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Weekly Bulletin Archive Check out the Department of Pediatrics past Weekly Bulletins on our website by pressing here. |
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Educator of the Month - November 2024
We are excited to highlight November's Educator of the Month - Dr. Shirmee Doshi
A big thank you to Dr. Doshi for all she does!
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Top 100 Black Women to Watch for 2024:
Dr. Nicole Johnson
The Canadian International Black Women (CIBWE), is an organization that celebrates Black women and their advancements in Canada and beyond.
This year, one of the Top 100 Black Women to Watch for 2024 includes our Pediatrics Department member, Dr. Nicole Johnson, for her contributions on providing mentorship in medical education and advancing health equity for all!
Congratulations, Dr. Johnson!
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The Thrive Home Podcast - Teaser
The official Department of Pediatrics podcast teaser with the Pediatric Resident Training Program has dropped!
This podcast will highlight fascinating stories and groundbreaking work in our department, exploring diverse career paths in pediatrics and spotlighting colleagues who deserve more recognition.
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Advanced Skills for Simulation Educators & Teachers (ASSET)
The KidSIM Pediatric Simulation Program has finalized the 2025 ASSET course dates from January – June.
KidSIM will host *virtual* ASSET courses on the following days:
- Foundations: January 21 & 22, 2025 from 08:00 – 15:15
- Co-Debriefing: February 26, 2025 from 09:00 – 15:00
- Peer Coaching: March 12, 2025 from 09:00 – 16:00
- Advanced: April 29, 2025 from 09:00 – 15:00
For registration and course fees, please email [email protected]
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Seeking Examiners
The Pediatrics Postgraduate Program is seeking OSCE and STACER examiners for the following sessions:
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Thursday, December 5 | 12:30 – 4:00 PM STACER
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Thursday, January 9, 2025 | 12:30 – 4:00 PM STACER
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| No preparation is required- just show up, follow the script, and enjoy an afternoon with learners and colleagues! OSCE/STACER Examiner Remuneration is available to non AMHSP staff at a rate of $150/hour. Please contact [email protected] if you are able to assist on any of the above dates, thank you! |
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2024 Department of Pediatrics Zoolights Holiday Event The Department of Pediatrics invites you and your family to join us for an enchanting evening at the Calgary Zoo's Zoolights event! Please RSVP by Friday, November 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM in order to attend. |
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IHI Forum
The IHI Forum is an inspirational Quality Improvement Conference with renowned Keynote speakers and showcasing leaders/projects in the area. For those not able to attend the conference in Florida, Dr. Principi has arranged for a live stream in Conference Room 3 of the conference.
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The conference runs from December 9-11. Details of the conference and keynote speakers can be found Here The live stream will include keynote speakers and spotlight sessions. There will be about 5 spotlight sessions to be confirmed closer to but are usually high attendance/high topic sessions. The final live stream agenda will be posted. Given the different time zones we will see if we can stream recorded sessions of the early morning keynotes |
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Alberta Children's Hospital Complex Care ECHO
The Alberta Children’s Hospital Complex Care Program is inviting all healthcare providers to register for their upcoming ECHO (Extensions for Community Health Outcomes) Project focused on children with medical complexity.
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ECHO aims to foster a virtual case-based learning environment and community of practice for pediatric complex care. The ECHO will commence in January 2025, offering 6 sessions throughout the year that will see topics related to enteral nutrition, clinical ethics, pain, dystonia management, bone health, and resources. Please register for ACH Complex Care ECHO using the button below. |
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| Have news or content that you would like to be featured? Please send us an email at [email protected] by Tuesday at 11:00 AM for it to be included in that week's issue or the appropriate week's feature. Learn more about each week's themes here. |
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For all events, please visit the Department of Pediatrics
calendar
All events are in MST (Mountain Standard Time), unless otherwise stated
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| The application deadline is three weeks away. This is a reminder that applications are now open for the One Child Every Child 2024 Clinical Transformative Excellence Awards. Award Details:
- Value: $90,000 per year for three years (three awards available)
- Eligibility: Open to accredited clinical programs at the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine and the University of Alberta's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry looking to recruit clinician-scholars seeking research training during their medical residency or fellowship years
Who Can Apply? The application is open to all University of Calgary and University of Alberta:
- Clinical program leads and directors
- Supervisors who accept Post Graduate Medical Education (PGME) researchers
- PGME program directors
Important Criteria:
- Programs must have a research project that aligns with OCEC's mandate and priorities, and demonstrates a transdisciplinary focus
- An identified clinical supervisor who is a member of a formally recognized and accredited Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada/College of Family Physicians of Canada, and a faculty member at the University of Alberta or the University of Calgary
Application Deadline:
Friday, November 29, 2024.
