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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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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FEATURE
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Physician on Call Application Process - For Section Chiefs
Please see the information and memo via the buttons below about the Physician on Call application process, including the extension of the application deadline to November 15, 2024. If your section is eligible and currently receives funding from the Physician on Call program, or if you think you are eligible you will need to apply. |
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The Canadian Women in Medicine Conference
The Canadian Women in Medicine Conference is coming to Calgary (CWIM)! The 2025 annual wellness conference will be held May 30 - June 1 and registration takes place in November.
Now coming up on its sixth year, the CWIM Conference continues to provide best-in-class education on topics aligned with its mission to help women physicians thrive both personally and professionally.
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It has grown to become the largest gathering of women physicians in North America, with typically around 1,300 attendees. Registration for CWIM Partners opens on November 5. To become a partner of the not-for-profit learn more at: https://www.cwimorg.com
General registration opens on November 26. For further information, you can reach out to department member Dr. Naminder Sandhu (Board Member and Treasure of CWIM Organization) at [email protected]. |
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New Deputy Head - Clinical Affairs
Dr. Jonathan Gilleland is a pediatric intensivist and clinical associate professor in the section of pediatric critical care at Alberta Children’s Hospital. He recently completed a Master of Health Management and is also the medical lead of the pediatric critical care outreach team known locally as STEP and the hospital code blue committee. He moved to Calgary in 2016 and before this, he was the division head of pediatric critical care at McMaster Children’s Hospital and completed his medical training at both McMaster University and the Hospital for Sick Children.
Welcome and congratulations Dr. Gilleland!
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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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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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Printing & Downloading on non-AHS Devices - Exemption Request Process
Please see the attached memo regarding the recent changes to printing and downloading on non-AHS devices.
AHS IT has streamlined the exemption request process (via ITARF) for physicians to reduce administrative burden. A quicker way to submit exemption requests is now live, and an attached step-by-step PDF guide is available for your reference.
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Important Update: UCalgary or AHS Email Requirement
Effective Tuesday, October 22, 2024, our department will communicate exclusively through University of Calgary (UCalgary) or Alberta Health Services (AHS) email addresses. This initiative aims to enhance the security of sensitive information and reduce cybersecurity risks.
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If you currently receive the Weekly Bulletin at a non-UCalgary or non-AHS email address, please update your contact information by completing the form linked below to provide your UCalgary or AHS email address. Thank you for your cooperation. |
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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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2nd Annual Pediatric Pain Education Day
Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Virtual via Zoom
A free event with topics on "Culturally Sensitive and Safe Care", "Pain Care in the NICU" and "Pharmacological Considerations"
Learn more here
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| Pediatric Grand Rounds Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 8:30 – 9:30 AM Kinsmen Learning Centre Auditorium (4th Floor - ACH) or Virtual (via Zoom) Topic: Congenital CMV: What Pediatricians Need to Know Presenter: Jessica Dunn, MD MPH Click here for more information |
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| Owerko Centre Neurodevelopmental Research Rounds Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM Child Development Centre, Main Floor Boardroom, 3820 - 24 Avenue NW or Virtual (via Zoom) Topic: Cultivating resilience and flourishing in everyday life: All Our Families update and synthesizing research to meet community needs Presenters: Dr. Suzanne Tough, Dr. Zahra Clayborne & r. Dr. Jessica-Lynn Walsh 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
Co-Director, Pediatric Transport Team (NEW)
Zone Clinical Section Chief, Pediatric Cardiology (NEW)
- FTE: 0.1
- Type: Part-time
- Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Application Deadline: October 24, 2024
Pediatric Respirologist Locum
- FTE: 0.8
- Type: Short-term Locum
- Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Application Deadline: October 31, 2024
Pediatric Critical Care Clinical Associate Locum
- FTE: 0.3
- Type: Long-term Locum
- Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Application Deadline: October 31, 2024
Pediatric Hospital Medicine - Practitioner, Locum (NEW)
- FTE: 0.6
- Type: Long-term Locum
- Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- 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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