The Global Health Office wants to keep you up to date on activities and initiatives,
related to global health, taking place throughout the year.
Dalhousie Events
Other Events
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Dalhousie Pain Day and Strategic Planning Meeting
May 3 & 4, 2013
All researchers, clinicians, and trainees currently engaged pain research and/or practice are invited to attend and present a poster describing their current pain related research. This is an opportunity for researchers, clinicians, and trainees to share their work with colleagues. Poster prizes will be awarded for trainees. As well there will be a plenary lecture titled, “Individual Differences in Responses to Pain and Its Treatment: Implications for Personalized Pain Management” by Dr. Roger Fillingim, University of Florida, who is the current President of the American Pain Society and a recognized international expert in the study of biological, social, and psychological factors that may influence the experience of pain, including sex and ethnic differences.
May 3 & 4
McCain Building
For more Information: Carla.ross@dal.ca |
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Global Health Journal Club: Food Security
May 9, 2013
Facilitator: Student Led
May 9, 2013 @ 4:30 pm (NB. time change)
Halifax: Tupper G36, DMNB: Rm 221 |
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NS Food Gathering
May 9 - 11, 2013
The NS Food Gathering will bring together eaters, farmers, researchers, nutritionists, civil servants, students, cooks, citizens, gardeners, and parents from across the province to identify and animate actions to increase food security in Nova Scotia.
The NS Food Gathering is a project of FoodARC and the Nova Scotia Food Security Network with participation from numerous food organizations across the province including Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia, SlowFood, the Nova Scotia Food Policy Council, and the Food Action Committee.
Dalhousie, Student Union Building |
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IHRTP Graduate Student Research Day 2013
May 14, 2013
All graduate students currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, or Health Professions are invited to present their research with a poster or platform presentation. Graduate students in other faculties are welcome to participate, if the research can be connected to health research in some way.
This is an excellent opportunity for students to formally present their research in poster or platform format, to a panel of judges, in order to improve presentation style and content through expert feedback while finding out about other research is happening in the community.
May 13, 2013
Tupper Building |
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Dalhousie Graduate Student Conference
May 16 - 17, 2013
Exploring the Frontiers of International Development
The IDS Department at Dalhousie is hosting an exciting conference for graduate students in various graduate programs - all with a focus on international development issues. Graduate students in IDS and related fields such as Development Economics, Economics, Marine Affairs, Political Science and Environmental Studies will explore the diverse terrain of international development – both theoretically and empirically. To participate in the conference, students must become members of the Canadian Association for the Study of International Development (CASID).
Dates: May 16-17, 2013
Dalhousie University
For more Information: idsgradconference@gmail.com |
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International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
May 17, 2013
Health Impacts of Homophobia and Transphobia
prideHealth and the AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia are hosting an IDAHoT panel discussion to discuss the health outcomes of homophobia and transphobia from community, research, policy and individual perspectives. All are welcome.
Panel:
Jacquie Gahagan, School of Health and Human Performance
Ellen Taylor, Atlantic Centre of Excellence for Women's Health
Sheena Jamison, the Youth Project
Chris Aucoin, Gay Men's Health, AIDS Coalition of NS
May 17, 2013 @ 12 - 1 pm
O.E Smith Auditorium, IWK Health Centre (5850 University Ave.)
For more Information: prideHealth@cdha.nshealth.ca |
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Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine Summer Institute
June 13 – 15, 2013
Staying the Course: Teaching Professionalism and Clinical Skills
By the end of this institute participants will be able to:
- Construct learning that will promote the development of professionalism in learners
- Prepare to teach the breadth of clinical skills using the principles of Adult Education to inform this process
- Implement appropriate assessment modalities for clinical skills across the continuum
Clinical, basic and health sciences faculty, medical educators, researchers, allied health professionals, clerkship directors, health professions and dentistry educators are encouraged to register.
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Cultivating Agriculture, Food and Health Forum
June 19 - 21, 2013
Cultivating Agriculture, Food and Health aims to gather key players from the Atlantic region to work together to explore the ways that our agricultural and food systems can improve the health and the lives of Atlantic Canadians.
