Events

Location: Choose between in person (RGN Amphitheatre) OR via Zoom

Choose your preferred session:

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - Postponed—new dates to be announced
RGN Room 2003 (Amphitheatre B) OR Zoom
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Register today

OR

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - Postponed—new dates to be announced
RGN Room 2005 (Amphitheatre A) OR Zoom
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Register today

Please join the conversation at a hybrid town hall meeting with the dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Bernard Jasmin, and the Executive Leadership Team. This is your opportunity to raise issues that matter to you. Dr. Jasmin will briefly address the group, after which we will move to a question-and-answer period. 

All staff, faculty and learners are welcome. Please register to confirm your attendance as in-person or via Zoom. Join virtually by clicking on the link that will be sent to you in advance.

We are excited to invite you to celebrate Homecoming 2023! Here is what we have planned for the weekend:

Faculty of Medicine Dean’s Welcome Reception 

Friday, October 13, 2023
5 p.m.
Governor General lll Ballroom, Westin Ottawa

Admission: Free; registration is required -  Click here to register on Eventbrite

Individual Class Gatherings

Saturday, October 14, 2023

We are working with class representatives as they plan class gatherings and dinners. If you haven’t already heard from your class representative and would like help in organizing your own class dinner, please email Kerry at kwinnemo@uottawa.ca.

Alumni & Friends Brunch & Recognition Ceremony

Sunday, October 15, 2023
10 a.m. to noon
Atrium, Roger Guindon Hall, 451 Smyth Road

Admission: Free, registration is required -  Click here to register on Eventbrite

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
3:00 p.m.
Amphitheatre A (Room 2005), 451 Smyth Rd
Followed by a reception in the Atrium
Registration not required 

Each year, the Faculty of Medicine hosts a Gairdner Lecture Series as part of a tour that brings together Canada Gairdner Laureates and world class scientists as they speak at universities across Canada.

The Gairdner Foundation recognizes leading medical researchers from any country in the world through the Canada Gairdner International Awards which are recognized as among the most prestigious awards in biomedical science.

Speakers:

Gelareh Zadeh, MD, PhD, FRCSC | Profile
2023 Canada Gairdner Momentum Award

José Belizán, MD, PhD | Profile
2023 John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award

Information: Research Office—613-618-0225 / resmed@uOttawa.ca

Saturday, November 18, 2023
Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier St, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0M8

Join us for the 2023 Faculty of Medicine Awards & Recognition Gala. Together, we’ll celebrate our accomplishments and congratulate the recipients of our prestigious annual honours. We’ll also recognize members of the leadership team who have finished their terms, thank them for their invaluable contributions, and welcome our new leaders.

We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this special occasion with you. All faculty members, staff, learners, donors and alumni are welcome to attend.

Table registration opens in October 2023.

Staff Appreciation Week (December 11 to 15)!

Monday, December 11:
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Bingo in the RGN Atrium

Tuesday, December 12:
11:30 a.m to –1:00 p.m.: Egg Drop in the Atrium Objective: The objective of this competition is to design and construct a container that will prevent 1 raw egg from breaking when the container is dropped. The competition will be judged on the number of times the container can be dropped without breaking the eggs. The eggs may be dropped from the upper atrium. Departments will be encouraged to build a team of 3–4 people.

Wednesday, December 13:
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Dessert Day served by ELT! Stop by the dean’s hallway to say hello and get a special treat!

Thursday, December 14:
12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Movie day

Friday, December 15:
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Support Staff Holiday Lunch at St. Elias Centre, with the Support Staff Awards of Excellence award presentation and celebration of the years of service celebrants

Faculty of Medicine administrative, lab, and grant-paid support staff are invited to take part in the week’s events.

Watch for event and registration details in an upcoming MedFlash! Please contact Pamela Giroux if you have any questions.