This annual event is designed to showcase the diverse and innovative research work of Faculty of Medicine research trainees and recent senior faculty prize awardees, as well as to provide a venue for the building of new connections and collaborations throughout the Faculty and at all levels. This free event is open to all Faculty of Medicine trainees, faculty, and staff. The 2020 Building the Future: Faculty of Medicine Research Trainee Days & Lecture Series is scheduled to occur virtually over three afternoons in the Fall Term.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Friday, September 18 | Research Area Focus: Population & Public Health
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Keynote Speaker: 2019 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Researcher Dr. Kendall Ho, Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Population & Public Health Trainee Oral Presentations |
| 14:30 – 15:15 | Population & Public Health Trainee 3MT Heat |
| 15:15 – 15:30 | Conferral of Trainee Prizes |
Friday, September 25 | Research Area Focus: Biomedical
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Keynote Speaker: 2019 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Researcher Dr. Peter Leung, Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Biomedical Trainee Oral Presentations |
| 14:30 – 15:15 | Biomedical Trainee 3MT |
| 15:15 – 15:30 | Conferral of Trainee Prizes |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Social Media Workshop Instructor: Dr. Jean-Francois Esculier, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy |
Friday, October 2 | Research Area Focus: Clinical
| 12:30-13:30 | Keynote Speaker: 2019 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Researcher Dr. Lori Brotto, Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
| 13:30-14:30 | Clinical Trainee Oral Presentations |
| 14:30-15:15 | Clinical Trainee 3MT Heat |
| 15:15-15:30 | Conferral of Trainee Prizes and Closing Remarks |
APPLICATIONS:
Oral Presentation applications will be accepted until August 20, 2020 (end of day).
Apply to present via the online portal.
3-Minute Thesis Heat (3MT) applications will be filled on a rolling basis (note that participation spots are limited).
Apply to present via the online portal.
Please note that while trainees can apply for both types of presentations, should that trainee be accepted to give an oral presentation then they will no longer be eligible to present their research in the 3MT.
REGISTRATION:
Registration for Building the Future: Faculty of Medicine Research Trainee Days & Lecture Series will open up in late August.
If you have any questions about the event, or about applying to present your research at the event, please write med.research@ubc.ca.