CURRICULUM VITAE
MICHAEL WEST, MD, BSc (Med), PhD, FRCSC, FACS
Michael West, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS
Professor and Head, Section of Neurosurgery
University of Manitoba
GB127D-820 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg, MB Canada R3A 1R9
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BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
DEGREES:MD- 1973, University of Manitoba
BSc Medicine- 1973, University of Manitoba
PhD Physiology- 1980, University of Manitoba
EDUCATION
HIGH SCHOOL:1964-1967Vincent Massey Collegiate,
Winnipeg
PREMEDICAL EDUCATION:1967-1969University of Manitoba, Faculty of Sciences, Winnipeg
MEDICAL SCHOOL:1969-1973University of Manitoba,
Winnipeg
INTERNSHIP:1973-1974Health Sciences Centre,
Winnipeg (straight surgery)
POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION:1974-1975Resident in General Surgery
1975-1979Resident in Neurosurgery
1976-1980PhD Candidate, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine
University of Manitoba
FELLOWSHIPS:1979-1980Medical Research Council of
Canada Fellowship (Physiology)
1980-1981McLaughlin Traveling Fellowship
(Neurosurgery)
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
CLINICAL PRACTICE:July 1981 to present
PAST ACADEMIC:Visiting Instructor in Neurosurgery,
University of California at San Francisco (1980)
Dr. Charles Wilson
Visiting Fellow in Pediatric Neurosurgery,
Northwestern University of Chicago (1981)
Dr. Anthony Raimondi
Fellow in Neurosurgery, University Hospital,
University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
(1981) Dr. Charles Drake
Lecturer, Department of Surgery (Section of
Neurosurgery) University of Manitoba,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (1981-1982)
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery
(Section of Neurosurgery) University of Manitoba,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (1982-1989)
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery
(Section of Neurosurgery) University of Manitoba,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (1989-1994)
CURRENT ACADEMIC:Professor and Head, Department of Surgery
(Section of Neurosurgery) University of Manitoba,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (2000-present)
Co-Director, Winnipeg Centre for Gamma Knife Surgery
Co-Director, Centre for Cerebrovascular Disease
PAST HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS:Lakewood Hospital, Lakewood, Ohio
Fairview General Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
Lutheran Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
Staff Surgeon, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
PRESENT HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS:Admitting and Surgical Privileges
Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Consulting Privileges
St. Boniface General Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba
MEDICAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Neurosurgery (1979) Fellow
Canadian Neurosurgical Society
American Board of Neurological Surgery
(September 7, 1984), Diplomate
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences
Fellow of American College of Surgeons
Canadian Medical Association
Manitoba Medical Association
College of Physicians and Surgeons (Manitoba)
The Society of Neurological Surgeons (Member)
American College of Surgeons
RESEARCH – PAST AND PRESENT
1.Results of carotid endarterectomy without intraoperative shunting and different anesthetic techniques.
2.Treatment of cerebral vasospasm complicating ruptured intracranial aneurysms.
3.Craniofacial surgery for congenital and acquired lesions (with Dr. M. F. Stranc - Plastic Surgeon).
4.Surgical Investigator, North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial.
5.The use of Tirilazad in prevention of vasospasm following subarachnoid hemorrhage; a Cooperative
Aneurysm Study; local principal investigator (Winnipeg, Canada).
6.Surgical Investigator for the International Study of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms (Winnipeg,
Canada).
7.Surgical Investigator for Efficacy Study of Intracisternal Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator
(rt-PA) in Patients with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (Winnipeg, Canada).
8.Management of low grade gliomas; criteria for surgical excision and long-term follow-up.
9.Assessment of long-term results of radical orbital decompression to treat optic nerve compression resulting from Graves’ ophthalmopathy.
10.Pathophysiology, monitoring, and treatment of intracranial hypertension.
11.Cranial CT Angiography as a primary diagnostic measure in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid
hemorrhage.
12.Intracranial hemorrhage and infectious intracranial aneurysm in bacterial endocarditis.
13.External ventricular drain infection study to identify the incidence and the site of infection.
