Dr. Daniel Grushka

Associate Professor

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Biography

Daniel Grushka is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Western University, where he also serves as the Postgraduate Program Director. He earned his MD from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, following a BSc and MSc in Microbiology and Immunology from McGill University. Grushka completed his residency in Family Medicine and pursued enhanced training in Emergency Medicine. He has substantial clinical experience, practicing family medicine at the Victoria Family Medical Centre and emergency medicine at several hospitals. His academic involvement includes supervising medical students and residents and participating in various committees at Schulich. Grushka's research interests focus on Medical Education, Emergency Medicine, and Point of Care Ultrasound. He has been recognized with numerous teaching awards, highlighting his commitment to education in Family Medicine. Grushka's broad clinical and academic skills make him a key figure in both the local medical community and the broader field of family medicine education in Canada.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Western University • London, Canada

Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine; Postgraduate Program Director.

Awards

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Department of Family Medicine Dr. Ian McWhinney Award

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Department of Family Medicine Best Core Family Medicine Teacher Award (London)

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CAEP Terry Sosnowski Memorial Teacher of the Year Award

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Canadian Point of Care Ultrasound Society Educator of the Year Award

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CAME Certificate of Merit Award

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PARO Clinical Teaching Award

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Department of Family Medicine Dr. Ian McWhinney Award

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Department of Family Medicine Best Core Family Medicine Teacher Award (London)

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Schulich Award for Excellence in Graduate/Postgraduate Education - Educator Award

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Society of Rural Physicians of Canada Original Research Award (Poster)

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Department of Family Medicine Clerkship Full-time Faculty Teaching Award

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Department of Family Medicine Dr. Ian McWhinney Award

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Department of Family Medicine Best Core Family Medicine Teacher Award (London)

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.