June 19 - 21, 2013
Dalhousie's Agriculture Campus, Truro NS |
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Application Deadline: Oct 7, 2013
This program is open to all students in the Faculties of Medicine, the Health Professions and Dentistry. With leadership and guidance from the Global Health Office, students will fulfill self-directed program modules over two (2) years in the areas of:
- Knowledge
- Professional Development
- Public Engagement
Participants will attend “Skill Building Sessions”; workshops that focus on contextualizing global health education and learning. Students will develop a deep understanding of health inequity, as well as the political, cultural, economic and social factors that contribute to poor health.
Application Deadline: Oct 7, 2013
gho@dal.ca |
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2013 Canadian Disaster and Humanitarian Response Training Program
May 8 - 19, 2013
The 2013 Canadian Disaster and Humanitarian Response Training Program will provide interested medical students, residents, public health students, other graduate-level students with relevant backgrounds, mid-career professionals and humanitarian workers with the globally-recognized competencies relevant to humanitarian work. The program will include both in-classroom learning as well as participation in a 3-day Field Simulation at the Koffler Scientific Reserve. Content for this program will be informed by expert practitioners and organizations working in the field.
May 8-19, 2013
The University of Toronto |
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Scientific Day 2013: Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders
May 10, 2013
MSF Scientific Day 2013 will feature keynote speech by international health expert, co-founder of the Gapminder Foundation and TED talks alumnus Hans Rosling on the synergy and conflict between research and advocacy. Abstracts involving treatment in conflict and emergency settings, new approaches to preventing malaria in Mali and Chad, cholera vaccination in an outbreak in Guinea, and preventing malnutrition in Niger by cash transfer and food supplementation will be discussed as well. Finally, there will be a panel discussion on the impact of MSF research.
May 10, 2013
Location: Royal Society of Medicine, London UK, streamed live online
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Bethune Round Table 2013
May 10 - 12, 2013
Integrating Surgical Care Initiatives with National Health Care Priorities
There are now more surgical care initiatives than ever before. But, a key challenge is better integration of surgical care initiatives within the provision of health services. It is this kind of challenge that can only be resolved by bringing together surgeons, academia, NGOs, health professionals and government health leaders to debate the issues and collaborate on practical solutions. Join us for this international round table devoted to issues in the provision of surgical care in low resource settings
May 10 – 12, 2013
Vancouver British Columbia, Canada |
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International Health and Development Course Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine, University of Ottawa
May 14 - Jul 30, 2013
Are you interested in global health and development? The Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine at the University of Ottawa is offering a course as part of the summer session that explores International Health and Development.
May 14 – July 30, 2013
Élisabeth Bruyère Research Institute, University of Ottawa
For more Information: 613-562-5800 ext 2508, or maria.cannataro@uottawa.ca |
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WHO Evidence for Good Practice, Obstacles and Case Studies for 2013 iERG Report
Deadline for submissions: May 15, 2013
The independent Expert Review Group (iERG) is inviting all stakeholders to submit evidence for the second iERG report on commitments to the Global Strategy for Women's and Children's Health that will be presented to the UN Secretary-General in September, 2013. |
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Call for Nominations – ACIC Shirley Case Leadership Award for Global Citizenship
Nomination Deadline: May 15, 2013 @ 4pm AST
The Shirley Case Leadership Award for Global Citizenship is presented annually to an individual in Atlantic Canada who has demonstrated a spirit of global citizenship in a local, national or international capacity and who has helped create a more just and sustainable world. ACIC will actively solicit nominations from the four Atlantic Canadian provinces and the award will be presented at the ACIC Annual General Meeting
Nomination Deadline: May 15, 2013 @ 4pm AST
Email nominations to Carolyn: projects@acic-caci.org |
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Call for Abstracts: Global Mental Health Forum 2013
Submission Deadline: May 17, 2013
Sustainable development through global action: The case for investing in mental health
We would like to invite you to attend our inaugural Global Mental Health Forum, hosted by the Centre for Global Mental Health (a joint initiative of King’s Health Partners and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine). This forum aims to encourage the sharing of evidence and experience to strengthen the case for greater investment in mental health research and services around the world– especially in low and middle income countries.
Forum topics include:
- capacity-building
- integrating mental health
- programme development and implementation
- scaling-up
- evaluation
- consumer experiences of care
- mental health policies and plans
- financing mental health
We invite researchers, mental health workers, consumers, clinicians, policymakers, funders, health service providers, caregivers, advocates and students to contribute to the programme by submitting abstracts for symposia, workshops and oral and poster presentations.
