Events

Friday, April 9, 2021 (in French only)
8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Virtual

*There are a few spots left in the April 9 session. Originally this event was open to just grade 11 students, but registration is now open to all high school students (grade 9-12) to fill the remaining spots. Limited number of spots remain and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

Thursday, May 6, 2021 (in English only)
8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Virtual

This is an opportunity for high school students to explore career options in medicine and biomedical science through interactions with our trainees, researchers, clinicians and educators. Our Discovery Day program will be offered in French and English as part of a Canada-wide event with a program that includes a dynamic keynote lecture, a career panel discussion, and numerous interactive workshops.

Questions and registration: email nmoleko@cdnmedhall.org

How do you see this Centre contributing to improved Indigenous health outcomes in the region? Your voice is essential, and your contributions are both valued and needed. In the coming weeks and months, you will be invited to share with us your vision for the Centre for Indigenous Health Research and Education. Your ideas for the Centre will be welcomed at the inaugural town hall for this important and timely conversation.

For more information about this project, or to participate in additional opportunities to share your ideas, please contact Kim Scott and Lisa Abel by email. 

All staff, faculty and learners are welcome.

NOTE: If you require an accessible registration, call 613-798-5555 x10961. Please leave your name, phone number and the course you wish to register for. Our phones are not being answered as our team is working from home given the circumstances surrounding COVID-19; however, voicemails are checked regularly.

Choose your preferred session:

Wednesday, April 14, 2021
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Register for April 14 town hall

or

Thursday, April 15, 2021
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Register for April 15 town hall

Wednesday, April 21 and 28, 2021
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Virtual

Open to the public! **This event is in French only.**

We invite you to to learn more about chronic pain, its different forms, as well as treatments.

For more information about the Webinar and registration.

Wednesday, April 28, 2021
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
 

Bias, Racism, and Challenges to Inclusion

Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Maydianne Andrade PhD
President, Canadian Black Scientists Network
Professor of Biological Sciences
Special Advisor to the Dean on Inclusive Recruitment& Equity Education
University of Toronto Scarborough

Racism as a Social Determinant of Health – The Impact of Racism on Sickle Cell Disease

Guest Speaker:
Dr. Ewurabena Simpson MDCM, MPH, FRCPC
Medical Director, Sickle Cell Disease Program
Black Health Theme Lead, University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine
Interim Program Director, Pediatric Hematology / Oncology Fellowship Program University of Ottawa

So now what? Effecting anti-racism changes in a postgraduate medical curriculum

Guest Speaker:
Dr. Denice Lewis
Curriculum and Academic Day Director, Postgraduate Medical Curriculum University of Ottawa

More information and registration

Wednesday April 28th, 2021
4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Virtual

*This event is in English only.*

This interactive webinar aims to provide postgraduate medical educators with an understanding of how Fatigue Risk Management (FRM) can be integrated within a residency program, by identifying available resources and sharing knowledge learned from two FRM pilot projects.

Click for more information and to register for Experiences with Fatigue Risk Management in Residency.

Friday, May 28, 2021
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Virtual

*In English only*

The uOttawa Brain and Mind Research Institute is proud to present the very first virtual Tea Time with the Docs. Meet some of Canada’s most inspiring international leaders in brain disease research, learn strategies to enhance cognition and discover the POWER of your brain!

We will discuss new treatments for brain and mind-related disorders, and strategies to maximize our cognitive function throughout our lifetime.

Register for Team Time with the Docs

Learn more about our speakers and the Program

Moderated by Leanne Cusack, CTV News Ottawa Host