C C R F F C R C Dr. Gerald Olin, president of the Manitoba Chiropractor’s Association, added, “In partnership with Mount Carmel Clinic and with the assistance of the Manitoba government, this proj -ect expands health-care options available to low-income Mani -tobans in the community.” Contributed by Dr. Greg Stewart, Winnipeg, Manitoba nEw sPorts sCiEnCEs graD Program at uQtr The chiropractic program at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) announced a new graduate program in sports sciences in 2011. The Royal College of Chiropractic Sport Sci -ences of Canada (RCCSS(C)) looks forward to future develop -ment of this program at UQTR, envisioning a curriculum that could parallel the requirements for the RCCSS(C) Fellowship Academic program. The RCCSS(C) has offered its assistance in reviewing these academic requirements, in addition to the other requirements, with its staff in an attempt to augment the UQTR program towards fulfilling the requirements of the RCCSS(C) Residency Committee. Contributed by UQTR nEw wEBsitE for thE CCrf The Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation has announced the launch of its brand new website www.canadianchi -ropracticresearchfoundation.com. The site serves to showcase the work, and cel -ebrate the achievements, of talented Canadian researchers from coast to coast. Not only does the website contain valuable information about the CCRF , but it also encourages the public to support chiropractic research. This ultimately benefits health care for all Canadians. In addition to a growing library of published articles, the website contains details of the University Research Chair program and multimedia resources that provide an en -gaging user experience. Doctors are encouraged to visit the website and share this information with their patients. A greater understanding of chi -ropractic’s involvement in research can help us all continue to move the profession forward. Contributed by Dr. Allan Gotlib, Toronto, Ontario Dr. JEan moss in 21st yEar of sErviCE In Toronto, Dr. Jean Moss re -newed her contract with the CMCC Board of Governors, as President of the College and is now in her 21st year of service in this capacity. With the exception of B.J. Palmer and Joseph Janse at the National College, she may be the longest serving CEO in our profession’s his -tory! In my opinion, her un -blemished record of continu -ally moving CMCC forward is unmatched! Contributed By in by Dr. Douglas Brown, Toronto, Ontario launCh of worlD sPinE CarE initiativE This past year saw the launch of World Spine Care by Dr. Scott Haldeman and other part -ners. World Spine Care is a multinational, charitable, non-profit organization con -sisting of health-care profes -sionals who provide high-quality, evidence-based, culturally integrated preven -tion, assessment, treatment and community education for health conditions related to the spine in underserviced communities around the world. The initiative’s practi -tioner cohort includes a num -ber of DCs, among them Canadians Dr. Deborah Kopansky-Giles and Dr. Geoff Outerbridge. By working with World Spine Care, these DCs have made it their goal to care for the CANADIAN CHIROpRACTOR | DECEMBER 2011 • 9 Dr. Wanda Lee McPhee of Halifax, Nova Scotia reminds us that, in December 2011, the DC who will achieve the newest CCRF research chair will be announced. The appointment will be at McGill University – look for details, coming soon. CmCC DC DEgrEE ExtEnDED for 10 yEars In 2011, The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) received written confirmation from the Honourable John Mil -loy, Minister, Training, Colleges and Universities, of continued consent for CMCC to award the Doctor of Chiropractic degree to its graduates for an unprecedented 10-year period. According to Dr. Jean Moss, president of CMCC, this com -pleted the documentation and verification of CMCC’s adher -ence to standards established by the Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board (PEQAB) and financial and student protection measures set out in legislation for private institu -tions granted the right and privilege to offer degrees in Ontario. “The continued consent for CMCC to award the Doctor of Chiropractic degree to its graduates for an unprecedented 10-year period is an amazing accomplishment!” notes Dr. Renae Rogers of Edmonton, Alberta, who added this achievement to our list. www.canadianchiropractor.ca
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