a new Board member in 2014, I have enjoyed working together

with David to facilitate the growth and prosperity of CMCC under his administration. Following an RFP process and review of the submitted proposals, the Board Executive Committee has selected Feldman Daxon as the executive search firm for the presidential search. The search committee has been selected and had its first meeting in September. I Chair this committee and look forward to a robust, fruitful search process. The new President will be in place starting the summer of 2024. Additional activities over the past few months include Homecoming which was held June 2-3. We received many compliments about the Friday night dinner at the Bayview Golf and Country Club. A very positive vibe could be felt throughout the night. Similarly, the Saturday on-campus barbecue had a good turnout and people seemed to enjoy the camaraderie. As I sign off, at the risk of repeating myself, I would like to say what a true pleasure and honour it has been to serve as the Chair of this great institution and family we call CMCC. As I always say to my patients: See you next time.

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

RECRUITING CMCC BOARD MEMBERS FROM ACROSS CANADA

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CMCC seeks to maintain and attract to its Board, members with a strategic combination of experiences, competencies, perspectives and skills to support CMCC in its mission and vision. Members of the Board carry out a high-level oversight for institutional, academic, financial and governance responsibilities and in return play a key role in guiding the growth and development of evidence-based chiropractic education in Canada. Can you see yourself with us? DO YOU HAVE THE ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES? Accountability and Participation Evaluation and Analysis Introductions and Connections Strategic and Critical Thinking DO YOU HAVE ADDED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE? Board Experience Legal/Regulatory Compliance Community Influence/Relationships Not for Profit Finance/Accounting Governance/Policy Development Postsecondary Education Expertise Health Profession Expertise/Knowledge

If you would like more information, please email us at board@cmcc.ca. If you are ready to put your name forward for consideration, please email your CV and a letter explaining what attributes you would bring to the Board. Our Vision: an academic institution recognised for creating leaders in spinal health Our Mission: deliver world class chiropractic education, research and patient care

CMCC QUIZ! 1. What does the word Memorial represent in CMCC? 2. What is the name given to the CMCC yearbook? 3. Who was the long-standing coach of the CMCC student hockey team? Answers on page 35

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CMCC NEWS

Left to right: Drs. Evan Eindhoven, Melissa Belchos, Mohsen Kazemi, and Alex Lee

CMCC AT FICS Congratulations to the CMCC research team who presented at the FICS (International Federation of Sports Chiropractic) International Symposium in Paris, June 17 - 18. CMCC researchers received four of the five awards presented. Drs. Alex Lee, Melissa Belchos, Evan Eindhoven and Mohsen Kazemi each received honours for their presentations.

DR. HEATHER SHEARER APPOINTED ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, RESEARCH Dr. Heather Shearer (Class of '04) was appointed to the position of Assistant Director, Research, in April 2023. Shearer brings extensive experience in clinical epidemiology and health services research to the role. After receiving her Chiropractic Clinical Sciences Diploma and FCCS(C) in (2006/7), she obtained her MSc in Medical Science from

the Institute of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto (2008). Since completing her studies at CMCC, Shearer continued to collaborate with researchers at CMCC, and the Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research.

DR. ALEX LEE APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION, YEAR II Dr. Alex Lee (Class of ’07) has been appointed to the position of Director of Education, Year II, replacing Dr. Ian Fraser who retired this past July.

She was awarded a PhD in Clinical Epidemiology from the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto in 2022 and subsequently worked as a postdoctoral Fellow at the Bloorview Research Institute. In her new role, Shearer leads CMCC’s clinical, health services and translational chiropractic program of research. In addition to over 10 years of experience in managing research teams, she has authored over 70 peer-reviewed manuscripts and government reports. Shearer currently balances her new role with a continued affiliation at the Bloorview Research Institute, where her primary research focus is related to pain trajectories in youth and adolescents, with a particular focus on children with cerebral palsy.

A 2010 graduate of the CMCC Sports Sciences residency program, Lee achieved Fellowship status in the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada) in 2011. As a current PhD candidate, his area of focus is in integrating frameworks to create a tool for research strategy development – advancing the research impact potential for the Canadian sports chiropractic field. Lee is experienced in competencybased education and will support the advancement of the clinicallyled and evidence-informed DC curriculum. He will collaborate with the academic team in the creation of new hands-on experiences. As a researcher, Lee has been a principal investigator on over 30 peer-reviewed publications and international conference presentations, and has received internal and external grant revenue of over $95,000. He has been the recipient of several awards from the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada) (RCCSS(C)) and the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic (FICS). His interest in PracticeBased Research Networks (PBRN) will be applied to enhance the advancement of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) at CMCC.

CMCC FACULTY RULE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIPS!

FORCE-SENSING TABLE TECHNOLOGY (FSTT®) LAB SESSIONS Dr. Scott Dunham (Class of ’06) left behind a career in representative rugby when he began his education at CMCC in 2002. Fast forward to 2023, he is CMCC Director of Education, Year I, Curriculum and Faculty Development. He no longer represents Ontario and Canadian sport but enjoys participating with the Canadian Classics – a team of former national team rugby players. This year, he captained his team to 36:0 victory against USA East, in Boston, July 8. Dr. Karen Chrobak (Class of ’12, see photos page 9), CMCC instructor and clinician had also played for Team Canada and Team Ontario during her rugby career. This year, she played with the Women’s Canadian Classics rugby team, enjoying victory over New England and USA East players (60:0 and 52:0!). Chrobak’s excellence on the field is remarkable, especially given the fact that she gave birth to her son, Grant, just four months previously.

