Barb Kermode-Scott Mihm Email and Phone Number
Always busy and always looking for new opportunities too. I'm an experienced medical writer, editor, author, and physician engagement expert. I have specialized in developing communications and writing for physicians, pharmacists, and patients, but can write most anything (except speeches, poetry and fiction!) I bring senior health care management skills to the table as well. I'm a graduate of the UK’s highly competitive, award-winning Graduate Management Training Scheme (General Management), The Scheme tells potential recruits: “You’ll enjoy mentoring, support and first-class training from some of the most brilliant minds in and outside the NHS.” I did. I will be forever grateful. http://www.nhsgraduates.co.uk/the-schemeI enjoyed exceptional opportunities during my training and career as a hospital manager in England. Since moving to Canada I've developed new skills as a freelance journalist, book author, medical writer, editor and publisher, physician communications advisor and genealogy/life stories researcher & author. I've run my own business, BKS Medical Communications, for 30 years, and worked full time without a lull for all that time. The key to finding new assignments and contracts, and keeping the regular ones, has been to always do my best. I continuously strive to exceed the client or employer's needs, provide excellent work 100% of the time, be super easy to work with, be reliable, solve problems, work on conflict resolution and mediation, build relationships and bring new ideas. There have been so many rewards for all the hard work, not least being meeting the most wonderful people from all across Canada, and making so many long-lasting friendships with clients, colleagues and interviewees from around the world. I also undertake genealogy research.
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Wearing Many Hats - Which Hat Do You Need?Bks Jan 2018 - PresentBritish Columbia, Canada
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ProprietorBks Medical Communications Jan 2000 - PresentBritish Columbia, CanadaBKS Medical Communications has afforded opportunities to use my management and communications experience to work full time as an author, editor, physician communications consultant, freelance medical journalist, researcher, interviewer, national and provincial news correspondent (medical and pharmacy), medical writer, clinical practice guidelines writer/editor, photographer, feature writer, profile writer, obituary writer, report writer, political, health policy and clinical news reporter, conference proceedings reporter, corporate communications consultant, and so much more! Being self-employed I've needed to draw on an amazing number of skills simply to stay in business and earn an income. I learned sales and marketing to find contracts. I made the most of my interpersonal skills to find, complete and keep contracts. I used my management & business administration training to set up the business, create a profile, organize an office space, and hire professional services as needed, I function as an accountant for Canada Revenue Agency & GST/HST returns. I critically appraise all contract offers and assignments, and maintain records & data for each client. I use positive thinking to keep things working, take the initiative as needed, try to work well with others and build team relationships. Recommendation: Eric Mang, Executive Director, Member and External Relations, College of Family Physicians of Canada:"Barb was instrumental in capturing the history of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and presenting it through artful prose. In addition to giving the CFPC an articulate voice, she is an absolute delight to work with. Passionate and engaging, Barb's skill with the written word can help you shine. "
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The Bmj, British Medical AssociationBritish Medical Association Jan 2005 - PresentBritish Columbia, CanadaAs a Canadian Correspondent for The BMJ I have filed news & clinical news articles for one of the world's top medical journals, The BMJ (British Medical Journal, published by British Medical Association) for over 10 years. I also submit obituaries for high profile Canadian and US physicians to The BMJ.e.g. Frances Kathleen Oldham KelseyBMJ 2015; 351 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.h4809 (Published 07 September 2015) Cite this as: BMJ 2015;351:h4809 -
Editor And Publisher - (Ahs) Md News DigestAlberta Health Services 2001 - PresentAlberta, CanadaI created, write and edit a bimonthly e-newsletter for physicians and staff of Alberta Health Services in Alberta, Canada. AHS MD News Digest is published by Alberta Health Services, Medical Affairs, Calgary Zone. -
Proprietor Of Bks - Barb Kermode-ScottBks - Barb Kermode-Scott Jul 2013 - PresentVancouver Island, CanadaBooks, Biography, Family History, Research, ObituariesRecently finished a biography for a private client, & am writing Even a Blind Squirrel Sometimes Finds an Acorn: A History of Ordinary People Living Extraordinary Lives - A Guide to Undertaking Genealogy Research
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Editor, E-News, National E-Newsletter For Canada'S Family PhysiciansThe College Of Family Physicians Of Canada Jan 2006 - Dec 2015Mississauga, OntarioI helped create the College of Family Physicians of Canada's electronic newsletter E-NEWS in 2005, in collaboration with the College's staff in Mississauga, Ontario, and edited this publication for ten years. Despite living many miles away from Mississauga, I was always in close contact with other members of the editorial team, CFPC staff, board members, physicians and College partners to deal with all questions, challenges, etc. By working evenings & weekends as well as usual office hours I was able to help national office staff deal with the needs of CFPC members and provincial chapter staffs in different time zones. Having a flexible schedule was also useful for putting out fires quickly when needed, and meeting publication deadline demands. I was honored to help each president of the College draft their monthly message to members. -
