News and Events
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Health Sciences Preceptor Development Series
February 27, 2025 – RSVP – Working with a Struggling Learner
Date: February 27, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm Eastern
RSVP: https://forms.gle/1abh7KECjr1JwJUX7
Learning Objectives:
- Gain a better understanding of the reasons why a learner may be struggling on placement
- Explore approaches to supporting struggling learners
- Discuss strategies for providing and receiving feedback
Self-Directed Preceptor Development Series (Complete at Your Own Pace)
Access our Self-Directed Modules in our Resources – Self-Directed Preceptor Development Series
Health Sciences Webinars
January 29, 2025 – An Active offer at the Heart of all Placements | L’offre active au cœur des activités de tous les placements
Date: January 29. 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
Title: An Active Offer at the Heart of all Placements
Learning Objectives:
1. Recognize the importance of the active offer of French language service in the placement setting
2. Understand the cultural diversity within Francophone communities and its impact on service delivery
3. Understand how providing FLS enhances client satisfaction
4. Understand challenges and barriers one may face in offering French language services
5. Identify solutions and resources to support an active offer
Speakers:
Sylvie Sylvestre – Planning and Community Engagement Officer
Monique Rocheleau – Associate Executive Director
Titre: L’offre active au cœur des activités de tous les placements
Objectifs d’apprentissage:
1. Reconnaître l’importance de l’offre active de services en français dans le cadre des placements.
2. Comprendre la diversité culturelle au sein des communautés francophones et son impact sur la prestation des services.
3. Comprendre comment l’offre de services en français améliore la satisfaction des clients
4. Comprendre les défis et les obstacles auxquels on peut être confronté en offrant des services en français
5. Identifier les solutions et les ressources pour soutenir une offre active
Présenteurs:
Sylvie Sylvestre – Planning and Community Engagement Officer
Monique Rocheleau – Associate Executive Director
February 12, 2025 – Private Clinic Efficiency and Management
Date: February 12, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
Title: Private Clinic Efficiency and Management
Learning objectives:
1. Gain an understanding of the multiple factors involved in running a private practice.
2. How to build time management and efficiency into your caseload.
3. Explore the differences between corporate vs private practice clinics.
4. How to achieve work/life balance within the private clinic setting.
Speakers:
Tabitha Suprunov | Co-Founder/COO | HealthTweak Inc
Michael Belcamino | Partner |Walser & Associates Physiotherapists
February 26, 2025 – It’s All in Your Head – Experiences From Both Sides of the Stethoscope
Date: February 26, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
Title: It’s All in Your Head – Experiences From Both Sides of the Stethoscope
Learning Objectives:
- Conduct a comprehensive case review and analysis to understand the impact of neurological illness from the perspective of a patient who has since transitioned into a nursing role.
- Evaluate the importance of a multidisciplinary team in managing neurological conditions and their contributions to patient care.
- Enhance our understanding of how healthcare workers influence the overall patient experience and outcomes.
Speaker:
Patrick Bélec, RN, BScInf (BScN)
Previous Webinars
Access the archive of our earlier webinars in our Resources – Health Sciences Webinar Recordings
Internal Events
The President’s Lecture Series 2025
This year, the President’s Lecture Series invites you to a powerful discussion on “Health Equity: Improving Care for Indigenous Children.”
Through the lens of Jordan’s Principle, this event aims to shed light on the unique challenges Indigenous children face in Canada and explore strategies to improve access to services for remote communities.
We are delighted to feature keynote speaker Dr. Cindy Blackstock, Inaugural Chancellor, of NOSM University, alongside a panel of experts, for this important conversation on advocacy and action.
Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Where: Live Stream on YouTube @NOSMtv
The evening will include:
- A keynote address by Dr. Cindy Blackstock
- Panel discussions with Dr. Erin Peltier, Jyles Copenace, and Katie Root
- Open discussion and Q&A
This is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about making a difference in health care.
External Events
ECHO Rheumatology online program
Who can attend? All primary care providers (including doctors, nurses, allied health, pharmacists etc.) are invited to register.
When: All sessions are Fridays from 12-1:30pm EST.
To register: ECHO Rheumatology – Register Here
For more information, please visit Rheumatology – Project ECHO® at University Health Network
For additional questions, please connect with our Administrative Assistant (Andrea.Hong@uhn.ca) for assistance.
Thunder Bay Dental Rendezvous 2025
Thunder Bay Dental Rendezvous 2025
February 6–8, 2025
The Superior Inn Hotel & Conference Centre (formerly the Victoria Inn)
555 West Arthur Street, Thunder Bay, ON
Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN until January 6, 2025!
Thunder Bay Dental Association asks you to SAVE THE DATE for its annual Dental Rendezvous, which will take place February 6–8, 2025.
Join us at The Superior Inn (formerly the Victoria Inn) for our annual three-day conference.
February 6th kicks off with our vendor trade show, coupled with an opportunity for offices to network with soon-to-graduate hygienists and assistants. The Thursday reception will also feature the musical offerings of local Jazz band Mood Indigo.
On Friday, February 7th, prepare to learn about a rapidly developing field of dentistry and medicine and cutting edge research with our keynote speaker, Dr. Alison Sigal, as she presents “Airway Centric Paediatric Health Care and Treatment of Tongue Ties Across All Ages”.
On February 8th, Dr. Peter Hong will give a three-hour Category I, PLP lecture on “Changing Times… Changing Needs”.
All details are available at www.dentalrendezvous.com.
Registration Fees:
TBDA Members
Early Bird: $325
General: $375
Non-TBDA Dentist/Denturist
Early Bird: $400
General: $450
Support Staff
Early Bird: $200
General: $250
Includes: Hygienist, Assistant, Receptionist, and Lab Technicians
Student
Early Bird: $75
General: $125
Guest
Early Bird: $50
General: $75
Allied Health & Additional Health Care
Early Bird: $200
General: $250
Registration Options:
You can register via Eventbrite (use the registration button below) and pay via credit card (please note that there is a 6.5% service fee) OR you can pay via EMT or Cheque. If you would like to pay via EMT or Cheque, please use code PAYCHEQUE or PAYEMT when you register via Eventbrite. An invoice with payment details will be generated within 10 days of your registration.
REGISTER NOW!
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Dr. Alisa Santiago at thunderbayrendezvous@gmail.com
Shift Concussion Management Program Course- Sault Ste. Marie (March 2025)
For more information, please refer to the agenda.