With Dr. Grand Choi, DC, FCCS(C)

Do you remember when you learned your first adjustment? Many things have changed in a modern technique laboratory. Research and advances in technology have helped improve teaching strategies to better control forces used in adjustments and decrease variability in patient care. These improvements are arguably the most significant components for ensuring consistent, safe, and effective patient care, especially for aging populations. In this five-hour session, participants will be able to finetune their technique in new ways to provide maximum benefit to patients using CMCC-designed treatment tables, modified with internally-embedded force plates to measure force of manipulation and adjustment in three dimensions, along with rich feedback.

Register now for the Fall 2023 (course ID # 63816) and Spring 2024 (course ID # 63817) sessions at ce.cmcc.ca. Division of Continuing Education Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College 6100 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON Canada M2H 3J1 ce@cmcc.ca

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SUCCESSFUL PIE CONFERENCE INSPIRES & FOSTERS CONNECTIONS

CMCC was proud to host the fifth Process of Integrating Evidence (PIE) Conference for Complementary and Integrative Health Educators from July 13 to 15. The primary focus of this biennial conference is to provide training for health care educators and administrators on effectively teaching Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) skills and strategies for the classroom, teaching clinic or curriculum administration. This training aims to empower educators to guide their students in translating research into clinical practice, ultimately improving patient care. Additionally, the conference offers guidance to administrators on curricular change and development for EBP skills within their institutions. Drs. Craig Jacobs and Tony Tibbles were co-chairs for this year's conference at CMCC. They led a dedicated planning committee of representatives from multiple chiropractic educational institutions. Jacobs and Tibbles first attended the PIE Conference in 2015 when it was hosted by Palmer. Witnessing the significant progress Palmer had made in curricular development and

training for EBP skills, they returned to CMCC armed with new tools and connections, eager to enhance CMCC’s curriculum. Their positive experiences led them to attend the conference again in 2017 after which they joined the planning committee for PIE 2021 at Parker. In June 2022, Jacobs also participated in McMaster University's final Evidence-Based Clinical Practice (EBCP) Workshop. The McMaster EBCP Workshop is widely regarded as the foundation for EBP skills, and the PIE Conference's structure is based on this program. CMCC’s Sheri Butera, Manager, Institutional Projects and Risk Management, was the project manager for PIE, working with support from all areas of the institution. Jacobs states that the conference was filled to capacity. “We had 145 participants attend PIE this year," says Jacobs, "with chiropractic educators and administrators from every North American chiropractic educational institution along with participants from as far away as New Zealand and Australia." The conference featured a keynote session with McMaster University’s Dr. Gordon Guyatt, one of the world’s

20 most cited scientists in the field. Additional presenters included scientists and educators from McMaster, CMCC and Ontario Tech University. Most importantly, CMCC faculty had the opportunity to work in small group sessions to create learning modules for evidence-based practice that they can bring back to their work with their students. Drs. Scott Dunham and Alex Lee were the CMCC co-leads for the administrative and education tracks, respectively. They expressed their satisfaction with the conference's process and outcomes. The participants were highly engaged, actively working through new concepts and putting them into practice. "One of the conference's main goals was to foster collaborative relationships," says Lee, "and the small group format of the PIE teaching track, where participants work closely with one another, really accomplished that." CMCC thanks NCMIC Insurance, the Canadian Chiropractic Association, the Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association, the World Federation of Chiropractic, and the Dr. Journal Club for their support.

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WORK AND LIFE FUSION SPORTS, CHIROPRACTIC AND BIRTH

Dr. Karen Chrobak with her team of interns at their convocation

Dr. Karen Chrobak and Grant

Dr. Karen Chrobak (Class of ‘12) doesn’t so much balance work and life responsibilities, but rather has integrated them. Last January, as she did the previous year, faculty member and resource clinician, Chrobak hosted a team of five interns for an externship at Sportside Medical, her sports and rehabilitation clinic. This year, in her last trimester before the birth of her child Grant, she integrated prenatal, postnatal and paediatric chiropractic into the learning objectives and invited specialists Janette Yee, Certified Athletic Therapist, Drs. Carol Ann Weis (Class of ’08) and Crystal Draper (Class of ’10) for rounds. Speaking to Primary Contact after successfully rehabilitating post-

caesarian, Chrobak had just returned from the Canadian Classics Rugby Championships where her team beat New England. She gives credit for her fast recovery to her CMCC intern team, which she hosted at her clinic. Typically sports-focussed, this year, the students learned about sport rehabilitation along with pre-pregnancy and post partum care. “It was great in that the interns saw the full circle from pregnancy to postnatal to return to sport. From a sport perspective, we emphasized that pregnancy is an “ultramarathon” and childbirth is a major sports injury. “It was perfect with the interns beginning in January and the baby being born in March.” When Chrobak says “return to sport” she is referring to her return to rugby for the Canada Classics, a tournament for players who have

previously played representative rugby at the provincial and national level. Chrobak, like her colleague Dr. Scott Dunham, played for Team Canada as well as Team Ontario. Her team won victories of 60:0 and 52:0 over New England and USA East during the Classics, played in July when Grant was four months old. Her story is even more amazing when you consider that she had Grant by caesarian and returned to work after three weeks, both in her private practice and at CMCC, where many have come to know Grant. “My husband sustained an injury and I couldn’t take time off. CMCC was very understanding and allowed me to bring Grant with me to my classes.” When Chrobak instructs, Grant accompanies her and at her clinic, he has his own nursery space. Chrobak says she is demonstrating how women in business manage work and family responsibilities.

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DR. IAN FRASER RETIRES IN JULY OF 2023 down in his office and talking about life, biochemistry, and the old days at CMCC when we had Ducky, Bill Peek, Roy Webb, Steve Injeyan, and Ian all together.

