McMaster Health Forum - Student-Led Community of Action

02/24/2018

The McMaster Health Forum is hiring research assistants for the summer. If you are interested in learning more about health systems, and gaining skills with evidence appraisal and knowledge translation, we encourage you to apply.

The final application deadline is March 23rd 2018 at 4PM. However, applications will be considered as they are received, and there are a limited number of positions available, so students are encouraged to apply early!

Application details can be found at the following link: https://www.mcmasterforum.org/new-at-the-forum/news-item/2018/02/13/student-opportunities---forum-now-accepting-applications-for-2018-summer-positions

10/12/2017

All Community of Action application status emails have been sent out! If you have not been notified of your application status, please let us know as soon as possible.

09/14/2017

Here's a breakdown of what the Community of Action will be doing! Applications are due on Monday September 18th. Visit our website to learn more and apply: https://machealthforumfellowfiles.com/

09/11/2017

Applications for the 2017-2018 McMaster Health Forum Student-Led Community of Action (CoA) are now live! If you are interested in addressing mental health and addictions issues for post-secondary students, be sure to fill out the application below by *September 18th at 11:59PM (EST).*

*Application link: http://tinyurl.com/mcmasterforumstudents*

For more information about the Student-Led Community of Action, visit our website: https://machealthforumfellowfiles.com/

For the 2017-2018 year, the CoA will focus on mental health and addictions issues affecting post-secondary students. Members of the CoA will gain access to discussion fora, interactive webinars, Forum products, and face-to-face meetings with experts to explore the field. With these resources, studen...

09/06/2017

Missed us at ClubsFest but still want to get involved? Sign up for our mailing list and we'll let you know about all of the student opportunities we have to offer:

09/06/2017

Find us at ClubsFest right outside of MUSC! We have some fantastic student opportunities happening this year, including a new student initiative geared toward building skills and experience in health-systems analysis, knowledge translation, and evidence synthesis.

03/28/2017

Starting soon - join the panel discussion in MDCL 1102

02/08/2017

McMaster University has launched the French version of the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal – a unique website that supports the healthy aging goals of Canada’s expanding senior population. Since the development of the English site in 2014, the Portal has gained praise from a growing number of citizen visitors as well as key government officials and health care professionals who are encouraging older adults and caregivers to access this invaluable resource. With an abundance of health-related websites available online, what sets the Portal apart is its emphasis on providing high-quality evidence-based information, in a relatable way, about common health conditions and important aging considerations.

“We’ve seen great success with the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal thus far, including an expanding global audience as well as powerful endorsements from government officials and healthcare professionals who are encouraging older adults and their caregivers to visit this useful resource,” says Parminder Raina, scientific director of the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging. “We are proud to bring this invaluable health content to Francophone audiences in Canada and beyond.”

Provincial Minister of Seniors Affairs Dipika Damerla notes: “The French-language version of the Optimal Aging Portal is an invaluable health resource for Francophones in Ontario and across the country. Congratulations to McMaster University for your thought leadership in connecting aging research with the critical health concerns of Canadian seniors.”

> Visit the French Portal at: https://www.mcmastervieillissementoptimal.org
> Visit the English Portal at: https://www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org

01/30/2017

Lead the pack and make a difference in health policymaking.

Want to up your game in how you use research evidence to inform the pressing health system policy issues you’re facing? The McMaster Health Forum’s April workshop is your chance to master the skills needed to find and use the best available research evidence in decision-making about health systems!

>> Register now for the five-day workshop - April 24 -28, 2017.

The Forum has now trained hundreds of health system leaders from more than 60 countries around the world. Don’t miss your chance to attend their April workshop on finding and using research evidence to inform decision-making in health systems and organizations.

For more information on this workshop (hosted in English), visit www.healthsystemslearning.org or contact the instructor directly at [email protected].

01/28/2017

Exceptional opportunity for students to be part of the Forum community - apply now to the Forum Fellows program

https://www.mcmasterhealthforum.org/new-at-the-forum/2017/01/26/mcmaster-health-forum-fellows-program---call-for-2017-applications

The McMaster Health Forum strives to be a leading hub for improving health outcomes through collective problem solving. The Forum acts as an agent of change by empowering stakeholders to set agendas, take well-considered actions and communicate the rationale for actions effectively. Operating at reg...

01/26/2017

Happy to contribute to Issue 30 of The Meducator! If you are interested in how Canada can better meet the needs of the Syrian refugee women population check out our article!

https://issuu.com/themeducator/docs/issue_30_web__1