Fourth Annual Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease
The Students’ Alzheimer’s Alliance at U of T will be holding a conference focused on discussing new research surrounding dementia and improving treatments for those suffering from such neurodegenerative diseases. Speakers will include Dr. Walter Swardfager of the Sunnybrook Research Institute and Dr. Donald Weaver of the Krembil Research Institute.
Date: Monday, March 13
Time: 5:30–9:00 pm
Location: Room 2170, Medical Sciences Building, 1 King’s College Circle
Admission: Free with registration
Mental Health Seminar
University is arguably the most stressful time of a student’s career. The U of T Health and Wellness Centre in collaboration with the Medical Sciences Student Union will be holding a seminar to discuss balancing school and life, and how to cope with the many struggles of academia.
Date: Tuesday, March 14
Time: 5:00–7:00 pm
Location: Room 1016, Wilson Hall, 40 Willcocks Street
Admission: Free
FemSTEM! Women in Health Innovation
The percentage of women in Canada’s healthcare sector is still considerably lower than men, with women accounting for only 22 per cent of STEM occupations in 2014. The Graduate and Life Sciences Education Team will be holding an open discussion regarding the issues that surround women in healthcare. Panelists include Dr. Ruth Ross, Senior Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and Huda Idrees, founder of Dot Health.
Date: Wednesday, March 15
Time: 2:00–4:00 pm
Location: Room 120, Health Innovation Hub, 263 McCaul Street
Admission: Free with registration
Ontario Medical School Symposium
The U of T Human Biology Students’ Union will be holding their 21st annual medical school symposium for students who are considering entering the medical field. There will be speakers from U of T’s Faculty of Medicine and McMaster’s Faculty of Medicine at the symposium, as well as medical students to help answer your questions about the field.
Date: Wednesday, March 15
Time: 6:00–8:00 pm
Location: Medical Sciences Building, 1 King’s College Circle, Room 2170
Admission: Free
Clinical Psychology Workshop
If you are interested in the field of Clinical Psychology, the U of T Psychology Students’ Association will be holding a workshop with Clinical Psychology graduate students from the Clinical Psychology program at UTSC to discuss your possible career options!
Date: Friday, March 17
Time: 12:00–2:00 pm
Location: Room 4043, Sidney Smith Hall, 100 St. George Street
Admission: Free
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