Drs. Kim Ross and Dominic Giuliano with Dr. Ian Fraser (left)

CMCC wished Dr. Ian Fraser a happy retirement this past July as he left his position as Director, Year II, and biochemistry instructor. He has earned a reputation like no one else at CMCC, beloved by students, faculty, and staff for his remarkable positivity, depth of caring and intellect. It was Fraser, with Dr. Kim Ross, who revolutionized CMCC's reliance on Scantrons by modernizing the exam process with the ExamSoft digital platform. He became a mentor for others attempting to use the software for their own institutions. Ross shared some of his memories of Fraser, including their work adapting ExamSoft for CMCC: “Ian started out as the new guy teaching PH 101 (original course

code) when I was a Year II student back in 1984. I had heard great things about him from the Year I students that year, but I already knew he had to be good because Bill Peek was the one who hired him. In 1988, I became faculty, and I finally got to meet him while having lunch with "the crew" of Steve Injeyan, Roy Webb, and Ian. That was a significant experience. When 2004 arrived, we came to the new building, and Ian became my office neighbour. This is when I discovered what an amazing person he is, overhearing him interacting with the students and other faculty. Most importantly, I heard the way he spoke to his wife, Shirley. He spoke to her like she was a friend that he hadn't spoken to in years and was delighted with the reunion! But what I enjoyed most was plunking myself

Then there was the travel to get to CMCC to teach. Living in Mississauga, Ian got up each morning at 4 a.m. to travel hours on a bus, a subway, another subway, and another bus. Up to two hours were required twice per day to complete the daily commute. I can't ever remember him missing a class, despite dealing with public transit and Toronto weather. I do remember once a few years ago; he had to abandon a bus that was stuck in the snow, walk to Yonge St. in kneedeep snow to try to get home using the subway. Even the subway was shut down. So, Ian took a room at Novotel and waited out the storm. The crew from Undergrad at CMCC tried to order him dinner and a glass of his favorite Chardonnay, but to no avail. An incredible thing happened in 2015. Ian and I took on ExamSoft for the entire institution, adapting it for CMCC exams. We were like an enzyme and a substrate, the way we fit together. And when the pH or temperature changed, we both changed our shapes to make sure there would still be a catalytic reaction (biochemistry metaphors). We posted every exam together to make sure nothing would go wrong, but we would still sweat it out, petrified that something major would come off the rails. But it

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Dr. Fraser during a student tribute on his last day of teaching

never did because we had backup plans everywhere. Not only were we sensitive to substrate and product concentration, but we also had covalent modification ready to go if something unexpected happened (more biochemistry metaphors). Then there were the ExamSoft conferences. We never learned much at those conferences because we knew more about ExamSoft than the people giving the presentations. But we were a noticeable pair because of the disparity in our size. When we were about to depart for our first conference, a colleague of ours sent us a picture of Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger from the movie "Twins." It wasn't an accurate depiction of us from a looks point of view, but the difference in body mass was not imprecise. Then there was the way he treated my daughter, Stephanie. The best way to describe this is to use Stephanie's own words: "I have known Ian since I was a young teenager, struggling through the difficulties of high school. Coming down to CMCC to hang out with my

Louisa Esangbedo, Dr. Jennifer O'Neill and Dr. Fraser

dad and his colleagues was always a highlight of such trying times, and seeing Ian would always add so much light into my day. His gentle smile and calm demeanor could counteract those difficult days. He has been an important figure in my life as I have grown up. I have so many memories of being with Ian in person or hearing the stories relayed to me, as my dad beamed with joy and excitement whenever he described Ian's activities and thoughts." And finally, the greatest honour that could be bestowed upon me occurred in February 2023. Ian requested that I take over his legendary PH 1101 course that he taught for 39 years. I spent two months amalgamating my earlier education of an MSc in PLANT Biochemistry with the up-to-date material that Ian slowly built over his career. I hope I can do it justice.” Upon retirement, Fraser received the William Peek Memorial Faculty Award, presented in memory of Dr. William Peek, who was a faculty member in the Division of Biological Sciences at CMCC. It

is presented to a member of the undergraduate faculty for excellence in teaching, upon recommendation from students and peers. He was nominated by Ross, who says: "To begin with, Ian was actually hired by William Peek. Secondly, they were very close friends and colleagues as they taught together at CMCC during the 80s until Bill's passing. Ian raised the bar for biochemistry at CMCC beginning in September 1984 and continued to deliver an excellent course until May 2023. What also needs to be considered is that Ian juggled being Director of Education, Year II, while still delivering a 94-hour course, which no other director is doing. And there was no drop in the quality of the delivery of his course." Primary Contact spoke to Fraser in late July: At your retirement party, you mentioned three books that were significant to you: Macbeth, The Sound and the Fury, and The Ring and the Book. Can you say more about them and how you chose them?

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He explained that 39 years had gone by quickly – time, represented by William Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury, the title of which came from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Truth was represented by Robert Browning’s The Ring and the Book. Trepidation, he laughs, came from adapting ExamSoft for CMCC. Of that rather large task, he says: “That was a great challenge. I was so pleased at the way it worked. Dr. Ross did the tagging of course material. I worked with the students, and everyone worked together. It was quite new, a pilot." The Class of 2019 was the first to use it and, according to Fraser, they were great as the team worked it through. "The fact that we could use it during COVID was very useful. ExamSoft is great because you get results immediately. It saves time at different points of the process, and there is no ambiguity in answers like there were with erased answers on Scantrons. It also allows us to ask different questions. Sometimes students fear the loss of their exams, but it only happened once when a student's computer crashed. This was remedied by an immediate

retake of the exam on another device. We have since moved to iPads." Moving back to books, Dr. Fraser commented further on the connection between The Sound and the Fury and Macbeth, repeating Shakespeare’s famous line: "Life is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury and signifying nothing." William Faulkner challenges this statement in his book. The impressive feat of pulling these themes from the books and making these connections demonstrates his deep love of books. This is especially evident when you learn that he has more than 12,000 books covering history, art, music, fiction, Victorian fiction, and poetry. Even more astonishing is his digital book catalogue where he scanned the front, back, and spine of each book, edited them together into digital shelves, and cataloged them with an item number. Each number corresponds to a line on a spreadsheet that details all relevant information about the book, including origin, topic, location, and cost. He has given each book its own story.

