For all events, visit the Department of Pediatrics calendar All events are in MDT (Mountain Daylight Time), unless otherwise stated
NEW EVENT Search & Selection Presentation: NICU Site Lead – ACH Monday, August 16, 2021 | 8:30am – 9:00am | Virtual (via Zoom) Presenter: Dr. Khorshid Mohammad – “Collective Leadership: An Emerging Framework for Leading” Meeting ID: 915 9968 5670 | Passcode: 867038 CLICK HERE to join the Zoom session.
NEW EVENT Moving from Pandemic to Endemic and the Importance of Primary Health Care Wednesday, August 18th, 2021 | 5:00pm – 6:30pm | Virtual (via Zoom) Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, is hosting an information session for primary care providers. The session will provide further opportunities to discuss the role and importance of primary care in the transition from our COVID-19 Pandemic response. CLICK HERE to register.
NEW EVENT The Science of Childhood Cancer Lecture Series Thursday, August 19, 2021 | 11:00am – 12:00pm MDT | Virtual The St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center will be hosting a free 15-week virtual series designed to engage the scientific community on key questions in pediatric cancer research. The first lecture of the series starts today and every weekly lecture will feature leading experts, including early- to mid-career investigators conducting exciting and innovative work in the field. CLICK HERE for details and to register
CIHR 2021 Info Session for Trainees in Health Research Tuesday, September 7, 2021 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | Virtual This information session is hosted by CIHR and are designed to assist participants with the different award funding opportunities requirements and answer questions on how to apply. CLICK HERE to register.
9th International Meeting on Indigenous Child Health Friday, September 10 and Saturday, September 11, 2021 | Virtual The Canadian Paediatric Society will be hosting a conference that will explore a range of health-promoting program and strategies for Indigenous children and youth and will cover topics such as mental health, infectious diseases from early childhood to adolescence. CLICK HERE to register.
Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Faculty Development Workshops Thursday, September 10, 2021 | 11:00am | Virtual The Faculty Development Workshop is intended for teaching faculty, program directors, and other individuals involved in postgraduate medical education with the goal of supporting residents as they develop lifelong competencies that promote safe medical care. CLICK HERE for details. CLICK HERE to register.
NEW EVENT 2021 Research and Community Engagement (RACE) Symposium: A focus on concussion prevention Wednesday, September 29, 2021 | 8:00am - 4:30pm or 6:00pm - 8:15pm | Virtual The Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre (SIPRC) and Integrated Concussion Research Program (ICRP) are hosting a symposium on Wednesday, September 29th. This research and community engagement symposium will feature multiple speakers, all with a focus on concussion prevention. The registration site is now live and accepting registrations and abstracts. CLICK HERE to register.
NEW EVENT Effects of Early Childhood Stress on Development Wednesday, October 6, 2021 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Virtual (via Zoom) This online event will help parents/caregivers learn about the effects of toxic stress and strategies to mitigate this. Parents/caregivers will also get the chance to discover research and community partnerships that support vulnerable children and families. CLICK HERE to register.
SAVE THE DATE UCalgary Microaggressions Workshop Friday, October 22, 2021 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm MDT | Virtual (via Zoom) The University of Calgary will be hosting a microaggressions workshop that will be open for all Department of Pediatrics members to attend. STAY TUNED for more details. |