Events

May 3 to May 26, 2022
Tuesdays and Thursdays
7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
More information and registration.

Audience: everyone 

Program:  

• Transgender Medicine
• Preventive Medicine
• Lung Cancer
• Planetary Health
• Opioid use in COVID
• STROKE Management 
• Lipids and Lipid Guidelines
• Forensic pathology: What happens in the lab?

The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to be hosting a series of events to celebrate Pride Month 2022. The aim of Pride Month is a time when we celebrate diversity and LGBTQ communities, acknowledge their history, the hardships they have endured, and the progress that has been made. We invite all members of the Faculty of Medicine and the wider uOttawa community to take part in these events.

 

Raising of the Pride Flag at RGN

Wednesday, June 1, 2022
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Atrium, Roger Guindon Hall, 451 Smyth Rd

On June 1st the University will be raising the Pride Flag to kick off Pride Month. Please join us in the Atrium as the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will be handing out cupcakes.

 

Sexual and Gender Minority Health

Tuesday, June 7, 2022
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Virtual

Guest Speaker:
Dr. Paul Macpherson, PhD, MD, FRCPC, Clinician Scientist in the Division of Infectious Diseases

Please join us as we welcome Dr. Macpherson, who will help us appreciate the diversity among individuals who identify as sexual and/ or gender minorities. This presentation will also help participants consider key concepts in communication and help explore social determinants of health within this population.

Information and registration

 

What is Trans and What Does It Mean in the Workplace 

Thursday, June 23, 2022
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Virtual

Guest Speaker:
Cara Tierney
Part-time Professor, Visual Art & History and Theory of Art, Department of Visual Arts, University of Ottawa.

This talk serves as a preliminary staff capacity building introduction on trans inclusion. In this session participants are given a nuanced introduction on how to affirm trans co-workers and clients. The session presents transgender history, key concepts and language, recent human rights legislation and relevant tools to help foster inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.

Information and registration

 

State of Pride—Documentary

Friday, June 24, 2022
11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
RGN Amphitheatre 2005

Please join us for a watch party as we stream the documentary State of Pride. This documentary was created by YouTuber and LGBTQ activist Raymond Braun who explores the LGBT rights movement by traveling to Salt Lake City, Utah, San Francisco, California, and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to meet with young LGBT people who share their opinions about what Pride Month means to them. The film stars Troye Sivan, Raymond Braun and Heklina.

Refreshments will be served following the movie.

Information and registration

June 4 and 5, 2022
Virtual
Free!

Explore the Faculty of Medicine through Doors Open Ottawa. Travel in the footsteps of our students and faculty!

Invite your friends and family to tour the Faculty of Medicine as part of Doors Open Ottawa, a virtual chance for anyone in the world to explore Ottawa's culture, history, and architecture for free.

2020, 2021 and 2022 cohorts:

Friday, June 10, 2022
2:30 p.m.
Shaw Centre, Canada Hall, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON

Directions from the University of Ottawa to the Shaw Centre

Convocation is a unique event, a time to celebrate with those who have helped you reach your goals—family, friends and members of the uOttawa community. This is a joint ceremony for the MD, TMM and Graduate Studies programs, and will last approximately two hours.

More information here.

 

Friday, June 17, 2022

CMHF Symposium
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
RGN campus, 451 Smyth Rd.
Cost: Free
Register today

The 2022 Laureates will share their inspiring career paths which have led to significant advancements in health and health sciences in Canada and the world. A facilitated Q&A will follow each presentation.

CMHF Induction Ceremony

Reception: 5:00 p.m.
Evening program begins: 6:00 p.m.
Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa
Formal attire (black tie optional)
Sponsor a table | Individual ticket ($325/person)

The University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Health Sciences are delighted to be hosting the 2022 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Induction Symposium and Ceremony.

We invite you to join us, together with health leaders from across Canada, to pay tribute to the outstanding inductees. Circumstances permitting, the event will be in person in Ottawa; otherwise, it will be virtual. We welcome you to join the symposium and/or the ceremony to celebrate and learn from these health experts.

HONORARY CO-CHAIRS:

Dr. Annette O’Connor | 2020 CMHF Laureate
Emeritus Professor, School of Nursing, University of Ottawa

Dr. Antoine Hakim | 2013 CMHF Laureate
Senior Scientist Emeritus, Neuroscience Program, University of Ottawa and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

MASTER OF CEREMONIES:

Dr. Mona Nemer
Chief Science Advisor of Canada

Visit the website for more details on the inductees, sponsorship, and event.

 

Friday, September 23, 2022
Starting at 11:30 a.m.
In-person event

Abstract submissions for either poster or oral presentations are open to all University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine graduate and undergraduate students (i.e. TMM students), postdoctoral fellows, and medical students. The scientific committee will review and evaluate all abstracts oral presentations and the top-ranked orals will be selected.

Deadline for abstracts to be considered as oral presentations:August 1, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

Deadline for abstracts to be considered as posters: August 22, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

Please access this website for more details about the event as well as the Abstract Submission form.

If you have any questions, please email cpd@uottawa.ca. 

 

Over the last two years, we’ve faced real adversity and we’ve confronted big challenges. And in the face of these challenges, we’ve shown incredible resilience, determination and commitment.

Thanks to the tireless efforts of our Faculty community, we have had a lot of success, and we have a lot to be proud of. Given everything we’ve accomplished, it’s time to celebrate.

Please join us for many special events in 2022, including:

Faculty of Medicine Dean’s Welcome Reception
Friday, September 30, 2022
5 p.m.
TwentyTwo, Westin Ottawa
Admission: Free; registration is required
Registration opening June 2022.

Panda Game (Ottawa Gee-Gees vs Carleton Ravens)
Saturday, October 1, 2022
9 a.m. Pre-game | Horticulture Building, 1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa
12 p.m. Kick-off | TD Place, 1015 Bank St., Ottawa
Tickets on sale in late summer. 
Watch for ticket information here!

Alumni & Friends Awards & Farewell Brunch
Sunday, October 2, 2022
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa
Admission: Free; registration is required
Registration opening June 2022.

For more information or to get involved with Homecoming, please contact Kerry at kwinnemo@uottawa.ca or by phone at 613-791-7985. 

Saturday, October 1, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Shaw Centre, Canada Hall, 55 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa
Ticket sales and registration launching in June 2022.

All faculty members, staff, learners, donors and alumni are welcome to attend.

This evening, the Faculty will showcase why it ranks among the top medical schools in the world as it congratulates the recipients of its prestigious annual honours: the Awards of Excellence, the Alumni Awards of Distinction, and the Research Day Awards. Guests will also enjoy a musical concert as part of the celebrations.