Four Canadian medical residents will
attend a four week Aerospace Medicine Elective at NASA in the Fall of 2003
and the Spring of 2004. This special internship is made possible through an
agreement between NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).

Two of the residents will take part in the Johnson Space Center Aerospace
Medicine Clerkship Program, Dr. Chad Ball from Calgary in October 2003 and
Dr. Sulaiman Nanji from Edmonton in April 2004. In addition to a research
project on current issues in space medicine, this clerkship involves formal
lectures on space medicine topics, exposure to manned testing operations,
and familiarization with the medical aspects of space shuttle operations and
international space station design and function.

The other residents, Dr. Christopher Denny from Toronto and Dr. Inderpal
Saluja from Hamilton, will take part in the Kennedy Space Center Medical
Education Program in October 2003 and April 2004 respectively. This
curriculum allows participants to see first hand applications of many
aerospace principles. Students are expected to present abstracts from
aerospace medical literature during weekly "journal clubs" in addition to
researching a current focus area of space medicine.

The Canadian Space Agency Aerospace Medicine Elective program began in 2000,
and since then eleven medical students or residents have taken advantage of
this unique opportunity to acquire additional medical knowledge. A CSA
committee of Operational Space Medicine professional staff selects
participants based upon academic standing, interest and career goals in
Aerospace Medicine related studies, research and work experience. More
information on this program can be obtained through the CSA Web site at the
address www.space.gc.ca/medicine

About the Canadian Space Agency

Established in 1989 with its headquarters situated in Saint-Hubert, Quebec,
the Canadian Space Agency coordinates all aspects of the Canadian Space
Program. Through its Space Knowledge, Applications and Industry Development
business line, the CSA delivers services involving: Earth and the
Environment; Space Science; Human Presence in Space; Satellite
Communications; Space Technology; Space Qualification Services; Space
Awareness and Education. The Canadian Space Agency is at the forefront of
the development and application of space knowledge for the benefit of
Canadians and humanity.

For more information, or to obtain a photo, please contact:

Monique Billette
Senior Media Relations Officer
(450) 926-4370
monique.billette@space.gc.ca

Dr. Chad Ball

Selected to attend the NASA Johnson Space Center Aerospace Medicine
Clerkship (October 2003).

Dr Chad Ball is currently completing a residency in General Surgery at the
University of Calgary. Dr. Ball received a medical degree from the
University of Toronto, a Master of Science in Muscle Biochemistry and
Rehabilitation Medicine from the University of British Columbia and a
Bachelor of Science in Physiology from the University of Alberta.

Dr. Christopher Denny

Selected to attend the NASA Kennedy Space Center Medical Elective (October
2003).

Dr Christopher Denny is currently completing a residency in Emergency
Medicine at the University of Toronto. In addition, he is completing a
Master of Science degree in Clinical Epidemiology through the
Clinician-Scientist Training Program. His thesis examines injury patterns
in youth. Dr. Denny received a medical degree from McMaster University and a
Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Philosophy from Queen’s University.

Dr. Sulaiman Nanji

Selected to attend the NASA Johnson Space Center Aerospace Medicine
Clerkship (April 2004).

Dr Sulaiman Nanji is currently completing a residency in General Surgery at
the University of Alberta. In addition, through the Surgeon-Scientist
Program, Dr. Nanji is conducting research towards a PhD in Experimental
Surgery, with a focus in islet transplantation for the treatment of
diabetes. Dr Nanji received a medical degree from the University of British
Columbia, and a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Physiology and
minor in Mathematics from McGill University.

Dr. Inderpal Saluja

Selected to attend the NASA Kennedy Space Center Medical Elective (April
2004).

Dr Inderpal Saluja is currently completing a residency in Family Medicine
and Emergency Medicine at McMaster University. Dr. Saluja received a medical
degree from the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor of Science
Honours degree in Biology and Psychology from McMaster University.