For all events, visit the Department of Pediatrics calendar All events are in MST (Mountain Standard Time), unless otherwise stated
Child Health and Wellness Seminar Monday, April 25, 2022 | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Virtual (via Zoom) Title: Epigenomic and 3D genome drivers of childhood brain cancers Presenter: Dr. Marco Gallo Dr. Gallo is an associate professor in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at the Cumming School of Medicine. His research focuses on the non-coding genome of adult and pediatric brain tumors. → Details and registration here.
Health Research "How-to" Webinar Series: How to Navigate the New IRISS AHS Module Monday, April 25, 2022 | 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Virtual
Anyone that uses AHS data, recourse or facilitates outside the Edmonton Zone will learn how to use the new AHS Module within IRISS. This session will include a brief introduction and demonstration of the new AHS module in IRISS as well as a timeline for deployment.
→ Details and registration here.
NEW EVENT Search & Selection – Neonatologist (PLC Site) Monday, April 25, 2022 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Virtual (via Zoom) Presenter: Dr. Smita Roychoudhury Title: Tools and Learning Methodologies in Planning Medical Education during Pandemic Objectives:
- Identifying learner-centered tools to plan educational framework for UGME courses in times of limited real patient encounters
- Identifying methods to engage learners in self-directed learning with adapted supervision with scope of feedback and assessments
Meeting ID: 672 0529 2715 | Passcode: 428961 → Join the Zoom session here.
Developing the Next Generation of Physicians to Advance Inclusion, Justice, and Racial Equity Tuesday, April 26, 2022 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Virtual
In this learning series webinar, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) brings together learners and faculty speakers to describe how they developed educational opportunities to advance racial equity, justice, and inclusion at their institutions. Speakers will discuss how they overcame challenges and how similar educational experiences can be replicated at other medical schools and teaching hospitals. → Details and registration here.
Mentoring Inclusive Practices for Health Care Professionals: Sexual & Gender Diversity and Inclusion Wednesday, April 27, 2022 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Virtual This EDI Lunch and Learn session will discuss sexual and gender diverse terminology and sex assigned at birth/gender identity/gender expression, as well as discussing best practices for supporting queer and trans colleagues and patients and mentoring inclusive behaviour. → Details and registration here.
Perinatal Virtual Conference: Leading with Local Experts Thursday, April 28, 2022 - Friday, April 29, 2022 | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Virtual (via Zoom) This two-day conference is targeted towards those who work with vulnerable perinatal clients, including but not limited to medical professionals, social workers, support workers, psychologists, counsellors, etc. → Details and registration here.
NEW EVENT Taking Sides: Disability Sport Research as Advocacy Work Thursday, April 28, 2022 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Online Presenter: Dr. Andrea Bundon Dr. Bundon's research explores the intersections of sport and disability and the ways in which disabled people are simultaneously included and excluded from sport practices. → Details and registration here.
NEW EVENT Pediatrics Research Town Hall Friday, April 29, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Virtual (via Zoom) The Department of Pediatrics Research Team will be hosting a research town hall to discuss the following topics:
- *New* research workstation allocation process
- ACH research planning
- Connect Care: key deadlines, things to do before launch & permission to contact
- Q+A
No signup is required. A recording of this session will be available afterwards. → Join the Zoom session here.
Shifting the Lens on Girls' and Women's Health: Interdisciplinary Approaches and New Opportunities for Research Capacity Development Friday, April 29, 2022 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Virtual The Alberta SPOR Support Unit presents this online webinar to discuss metrics used to understand girls' and women's health, including current gaps in what's being collected and opportunities for improvement. → Details and registration here.
NEW EVENT ATTACHTM Webinar Series: Qualitative Methods and Normalization Process Theory Friday, April 29, 2022 | 12:00 PM – 1:00PM | Virtual (via Zoom) Presenters:
- Dr. Nicole Letourneau
- Dr. Kendra Nixon
- Dr. Lubna Anis
Dr. Nicole Letourneau and Dr. Kendra Nixon, directors at RESOLVE Alberta and RESOLVE Manitoba, respectively, are joined by Dr. Lubna Anis for a discussion on qualitative methods and the normalization process theory. Their research interests include social welfare policy, qualitative research, community-based interventions to promote children's health, parent-child relationships, and many more. → Details and registration here.
