The Henry K.M. de Kuyper Education Centre (MGH, D6-257) is grateful for the support of the de Kuyper family through the MGH foundation. We would like to thank Juliana Lynch-Staunton, Gabrielle deKuyper Bekink, and Robert deKuyper for helping us to realize this vision!

We are also appreciative of the generous contribution of the Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery (MGH).

Following the surgery staff request on how to check Gmail inbox being on board or away on trip without Internet access, we publish this small video tip on how to use Gmail Offline.

You need to enable Gmail Offline tool to use in the Chrome web browser without being connected to the Internet.

Here's a 1 min video example on how to do this:

Our Centre has received and excellent gift from Mayo Clinic Social Media Health Network as an appreciation of our Centre's involvement -  the book "Bringing the Social Media #Revolution to Health Care".

This publication "encapsulates Mayo Clinic experience and offers a broader call to action. Mayo Clinic IT and legal departments, instead of blocking access and erecting obstacles, provided guidance and support for safe and effective social media."

One of the most common questions from our users is how to find a good image to insert into a slide or paper work.

You can filter your Google results by colour. Why colours? They often imply some details you can not simply search by words.

For more precise results click on similar on particular image.

Here's a 20 sec video example on how to do this:

Starting March 1 2012 McGill users can now connect to McGill University resources from the MUHC using Wi-Fi access on any wireless devices!

Make sure you have your devices properly configured according to the McGill Wireless Network Connectivity instructions.

On your device you will see the new network - “CUSM-MUHC.MCGILL.CA”. On choosing this network you will be prompted to the access server at the McGill University. Enter your McGill username ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) and password, as you do on McGill campus. And you will be able to browse all McGill resources and services. Enjoy!

Looking for a new way to deliver your messages? Need an inspiration to make your live or web presentation catching? Want to make snazzy slides with minimum of time?

Please see our video overview of available web based and standalone presentation instruments. (to view in full screen please click here)

Looking for available Apps for your iPhone or iPad on surgery training or teaching?

See below our overview on iTunes Apps for Surgery (links inside are all clickable). To view in full screen please click here.

Now you can book online the conference room or videoconference session on our web site, as well Skype session or MAC computer for your research purposes. Online events sign-up is also available.