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Clinical Epidemiology Institute (May 14-18, 2012) Toronto, ON

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:13:14 -0600

Start: 2012-05-14 08:00

End: 2012-05-18 16:00

Announcing - Clinical Epidemiology Institute - May 14-18 2012

A practical five-day introduction to critical appraisal skills and evidence-based
practice and policy for clinicians, decision-makers, industry representatives and
novice researchers.

May 14-18, 2012, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

  *   Describe various study designs.
  *   List basic statistical concepts used to analyze quantitative health data.
  *   Evaluate the usefulness of a diagnostic test using various measures.
  *   Know the process of systematic reviews, meta-analysis and how data can be
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Financial Conflict of Interest in NIH-Sponsored Research: New Policy

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:16:09 -0600

Start: 2012-05-16 10:30

End: 2012-05-16 10:30

FINANCIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN NIH-SPONSORED RESEARCH: NEW POLICY

Last summer, the NIH introduced radical new policy concerning Financial Conflict of Interest. This will come into effect in August 2012.

These new policies will apply to everyone who holds NIH funding (as PI or under a subcontract) or plans to apply for such funding.

Dr. Richard Hawkes will review and discuss the new policy, its implications, and possible responses of the University at a workshop to be held on Wednesday May 16, 2012 at 10:30 am in G500.

Protocol Submission Program (PSP) Training Session

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:11:58 -0600

Start: 2012-05-16 13:30

End: 2012-05-16 15:30

The next Protocol Submission Program (PSP) Training Session is:

Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Location: Health Sciences Library (HSL) Computer Classroom, 1460B

To register for PSP training please go to: http://www.ucalgary.ca/cccr/psptraining

If you do not have a MED domain account and want to register for PSP training, please contact:

David Zarecky

(403) 210-6329

dzarecky@ucalgary.ca

CIHR CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE Environment, Genes, and Gut Diseases: The Paradox of Prosperity

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:07:07 -0600

Start: 2012-05-16 17:30

End: 2012-05-16 19:30

CIHR CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE PRESENTS:

Environment, Genes, and Gut Diseases: The Paradox of Prosperity
Wednesday May 16, 2012, 5:30-7:30pm
The Libertine Public House, 2nd Floor Accessed by Side Staircase, 233 – 8th Ave SW, Calgary

This is a free event. Food will be provided. Please RSVP to Stephanie Coward, ehrg@ucalgary.ca or (403) 210-6935.

Securing CIHR Funding

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:01:50 -0600

Start: 2012-05-22 13:30

End: 2012-05-22 15:00

A panel of six successful CIHR grant-holders will come together to discuss how to secure CIHR funding. This is panel is geared toward assisting applicants from faculties that may not traditionally apply for CIHR funding. Specifically, the panel will discuss:

Dr. Jeffrey M. Drazen, Editor-in-Chief of The New England Journal of Medicine

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:59:31 -0600

Start: 2012-05-22 16:00

End: 2012-05-22 17:00

“Two Hundred Years of Medical Advances”

Dr. Jeffrey M. Drazen, Editor-in-Chief of The New England Journal of Medicine

Presented by: Section of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics

Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Time: 4 to 5 p.m.
Venue: Libin Theatre, Foothills Campus, University of Calgary
RSVP: Not required

15th Annual Glen Edwards Day

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:35:08 -0600

Start: 2012-05-25 00:00

End: 2012-05-25 16:00

15th Annual Glen Edwards Day
Knee, Shoulder and Common Fractures: A practical approach for primary care

Hosted by the Section of Orthopaedic Surgery

Clara Christie Theatre
3330 Hospital Drive NW
Calgary AB T2N 4N1

About Course Registration Contact:
403.220.7032
cmereg@ucalgary.ca

About Course Content Contact:
Nikky Zeleniski
403.210.9636
nzelenis@ucalgary.ca

The 2012 Drummond Memorial Lecture in Biochemistry

Thu, 10 May 2012 14:02:08 -0600

Start: 2012-05-25 15:00

End: 2012-05-25 17:00

Heart and Stroke Foundation Research Presentation

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:15:13 -0600

Start: 2012-05-30 13:00

End: 2012-05-30 14:00

Research Services is pleased to present, in part of our continuing work with the Heart and Stroke Foundation, an information session on the new Heart and Stroke Foundation research strategic plan. This will be an informative session for all pursuing research relevant to heart disease and stroke.

Below is an invitation to the presentation sent on behalf of the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Practical Pediatrics course

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:55:12 -0600

Start: 2012-06-01 00:00

End: 2012-06-01 00:00

June 1, 2012
Health Sciences Centre

This course will provide family physicians and other health care professionals with practical information and update sessions on childhood obesity issues and ADHD. The sessions will discuss how to evaluate, diagnose and manage patients as well as provide information on resources accessible at the Alberta Children’s Hospital and in the community. Brochure and online registration available at https://cmeregistration.ucalgary.ca/eventschedule.html

Practical Pediatrics course

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:10:40 -0600

Start: 2012-06-01 08:00

End: 2012-06-01 16:30

A one-day course providing practical information and updates sessions on childhood obesity and ADHD that would be of interest to physicians, residents, nurses and other professionals. Brochure and online registration: https://cmeregistration.ucalgary.ca/eventschedule.html

Practical Pediatrics course

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:09:47 -0600

Start: 2012-06-01 08:00

End: 2012-06-01 16:30

University of Calgary Spring Convocation

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:06:36 -0600

Start: 2012-06-07 00:30

End: 2012-06-07 00:30

Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Medicine (BCR and BHSC)
Faculty of Nursing

Faculty of Graduate Studies for the following degrees:

On the Wings of Hope

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:27:47 -0600

Start: 2012-06-14 00:00

End: 2012-06-14 00:00

Second Annual On the Wings of Hope - Flying Doctors of Canada

The Flying Doctors of Canada is a non-profit organization composed of healthcare professionals committed to providing free health care to countries who need it the most. At the heart of our mission, we provide medical aid including mobile laboratory blood and urine analysis, X-rays, Electrocardiograms (ECG's), and a full on site pharmacy for treatment. Simultaneously the community's immediate health concerns are addressed through health education in disease prevention.