IMPORTANT CHANGES TO AIHS APPLICATIONS!
As many of you know AI-HS (formerly AHFMR) has changed the criteria for evaluating studentships in several significant ways. The AIHS web site has more information.
In order to enhance the chances of success for your application, the GSE Office has established an internal, iterative review/support process. Please follow the AIHS Studentship link under the Funding menu and read more about the changes and how GSE can help you with your application.
The internal deadline for Dr. van der Hoorn's signature is Tuesday, March 27th. Please submit these to Linka Van As in the GSE office (HSC G 329) or call (403) 220-5712
GRADUATE EDUCATION TEACHING AWARDS
The Graduate Science Education Office is pleased to introduce 3 Faculty awards for contributions to education. These include awards for "Outstanding Graduate Teaching", "Mentorship and Contribution to Graduate Education" and "Early Career Excellence in Graduate Education". A full description of the awards and nomination process is outlined here.
Nominations are due by March 15, 2012 to Linka Van As in the Graduate Science Education office at vanas@ucalgary.ca
WELCOME NEW GRADUATE STUDENTS!
(Click here) for Dr. van der Hoorn's presentation to new students)
Welcome to Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Medicine. We offer outstanding graduate programs that integrate top-notch education with cutting-edge research in areas and disciplines ranging from basic biomedical research to translational to patient and population research. We currently have close to 480 students in our 3 course-based and 8 thesis-based programs. The Faculty of Medicine is also home to 200 postdoctoral fellows.
I encourage you to browse our site to discover the best match between research opportunities in the Institutes and Departments of the Faculty of Medicine and your interests and career aspirations. Then, you can contact the Program Director or Program Administrator to learn about admission and program requirements including course work, research, supervisory committees and examinations.
We look forward to helping you make your graduate studies in the Faculty of Medicine an amazing experience!
Frans A. van der Hoorn, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Graduate Science Education)
GSE News
THREE GRADUATE SCIENCE STUDENTS WIN GOVERNOR GENERAL AND CHANCELLOR AWARDS
The Faculty of Graduate Studies recently announced the winners of the Governor General and Chancellors Awards. Three Graduate Science Education students were among the winners:
- Dustin Anderson (Neuroscience) - Governor General's Gold Medal at the Doctoral level. Click here for more details.
- Tracy Flach (Immunology) - Governor General's Gold Medal at the Master's level
- Stephen Wilton (Community Health Sciences) - Chancellor's Graduate Medal at the Master's level
Winning these prestigious awards is a credit to both the student, and the graduate program they are enrolled in. These medals will be awarded at the November 10, 2011 Convocation Ceremony.
What's New in GSE
Awards:
- AIHS STUDENTSHIP & FELLOWSHIPS: INTERNAL DEADLINE FOR SIGNATURE IS TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2012
- CIHR MASTERS AWARD INFO
Handbooks:
- GRADUATE STUDIES HANDBOOK - MASTERS (THESIS BASED)
- GRADUATE STUDIES HANDBOOK - MASTERS (COURSE BASED)
- GRADUATE STUDIES HANDBOOK - DOCTORAL
Our Graduate Students
2011 CANADIAN STUDENT HEALTH RESEARCH FORUM
The event, now in its 24th year, was held in Winnipeg this past June, provides a venue for students and trainees from across Canada to present their research in the areas of CIHR pillars 1, 2, 3 and 4, network with other professionals and be recognized for the excellence of their contributions. This event also features research poster days, awards of excellence presented by Dr. Alain Beaudet, President of CIHR, tours and social events as well as a symposium on a cross-disciplinary scientific theme by some of the world's leading scientists in that field.
This year University of Calgary nominated eight students to attend, three of which were recognized: Melissa Bennett, Jackie Wamsteeker and Magda Hudy.
Congratulations Melissa, Jackie and Magda! For more information on the students or this event, click here. For more information on our graduate programs, click here.
