Building Bridges: Pathways and Opportunities in Global Health
This event will focus on the power of our everyday work to create meaningful impact beyond borders. By broadening our perspective and embracing our shared challenges, we unlock new opportunities to advance health equity and expand access to care worldwide. Together, we’ll delve into the journeys of clinicians and researchers from our community who, through unexpected pathways, are making contributions to Global Health, and inspiring us all to see the global potential in our work.
Moderator: Dr Pascal Lavoie, Associate Professor, Dep't of Pediatrics, UBC
Panelists:
Dr Shahrzad Joharifard, Pediatric Surgeon & Clinical Associate Professor, Dep't of Surgery, UBC
Dr Fiona Muttalib, Pediatric Intensivist & Clinical Assistant Professor, Dep't of Pediatrics, UBC
Dr Harpreet Chhina, Ressearch Associate, Dep't of Orthopedics, UBC
Dr Michael Kobor, Professor, Dep't of Medical Genetics, UBC & Edwin S.H. Leong UBC Chair in Healthy Aging – a UBC President’s Excellence Chair
Learning Objectives:
Discover how C&W clinicians and researchers, not in a traditional global health role, reframe their local work to create broader global impact.
Gain insights into the unique journeys of C&W clinicians and researchers who have found their own distinctive pathway into global health, spanning all career stages—from early to established professionals.
Engage in and explore intergenerational ideas of ‘Global Health’ and a shared vision that transcends borders.
When: Monday, February 3, 2025 at 1:00-2:30PM
Location: Room V2-222, CSB; Zoom link will be provided to those attending virtually after registering.
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