Child Health and Wellness Seminar Monday, May 2, 2022 | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Virtual (via Zoom) Title: Human milk oligosaccharide supplementation: Effects on gut microbiota and chronic disease risk Presenter: Dr. Erin W. Noye Tuplin, PhD Dr. Noye Tuplin is a postdoctoral associate in Dr. Raylene Reimer’s laboratory at the University of Calgary. Her work investigates the beneficial effects of human milk oligosaccharide supplementation during critical periods of development on the gut microbiota and future disease risk. → Details and registration here.
Navigating Mental Health Services in Calgary Monday, May 2, 2022 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Virtual The Canadian Mental Health Association is hosting an online panel discussion on navigating mental health services in the city. Hear from several service providers discussing the challenges, solutions, and expectations of those accessing services. → Details and registration here.
NEW EVENT Understanding & Addressing Mental Illness Stigma Holistically Friday, May 6, 2022 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Virtual As part of mental health week, this event features a presentation and a panel discussion exploring mental health barriers and mental illness stigma in emergency rooms. Speakers and panelists for this virtual symposium will include researchers, health care providers, AHS leaders and change agents, mental health funders, and patient research partners. → Details and registration here.
2022 Canadian Conference on Physician Leadership: Our Planet, Our People, Our Health Friday, May 6, 2022 – Saturday, May 7, 2022 | Hybrid (In-person and virtual components) Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss with colleagues and international experts about the wide-ranging impacts of COVID-19 on health systems and the health workforce, define what is meant by "resilience", "well-being", and "emotional intelligence", describe implications of equity, diversity and inclusion in physician leadership, and much more. → Details and registration here.
Medical Genetics Seminar: "CBD 101" Friday, May 13, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Virtual Presenter: Dr. Theresa Wu This seminar will describe the rationale behind the change to Competence by Design (CBD) and the critical components of the CBD training program, including stages of training, entrustable professional activities, and competence committees. Meeting ID: 961 7161 5971 Passcode: 899820
→ Join the Zoom session here.
Alberta Sexual Assault Conference Friday, May 13, 2022 and Saturday, May 14, 2022 | Hybrid (In-person or virtual) This conference is designed to share core training and a management update for urban and rural healthcare professionals on sexual assault. Topics will include sexual assault forensic kits, trauma informed care, chronic pelvic pain, male and transgender sexual health, sexually transmitted infections, strangulation, and human trafficking. This event also includes a half-day pre-course prior to attending the conference. → Pre-course information and registration here. → Conference information and registration here.
NEW EVENT Building a Better Path: Culturally Safe & Responsive Care for Indigenous Patients & Families Thursday, May 19, 2022 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Virtual This webinar will give participants a better understanding of culturally safe and responsive health service delivery for Indigenous peoples, explore strategies and teachings shared by Indigenous patients and families regarding their experience with the health care system, and demonstrate personal examination of bias in the delivery of health care services. → Details and registration here.
NEW EVENT Medical Genetics Seminar: "Competence by Design: Introduction to EPAs and Workplace Based Assessments" Friday, May 27, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Virtual (via Zoom) This seminar will describe the concept of ‘Entrustable Professional Activities’ in the context of the Medical Genetics Residency Training Program, explain the various components of an EPA form and how to use these parts to complete a resident assessment, and discuss ‘Workplace Based Assessments’ including how to provide effective feedback and coaching during clinical work/rotations. Meeting ID: 918 4020 3238 Passcode: 506464 → Join the Zoom session here.
Canadian Women in Medicine Conference Thursday, June 2, 2022 – Saturday, June 4, 2022 | Hybrid (Victoria, BC or Virtual) This event brings women physicians together to learn and connect, as well as to improve their personal and professional wellness in a fun and supportive environment. The conference will feature multiple speakers and workshops for a weekend of learning. → Details and registration here.
2022 Owerko Centre Conference Tuesday, June 7, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Theatre Four, HMRB, University of Calgary Foothills Campus Registration for the 2022 Owerko Centre Conference is now open. The conference includes an exciting line-up of keynote speakers, community panel discussions, and internal University of Calgary researchers and trainees presenting their work. → Details and registration here.
NEW EVENT Medical Genetics Seminar: "Competence by Design: Introduction to ePortfolio" Friday, June 10, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Virtual (via Zoom) This seminar will introduce the ePortfolio platform, demonstrate how to complete EPAs within ePortfolio and the various workflows, and share experiences and ideas on how to best integrate using EPAs and ePortfolio during daily clinical work. Meeting ID: 998 0951 5447 Passcode: 492133 → Join the Zoom session here.
Gut Feelings Sunday, June 12, 2022 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Telus Spark Science Centre This event will include presentations on selected mental health topics and leading edge research by Mathison Centre researchers that is applicable for your everyday life. → Details and registration here. |