December 1, 2014 at Noon Panel Discussion on HIV Testing Getting to Zero and Getting Tested - GAHPS Unit of Dalhousie University is hosting a panel Discussion on HIV Testing. More information to follow. December 1, 2014 at 7:00 pm Annual Halifax AIDS Candlelight Vigil AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia invites you to the Annual Halifax AIDS Candlelight Vigil at the Atlantica Hotel, 1980 Robie Street in Halifax.
Registration: Oct 6 - Dec 1, 2014. Location: Tupper 2L7. Video Conference Sites: Halifax & DMNB. This innovative course explores health systems in a global context. It will examine major health-related challenges in resource constrained communities and how solutions are being developed to address these challenges.
Dec 1, 2014 @ 11:50am-12:50pm. Halifax: Tupper BA-3, Saint John: Classroom 105. The objective of this interactive session is to develop strategies that enable us as students to communicate both the successes and pitfalls of Canadian Medicare and to come up with solutions that still uphold the values of the Canada Health Act.
Dec 1, 2014 @ 11:00pm EST. Reflection is a powerful tool in global health education and practice. The CUGH Trainee Reflection Essay Contest in its 3rd year is designed to highlight the power of reflection and transformational experiences by trainees in global health.
Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2014. Dalhousie University’s Department of Community Health and Epidemiology invites applications for the PhD Program in Epidemiology and Applied Health Research for the first cohort, starting September 2015. Graduates of the program will become independent investigators who will generate evidence through rigorous multidisciplinary epidemiologic and applied health research that contributes to improved health locally, nationally, and globally.
Nomination Deadline: Dec 1, 2014. The Velji Family Foundation annually celebrates global health education, research and service by honoring individuals and projects that demonstrate committed, creative approaches to serving underserved populations.
Dec 2-4, 2014. Ottawa Convention Centre, Ottawa ON. Public health practitioners, health care providers, vaccine providers, researchers, immunization policy-makers and program managers, vaccine manufacturers, academics, students and other stakeholders who contribute to Canada’s vaccination system will gather to demonstrate their commitment to immunization as an important public health measure.
Application Deadline: Dec 4, 2014. Nova Scotia. The ideal candidate will be a community leader who is committed to meeting the evolving needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer youth. The incumbent will be a person who has a strong track record of success in fundraising and program delivery, combined with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will oversee the delivery of the mission including the planning and implementation of fundraising campaigns, and ensure the highest quality in program administration and delivery. The building of strong relationships in the community and liaising with outside supporters and stakeholders are key responsibilities. Managing day-to-day activities of the organization such as finance, human resources and operations fall within the scope of responsibilities.
Dec 6, 2014 @ 6:30-9:30pm. Museum of Natural History, 1747 Summer St. Halifax. Presents by the Ghanaian & Canadian Canada World Youth Participants. Please join them for a night of cultural dances, traditional costumes, songs, poetry and other performances. Admission is free - donations are welcome. Free snacks.
Dec 10, 2014 @ 12 - 1 pm. Tupper G36, Miramichi clerkship room 3112, DMNB Rm 221. Can we apply lessons from Fortune 500 companies to the Faculty of Medicine's Diversity and Inclusion?
Abstracts due: Dec 12 2014. Conference Dates: May 26 - 29, 2015. Carleton University, Ottawa Canada. The Coordinating Committee for C2UExpo 2015 has decided to extend the deadline for Abstract and Presentation submissions to December 12, 2014. Citizen Solutions, Better World. We look forward to receiving your proposals on leading-edge work in community-campus partnerships in Canada and around the world!
Application Deadline: Dec 12, 2014. Location: Ottawa. Reporting to: Director, CSIH. The Project Coordinator will coordinate activities and provide administrative support to CSIH projects and programs; project development; and other CSIH activities as required. Level of Effort: Full time. Please email a CV and cover letter to CSIH at info@csih.org before 5pm on December 12th.
January 13, 15, 20 & 22, 2015. 3:30 - 5:00pm. LINC Room, Killam Library. This mini-course will provide interprofessional teams of students with an in-depth exposure to global health, with an emphasis on ethical decision-making in local and international contexts.
Deadline: January 15, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) has just announced a call for proposals aimed at reducing the mortality of the world's most vulnerable mothers and children. The PARTNERSHIPS FOR STRENGTHENING MATERNAL, NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH (PSMNCH) call for proposals is for a total value of up to $370 MILLION over five years (2015-2020) and has two streams.
Jan 21, 2015 @ 5-6:30 pm. Tupper G-36, DMNB Saint John Rm 105. This session on Advocacy will be Co-facilitated by Dr. Andre Bernard, Department of Anesthesia, CMA Representative to the World Medical Association and Dr. Jeff Blackmer, University of Ottawa , Executive Director of the Office of Ethics, Professionalism and International Affairs at the Canadian Medical Association.
Jan 24, 2015. Save the Date. The Nova Scotia Mass Choir with new director Mr. Owen Lee, Rapper J-Bru, HRM Poet Laureate El Jones and Carson Downey Band.
Dates: Feb 11-15, 2015 Location: Kolkata, India.The Congress will aim towards fostering the promotion of "Healthy People - Healthy Environment" and will bring together thousands of participants from a wide range of public health disciplines from many countries around the world.
Abstracts due: February 15, 2015. Conference Dates: 21 - 24 May, 2015. Halifax, NS. The Black Canadian Studies Association will host its 2nd Biennial Black Canadian Studies Conference (BCSA) Community, Empowerment & Leadership in Black Canada in Halifax, Nova Scotia from 21 to 24 May 2015. To be held at Dalhousie University, the goal of the conference is to promote dialogue, critical reflection and nuanced perspectives on the past, present and future of Black leadership in Canada.
Submission Deadline: March 2, 2015. Making a difference in global health. We are now accepting nominations for the 2015 Global Health Awards at Dalhousie. There are three global health awards recognizing student, resident and faculty achievement and leadership in global health. The Dr. Ronald Stewart Student Award, The Dr. TJ Jock Murray Resident Award and the Dr. John Savage Memorial Faculty Award. Nominate someone today!
Submissions Due: March 2, 2015. Remember that Global Health is all around us! Children in school, a community clean up, a healthy meal shared with family and friends. You experience global health everyday! Maybe you'd like to capture an image or 2 and submit it to our photo contest! There's still lots of time and opportunities to get that image that tells the story you want.
Conference Dates: June 16 - 19, 2015. The Centre’s Co-Directors, Michael Ungar and Linda Liebenberg, along with their partners in more than 20 countries, invite you to an international gathering to explore the theme “Pathways to Resilience: Beyond Nature vs. Nurture”, at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. The conference will explore many different aspects of resilience, and how the theory is informing research, practice and policy on a global level.
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