Global Health News

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 @ 12 – 1 pm
Location: Halifax: Tupper G36; Saint John: DMNB 221

Guest Speaker: Dr. Jeff Turnbull, Chief of Staff The Ottawa Hospital

This event will be an introduction to the topic of medical citizenship for health professions students.

Dr. Turnbull has pursued an interest in poverty and its effect on health nationally and internationally.  He is one of the founders and is currently the Medical Director of the Inner City Health Project for the homeless in Ottawa. As well, he has been involved in education and health services initiatives to enhance community and institutional capacity and sustainable development in Bangladesh, Africa and the Balkans.  He is the recipient of several national and international grants and awards, including the Order of Canada.

Coffee and cookies will be provided, please bring your own lunch.