https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news.html Dalhousie RSS Global Health News - Events Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:56:47 GMT 2026-07-15T22:56:47Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2024/03/04/catalyzing_change_in_health_systems__seminar__4_with_dr__david_a_petrie.html March 19, 2024 @ 5 - 6:30 PM. Join Dr. David A. Petrie for his engaging seminar, titled: Healthcare Systems Change – What? So What? Now What? Events Mon, 04 Mar 2024 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2024/03/04/catalyzing_change_in_health_systems__seminar__4_with_dr__david_a_petrie.html GHO Admin 2024-03-04T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2024/02/27/dalhousie_special_interest_forum_for_global_mental_health_and_leadership_development.html Dal’s Department of Psychiatry will be hosting a Global Mental Health Special Interest Forum. This is a series of meetings that will be held four times a year on a Friday from 3 – 4 p.m. (Atlantic Time). Events Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2024/02/27/dalhousie_special_interest_forum_for_global_mental_health_and_leadership_development.html GHO Admin 2024-02-27T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2023/10/16/fall_2023_white_fragility_clinic.html Fall 2023 White Fragility Clinic Sessions: An accredited learning activity offered as part of the Professional Development Seminar Series (Anti-Oppression/EDI). Registration limited to 15 faculty and staff. Events Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2023/10/16/fall_2023_white_fragility_clinic.html GHO Admin 2023-10-16T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2023/03/03/plans_health_professions_exploration_day.html April 6, 2023. This is an opportunity for our junior high students to explore the different health professions as an optional future career. Events Fri, 03 Mar 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2023/03/03/plans_health_professions_exploration_day.html GHO Admin 2023-03-03T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2022/09/12/white_fragility_clinic_2022_2023.html Offered every second Thursday beginning in September. Professional Development On-Line Seminar Series (Anti-Oppression/ EDIA) facilitated by Dr. Gaynor Watson Creed and Dr. Eli Manning Events Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2022/09/12/white_fragility_clinic_2022_2023.html GHO Admin 2022-09-12T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2022/06/13/dal_med_ghi_global_health_case_competition.html Registration Open: June 20, 2022. Event Dates: July 25 - Aug 9, 2022. Teams of students across the country are invited to develop innovative, multidisciplinary solutions to key challenges in global health. Events Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2022/06/13/dal_med_ghi_global_health_case_competition.html GHO Admin 2022-06-13T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2022/04/11/the_service_learning_program_invites_you_to_the_final_presentations___year_end_celebration.html May 3, 2022 @ 4-6PM. Virtual Team Presentation. Please join us as we celebrate our community partners and Med 2 students completing their Service Learning Program experiences and projects. Events Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2022/04/11/the_service_learning_program_invites_you_to_the_final_presentations___year_end_celebration.html GHO Admin 2022-04-11T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2022/01/25/white_fragility_clinic.html Every 2 weeks on Thursdays from 1-2PM. Microsoft Teams. Professional Development Online Seminar Series (Anti Oppression/EDI) Events Tue, 25 Jan 2022 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2022/01/25/white_fragility_clinic.html GHO Admin 2022-01-25T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/06/23/belong_speaker_series__breaking_barriers_at_dalhousie_university.html July 5, 2021 @ 1-2PM. Virtual Teams meeting. The Belong Speaker Series has been organized to highlight the work of up-and-coming BIPOC researchers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, Medicine & Health (STEAMMH) and give the Dalhousie community an opportunity to connect with these inspiring academics. Our first speaker is Noreen Kamal, P.Eng. Ph.D. Events Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/06/23/belong_speaker_series__breaking_barriers_at_dalhousie_university.html GHO Admin 2021-06-23T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/06/22/multiple_employment_opportunities___nserc_encouraging_vaccine_confidence_in_canada.html Application Deadline: July 2, 2021. The objective of this collaboration is to provide African Canadians with scientifically-sound information on the efficacy of vaccines in preventing the spread of infectious disease. Events Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/06/22/multiple_employment_opportunities___nserc_encouraging_vaccine_confidence_in_canada.html GHO Admin 2021-06-22T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/06/14/ghi_global_health_case_competition___final_presentations.html June 16, 2021 @ 6 - 7:30 PM (ADT). Microsoft Team Virtual Event For the past two weeks, 23 teams have competed to propose a solution to address the Global Housing and Homelessness crisis. On June 16, the top three teams will present their innovative solutions to a panel of Judges, who will then choose a winner! The winning team is set to win $500!! Events Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/06/14/ghi_global_health_case_competition___final_presentations.html GHO Admin 2021-06-14T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/05/29/indigenous_student_mcat_study_group.html The Indigenous Health in Medicine Program Assistant is starting an informal weekly study group, throughout the summer, for Indigenous students planning to write the exam. Events Sat, 29 May 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/05/29/indigenous_student_mcat_study_group.html GHO Admin 2021-05-29T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/05/18/ihim_virtual_sharing_circle.html May 18, 2021 @ 6pm-7pm AST. Virtual. This month the discussion will focus on the experience of Indigenous medical students and addressing barriers to