Canadian Women Physician's Day Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Virtual This free event is hosted by Canadian Women in Medicine and is a virtual event open to physicians. Join in the first ever celebration of Canadian Women Physician's Day and highlight the efforts and hard work of women leaders in public health! CLICK HERE to register.
NEW EVENT
Pop-up Virtual Power Yoga & Meditation with Cecilia Lee
Friday, March 12, 2021 | 6:15am - 7:00am | Virtual (via Zoom)
Join our Department Manager, Cecilia for 45 minutes of beat bumping, sweat dripping Power Yoga and Meditation! Costs for this event are donation based ($10 minimum), please e-transfer Cecilia at [email protected]. Power Yoga is fitness activity that everyone can partake in!
Meeting ID: 910 6768 1780 | Passcode: 250187 CLICK HERE to join.
BCI-CAN Symposium 2021: Hope on the Horizon Friday, March 12, 2021 | 8:30am - 3:30pm MST | Virtual This event will explore how pediatric brain-computer interfaces (BCI) evolved in 2020 and discuss directions for where pediatric BCI is headed in 2021. This event will feature a keynote presentation from Dr. Jonathan Wolpaw, a virtual networking opportunity with international experts and a panel discussion with families and children using BCI. CLICK HERE for further details. CLICK HERE to register.
NEW EVENT Child Health and Wellness Seminars: Post-operative pain management after discharge - an audit of the orthopaedic experience Monday, March 15, 2021 | 8:30am - 9:30am | Virtual (via Zoom) Speaker: Dr. Elaine Joughin, MD, FRCSC Dr. Joughin works at the Alberta Children's Hospital in the Department of Surgery. Her research aims to improve outcomes of upper extremit fractures and congenital knee abnormalities in children. CLICK HERE for further details. CLICK HERE to register.
COVID Community: Public Health in Trying Times: A look at the first year of COVID-19 Monday, March 15, 2021 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Virtual (via Zoom) This webinar series provides a space for individuals to learn about COVID-19 related information and the latest advances from scientists and clinicians. This event will discuss topics on the ICU response to COVID-19 and mobilizing the public health residency program. Speakers: Dr. Ken Parhar Dr. Richelle Schlinder CLICK HERE to register.
Get your Downward Dog on: Yoga with Dr. Naminder Sandhu Monday, March 15, 2021 | 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Virtual (via Zoom)
Join Dr. Naminder for evening flow and restore yoga classes every 1st and 15th of each month. Classes will be $10 and all proceeds will be donated to Children's Cottage Society. Everyone is welcome to participate! Sign up and payment can be made directly at the following website: https://namindersandhu.offeringtree.com
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NEW EVENT CPS Grand Rounds: Surge on surge: Eating disorders and the COVID pandemic Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT | Virtual (via Zoom) This presentation will outline potential risk factors for children and adolescents with eating disorder during the pandemic, what healthcare professionals can do to support children, adolescents and their families during this unprecedented time, and upcoming CPSP study on eating disorders and COVID-19 pandemic. Speakers: Dr. Debra Katzman, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto Dr. Ellie Vyver, Alberta Children's Hospital, University of Calgary CPS Grand Rounds are open to CPS members only. If you are not a CPS member and wish to join please complete a membership form or contact [email protected]. CLICK HERE to register.
WCHRI Learning Session: An introduction to writing research proposals Wednesday, March 17, 2021 | 11:30am - 1:00pm | Virtual (via Zoom) This interaction session will guide you in writing research proposals through real-world examples and tips in presenting your research ideas in a compelling way. Speaker: Dr. Samina Ali, Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at the University of Alberta CLICK HERE to register.
CSM Faculty Development Workshop: How to Succeed at Failing - Liberating the Preceptor Thursday, March 18, 2021 | 9:00am - 10:30am | Virtual A 90-minute workshop to learn about a step-by-step process for assigning an appropriate failing grade, describing common error preceptors make, and how to obtain support when dealing with learners. CLICK HERE to register.
NEW EVENT ACH Town Hall Thursday, March 18, 2021 | 12:30pm | Virtual (via Zoom) Speaker: Dr. Jim Kellner This webinar will feature Dr. Kellner who will provide an update on the current status of the vaccine roll-out. If there are specific questions or topics that you would like to hear about, please submit them to: [email protected]. CLICK HERE to register.
