For all events, visit the Department of Pediatrics calendar All events are in MST (Mountain Standard Time), unless otherwise stated
Child Health and Wellness Special Seminar Wednesday, May 25, 2022 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Virtual (via Zoom) Title: The Storminess of Spirituality: Considerations for Research, Education, and Practice
Presenters: Dr. Heather Boynton and Emma De Vynck Although spirituality can have a positive impact on health and wellbeing, spirituality can also be an area of struggle. We will introduce the literature and research on spiritual challenges, spiritual distress and the role of trauma, grief and loss in catalyzing spiritual concerns. Education and practice implications, areas of further research, and sites of potential personal reflection will be offered. → Details and registration here.
COVID-19 Research Showcase: Lessons learned and future directions Thursday, May 26, 2022 | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Virtual (via Zoom) The O’Brien Institute for Public Health will be hosting top public health experts from Calgary and across Canada to discuss lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and how to prepare for the next public health crisis. → Details and registration here.
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.
ATTACH™ Webinar Series: "Community Agency Experience of the ATTACH™ Intervention" Friday, May 27, 2022 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Virtual (via Zoom) Want to learn more about the ATTACH Program agency experience? Join this webinar to find out more, featuring Family Services SK, Marymound, and Regina Transition House. → Join the Zoom session here.
Owerko Centre 10th Annual Dr. Harvey B. Sarnat Lectureship in Developmental Neuroanatomy and Neuropathology Monday, May 30, 2022 | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Virtual (via Zoom) Title: Maldevelopment & Maelstrom: A Tale of Two Neurocristopathies
Presenter: Dr. Kyle C. Kurek Dr. Kurek is a pediatric pathologist studying the molecular basis of childhood malformations and tumors affecting the musculoskeletal, vascular, and brainstem systems. His lab combines genetic discovery with tissue-based research and has uncovered the basis of over a dozen disorders, facilitating the adoption of novel targeted therapeutics. → Details and registration here.
NEW EVENT Department of Pediatrics Search & Selection Presentation - Pediatric Neurologist Tuesday, May 31, 2022 | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Virtual (via Zoom) Title: Ensuring Competence in Neurology Residency Education
Presenter: Dr. Colleen Curtis Objectives:
- Describe the evolution of competency-based medical education (CBME)
- Discuss the study of CBME in resident education
- Outline the application of educational strategies in neurology resident training
Meeting ID: 637 8412 5489 Passcode: 069942 → Join the Zoom session here.
Owerko Centre 2022 Mini-Symposium on Postmitotic Somatic Mutations Tuesday, May 31, 2022 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | In-person Hosted by the Owerko Centre, this mini-symposium will feature dynamic presentations and discussion about postmitotic somatic mutations from some of Canada’s leading physicians and researchers. → Details and registration 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.
CCHCSP Annual Virtual Symposium on Child Heath and Beyond: Rights, Responsibilities and Reconciliation Monday, June 6 - Wednesday, June 8 2022 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Virtual (via Zoom) This year's virtual (and free!) CCHCSP annual symposium will be open to as many interested learners as possible. As a result, each session has been set up with its own separate Zoom link for registration. → Click here to view the interactive syllabus.
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.
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.
Proud Together Presents: The LGBTQ2S+ Acronym - Not Just a Bunch of Letters Wednesday, June 15, 2022 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Virtual (MS Teams) Join the AHS Proud Together Workforce Resource Group in this webinar as we present on the different identities within the LGBTQ2S+ community, explain the importance of representation, and discuss how everyone can be an ally. → Register here.
The National Black Canadians Summit Friday, July 29, 2022 – Sunday, July 31, 2022 | In-person (Halifax, NS) The Summit is presented as a three-day conference at the Halifax Convention Centre. Every workshop, presentation and creative session is inspired from the International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024): Recognition, Justice and Development, as proclaimed by the United Nations.
→ Details and registration here. |