For all events, visit the Department of Pediatrics calendar All events are in MDT (Mountain Daylight Time), unless otherwise stated
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.
Shaping Patient-Oriented Research Environments Through Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Thursday, September 16, 2021 | 9:00am - 11:00am | Virtual
This session will identify and describe research roles and culturally appropriate strategies and mechanisms for creating inclusive research teams in Indigenous POR, describe EDI and POR within Indigenous context and many more. CLICK HERE for more details and to register.
Child Health and Wellness Special Seminar Thursday, September 16, 2021 | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Virtual (via Zoom) Title: Correcting Epigenetic Defects Associated with Assisted Reproduction: Role of Folic Acid This seminar features Dr. Jacquetta Trasler, Distinguished James McGill Professor and Senior Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre. Dr. Trasler conducts research in the field of epigenetics, including normal development in children and the prevention of birth defects. CLICK HERE for details and to register.
Child Health and Wellness Seminar
Monday, September 20, 2021 | 8:30am - 9:30am | Virtual (via Zoom) Title: Predicting and Preventing Psychosis: Have We Made Progress? This presentation will offer an overview of the progress of research in identifying youth who may be at clinical high risk of developing psychosis. CLICK HERE for details and to register.
September ACH All Staff Town Hall Thursday, September 23, 2021 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Virtual (via Zoom) Please register in advance for the upcoming ACH All Staff Town Hall. If there are specific questions or topics that you would like to hear about, please submit them in advance to Dany Pellegrino. CLICK HERE to register.
Health Equity and Transformation through Community Advocacy Monday, September 27, 2021 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Virtual The Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto is hosting a free online lecture and panel discussion on Health Equity and Transformation through Community Advocacy. From targeting community-based and engaged perspectives to work with Canada’s Indigenous and Black communities, the discussion will emphasize the importance of tackling inequities in healthcare amongst other issues. CLICK HERE for more information and 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.
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.
NEW EVENT Raising Canada 2021 Wednesday, October 6, 2021 | 11:00am - 1pm | Virtual This fall, Children First Canada is hosting an interactive digital event to discuss the findings of the fourth annual Raising Canada report and the top 10 threats to childhood. This event will take a deeper look at the issues affecting Canada’s youngest citizens and will feature insights from child health experts, thought leaders, advocates and children themselves. CLICK HERE 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.
Workshop: Addressing Microaggressions in Medical Education Friday, October 22, 2021 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm MDT | Virtual (via Zoom)
This workshop aims to enhance the professional development of medical educators by teaching methods of identifying, preventing, and supporting learners experiencing microaggressions.
This event is open for all Department of Pediatrics members to attend. Registration is limited.
CLICK HERE for details. CLICK HERE to register.
NEW EVENT Children's Healthcare Canada Annual Conference: From Crisis to Catalyst, the Next Chapter for Children's Healthcare Monday, November 22 to Friday, November 26, 2021 | Virtual
Registration is now open for Children's Healthcare Canada Annual Conference! This one-week conference features keynote presentations, panel discussions, virtual hospital tours, workshops, mentorship sessions and more! CLICK HERE for program details and to register. |