Community Engagement, Local and Global
The Community Engagement, Local and Global team supports and co-ordinates projects and programs that strengthen relationships between the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) and our local and global communities.
Community Engaged Learning
Connects Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) learners with community groups.
Global Health & International Partnerships
Provide leadership, funding and support for international experiences for students in the Cumming School of Medicine.
Indigenous Health
In 2015, the Cumming School of Medicine’s work in Indigenous health, which has been ongoing for over a decade, was formalized with the launch of its Indigenous Health Dialogue (IHD).
Leadership, Policy and Global Citizenship
We identify and nurture our University's and our community's best ideas, people, and processes to create new long term public and private value.
Local Community Engagement
We aim to build and sustain healthier communities by supporting community groups through partnerships which are mutually beneficial, reciprocal and respectful.
Pathways to Medicine Scholarship Program
The Cumming School of Medicine has designed the new Pathways to Medicine Scholarship program to support the enrollment and success of future MD students from traditionally under-represented groups throughout Alberta.
Upcoming Events
Oct 23
The National Child Welfare Conference 2018 with a focus on Indigenous care, will be hosted in part by the Faculty of Social Work October 23-26.
Oct 23
Lunch and Learn: Internationalization; Daring to Deliver (Aga Khan Foundation Canada Lecture Series). Presented by Loveluck Mwasha, hosted by the Nursing Research Office (Main Campus).
Oct 25
Methods for Change: Knowledge Co-Creation Across Disciplines and Sectors. Join the School of Global Access at Bow Valley College; this workshop will discuss knowledge co-creation between post-secondary institutions and community groups.
Nov 3 2018
Rich Man Poor Man Dinner and Silent Auction at the Markin Macphail Centre (COP), Doors at 6PM, Tickets $100 each. This event raises awareness and funds to address inequality locally and internationally.
In the News
UCalgary Partnership in Ethiopia Creates Global Citizens
Cumming School of Medicine students and faculty (incl. Prof. Guido van Marle) share ideas and learn lessons about global health (UToday - 09/24/18).
Leaving home, attending University not so scary for Indigenous learners after summer camp
Power to Choose Indigenous science camp program highlighted, including participation of Dr. Lindsay Crowshoe (Lead, Indigenous Health Dialogue), and Dr. Wendy Hutchins (UToday - 08/20/18).
Mama na Mtoto project aims to improve maternal, newborn and child health in Tanzania
Two UCalgary students experienced global development work first-hand through international internship (UToday - 08/17/18).
2018 SBSAL Award Winner announced, Dr. Kimberly WIlliams
Dr. Kimberly Williams is in PGY4 in Psychiatry and is a co-creator of Kolabo - an organization associated with the University of Calgary that works collaboratively with CUHAS in Tanzania to create collaborative, broad-based mental health education for trainees.
Spotlight
Global Challenges Courses
Enroll in the newest undergrad courses with a focus on global challenges - UNIV 201, 203 and 401.
Engage! Global Citizenship Webinar
A lunch and learn was recently held on concepts of pluralism, media and civic literacy, and integrative thinking. Learn what it means to be a global citizen, and how compassion is protective!
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Our Team
Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement
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