Abstract Deadline: May 17, 2013 @ 5pm GMT
Forum Dates: Sept 27-28, 2013
Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London
For any queries, please contact the forum organizing committee enq-cgmh@kcl.ac.uk |
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Peace Research Opportunity for Medical Students (PROMS)
Application Deadline: May 20, 2013
The aim of the Peace Research Opportunity for Medical Students (PROMS) is to enable
students to conduct research under the supervision of an expert Medical Peace Practitioner/Mentor. The
program is intended to foster an appreciation for, and proficiency with, the research process as well as
understanding of Peace Issues. A maximum of two awards will be given each summer with a maximum
value of $2500 each.
Undergraduate medical students currently enrolled in any year of medical school in Canada
are eligible to apply.
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Canada-African Research Exchange Grants 2013 Competition Launch
Application Deadline: May 22, 2013
The CAREG program supports short-term exchanges between Canadian and African universities and research institutes that address IRDC's program areas. It is expected that 10 - 11 grants of $40,000 each will be awarded. To be eligible, Canadian and African researchers must be regular full-time university faculty members or full-time researchers at a recognized institute. |
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Opportunity: Executive Director, CSIH
Application Deadline: May 30, 2013
The Canadian Society for International Health is currently seeking a dynamic and creative individual to become the organization’s next Executive Director. The mission of CSIH is to lead in mobilizing knowledge and resources to facilitate innovation and excellence in global health, both in Canada and internationally.
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HepNS Online Auction
Bidding Closes: May 31, 2013
Help HepNS Knock the Stuffing out of Hepatitis
Please visit www.HepNS.ca to join the HepNS online fundraising auction. In addition to the amazing items already on the Facebook site, stay tuned for updates on new great items posted throughout the month. |
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Call for Proposals: FAPESP and CALDO
Submission Deadline: May 31, 2013
FAPESP and CALDO invite interested and eligible researchers affiliated with CALDO member universities in Canada (Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie & Ottawa) and eligible researchers affiliated with Higher Education and Research Institutions in the State of São Paulo to submit research proposals for the exchange of researchers between the State of São Paulo, Brazil and Canada. The present call invites research proposals in all fields of knowledge. |
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Colour Outside the Lines: A Reverse Innovation Challenge for Canadian Health Systems
Submission Deadline: May 31, 2013 @ 7 pm
Colour Outside the Lines invites Canadians to submit innovations from emerging markets that have the potential to improve our health systems. The Challenge is open for submissions until May 31, following which an interdisciplinary committee will choose three winning submissions. First place will receive $50,000, and second and third will each receive $25,000, to be used towards the development and application of their reverse innovation idea. The winners will be profiled at Western University’s Global Health Conference 2013 on November 26th, which will be themed on reverse innovation.
Submission Deadline: May 31, 2013 @ 7 pm
The University of Western Ontario
For more Information: contact arosebrugh@ivey.uwo.ca |
June 2013 |
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Knowledge Translation for Global Health Summer Institute Hosted by Queen’s University in partnership with Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research
June 3-7, 2013
The Queen’s Global Development Studies Certificate for working professionals and upper-year students in professional programs works towards gaining a deeper understanding of development issues and social justices on both local and international levels.
June 3-7, 2013
Queen's University, Kingston |
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Global Health Summer School
Summer 2013
The University of Oxford Department of Public Health and the Department of Continuing Education present a one-week Summer School designed to introduce participants to topics central to current global health research and to provide an understanding of the principles, methods and practice of global health.
The Summer School consists of three units spread over five days, with participants attending all three units. Each day will begin with a key plenary session on a global health topic, following which participants will cover each of the following:
- Research Methods – Introduction to Epidemiological Studies, Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis
- Designing and Evaluating Public Health Programmes
- Ethics for Global Health
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North American Refugee Health Conference
June 6 - 8, 2013
The North American Refugee Health Conference is recognized as the premier conference for those who work with refugee populations. Health workers from many disciplines discuss the best health practices to optimize the care of refugee populations. We provide a forum for sharing up-to-date, evidence-based information, and a platform for research, advocacy and mobilization.