He recalled his position at CMCC came through news from a friend who heard about the open position and thought it might be just right for him. It seems it was. Fraser says he has really enjoyed the work, and part of the reason is that he has always learned from students, faculty, and administration. "The people I've worked with have been good role models and very interesting colleagues." Thinking back to the early days, he says Dr. Peek was a mentor, as was Dr. John Duckworth, the anatomist, who could famously draw with both hands and used chalk to illustrate his ideas. For Ian, working at CMCC has been both an honor and a privilege. He leaves CMCC this fall with Professor Emeritus status, but Fraser isn't completely giving up teaching, or his commute. For the time being, he will continue teaching biochemistry at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medecine (CCNM), just down the road from CMCC. He is also leaving with a collection of tributes from staff and faculty. We wish him a wonderful time with his projects and look forward to his visits and updates.

THANK YOU CMCC FACULTY

Student community health workers at Magu District Hospital in Tanzania receiving textbooks donated by members of CMCC faculty. The students are volunteers with the Tanzania Red Cross Society, and they are trained as community health workers. They are caring for members of a rural community in Tanzania, where a health program established by Global Peace Network (GPN) has made inroads into the community, establishing hospitals and an educational program for local members of the health care community. GPN provides training specifically in the treatment of MSK disorders. Dr. Brian Budgell, Director of Life Sciences Laboratory is a founding member and President of the organization.

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MY EXPERIENCE ON THE CMCC BOARD By Donna Sharp, Public Board Member

employer with numerous not-forprofit organizations (NFPO) and charities as clients, I gained a deep appreciation for the significance of NFPOs in local communities and the Canadian economy. To bolster my understanding, I completed the Certificate in Governance Essentials Program for Directors of Not-forProfit Organizations at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto.

My introduction to chiropractic and CMCC dates back 30 years when I was a patient of Dr. Kitchener Hayman (Class of ‘80, and Vice President of CMCC in the late 80s). Our connection stemmed from his prior career in financial services, much like mine. Through him, I gained insight into the chiropractic profession and discovered that the renowned educational institution was right in my neighborhood, with teaching clinics spread across Toronto. As a CPA, CA and CMA, I have worked in both small and mid-sized accounting/auditing firms. I also spent over 20 years in financial services, specializing in policy, financial reporting, and credit. However, I found my career somewhat unsatisfying due to its lack of direct involvement with people. The long hours spent at the computer led me to require regular chiropractor visits. In 2009, while working for an

In 2013, I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Jean Moss (Class of '70 and President Emerita), who graciously provided me with a tour of CMCC's Leslie campus. During our conversation, she learned about my interests in complementary health care, post-secondary education, and recent familiarity with NFPO governance and financial reporting. Impressed by my background, she referred my CV to the CMCC Nomination Committee, which determined that my skills and experience could contribute to the CMCC Finance Committee. Initially, I committed to attending three to four Finance Committee meetings annually, where I could leverage my accounting and business insights. In 2019, I was elected to the Board of Governors, after confirming my desire to enhance my involvement in CMCC and contribute to its Governance and Strategic Planning efforts. The initial years of my board membership coincided with the pandemic, during which I witnessed firsthand the proactive and resilient efforts of Dr. David Wickes, the Executive Leadership Team, faculty,

and staff at CMCC in maintaining the successful operation of the chiropractic education program and research initiatives. Through my engagement with comprehensive board meeting materials, I gleaned an understanding that CMCC is a well-governed and financiallymanaged institution. I enjoy the opportunity to connect with diverse chiropractors from across Canada, learning about the distinct provincial health regulations impacting their profession. Attending the Board Retreat last June was a particularly enlightening experience, as it allowed me to grasp the extensive and diverse backgrounds of fellow board members and further deepen my appreciation for CMCC's leadership. A personal highlight was being on the platform during the Convocation ceremony at Roy Thomson Hall, where I witnessed the success of CMCC’s Class of 2023. Recently, I participated in a tour of CMCC's Leslie campus with a community retirees' group called ProBus of North York. Alongside fellow participants, I was deeply intrigued by the FSTT® laboratory and the comprehensive training CMCC students receive in anatomy through cadavers and anatomy tables. In summary, my involvement as a volunteer on the CMCC Board offers an incredible avenue for personal growth, social connections, and a lasting impact on both my local community and the health care sector.

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WE GIVE YOU THE CLASS OF 2023! Congratulations to the following students who completed their chiropractic residency programs at CMCC in 2023. From the sports sciences stream, we recognize: Dr. Orion Hikaru Katayama Dr. David Youngwoo Oh Dr. Oh is the recipient of the Kirkaldy-Willis Memorial Award for leadership and creative initiative in the promotion of interdisciplinary research. Dr. Andrew David Parks The graduating class of 2023 crossed the stage on June 16 at Roy Thomson Hall Dr. Morgan Quick was the class valedictorian. Addressing her classmates, Quick captured the moment with humour and introspection, reading an excerpt of the Dash Poem by Linda Ellis.

I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend He referred to the dates on the tombstone From the beginning...to the end He noted that first came the date of birth And spoke the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years For that dash represents all the time That they spent alive on earth.

And now only those who loved them Know what that little line is worth For it matters not, how much we own, The cars...the house...the cash. What matters is how we live and love And how we spend our dash. So, when your eulogy is being read With your life's actions to rehash... Would you be proud of the things they say About how you spent YOUR dash?