14.Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy used to study patients who have glial tumors; at the time of diagnosis, shortly after Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and at intervals following Gamma Knife treatment. Outcomes following Gamma Knife Surgery for Intracranial Lesions
AWARDS
June 1969:David Soudack Prize (Highest standing in Zoology)
May 1977:Dr. Harry Micay Memorial Award, University of
Manitoba, Department of Surgery. (Highest standing
in General Surgery)
October 1978:1st Prize - American College of Surgeons Resident
Presentations (Best research paper)
October 1979:1st Prize - American College of Surgeons Resident
Presentations (Best research paper)
March 1980:Davis & Geck Award in Surgery, University of
Manitoba, Department of Surgery (Highest standing
of surgery residents)
June 1981:Eleanor Clarke Award in Neurosurgery, Northwestern
University (Best clinical research paper)
September 1988:Most outstanding teacher, University of Manitoba
Medical Students Association
April 1994:Educator of the Year Award
Professional Association of Residents and Interns of
Manitoba
PUBLICATIONS
1.Downie JW, LaBella FS, and West M: An insoluble, dityrosine-containing protein from uterus.
Biochem Biophys Acta 263:604-609, 1972
2.Parkison D, West M: Spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage first from an intracranial and
then from a spinal arteriovenous malformation. Case Report. J. Neurosurg. 44:965-968, 1977.
3.Parkinson D, West M and Pathiraja T. Concussion: Comparison of humans and rats. Neurosurg.
3:176-180, 1978.
4.Parkinson D, West M: Giant cystic craniopharyngioma: Case Report. Can. J. Neurol. Sci.
6:363-365, 1979.
5.Parkinson D, West M: Traumatic intracranial aneurysms. J. Neurosurg. 52:11-20, 1980.
6.Parkinson D, West M: Lesions of the cavernous plexus region. Youmans JR (ed.) Neurological
Surgery W.B. Saunders (Philadelphia), pp. 3004-3023, 1982.
7.West M, LaBella FS, Havlicek V and Parkinson D: Changes in the opiate receptor produced by
experimental concussion in the non-anaesthetized rat. Can. Fed. Biol. Sci. 23:50, 1980, (Abst.).
8.West M, Havlicek V and Sundmark BC: Chronic stress induces increased brain immunoreactive
B-endorphin content, which is prevented by hypophysectomy. Soc. Neurosci. Abstract. 6:541, 1980.
9.West M, Parkinson D and Havlicek V: Spectral analysis of the electroencephalographic response to
concussion (stage 1 and 2) in the non-anaesthetized rat. Proc. Can. Congr. Neurol. Sci. 15:106, 1980.
(Abst.)
10.Kato N, West M and Havlicek V: Effect of hypophysectomy on immunoreactive somatostatin in the rat
hypothalamic and extrahypothalamic brain. Physiologist 23 (4): 110, 1980. (Abst.)
11.West M, LaBella FS, Havlicek V and Parkinson D: Cerebral concussion in rats rapidly induces hypothalamic-specific effects on opiate and cholinergic receptors. Brain Research. 225:271-277, 1981.
12.West M, Parkinson D and Havlicek V: Spectral analysis of the electroencephalographic response to
experimental concussion. E.E.G. Clin. Neurophysiol. 53:192-200, 1982.
13.Havlicek V, West M, Kato N and Friesen HG: Beta-endorphin and central nervous system in Current
Status of Endorphins and Opiate Antagonists in Psychiatry. Eds. N.S. Shah and A.G. Donald, Plenum
Press, New York. pp 127-157, 1982.
14.Shah KR, Havlicek V, West M and LaBella FS: Concussion in rats causes an immediate change in
occupancy, but not affinity of hypothalamic cholinergic receptors. Brain Research. 223:414-416, 1982.
15.Sikand GS, West M, Friesen HG and Havlicek V: Increased cortical extracellular potassium concentration (K+): Correlation with reversible traumatic unconsciousness. Soc. Neurosci. 8:972, 1982. (Abst.)
16.Higuchi T, Shah KR, Kato N, West M, Wada JS and Friesen HG: Immunoreactive somatostatin levels in
brain regions of electrically kindled vs. chemically kindled rats. Soc. Neurosci. 8:67, 1982. (Abst.)