June 6 - 8, 2013
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Toronto, Canada |
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Conference: Collaborating Across Borders (CAB) IV
June 12 - 14, 2013
Transformative Change from the Classroom to Practice
CAB IV links Canada and the United States around the key themes of interprofessional education (IPE) and interprofessional practice (IPP) by focusing on interprofessional education, practice, leadership and policy in a North American context. The conference will feature best practices, showcase evidence-based outcomes and lessons learned, and provide a venue for scholarly dialogue and productive networking. We look forward to welcoming health care practitioners, researchers, educators, health system leaders, students, and patient advocates.
June 12 – 14, 2013
Vancouver, BC |
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ACIC AGM & Symposium 2013
June 13 – 15, 2013
Demise or Reincarnation? – Perspectives on Canada’s Role in International Development
This year’s symposium will explore current conditions and practices in the international cooperation sector and how organizations and individuals in Atlantic Canada can participate in effecting global change.
June 13 - 15, 2013
Renaissance College, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB |
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2013 Canada-Latin America and the Caribbean Research Exchange Grants Program
Deadline: June 20, 2013
Organized by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada and the International Development Research Centre. The purpose of this program is to strengthen international partnerships and consolidate emerging networks among academic researchers from Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. It is designed to support small collaborative research activities which will contribute to the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge in the development process in at least one of the following programming areas: Agriculture and the environment, Global health policy, Science and innovation, Social and economic policy. |
July 2013 |
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July 18 - 20, 2013
From the Margins: Radical Thoughts for Health Practices and Research
You are invited to participate to the ISIH 5 International Conference. The conference will include plenary speakers and concurrent sessions. Researchers, scholars, advocates and students from diverse fields such as nursing, medicine, allied health professionals, sociologists, historians, philosophers and geographers are invited to submit abstracts and attend.
July 18-20, 2013
Hyatt Regency, Montreal, QC, Canada |
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Stars in Global Health Round 6
Deadline: July 30, 2013
Grand Challenges Canada is seeking to support bold ideas with big impact that improve global health. Projects may encompass the whole spectrum of global health, including drug discovery, vaccine development, diagnostics, health and medical education, maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases (including cancer and mental health), health-related water and sanitation, and health-related agriculture and nutrition.
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September 2013 |
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Call for Abstracts: University of Saskatchewan Global Health Conference 2013
Dates: September 20 & 21, 2013
Merging Minds for Global Health: A Multidisciplinary Call to Action
Please save the date for Friday September 20th and Saturday September 21st. This year, the planning committee has expanded the event to include a half day on Friday with an optional networking social gathering in the evening. Sessions will include your choice of an advocacy skills workshop; Beyond Facebook: Learning to think strategically, organize and mobilize communities to fight racism in health policy and health systems; or a research forum; Global Health Research: from knowledge and innovation to action and equity in health.
Sept 20 & 21, 2013
University of Saskatchewan |
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Call for Abstracts: Global Mental Health Forum 2013
Sept 27 & 28, 2013
Sustainable development through global action: The case for investing in mental health
We would like to invite you to attend our inaugural Global Mental Health Forum, hosted by the Centre for Global Mental Health (a joint initiative of King’s Health Partners and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine). This forum aims to encourage the sharing of evidence and experience to strengthen the case for greater investment in mental health research and services around the world– especially in low and middle income countries.
Forum topics include:
- capacity-building
- integrating mental health
- programme development and implementation
- scaling-up
- evaluation
- consumer experiences of care
- mental health policies and plans
- financing mental health
Sept 27-28, 2013
Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London
For any queries, please contact the forum organizing committee enq-cgmh@kcl.ac.uk |
October 2013 |
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CSIH 20th Canadian Conference on Global Health Global Health in 2013
Oct 27 - 29, 2013
Are we making an impact?
The Canadian Conference on Global Health is the only one of its kind in Canada, and in its 20th year, this conference will focus on progress and successes of Millennium Development Goals, as well as the challenges faced in the field of Global Health.
Conference Dates: Oct 27 - 29, 2013
The Weston Hotel, Ottawa |
November 2013 |
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Leadership in Mental Health Course
Nov 18 – 29, 2013
Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Leadership in Mental Health Course conducted by Singath and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. This course aims to build capacity and meet the goals of the Movement for Global Mental Health and the Lancet series on Global Mental Health 2007. It is designed to equip participants with the methods to develop and scale up interventions for people with mental disorders in low resource settings.
Nov 18 - 29, 2013
Goa, India |
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