medicine. Events Tue, 18 May 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/05/18/ihim_virtual_sharing_circle.html GHO Admin 2021-05-18T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/05/11/how_to_prepare_for_the_mcat.html May 11, 2021 @ 3:30pm AST. Virtual session. Are you a Black or Indigenous learner with an interest in Medicine? Join us for a live session with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and members of the AAMC MCAT Prep Team. Events Tue, 11 May 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/05/11/how_to_prepare_for_the_mcat.html GHO Admin 2021-05-11T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/04/26/ihim_virtual_sharing_circle.html April 26th 2021 @ 6pm-7pm AST. Location: Virtual. Indigenous Health in Medicine presents Virtual Sharing Circles The circle will be co-chaired by Hannah Asprey (Manager, IHIM) and Dr. Andrew Lynk (Chair, Department of Paediatrics). Joining us this month will be paediatric residents to speak about residency and CARMS Events Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/04/26/ihim_virtual_sharing_circle.html GHO Admin 2021-04-26T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/04/22/global_health_journal_club__for_planetary_health__and_earth_day_.html April 22, 2021 @ 12-1PM. Virtual Teams event. Facilitator: Dr. Desmond Leddin. Planetary health care: a framework for sustainable health systems. Presented in partnership with the Dal Med Green Team Events Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/04/22/global_health_journal_club__for_planetary_health__and_earth_day_.html GHO Admin 2021-04-22T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/04/01/the_service_learning_program_invites_you_to_the_final_presentations___year_end_celebration.html May 4, 2021 @ 4-6PM. Virtual Event using Microsoft Teams. Please join us as we celebrate our community partners and Med 2 students completing their Service Learning Program experiences and projects. This program integrates community engagement concepts into classroom-based learning Events Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/04/01/the_service_learning_program_invites_you_to_the_final_presentations___year_end_celebration.html GHO Admin 2021-04-01T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/03/25/spark__a_discussion_group_on_equity_in_medicine___guest_speaker_dr__chadwick_williams.html Date: March 25, 2021 @ 11:45 AM. Location: Microsoft Teams virtual meeting. Dr. Williams is an Assistant Professor with the Division of Digestive Care and Endoscopy, in the Department of Medicine, Dartmouth General Hospital. He is also one of the Dal Med 150 Innovators. Events Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/03/25/spark__a_discussion_group_on_equity_in_medicine___guest_speaker_dr__chadwick_williams.html GHO Admin 2021-03-25T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/03/15/student_blog_writing_competition.html Submissions Due: April 9 @ 11:59PM. Theme: What does global health mean to you? Word count: 300-500. Our office is excited to launch our first Blog Writing Competition open to all students at Dalhousie University. Events Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/03/15/student_blog_writing_competition.html GHO Admin 2021-03-15T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/03/08/black_excellence_in_stem_and_health_research_symposium.html March 27, 2021 @ 1-4PM. Virtual. Celebrating Black scholarship and innovation in the fields of STEM and Health: Laying our claim to research & academia! Events Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/03/08/black_excellence_in_stem_and_health_research_symposium.html GHO Admin 2021-03-08T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/03/01/global_health_journal_club__international_women_s_day.html March 11, 2021 @ 12-1PM. Virtual Teams meeting Please join us as we welcome Taqdir Kaur Bhandal, CEO of the Mahwari Research Institute, to facilitate this month's journal club. Events Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/03/01/global_health_journal_club__international_women_s_day.html GHO Admin 2021-03-01T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/02/25/ihim_virtual_sharing_circle.html March 11, 2021 @ 6pm-7pm AST, Please join us on MS Teams. The circle will be co-chaired by Hannah Asprey (Manager, IHIM) and Dr. Andrew Lynk (Chair, Department of Paediatrics). During our first meeting Catherine Martin, Director of Indigenous Community Engagement, will open the circle with an opening prayer and by teaching us all the importance and histories of Sharing, Talking and Learning Circles. Events Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/02/25/ihim_virtual_sharing_circle.html GHO Admin 2021-02-25T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/02/03/global_health_journal_club.html Thurs. Feb 11, 2021 @ 12-1 PM. Virtual Teams event. "Challenges and Opportunities from COVID-19 for Global Sustainable Development" Facilitated by: Dr. Megan Aston Events Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/02/03/global_health_journal_club.html GHO Admin 2021-02-03T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/01/25/spark__a_discussion_group_on_equity_in_medicine___guest_speaker_dr__mamta_gautam.html Jan 28, 2021 @ 8-9 AM, Microsoft Teams virtual meeting. Dr. Gautam is a faculty member with the University of Ottawa Medical School, a Psychiatrist at The Ottawa Hospital, and an International Expert in Physician Health & Physician Leadership.  Events Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2021/01/25/spark__a_discussion_group_on_equity_in_medicine___guest_speaker_dr__mamta_gautam.html GHO Admin 2021-01-25T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2020/11/23/spark__a_discussion_group_on_equity_in_medicine__aging_in_the_workplace.html Dec. 8, 2020 @ 1-2 PM, Microsoft Teams virtual meeting. This session will begin with a brief presentation reviewing the impact of aging in the workplace followed by a facilitated discussion by Shawna O’Hearn Events Mon, 23 Nov 2020 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/global-health/news-events/news/2020/11/23/spark__a_discussion_group_on_equity_in_medicine__aging_in_the_workplace.html GHO Admin 2020-11-23T16:00:00Z