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No. 6, February 2019
Well, the month of January, also known as the Monday of all the months, is finally over - and we survived it! February is bringing these never ending cold snaps and hopes for an early spring.
Nothing like a gathering with the Provost to bring us all together! I hope to see all of you at the upcoming Town-Hall, where information on the selection process for the Dean of FoMD will be shared.
This event is being held on Thursday, February 14 in the Bernard Snell Hall from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. A livestream will be available during the Town Hall.
Shirley Schipper, Vice-Dean, Education
Boyle McCauley Health Centre (BMHC) Dental Clinic $1.5M Expansion
The recent clinic expansion provides easy access to oral health care for vulnerable populations and will continue to be a valuable hands-on learning environment for dentistry and dental hygiene students. Read more
Health Sciences Indigenous Information & Learning Commons (HSIILC) Engagement Sessions
The HSIILC is a collaborative project with partners in health from across the Health Sciences at the U of A and Alberta Health Services.
A number of engagement sessions have been scheduled in order to gather feedback, perspectives, and insights to guide and inform the development and implementation of the HSIILC.
To learn more, click here.
KAIROS Blanket Exercise
The final opportunity to take part in the KAIROS Blanket Exercise before the fall of 2019 is fast approaching.
Register now for the Friday, April 5 session as the foundational part of the Four-Part Learning Series in Indigenous Health, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please join us.
The Division of Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) would like to celebrate the one-time funding received from the Provost's Office that will be assisting us with curriculum development. New positions for a teaching and learning specialist and an administrative assistant have been posted and will be interviewing during the month. The $391,000 will help MLS prepare eight new undergraduate and graduate level courses for the new curriculum in 2020 as well as the new master's program currently being developed. Go team!
Lisa Purdy, Director, MLS Program
Health Sciences Workshop 2019
On January 26, 2019, the Medical Laboratory Students’ Association, along with students from Dental Hygiene, Radiation Therapy, and Pharmacy organized a Health Sciences Workshop, designed to be an interactive and engaging workshop that gave participants a hands-on experience in several healthcare fields while learning how these professionals work together as a interdisciplinary team. Participants heard first-hand about the important work of these professions, most of which the general public knows little about, before being immersed in an interdisciplinary patient case that served as a common thread, linking these professions together. Participants moved from one interactive station to the next, learning about the role of each profession in managing the patient from diagnosis to treatment, and got a taste of the daily work of health professionals through interactive activities.
This student-led workshop was a success, reaching more than 40 participants, from high school-aged to post-secondary students with interest in the health sciences. Evaluations praised the organization of the event, the interactivity of the stations, and the knowledge of the volunteers. Participants left with a better understanding of the roles of each health profession, along with a bag of swag and more information about how they can join the ranks of future health professionals.
TD Insurance Meloche Monnex/AMA Scholarship
Every May, the AMA and TD Meloche Monnex team-up to award four physicians with a $5,000 scholarship.
Picture it: $5,000 of assistance for additional training in a clinical area of recognized need in Alberta. If that fits your situation, apply for the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex/Alberta Medical Association (AMA) Scholarship by March 31, 2019.
To learn more, click here.
Reminder: 2019 U of A Awards for Teaching Excellence - Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for various teaching excellence awards that recognize teachers of both undergraduates and graduates as well as teaching units. Please consider nominating the excellent teachers you know within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. Nominations close on Friday, February 22, 2019. For more information, visit the Centre for Teaching & Learning webpage.
Indigenous Health Lunch & Learn Series with Chelsea Vowel
February 13, 2019, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Bernard Snell Hall
Reserve your tickets here
Second Annual Eye Ball Gala
Saturday, March 2, 2019, 6 p.m.
Westin Hotel
Edmonton, AB
More information and ticket info
Rich Man Poor Man Dinner
Saturday, March 9, 2019, 5:30 p.m.
St. Basil's Cultural Centre
10817 71 Ave, Edmonton, AB
Contact ghfomd@ualberta.ca
Reminder: Well Doc Alberta Symposium: CONNECT
Join us to discuss physician wellness.
March 12, 2019, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Foothills Campus, University of Calgary
More information
Science in the Cinema: The Theory of Everything
March 14, 2019, 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Metro Cinema at the Garneau Theatre
Free admission (including popcorn!)
Festival of Health
Saturday, May 25, 2019, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (ECHA)
Learn more
Introduction to Systematic Review Searching
Feb 26, 2019, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
2F1.02 WMC, Computer Lab
Register here
Predatory Journal Workshop
February 27, 2019, 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Computer Lab, ECHA
Register here
Graduate Student Supervision Workshops
Various dates throughout
February - May, 2019
Learn more here
2019 Inclusive Health Conference
March 16, 2019, 8 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Lister Centre
Register here
Effective Searching in the Health Sciences Library Session
March 21, 2019, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Computer Lab, ECHA
Register here
Canadian Conference on Medical Education (CCME)
April 13 - 16, 2019
Scotiabank Convention Centre
Niagara Falls, ON
Register here
Contact us at fomdvde@ualberta.ca
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