Visit our webpage for more information about how to apply and what criteria used to adjudicate these awards. |
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Dear Department Members
If you are interested in applying for Clinical or Adjunct Promotion this year, please see the below links for information on Documents and Deadlines.
Dr. Stang will hold Promotions Q and A sessions on November 20 from 9:30 to 10am and November 27 from noon to 1pm.
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| To Review the Clinical Promotion Documents and Deadlines Click Here To Review the Education Contributions for the Purpose of Promotion Click Here To Review the Promotions Information to Include in a Cover Letter Click Here Promotions Q & A – November 20th, 2024 from 9:30 am – 10:00 am. Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 251 673 463 858 Passcode: iPHHJR Promotions Q & A - November 27th, 2024 from 12:00 pm (Noon) – 1:00 pm. Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 253 310 996 531 Passcode: 5tdTmS |
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The Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) looking forward to congratulating the CSM faculty and staff who are retiring/vacating their roles this year! Light refreshments and appetizers will be served. Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Location: HRIC Atrium (Foothills Campus) |
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The Pediatric Infectious Disease Conference
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Conference will take place from February 7-9 2025, at the Fairmont Banff Springs. Registration is open for our 33rd annual conference: all sessions are tailored to clinicians encountering infectious diseases in practice and are engaging and interactive. We strive for a collegial and responsive environment with faculty and participants and have a remarkable venue to host us and social events you will not want to miss!
Please register and book your hotel early as we have sold out of rooms in the past few years.
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| Neonatal Rounds Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM Virtual (via Zoom) Topic: When to transfuse the extremely preterm infant Presenter: Edward F. Bell, MD Click here for more information |
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| Pediatric Grand Rounds Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 8:30 – 9:30 AM Kinsmen Learning Centre Auditorium (4th Floor - ACH) or Virtual (via Zoom) Topic: Parenteral Nutrition: Do or Do Not, There is No Try Presenter: Dr. Gary Galante, MD, FRCPC, MEd Jordan Thompson, BSc, RD Sharla Stoffman, BSc, RD Click here for more information |
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| Grand Rounds Recordings Check out the Grand Rounds page on our website for previous Grand Rounds presentations here. |
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| Click on the following positions for complete posting details
Pediatric Hospital Medicine - Practitioner, Locum
- FTE: 0.6
- Type: Long-term Locum
- Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Application Deadline: November 18, 2024
South Health Campus, General Pediatric Clinic Pediatrician
- FTE: 0.4
- Type: Short-term Locum
- Location: South Health Campus
- Application Deadline: November 18, 2024
Community Pediatrician or Pediatric Subspecialist
- FTE 0.2-1.0 Mon-Fri
- Type: Part-time to Full Time Consultant Based Practice
- Location: Sage Fox Medical Consultants L100 - 8555 Scurfield Drive NW
- Application Open until space is filled
- For more information see our website or contact Dr. Katie Doherty at [email protected]
Community Pediatrician or Pediatric Subspecialist
- FTE 0.2-1.0 (Flexible opportunities) Mon-Fri
- Type: Part-time to Full Time Practice
- Location: Kiwi Pediatrics (Community Clinic in SE Calgary)
- Application Deadline: December 31, 2024 (or until space is filled)
- If interested, see posting on Cherry Health (ca.cherry.health) for more details or contact Dr. Dan Ross at [email protected]
Community Pediatrician or Pediatric Subspecialist
- FTE 0.2-1.0 (Flexible opportunities) Mon-Fri
- Type: Part-time to Full Time Practice
- Location: Sunnyhill Pediatric Clinic, located in University District NW Calgary, steps from the Alberta Children’s Hospital
- Application Deadline: January 31, 2025 (or until space is filled)
- If interested, please inquire by contacting Dr. Robert (Bobby) Shyleyko at [email protected]
Newborn Critical Care Clinical Associate
- FTE: 1.0 (may be filled by more than one physician)
- Type: Part-time
- Location: Foothills Medical Centre and all other NICU sites
- Application Deadline: Open until a suitable candidate is found
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Explore these other job boards for more current opportunities with our department, the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services below. |
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