Freelance Journalist And CorrespondentThe College Of Family Physicians Of Canada Jan 2000 - Jan 2006Client - Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaAs a correspondent for Canadian Family Physician, the College's journal, I submitted almost 400 clinical, news, and feature articles, with accompanying photographs for years until founding and editing the College's electronic newsletter, e-News. As a representative of the CFPC during this era, I attended and reported on continuing medical education meetings across Canada. -
Alberta Correspondent, Canadian Healthcare Network, Drugstore Canada, Pharmacy PracticeRogers Communications Jan 2007 - May 2014Client - Toronto, Canada -
Co-Author - Hearts, Minds And Vision, Roots Of The Libin Cardiovascular Institute Of AlbertaLibin Cardiovascular Institute Of Alberta Dec 2008 - Dec 2013Calgary, Canada Area"George Wyse, Robert Lampard, Barbara Kermode-Scott and Al-Karim Walli have given us a book which will be read with fascination and respect not only by those who have lived through the tumultuous changes in Calgary over the past 80 years, but also by health professionals and healthcare system builders far beyond Southern Alberta. Cardiac patients and their families will find much of interest here – helpful text, interspersed throughout, outlines key cardiovascular therapeutics and investigative technologies in enough detail to provide context for the historical focus of the book. Enthusiasm and optimism fairly burst from the page in the many quotes from individuals – medical and surgical clinicians, scientists, nurses, technologists, community leaders, patients and philanthropists." John A. Cairns - Foreword, Hearts, Minds and VisionTo learn more about how my role as the writer for this exciting project, collaborating with an eminent world expert in cardiology, Alberta's top medical historian and the Libin Institute's Associate Director, read "Hearts, Minds and Vision" or contact me via Linkedin. http://www.amazon.ca/Hearts-Minds-Vision-Cardiovascular-Institute/dp/1926832159
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Alberta & National Correspondent, Medical PostThe Medical Post Jan 2000 - Dec 2012Rogers Communications, Toronto, CanadaI loved working for the Medical Post, meeting doctors across Canada & from the rest of the world & covering news, features, clinical news, health policy, profiles, etc, etc."As the independent newspaper for Canada’s doctors, the Medical Post has a 49-year tradition of providing a one-of-a-kind mix of clinical information, political news and lifestyle features designed to enhance their professional and personal lives.". -
Freelance Journalist & Medical WriterAlberta Heritage Foundation For Medical Research Jan 2002 - Dec 2009Client - Edmonton, Alberta
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Writer/EditorCore Health Services 2005 - 2007Client - Toronto, CanadaFrom 2005 to 2007 I undertook various assignments for Core Health Services, Toronto, Ontario, including working with over 15 authors to compile Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Obesity in Adults and Children 2006.
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Communications AdvisorHealth Quality Council Of Alberta 2003 - 2004Calgary, Canada AreaIn 2003, I worked with the Alberta Health Services Utilization and Outcomes Commission (now the Health Quality Council of Alberta) on a temporary contract as a communications advisor. One of my principal responsibilities was to draft, write and edit Health Report to Albertans 2003. This report shed light on the question "How healthy are Albertans?" I consulted health care experts across Alberta for their feedback on this topic. -
Freelance Medical WriterCme Solutions 2002 - 2003Client - Toronto, Canada
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Healthcare ConsultantAlberta Rural Physician Action Plan Sep 2002 - Dec 2002Edmonton, Canada Area
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Physician Communications ConsultantCalgary Health Region 2001 - 2002Calgary, Canada AreaI worked a one-year contract (full-time) as the Physician Communications Advisor for the Calgary Health Region. My role in this new and temporary position was to improve physician communications in the Calgary regional health authority. I facilitated improved communications between the health region and its physician community; conceived, designed and edited a new magazine for physicians; conceived, designed and edited a new e-newsletter for physicians; helped develop a physician communications strategy for the region; made improvements to the region’s web site and physician directory, and provided communications support to the Calgary Health Region Physician Partnership Steering Committee, Primary Care Initiative and Airdrie/North Rockyview Health Needs Project.
Barb Kermode-Scott Mihm Skills
Barb Kermode-Scott Mihm Education Details
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Institute Of Healthcare Management, London, EnglandEquivalent To Master Degree In Health Administration
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Barb Kermode-Scott Mihm works for British Medical Association
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Barb Kermode-Scott Mihm's current role is Experienced medical journalist, editor, author, communications advisor, genealogy researcher and health care manager.
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Barb Kermode-Scott Mihm attended The University Of Manchester, Institute Of Healthcare Management, London, England.
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