Congratulations toÌýDr. Lorraine LauÌýwho has been selected as the newÌýTrauma Fellowship Director, starting July 1.
As Trauma Fellowship Director, Lorraine will be responsible forÌýthe overall administration of the Trauma Fellowship program, including theÌýcreation and maintenance of a learning environment thatÌýallows the fellows to thrive, results in a superior educational experience, and drives the success of the program.ÌýThe Trauma Fellowship accepts up to 4 fellows per year. ÌýThe Trauma Fellowship Director reports directly to the Program Director of the FRCP Emergency Medicine program.
As the current MUHC ED Trauma Co-Director, Lorraine brings knowledgeÌýabout the administration and operations of the Trauma Program to this position. And, as aÌýcontributorÌýto the ED Trauma Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process she hasÌývaluable insights into the strengths of the program and opportunities for improvement.ÌýWith a specialization in geriatric emergency medicine and trauma, coupled with aÌýpursuit of a Master of Education in Health Professions (MEHP), she has aÌýstrong foundation in clinical practice,Ìýcommunication and leadership skills,Ìýand in educational theory.
Lorraine succeeds Joe Nemeth in this position. The DEM would like to acknowledge Joe for his commitment and dedication to the Trauma Fellowship program. His efforts to build and expand the Trauma Fellowship, with the contributions and support of the ED TTL group, has resulted in an internationally recognized program. Joe remains the Director of the General Emergency Medicine Fellowship and the Resuscitation Fellowship.