17.Shah KR, Higuchi T and West M: Effect of Haloperidol in gerbils following unilateral carotid artery
ligation. Can. Fed. Biol. Sci. 26:165, 1983. (Abst.)
18.Kasper S, West, M, Fewer D and Cowden EA: Secretion of a potent growth factor for chondrocyte
proliferation from human pituitary tumors in tissue culture. The Endocrine Society, 1983. (Abst.)
19.Shah KR, West M: Prenatal exposure to ethanol alters (3H) naloxone binding in rat striatum.
Eur. J. Pharmacol. 90: 445-447, 1983.
20.Shah KR, West M: The effect of concussion on cerebral uptake of 2-deoxy-D-glucose in rat.
Neuroscience Letters. 40:287-91, 1983.
21.Higuchi T, Shah KR, Sikand GS, West M and Friesen HG: Changes in brain immunoreactive somato-
statin following lidocaine-induced kindling in rat. Neuropharmacology. 23:1311-1314, 1984.
22.Shah KR, West M: Behavioral changes in rat following perinatal exposure to ethanol. Neurosci.
Letters. 45:145-148, 1984.
23.Hobson DE, Anderson BA, Carr I and West M: Primary lymphoma of the central nervous system:
Manitoba experience and literature review. Can. J. Neurol. Sci. 13:55-61, 1986.
24.Reddy K, West M: Carotid endarterectomy without shunts and electrophysiologic monitoring.
Can. J. Neurol. Sci. 13:196, 1986. (Abst.)
25.Reddy K, West M and Anderson B: Carotid endarterectomy without indwelling shunts and intraoperative electrophysiologic monitoring. Can. J. Neurol. Sci. 14:131-135, 1987.
26.Reddy K, West M and McClarty B: Multiple intracerebral arteriovenous malformations. Surg. Neurol.
27:495-499, 1987.
27.Cardoso ER, West M: Modified Mayo-Adams self-retraining retractor for carotid endarterectomy.
Surg. Neurol. 27:438, 1987.
28.West M, Stranc MF and Lockwood AP: Radical 4-wall orbital decompression for malignant
exophthalmos. American Association of Neurological Surgeons. May 1987. p. 302. (Abst.)
29.Petruk KC, West M, Mohr GC, et al.: Nimodipine treatment in poor grade aneurysm patients. Results
of multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. J. Neurosurg. 68:505-517, 1988.
30.Stranc MF, West M: A 4-wall orbital decompression for dysthyroid orbitopathy. J. Neurosurg.
68:671-677, 1988.
31.Reddy K, Fewer HD, West M and Hill NC: Slit ventricle syndrome with aqueduct stenosis: third
ventriculostomy as definitive treatment. Neurosurg. 23:756-759, 1988.
32.Murphy PR, Myal Y, Sato Y, Sato R, West M and Friesen HG: Elevated expression of basic fibroblast
growth factor messenger ribonucleic acid in acoustic neuromas. Molecular Endocrinology 3:225-231,
1989.
33.Dolynchuk K, Teskey J and West M: Intrathoracic meningocele associated with neurofibromatosis. Case report. Neurosurg. 27:485-487, 1990.
34.Kaufmann AM, Reddy KKV, West M and Halliday WJ: Alkaptonuric ochronosis and multiple intracranial aneurysms. Surg. Neurol. 33:213-216, 1990.
35.Reddy K, Lesiuk H, West M and Fewer D: False aneurysm of the carotid artery: a complication of trans-sphenoidal surgery. Surg. Neurol. 33:142-145, 1990.
36.Reddy K, Furer M, West M and Hamonic M: Carotid artery dissection secondary to seatbelt trauma.
Case report. J. Trauma 30:630-633, 1990.
37.Parkinson D, West M: Lesions of the cavernous plexus region. In Youmans JR (ed.) Neurological
Surgery. Volume 5, 3rd Edition, W.B. Saunders (Philadelphia) pp. 3351-3370, 1990.
38.West M, Stranc M: Craniofacial reconstruction employing the “Floating Forehead” concept. American
Association of Neurological Surgeons. p. 392. Abstract. 1990.
39.Kaufmann AM, Reddy K, West M and Sutherland G: Surgical management of unruptured intracranial
aneurysms. Can. J. Neurol. Sci. 17:238, 1990.
