We are pleased to announce that the winner of the Naseem Somani Memorial Scholarship for 2022/23 is Jillian Liverance from Ontario Tech University. A dedicated wish to improve the field of health care, academic ability, and working to make improvements in their community set Jillian apart. Congratulations Jillian! We wish you all the best in
Read moreNational Medical Lab Week (April 9-15) promotes awareness and understanding of the role of medical laboratory professionals in Canada’s healthcare system. The Ontario Association of Medical Laboratories (“OAML”) applauds the vital work performed by the thousands of laboratory professionals in the community medical laboratory sector. See the full release below: The OAML Celebrates National Medical
Read moreThe OAML has been collaborating with the Ontario Renal Network (ORN) regarding changes in the reporting of kidney function tests to clinicians. As a result of a review of recent evidence and current practice, community laboratories have removed the comment related to race modifier when eGFR (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate) is reported to clinicians. Laboratories
Read moreThe Ontario government has announced today the expansion of the Learn and Stay grant, to include medical laboratory technology programs in priority communities. The Ontario Association of Medical Laboratories welcomes today’s expansion of the Learn and Stay Grant program. We are pleased to see the program will focus on training additional medical laboratory technologists in
Read moreDue to the emergence of confirmed cases of monkeypox in Ontario, community laboratories have agreed that precautions must be taken to help prevent spread. To that end, the OAML has distributed a document, created by community laboratories, to medical practitioners and health units across Ontario. This document outlines the role of community laboratories when in
Read moreRecent evidence has emerged that suggests a reassessment of the formula for calculating estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is in order. OAML member laboratories along with other relevant professional organizations are reviewingthis evidence to determine changes that may be required in the calculation of eGFR and the useof the removal of the modifier for race.
Read moreNational Medical Laboratory Week (April 10 – 16) promotes awareness and understanding of the role of medical laboratory professionals in Canada’s healthcare system. The members of the Ontario Association of Medical Laboratories (“OAML”) recognize the vital work performed by the thousands of laboratory professionals in the community medical laboratory sector. Over the course of this
Read moreThe Naseem Somani Memorial Scholarship sought candidates who displayed a passion for learning, a drive to help others and a desire to tackle the challenges faced by medical industry professionals. All of the entries we received were from excellent candidates, and we thank everyone who applied. We are pleased to announce that Jeremy Ducedre of
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