Caroline Brereton, CEO of the Ontario Chiropractic Association gave the Convocation address, reminding new graduates of the opportunities and importance of chiropractic to health care.

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HOMECOMING '23 - A MEMORABLE WEEKEND!

Over 150 guests joined CMCC's inperson Homecoming on June 2 and 3. Bright skies and good weather made it a wonderful opportunity for anniversary classes and guests to reconnect. Continuing Education (CE) presentations began on Friday with technique classes, FSTT®, and SIM lab workshops. The day ended with a cocktail reception sponsored by CCA and a dinner at Bayview Golf & Country Club. Governors' Club members enjoyed a social hour in Bayview's private Garden view room, sponsored by ELITE and the

Ontario Chiropractic Association. Friday's evening dinner featured welcome remarks, President's Address, Governors Club Recognition, Anniversary Class Recognition, and Alumni Awards with live music from the Toronto String Quartet.

entertainment and refreshments. During the BBQ, Students' Council President, Sandra Rabah, thanked alumni for their contributions and mentorship.

During dinner, the Class of '73 celebrated their 50th anniversary with pins, certificates, and a tribute video produced in-house by CMCC.

As has been the practice, the event also included campus tours and the 2023 Backs in Motion Homecoming Class Challenge trophy presentation, with a brass plate installed in Lecture Hall 1 recognizing this fundraising accomplishment by the Class of '73.

Saturday's CE program included a practice management workshop by Dr. Aymie Brousseau and a Homecoming barbecue with

For the second year in a row, Homecoming featured an art auction with proceeds supporting CMCC's student initiatives.

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DR. BRIAN SEAMAN SETS A NEW STANDARD AS CHAIR OF MEDICAL SERVICES FOR NAIG 2023 By Susan Greschner

The pin used by medical staff symbolizes sweetgrass with the Mi’kma’ki eight-pointed star representing the eight areas of the Mi’kma’ki region on the Atlantic provinces and where part of Quebec now rests. Under the symbol (petroglyph) is the word Nepiluet, the Mi’kmaq word for “who will heal you.” The petroglyph and word were given to the medical team by the NAIG cultural staff as being the closest to medical or medical team.

In August 2023, just days after the closing ceremony of the tenth North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), Primary Contact sat down with Dr. Brian Seaman (Class of ‘82), the first chiropractor to hold the position of Chair of Medical Services for

NAIG. The medical team supported over 5,200 accredited participants including 4,200 athletes and 100 coaches, managers, elders, and chaperones in Kjipuktuk1 (Halifax). These games were the largest multi-sport event ever held in

Atlantic Canada. Seaman’s team consisted of 200 experienced health care professionals and 75 support personnel who volunteered to staff a multi-disciplinary PolyClinic and 21 sport venues through a oneweek time frame. (In comparison, the 2011 Canada Games saw 3,200 athletes over a two-week time span.) To manage this feat, Seaman drew on his experience from four previous Olympics, a Pan-Am Games and as Chair of Medical Services for the 2011 Canada Games in Halifax. His commitment took him through 825 hours of volunteer work and 185 meetings. New to the games this year were the Brave Spaces, set up in locations around the city, including athlete accommodations. These were designed to support the mental health and cultural spirit of the athletes, many of whom were travelling from very small, rural or isolated communities, and who might have difficulty adjusting to a large city. Mental health support was flagged as crucial by the Chefs

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de Mission, the leaders of the delegations of athletes and officials from across Canada and the US. In support of the Brave Spaces, Seaman had included in his plans a Mental Health Team consisting of psychologists and counsellors. COVID protocols were overseen by a public health team, chaired by Dr. Catherine Brown (Medical Officer of Health for the Halifax area) and included a mandatory two-vaccinations per participant. The successful and diligent oversight and participation helped ensure that there were no issues with COVID during the games and removed the fear of athletes bringing it home.

"NAIG 2023 and the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia are forever indebted to Dr. Seaman and his team of

consummate professionals. We extend our sincere

As the games took place during intense summer heat, one of Seaman’s biggest considerations in reducing risk of injury was keeping the athletes well hydrated, an issue during the 2017 NAIG in Toronto. Heat-related illness was mitigated by advising referees when to extend breaks, give frequent water breaks, or at times shut down temporarily when the mercury soared. When athletes did sustain an injury, the health care team, experienced in working in multisport environments, was quick to deliver appropriate care at the sport venues. Each venue was equipped with a medical tablet used to record injuries in an online EMR so that health care team members could ensure continuity of care if the athlete returned to the PolyClinic for follow-up. One of Seaman’s objectives was to treat the athletes inside the games’ health care infrastructure and avoid sending them to external health care facilities. Just over 1,300 injuries

Wela’like to the team." Tex (George) Marshall, Manager of Mi’kmaw Sport, President of NAIG 2023

and 750 “tape jobs” were treated by the medical team. “Another important consideration,” said Seaman, “was that not every athlete had a robust health care system to return to. I indicated to my therapy group that if an athlete had an injury, they would need to provide some simple and basic exercises they could to at home.” The legacy from these games Seaman was originally appointed in 2019 to Chair medical for NAIG 2020. As such, he was forced in March 2020, to shut down the games scheduled for July 2020,

due to the COVID pandemic. When his team regrouped in January 2022, it had a running start with all the documentation and materials worked on previously and when the Games finished, there were records and protocols to pass on to future games. They created a template to follow to ensure the sustainability of NAIG from a medical perspective, including an 80-page manual with additional information totalling approximately 200 pages. The Medical Services Plan, includes details on how to setup medical for multi-sport games. This comprehensive manual covers volunteers, the PolyClinic, venue

Dr. Seaman with Dr. Melanie Lopes (Class of ’05), a sports chiropractor and highly valued member of the NAIG host medical team.

