Wikimania 2016 - Medical topics by James Heilman
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Presenter: James Heilman (User:Doc James)
Biography of Presenter: James Heilman is a Wikipedian and founder of Wiki Project Med Foundation, a charity whose mission is to, through Wikipedia, make clear, reliable, comprehensive, up-to-date educational resources and information in the biomedical and related social sciences freely available to all people in the language of their choice. He is an Emergency Room Physician in Cranbrook, British Columbia, and a clinical assistant professor at the University of British Columbia.
Overview of topic: This presentation will highlight some of the most interesting projects being carried on by WikiProject Medicine members including:
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