40.Stranc MF, West M: Surgical treatment of thyrotoxic exophthalmos (letter). Plastic & Reconstructive
Surgery. 86(3):608-9, 1990.
41.West M, Fewer D: The management of malignant astrocytomas by computer-guided sterotactic biopsy
and radiation. Can. J. Neurol. Sci. 18:231, 1991. (Abst.).
42.Furer M, West M: Radiographic diagnosis and stereotactic biopsy in planning therapy for intracranial
mass lesions. Can. J. Neurol. Sci. 18:246, 1991 (Abst.).
43.Reddy K, Fewer D and West M: Complications of the Transsphenoidal Approach to Sellar Lesions.
Can. J. Neurol. Sci. 18:463-466, 1991.
44.Stranc MF, West M: The frontal approach to the cranial base. Manitoba Med. 62:89-91, 1992.
45.West M, Stranc MF: Craniofacial surgery in infancy and childhood. Manitoba Med. 62:100-102,
1992.
46.Asfora WT, West M, McClarty B: Angiography of encephalomyosynangiosis and superficial temporal
artery to middle cerebral artery anastomosis in Moyamoya disease. AJNR 14:29-30, 1993.
47.Kaufmann AM, Halliday WC, West M and Fewer D: Periodontoid synovial cyst (Ganglion). Can. J.
Neurol. Sci. 20(S):62, 1992. (Abst.).
48.Reddy KKV, West M, DeVilliers R: Experience with the use of lumboperitoneal shunts as primary
treatment for cranial cerebrospinal fluid leaks. Can. J. Neurol. Sci. 20(S):63, 1993. (Abst.).
49.Furer MG, West M, Stranc M: Orbital decompression for visual loss secondary to dysthyroid orbitopathy. American Association of Neurological Surgeons, p. 133. Abstract 1995.
50.Findlay JM, Kassell NF, Weir BKA, Haley EC, Kongable G, Germanson T, Truskowski L, Alves WM,
Holness RO, Knuckey NW, Yonas H, Steinberg GK, West M, Winn HR, Ferguson G: A randomized
trial of intraoperative, intracisternal tissue plasminogen activator for the prevention of vasospasm.
Neurosurgery, 37:168-178, 1995.
51.Mutch WA, White IW, Donen N, Thomson IR, Rosenbloom M, Cheang M, West M: Haemodynamic
instability and myocardial ischaemia during carotid endarterectomy: a comparison of propofol and
isoflurane. Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia. 42:577-87, 1995.
52.Kaufmann AN, Halliday WD, West M, Fewer D, Ross I: Periodontoid synovial cyst causing cervico-
medullary compression. Can. J. Neurol. Sci. 23:227-230, 1996.
53.West M, Stranc M; Long term results of four-wall orbital decompression for Graves’ ophthalmopathy.
British Journal of Plastic Surgery. 50:507-516, 1997
54.West M; Routine scalp shave for cranial procedures is not necessary. Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences. 27:Suppl.2-S12, 2000
- West M; Single stage surgical excision of high-grade brain arteriovenous malformations. Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences. 27:Suppl.2-S38, 2000
- West M; Single stage surgical excision of high-grade brain arteriovenous malformations. Congress of Neurological Surgeons, September 2000, San Antonio Texas
- Harrison GS, West M. Subarachnoid hemorrhages. Chapter in Encyclopedia of Neurological Sciences (ed. M. Welch et al) Academic Press. In press. 2001 16 pp.
- West M. Single stage surgical excision of high-grade brain arteriovenous malformations. Department of Surgery Research Symposium, University of Manitoba, May 2001.
- Kass M, West M. Cranial CT Angiography as a Primary Diagnostic Measure in Patients with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences. June 2003.
- Parr A, West M. Intracranial Hemorrhage and Infectious Intracranial Aneurysm in Bacterial Endocarditis. Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences. June 2003.
- Kaufmann AM, West M. Concurrent Double Craniotomy. Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences. June 2003.
- Kaufmann AM, West M. Feasibility of the Gamma Knife. Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences. June 2003.
- West M, Kaufmann AM, Schroeder G, Kazina C, Nesbit J, Long H. Gamma Knife Surgery in the Management of Vestibular Schwannomas. The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences. May 2005.