NEW EVENT Child Health and Wellness Seminars: Social support and social conflict: Close relationship quality and maternal-child health Monday, March 22, 2021 | 8:30am - 9:30am | Virtual (via Zoom) Speaker: Dr. Kharah M. Ross, PhD Dr. Ross' research is in the area of health psychology and psychoneuroimmunology. One of her research interests is in how stress and close relationship factors predict health and well-being, with a focus on maternal-child health. CLICK HERE for further details. CLICK HERE to register.
NEW EVENT Professional Practice Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccination Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT | Virtual (via Webex) This webinar is hosted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and features Drs. Jim Kellner and Cora Constantinescu. Dr. Kellner and Dr. Constantinescu will provide a summary of COVID-19 vaccine information and discuss vaccine hesitancy. Please note that the timezone for this event is in Eastern Daylight Time. Registration is required to join this event. CLICK HERE to register.
SAVE THE DATE Joint Stollery and ACH Pediatric Grand Rounds: Supporting Pediatric Health Outcomes Research Thursday, March 25, 2021 | 8:00am - 9:00am | Virtual
In order to improve the understanding about how changes in care delivery are impacting children’s health outcomes, the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI), Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI), Alberta SPOR SUPPORT Unit (AbSPORU), and Maternal Newborn Child and Youth Strategic Clinical Network (MNCY SCN) are partnering to support further research. This session will outline program support that is available to pediatric researchers from WCHRI and ACHRI to support small research projects, addressing a shared patient population, that will advance knowledge about the impacts of health system changes on children in the province. Speakers:
- Dr. David Johnson, Senior Medical Director of MNCY SCN
- Dr. Finlay McAlister, Scientific Director, Alberta SPOR Support Unit
- Dr. Todd Alexander, Associate Director of WHCRI
- Dr. Susa Benseler, Director of ACHRI
Co-facilitated by:
- Dr. Carina Majaesic, FMD Stollery
- Dr. Jennifer MacPherson, FMD ACH
Further details and registration coming soon!
All in: Creating Synergy in Pediatric Complex Care Thursday, March 25, 2021 | 10:00am - 3:00pm MST | Virtual
This specialized event will showcase and share practices to support patients and families with complex medical needs. Our very own Dr. Tammie Dewan will be speaking at the event alongside Dr. Eyal Cohen from SickKids in Toronto and Dr. Richard Antonelli from Boston Children's Hospital. The detailed outline of the Preliminary Program which includes descriptions for all sessions is now available. CLICK HERE to read the program. CLICK HERE to register.
ATTACHTM Webinar Series: Development and health: Toxic stress, parent-child relationships and attachment Friday, March 26, 2021 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Virtual (via Zoom) This event features Dr. Nicole Letourneau, Professor in the Faculty of Nursing and Cumming School of Medicine (Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Community Health Services). Dr. Letourneau's research mainly focuses on predictors and intersection between parental mental health, adversity and child development. Speaker: Dr. Nicole Letourneau, PhD, RN, FCAHS, FAAN CLICK HERE for further details. CLICK HERE to register.
CSM Faculty Development Workshop: The Clinical Coach - How to Coach Your Learners Tuesday, March 30, 2021 | 9:00am - 10:30am | Virtual A 90-minute workshop learning about the Clinical COACH model, and the use of the model with your clinical learners. CLICK HERE to register.
Mini-Medical School: COVID-19 and its Impact on Children's Immunity Monday, April 5, 2021 | 6:30pm - 7:45pm | Virtual
Join Dr. Susa Benseler and Dr. Jim Kellner as they discuss the impact of COVID-19 on children's health and immunity, and their resiliency during the pandemic. There is no cost to attend this event, but you will need a Calgary Public Library card number in order to register. CLICK HERE to register.
NEW EVENT Save the date: 2021 Owerko Centre Conference Wednesday, June 9, 2021 | 9:00am - 3:45pm | Virtual (via Zoom)
Keynote Speakers:
- Joanne Weinberg, PhD, Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine
- Michael Kobor, PhD, Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia
Local Speakers:
- Dr. Deborah Kurrasch, PhD, Professor, Departments of Medical Genetics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, UofC
- Dr. Ben Gibbard, PhD, Developmental Pediatrician, ACH | Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, UofC
- Dr. Christina Tortorell, PhD, Associate Professor Child Studies and Social Work; Health, Community and Education, Associate Director, Calgary Region Children's Services
Registration details coming soon. CLICK HERE for more details.
All planned, in-person events have been postponed or cancelled until further notice. Please stay tuned for updates on virtual events. |