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
Sep 19
Engage! Global Citizenship lunch and learn presented by Dr. Aleem Bharwani and Jessica Bertschmann. 1-2PM in HSC G500 - BYO Brown Bag Lunch, all are welcome!
Sep 22
Sustainable Development Goals Summit: Local Action, Global Impact - 8:30AM-3:30PM, FMC. Tickets are free and lunch is provided - find more information here, and register here.
Sep 27
Webinar: Adaptation to Climate Change in Tanzania, delivered by Dr. Ronald Ndesanjo (University of Dar es Salaam)
Oct 9
Movie Screening - "Even when I Fall", at the Plaza Theatre (1133 Kensington Road NW), hosted by Global Familymed Foundation. $15 at the door
Oct 23 2018
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.
In the News
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
Interrupting Toxic Stress
A social congress for Indigenous health, took place on June 4, 2018, bringing together Elders, community groups, and scholars to explore ways to create better health.
Truth, Reconciliation and Indigenous Health
Truth, Reconciliation and Indigenous Health Presentation - TRC Engagement in the Cumming School of Medicine - December 2017
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Our Team
Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement
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