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
Grant Reviewer, Canadian Institutes of Health Research. 2003 – continuing.
Abstract Reviewer, Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences, 2003-continuing.
Member, American Heart Association (Stroke Council). 2002 – 2005..
Chair, Neurosurgery Specialty Committee, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. June 2002-continuing.
President of the Manitoba Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, September 2002 – September 2003.
External Manuscript Reviewer, Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, 2001-2002.
Member of the Scientific Program Committee for the Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences, Winnipeg 2002.
Professor and Chairman of the Section of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Manitoba, September 2000.
Chairman of the Scientific Program Committee for the Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences, Winnipeg, 1992.
Member of the Scientific Program Committee for the Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences 1991-1993 inclusive
Clinical Investigator of the North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial leading to the publications:
1. Beneficial effect of carotid endarterectomy in symptomatic patients with high-grade stenosis. New England Journal of Medicine 325:445-453 (August 15), 1991.
2. Benefit of carotid endarterectomy in patients with symptomatic moderate or severe stenosis. New England Journal of Medicine 339:1415-1425, 1999.
Clinical Investigator of the Cooperative Aneurysm Study.
Publications include:
1.Haley E.C., Jr., Kassell, N.F., Torner J.C., et al. A randomized controlled trial of
high dose intravenous Nicardipine in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: A report
of the Cooperative Aneurysm study. Journal of Neurosurgery 78:537-547, 1993.
2.Haley, E.C., Jr., Kassell N.F., Torner J.C., et al. A randomized controlled trial of
Nicardipine in subarachnoid hemorrhage: angio-graphic and transcranial Doppler
ultrasound results. A report of the Cooperative Aneurysm study. Journal of Neuro-
surgery 78:548-553, 1993.
3.Haley, E.C., Jr., Kassell N.F., Alves, Wayne M., Ph.D., Weir, Bryce K.A., M.D.,
Hansen, Carolyn Apperson, M. Stat., et al. Phase II trial of Tirilazad in aneurysmal
subarachnoid hemorrhage. A report of the Cooperative Aneurysm study. Journal of
Neurosurgery 82: 786-790, 1995.
Clinical Investigator of the International Study of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms.
Publication: Unruptured intracranial aneurysms-risk of rupture and risks of surgical intervention. New England Journal of Medicine 339:1725-1733, 1999
Provincial Council Representative Canadian Neurosurgical Society (1993-1994).
Member of the Examining Committee of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Canada) for Neurological Surgery (1994-1998).
Editorial Advisory Board. Neurologic Emergencies – Worldwide Studies. 1990 – 1994.
INVITED SPEAKER
1.TITLEChairman of the Platform Session on “Neuro Oncology”
SPONSORXXVIth Meeting of the Annual Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences
DATEJune 21, 1991
LOCATIONHalifax, Nova Scotia
2.TITLECurrent Status of Intracranial Pressure Monitoring
SPONSORThe Canadian Critical Care Society/Symposium entitled, “Neurological Perspectives
in the ICU”
DATESeptember 22, 1991
LOCATIONRoyal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada - Annual Meeting in Quebec City
3.TITLEIdentifying and Controlling Risk Factors for Secondary Brain Damage Following
Head Injury
Annual Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
DATEApril 10, 1992
LOCATIONSeminar entitled “Management of Neurological Emergencies” – San Fransisco
4.TITLESurgical Treatment of Exophthalmos
SPONSORSection of Neurosurgery, University of South Dakota School of Medicine
(Visiting Professor)
DATENovember 17-19, 1993
LOCATIONSioux Falls, South Dakota
5.TITLEMonitoring and Management of Raised Intracranial Pressure
SPONSORCanadian Neuro Critical Care Society
DATEJune 26, 1994
LOCATIONSt. John’s Newfoundland
6.TITLECraniofacial Reconstructive Surgery
SPONSORCanadian Association of Medical Radiation Therapists
DATEJune 27, 1994
LOCATIONWinnipeg, Manitoba
- TITLE Advances in Surgical Treatment of Brain Arteriovenous Malformations
SPONSORMcMaster University, Department of Surgery
Resident Research Day
Keynote Speaker
DATEOctober 6, 2000
LOCATIONHamilton, Ontario
8.TITLECurrent Neurosurgical Interventions for Cerebral Aneurysms & Arteriovenous
Malformations
SPONSORRehabilitation Medicine
University of Manitoba
Grand Rounds Speaker
DATEMay 28, 2001
LOCATIONWinnipeg, Manitoba
9.TITLEAdvances in the Management of Cerebral Aneurysms: How Can We Improve Outcomes?
