Interdisciplinary conference looking at new strategies for improving the care of patients in health care settings. Course Objectives:a. To describe innovative approaches to improve interprofessional teamwork. b. To incorporate new ideas to improve the training and function of interprofessional teams through simulation. c. To position simulation as a strategy for training and design of health care practice. Visit www.cme.ucalgary.ca for course brochure and registration information.

Interfaculty Improv Night (IFIN) 2010 is the 4th annual, charity, improvisation acting competition between faculties! Its purpose is to stimulate University of Calgary (UofC) spirit and enthusiasm, mobilize involvement in the community, promote inter-faculty interaction, and showcase creativity.

Join us for Knowledge Translation Canada National Seminar Series Session #6 on Thursday, February 11th from 1000-1100 MT (1200-1300ET), with Dr Sophie Desroches from Université Laval. SESSION TITLE: "Translating nutrition research into practice: a look at novel strategies to improve evidence-based diet-related decisions"

Dr. Emeran Mayer Professor, Departments of Medicine, Physiology, Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences UCLA Center for Neurovisceral Sciences & Women’s Health, UCLA Division of Digestive Diseases David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Dr. Mayer will be giving a lecturer on Friday, February 12th, 2010 @ 12:00 - 1:00 pm in HSC, Theatre 3. His title of his lecture is “Interoception revisited: Implications for psychiatry and gastroenterology”. Host: Dr. Keith Sharkey Sponsor: HBI

Dr. Emeran Mayer Professor, Departments of Medicine, Physiology, Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences UCLA Center for Neurovisceral Sciences & Women’s Health, UCLA Division of Digestive Diseases David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Dr. Mayer will be giving a lecturer on Friday, February 12th, 2010 @ 12:00 - 1:00 pm in HSC, Theatre 3. His title of his lecture is “Interoception revisited: Implications for psychiatry and gastroenterology”. Host: Dr. Keith Sharkey Sponsor: HBI

 

Last Updated: February 19, 2010. 9:08am.

MedShow 2010 is the 38th annual variety show that features talents (and effort acts) of University of Calgary medical students through dance, music, comedy, and video. Half the proceeds will go to "CUPS" (Calgary Urban Project Society, http://cupscalgary.com), and the other half will go towards graduation funds.

Last Updated: February 19, 2010. 9:08am.

MedShow 2010 is the 38th annual variety show that features talents (and effort acts) of University of Calgary medical students through dance, music, comedy, and video. Half the proceeds will go to "CUPS" (Calgary Urban Project Society, http://cupscalgary.com), and the other half will go towards graduation funds.

The Kakapo class cordially invites you to this year's faculty appreciation! Please join us for an award's ceremony followed by light refreshments. When: Monday February 22nd, 2010 Time: 6 pm Where: Libin Theatre What: An appreciation ceremony for all of our outstanding faculty, preceptors and support staff. RSVP to Val Brule: vbrule@ucalgary.ca by Friday February 19th, 2010 *All those faculty who will be receiving an award will be contacted directly in the next two weeks.

 

The Wellness Centre and the GSA

present

Foothills Campus

Come and participate in a free, confidential health check-up.

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Supply Chain Management invites you to an Information & Question/Answer Session Date/Time: March 2, 2010 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Clara Christie Theatre (Health Sciences) As part of the iS2 initiative, we have made some changes to our Department. We would like to share these changes with you in a short presentation followed by a Q&A. This is an opportunity for you to ask us your questions related to the presentation and any you may have for Supply Chain Management. We look forwards to seeing you! No RSVP required. Open to all Staff & Faculty

Two day conference targeted for family physicians, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners. Course Objectives: a. To learn about new medications and new indications for "old" products. b. To examine current therapeutic controversies c. To compare drug and non drug approaches for selected clinical conditions. d. To reveiw the types of evidence used to support the prescribing of one drug instead of another in the same class of drugs. Visit www.cme.ucalgary.ca for course brochure and registration information.

Two day conference targeted for family physicians, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners. Course Objectives: a. To learn about new medications and new indications for "old" products. b. To examine current therapeutic controversies c. To compare drug and non drug approaches for selected clinical conditions. d. To reveiw the types of evidence used to support the prescribing of one drug instead of another in the same class of drugs. Visit www.cme.ucalgary.ca for course brochure and registration information.