Congratulations to our own Dr. Melanie Johnston, a second year resident in the FMEM Program here in Saint John. Dr. Johnston was the recipient of The Dr. Douglas E. Sinclair Award in Emergency Medicine Research for her research project entitled “- Impact of shift Trial on Overnight Patient Flow at the Saint John Regional Emergency Department.” This award is presented by the Dalhousie Department of Emergency Medicine to the most significant research project presentation at the annual Emergency Medicine Research Day.

It is judged on the following criteria: background and research methodology, overall presentation, critical appraisal and appropriateness to emergency medicine and clinical practice.

Congratulations Dr. Johnston!