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of Indigenous peoples in Canada. I learned a lot and made many friends from Indigenous communities in Canada and the US. Hopefully this is one more step towards truth and reconciliation on Turtle Island (North America) and very relatable as young people playing sports. I would like to see NAIG become a premier event for Indigenous youth. As a matter of fact, our swimming events were sanctioned, and we had one athlete qualify for the Olympic trials!”

medical teams, stats, and policies & procedures and will be passed forward to NAIG, Calgary 2027. The medical committee had also developed a rating system adapted from the Canada Games in which each event was rated from 1 – 4 based on risk of injury; 1 for low risk (e.g., Badminton) up to 4 for very high risk (e.g., Lacrosse). This enabled the medical committee to create venue medical teams based on the sport and risk of injury. “It was satisfying to finish the project and most satisfying to pass along our information from one NAIG to another. There had been little or no information transfer in the past. This year, we had a tremendous amount of information from a medical perspective, including stats, types of injuries and in which sports.” “From a personal perspective, I formed a real connection with the athletes and Chefs de Mission. They had never had a medical team set up like this one. I set it up like I did at the 2011 Canada Games. NAIG is just like the Canada Games for Indigenous youth. I feel these games created one big story that showed a lot of people the culture

The expertise and excellence of Seaman’s management was notable during these important games, particularly during the unique circumstances of coming out of the pandemic. With public health care still rebounding and the impact of COVID still resounding throughout the world, offering comprehensive care within the game’s setting was crucial. Seaman’s work was very highly regarded by his NAIG colleagues. Tex (George) Marshall, Manager of Mi’kmaw Sport, President of NAIG 2023, and the Indigenous advisor for the medical team shared the following: "Dr. Brian Seaman was instrumental in providing a very extensive and effective medical plan for NAIG 2023 in Halifax. I am comfortable and confident in stating that he has set new standards and expectations for future NAIG events. Every aspect of medical services was provided and adhered to in a very caring and inclusive manner. I have been involved in over seven NAIG events, and without a doubt, these games had the absolute best medical system by far. NAIG 2023 and the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia are forever indebted to Dr. Seaman and his team of consummate professionals. We extend our sincere Wela’like to the team. Personally, it has been

one of the greatest honours of my life to work with and be associated with Dr. Brian Seaman, an individual who is world class on all levels. I would be delighted to work with him in any capacity in the future." Cameron McCrae, Athlete Services Manager, had this to say: "Brian contributed a tremendous amount of time and effort to ensure the participant’s safe enjoyment of the event. His expertise and leadership meant that every possibility was accounted for, and systems were in place to support all medical needs of the 5,000+ Indigenous participants during the games. The project was massive, and demand was high as the host society saw a large number of charted cases, but Brian’s meticulous planning resulted in having the right people on the team, the right policy and procedure in place, and the right system support to transfer to local healthcare institutions when needed. I can’t say enough about the effort and attention Brian gave to the event and overall, thanks to his dedication, everyone at NAIG was safer and healthier." Starting this work, Seaman hoped that he could use his knowledge as Medical Chair in previous games to build on the model for NAIG and bring a qualitative difference to the health of participants. He felt satisfied that he and his team had made such a contribution and looks forward to watching the next Games. Footnote: Kjiputuk is the Mi’kma’ki word for Halifax. During the games, signage and references were given in the Mi’kma’ki language in acknowledgement of the Indigenous Peoples on whose traditional land Halifax now sits. The signage for the PolyClinic was also translated into Mi’kmaq.

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DIANA ALLI D’SOUZA: HIKING IN THE HIMALAYAS Getting Diana Alli D’Souza in hiking condition was paramount for Dr. Glen Harris’ (Class of '97) interns at South Riverdale Community Health Centre, one of CMCC’s teaching clinics in the GTA. Alli had important work in the Himalayas where she teaches English and provides financial and educational aids to disadvantaged Indigenous children and youth. She does this through Access Empowerment Council, a Foundation she founded in partnership with Khushi [Happy] Charitable Society in Rishikesh, Himalayas, an educational organization that seeks to keep children in school. Among her awards, D’Souza is an Order of Ontario recipient, recognized many times for the initiatives she has run abroad as well as in Canada, where she spent many years at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine’s Office of Health Professions and Student Affairs. A career in supporting students During her career at U of T, D’Souza spearheaded projects

designed to increase failing morale among the students and to even the odds for underserved student groups. In the late 80s, she says, there were three suicides in one year. D’Souza was tasked with creating extracurricular programs. Going outside the traditional curriculum, she took a humanitarian perspective to the problem, adding to the psychological support team brought in to assist students. Earning a new title as Senior Officer, Service Learning, Community Partnership and Student Life, D’Souza developed the idea to create outreach initiatives that required not only service learning, but an element of reflection. “I wanted to steer them out of their academic world and into the community,” she says. She collaborated with the Medical Society (student government) to build over 20 initiatives pairing health sciences students with vulnerable population members of

the community with like interests. One such program was known as DISCO (Interdisciplinary isolated Senior Citizens Outreach) and still runs. Another was IMAGINE, a clinic for the homeless in downtown Toronto, now embedded in the curriculum. Later, D’Souza co-founded a summer mentorship program for the health sciences in 1994, designed to reach potential medical and health sciences high school students who were underrepresented at the University of Toronto. Working with the Association for the Advancement of Blacks in Health Sciences and First Nations House, the program opened doors to those who may not have otherwise seen such careers as within reach. “About one third of the participants have entered medical careers,” she says, including a surgeon, a PhD in nursing, pharmacists and doctors with a wide range of specialties (including a chiropractor and CMCC alumnus!)

www.cmcc.ca Post-retirement Retiring from University of Toronto in late June 2012 D’Souza sought to help destitute children in India and began volunteering with Khushi Charitable Foundation, one of the largest Non-Governmental Agencies in Rishikesh, Himalayas. Khushi assists marginalized children in staying in school.

issues. “I had four or five interns overseen by Dr. Glen Harris. To me they were already fully-fledged professionals, although supervised, knowledgeable, thorough, equipped with impeccable interpersonal and compassionate talents. I am lucky to have met the finest interns and supervising team, especially Drs. Glen Harris and David Lee .”

