For all events, visit the Department of Pediatrics calendar All events are in MDT (Mountain Daylight Time), unless otherwise stated
NEW EVENT Closing the Gender Pay Gap in Medicine Friday, August 20, 2021 | 12:00pm MDT - 1:30pm MST | Virtual The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is hosting a 90-minute webinar on Closing the Gender Pay Gap in Medicine. This webinar will showcase real-world examples of how schools have examined their policies and practices in order to eliminate gender pay differences among faculty. This event is open to employees of UCalgary (as a member institution of AAMC). CLICK HERE for details and to register.
NEW EVENT Grant Basics: How to Submit Your Grant Application Monday, August 30, 2021 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Virtual The OADR Grant Development Office will be hosting a webinar to help faculty as they prepare to submit their fall grant applications and provide tips to avoid common issues when submitting grant applications. CLICK HERE for details and to register.
NEW EVENT Department of Pediatrics — New Physician Orientation Thursday, September 2, 2021 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Virtual (via Zoom) A virtual physician orientation session with our department leadership team will be held for new physicians joining the Department of Pediatrics.
- Dr. Sarah Hall – Deputy Head, Professional Affairs
- Dr. Michael Leaker – Deputy Head, Clinical & Strategic Affairs
- Dr. Leanne McKenzie – Deputy Head, Education
- Nicole Romanow – Program Manager, Child Health Research
If you are unavailable to attend, another session is planned for early December. CLICK HERE to join the Zoom session.
- Zoom Meeting ID: 990 6072 1514 | Passcode: 816102
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.
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 Living in a Virtual World and Implications for Mental Health Monday, October 4, 2021 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | In-Person (Calgary Central Library) Join UCalgary Drs. Sheri Madigan and Helen Ai He for a discussion on the mental health impacts of screen time in children and how to mediate the ills of screen time for social good. CLICK HERE for details and to register.
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.
NEW EVENT 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 aimed to enhance the professional development of medical educators by teaching methods of identifying, preventing, and supporting learners experiencing microaggressions. This event features nine physicians from different academic institutions across the United States, all of whom bring a diversity of experience and thought on the subject.
This event is open for all Department of Pediatrics members to attend. Registration is limited. CLICK HERE to join the Zoom session:
- Zoom Meeting ID: 983 1476 3240 | Passcode: UC_MA
CLICK HERE for details.
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