SPONSORCANN (Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses)
DATESeptember 10, 2001
LOCATIONWinnipeg, Manitoba
10.TITLECerebral Aneurysm Angioplasty and the use of Transcranial Doppler
SPONSORNeurosvascular Education Day
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
DATENovember 9, 2001
LOCATIONWinnipeg, Manitoba
11.TITLEGamma Knife Surgery. Visiting Professor.
SPONSORDepartment of Neurosurgery
DATEOctober 2002.
LOCATIONHamilton, Ontario
12.TITLECT Angiography in the Management of Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysms.
SPONSORDepartment of Neurosurgery
DATEOctober 2002.
LOCATIONHamilton, Ontario
13.TITLEStroke in a Rural Setting
SPONSORContinuing Medical Education
DATEMay 20, 2003
LOCATIONMinnedosa, Manitoba
13.TITLENeurosurgery with the Gamma Knife
SPONSORCanadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists – Building Images Conference
Annual Meeting
DATEJune 16, 2003
LOCATIONWinnipeg, Manitoba
14.TITLEWhich Intracranial Hemorrhages Should Be Assessed by a Neurosurgeon?
SPONSORCanadian Association of Emergency Physicians
Annual Meeting
DATEJune 16, 2003
LOCATIONWinnipeg, Manitoba
15.TITLEGamma Knife Radiosurgery
SPONSORDay Surgery Symposium
DATEOctober 17, 2003
LOCATIONWinnipeg, Manitoba
16.TITLEGamma Knife Radiosurgery
SPONSORPfizer Canada Discovery Days in Health Sciences
DATEOctober 17, 2003
LOCATIONWinnipeg, Manitoba
17.TITLEGamma Knife Radiosurgery
SPONSORContinuing Medical Education, Victoria General Hospital
DATEOctober 31, 2003
LOCATIONWinnipeg, Manitoba
18.TITLEGamma Knife Surgery – Current Applications
SPONSORDepartment of Radiology, Health Sciences Centre
DATEJanuary 8, 2004
LOCATIONWinnipeg, Manitoba
19.TITLEWhen to Operate on Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis
SPONSORCanadian Association of Vascular Surgeons
DATEApril 24, 2004
LOCATIONWinnipeg, Manitoba
20.TITLEAn International Panel of Experts Gathered to Discuss Recent Advances in Radiosurgery
SPONSORCanadian Congress of Neurosciences
DATEJune 2004
LOCATIONCalgary, Alberta
21.TITLERadiosurgery for Intracranial Vascular Malformations
SPONSORCanadian Association for Radiosurgery
DATEFebruary 2005
LOCATIONBanff, Alberta
22.TITLEGK Presentation
SPONSORHSC Foundation Board of Directors
DATEOctober 25, 2005
LOCATIONWinnipeg, Manitoba
LIST OF COMMITTEES
Department of Surgery, University of Manitoba
Geographical Full Time (GFT) Council
Joint Council
Joint Executive Council
Neurology Headship Review Committee, Internal Medicine, University of Manitoba - 2003
Ophthalmology Headship Search Committee (WRHA Representative) - 2003
Chair, Specialty Committee In Neurosurgery (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada) 2001 - continuing
The Executive Committee of the Manitoba Chapter, American College of Surgeons (Vice President and Program Chair)
University of Manitoba
Surgical Executive Council
WRHA Surgery Program
Acute Interventional Neurosciences Subprogram (Chairman)
Research Advisory Committee (Member)
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Accreditation Committee
Residency Program Committee
Accreditation Committee of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – 2005 – continuing.
Abstract Review Committee. Canadian Association for Radiosurgery (2005)
Internal Medicine Headship Search Committee (2005)
Anesthesia Headship Search Committee (2005)