Also as mentioned, she cofounded Access Empowerment Council, a global organization works with disengaged, marginalized and underrepresented youth, and the isolated elderly, currently holding the role of President of the Board of Directors.

With her experience working with medical students, it felt very much a relationship in which she could relate well, given her interest and understanding of the experiences and pressures of a high intensity health care program.

An injury threatened her work As her annual trek to the Himalayas drew close in 2022, Alli found herself in no shape to travel or hike. She had torn a meniscus, her knee was injured, and she was suffering from lower back pain. The discovery of a cyst led to a deeper look that revealed it was benign. Fortunate enough to have the guidance of former medical students - now emergency room physicians and surgeons - she was led away from surgery and towards non-invasive care. “I was told to avoid surgery,” she said. While she had tried physiotherapy for past conditions, she found that chiropractic was the best option for her. A friend’s referral had already once taken her to CMCC’s Clinic at South Riverdale Health Centre, so she returned. “With the chiropractic treatment at the CMCC Clinic, they do a thorough intake, study the diagnosis, take a medical history and communicate with your family physician.” The team at South Riverdale agreed to do their best to help her heal her torn meniscus and back pain/spine

“In addition to chiropractic treatment, I was treated with laser for pain and inflammation, with Thumper® to relax the muscles and given exercises to continue the treatment at home.” As her knee and back improved, she realized it would be possible for her to travel to the Himalayas, India and continue her work. “I told the team that I wanted to be confident in my ability to move with agility. “They worked on my knee and back to make sure I could walk up and down the hills of the steep mountains.” After six months of hard work on her own recovery, she was able to return to her work and was pleased to welcome a former U of T medical student, now Emergency Physician, and his family, who came to support her. “It is important for these vulnerable, yet resilient kids to see role models of their own cultures who have achieved success in their lives and who care enough to reconnect.” Still working on her strength and recovery, D’Souza took her dumbbells and stretch bands with her! She adds that she left them for the kids, who were delighted to work on their own exercise program.

The Clinician Investigator Trainee Association of Canada created the Diana Alli Community Service Award, given to a student demonstrating outstanding community service, available to MD/PhD students nationwide. It was named for Alli in recognition of the “national and global impact” she has made over the course of her career. Additionally, the University of Toronto’s undergraduate medical students established the Diana Alli Award in recognition of her enormous contributions to student life for medical students and the broader community, an award she was honoured to present to a student this past June.

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A MESSAGE FROM CCA CEO, DR. AYLA AZAD Though I never met Dr. Stanford, the positive impression he left on my father led to my decision to enter this incredible profession and my desire to make a positive impact. The first 20 years of my career were spent serving patients, definitely my calling, but I also got the opportunity to teach as a technique tutor and instructor at CMCC. I loved my years teaching. You could clearly see the impact of your work through the eyes of your students. I came to chiropractic rather indirectly, through a chiropractor I never even met. In the 1960’s, my father was a high school student in East Pakistan and did an exchange program in Atlanta, Georgia. He lived with a family in which the father, Dr. Herschel Stanford, was a chiropractor. Dr. Stanford’s energetic support of chiropractic, his leadership and the positive impact he made on his community made a significant impression on my father. At 16, living in Dubai, I wrestled with decisions about my own career. Health care was appealing, but the traditional hospital-based care model was not. My father’s experience with the Stanfords brought chiropractic to mind. He contacted his son, who had also since become a chiropractor. "Chiropractic originated at Palmer College," he said, sending along the prospectus, showcasing how one could approach and treat the body outside the traditional allopathic model. I was convinced that this was my path.

Now as I take this next step in my journey as the CEO of the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA), I realize how the work we do has a lasting impact on the profession in Canada and throughout the world. I have asked myself many questions since taking on this role. What actions can the CCA take, both small and significant, that might influence someone’s life or career trajectory? How can the CCA position the profession in Canada to become an integral part of the health care system? How can we help prepare and support future leaders to continue to propel chiropractic? How do we collectively leave this profession better than we found it? I believe we can fully integrate chiropractic care into Canada’s healthcare system. I would like to see us follow in the footsteps of mental health prioritization by developing a national neuromusculoskeletal (NMSK) health strategy. We engage insurance companies, seeking better coverage and benefits packages. This is vital to improving chiropractic

utilization rates and building patient trust in us as the go-to NMSK health experts. The CCA will continue to propel research through our support for the Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation (CCRF) and involvement in major projects with CMCC, such as the Team Primary Care – Training for Transformation initiative. Plus, we are proudly growing our student association – SCCA National – to support future leaders and advocates for the profession. We now have nearly 900 student members from 10 recognized chiropractic colleges across North America and that number is growing. Our new strategic planning process will drive CCA’s priorities and direction over the next three years based on member, board, stakeholder, and staff input. Everything we do has the primary goal of having members who feel proud of their place in this profession. This is the legacy I hope to create for our members and the CCA. You, our members and chiropractors, also have a role to play: every time you connect with a patient or someone in your community, remember that you are also crafting your legacy and positively influencing the perception and future of chiropractic. As B.J. Palmer said, “We never know how far reaching something we may think, say or do today will affect the lives of millions tomorrow.” Someone else’s legacy propelled me into this opportunity and made me want to build my own. I look forward, personally and through the CCA, to continuing to support you on your journeys to create your own powerful legacies.

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In our 2019 membership survey, members told us they wanted more choice in how to support us. We listened and today are working to create an inclusive program that invites more of your input and offers you, as an alumnus/a, to share your knowledge and experience. If you are interested in sharing some of your time - as little or as much as you like - to help develop CMCC and support the profession, email us at insight@cmcc.ca. Watch for more information in the coming weeks.

QUIZ ANSWERS 1. IN HONOUR OF DANIEL DAVID PALMER 2. CORNERSTONE 3. DR. BRIAN SCHUT

BACKS IN MOTION TURNED 40!

Thanks to each of the 209 participants who joined us as we returned to the East Don Parklands, welcoming 127 runners, 71 walkers. Eleven out of towners joined us virtually! Together we raised over $53,000 through registrations, donations, and sponsorships to support our nine communitybased clinics and strengthening student experiential learning.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OVERALL WINNERS 10km Run - Overall Female Jordie Seaton - 45:26 Kristen Sanhueza - 47:12 Elyse Black - 47:57

Male Timothy Lytle - 37:46 Nijaanth Thayalan - 40:02 Kristopher Lalonde - 43:00

5km Run - Overall Female Vanessa Cotter - 20:54 Rylie Glenn - 21:40 Abigail McDonald - 21:40

Male Robert Lawand - 17:53 Grant Williams - 20:42 Shion Ramsay - 22:02

Thank you to all volunteers and our sponsors: Silver & First Place Prize Sponsor: The Orthotic Group Student Class Challenge Sponsor: Elite Chiropractic Tables Bronze Sponsors: Foot Levelers, Ultimate Glucosamine, and Opis Supplies Prize Sponsors: Medistik and Running Free Run Kit Sponsors: Core Products International and Nielsen Fitness Highest Student Fundraiser Sponsor: Thumper Refreshment Sponsor: Galati

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for CMCC’s 19th annual BackSwing Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 7. We welcomed 92 golfers at Bayview Golf and Country Club for the tournament, lunch, a silent auction, cocktails and a full dinner to round the day. Since its inception in 2005, CMCC BackSwing golf tournaments have raised more than $1.3 million. These funds help maintain CMCC’s role as an international leader in chiropractic education, research and patient care. This year we raised close to $60,000! Congratulations to this year’s winners: • Winning Foursome – Kris Rieger, Dr. Jon Cartile, Alex Allan, Dr. Richard Archer with a score of -10! • Longest Drive Winner, Ladies – Darlene Wailes • Longest Drive Winners under and over 50, Men – Jaden Harmes & David Vander Voet • Closest to the Pin, Men’s – Dr. Richard Mercier

We could not have done this without the support of our sponsors, donors, participants, and volunteers – thank you!

ANNUAL GIVING PROGRAM Have you heard about CMCC’s new Giving Societies? They’re part of our new Annual Giving Program…a more flexible way to support CMCC and a great way to benefit current and future students. The program is a first for us and is open to chiropractors, friends and anyone who would like to participate. Learn more by scanning the QR code or visit www.cmcc.ca/ annualgivingprogram

PSYCHOLOGICALLY-INFORMED PRACTICE (PIP) www.cmcc.ca Blended Course | With Dr. Marco Campello, PhD; Dr. Sherri Weiser-Horwitz, PhD; Dr. Hope Mowery, PhD

Collaboratively produced with New York University Langone Health, this 12-hour, six-week blended course will present practitioners with evidencebased methods to approach care that will result in better patient outcomes, especially for those at risk of developing prolonged pain and disability—all through the power of words. This course serves as a training tool to help practitioners identify the psychosocial obstacles their patients face and modify them using specific cognitive and behavioural strategies. By making function, not pain, the focus of treatment, PiP empowers the patient to restore their function, improve their quality of life, and recognize that their pain does not define them.

FUNCTIONAL INTEGRATED ACUPUNCTURE

Certificate Program | With Dr. Mark Scappaticci, DC, R.Ac, FRCCSS(c), CKTI This 200-hour leading multidisciplinary certificate program has been successfully completed by a wide range of health care professionals. This program is designed with orientation to traditional Chinese medicine concepts and a practical biomedical focus on acupuncture for pain and sport injury management. Participants will learn advanced needling techniques for use in clinical practice with all patient types, as well as benefit from a convenient, unique, blended learning program built out of Dr. Scappaticci’s extensive clinical experience working with athletes in the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL and Olympics. Early-bird discount available until December 21, 2023. Take advantage of this 22% discount off the regular price before it ends!

Registration is now open for the Winter/Spring 2024 cohort (course ID # 63813) at ce.cmcc.ca.

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Dr. Donald Andrew Grant Class of '88

Dr. Karen Hatchard Class of '97

Dr. Glen W. Heaps Class of ’62

Dr. Brian Lonsdale Class of '70

Dr. David Marsh Class of ’75

Dr. Ken Shatilla Class of '58

Dr. Jean Villemure Class of '89

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PASSAGE Dr. Robert Anctil (Palmer Class of '61) It is with sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Dr. Robert Anctil (Palmer Class of ’61). Dr. Anctil was unwavering in his commitment to chiropractic, running a practice in Middleton and Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. He served on CMCC’s Board of Governors from 1969 – 77 as well as that of the Canadian Chiropractic Association.

He continued to be an active advocate for chiropractic throughout his career. He and his wife, Donna eventually moved to BC for retirement. Dr. Anctil is survived by children, Janet, Stephen (Jackie), Jim (Tanya) and stepchildren, Gordie (Jessica), Terina (Mark) and Natasha (Stanley) along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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