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Training is an important part of what the Unit has to offer our stakeholders. Below, you can search for forthcoming learning opportunities based on: your role (which stakeholder group you belong to); the skills you're looking to develop; and, your preferred learning style.

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Also be sure to check out our Resources page for learning opportunities that are available online any time. These have been curated from around the globe and represent a variety of competencies to support your involvement in patient-oriented research.

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As part of our Training and Capacity Development activities, the BC SUPPORT Unit organizes patient-oriented research (POR) related webinars:

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T4P: Tools for POR Workshop

In response to the increasing (1) ‘push’ from funding organizations for patient-oriented research, and the (2) ‘pull’ from health care researchers for resources to support…
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Introductory Workshops to Patient-Oriented Research

The BC SUPPORT Unit offers a course called Foundations in Patient-Oriented Research, which is designed to provide researchers, patients, health care providers and health…

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Sex and Gender Considerations Workshop

All applicants to CIHR are expected to integrate sex and gender considerations into their research design , where appropriate, to maximize the…

Jan 17
11:00am - 12:00pm
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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Effective Data Visualization with Stephanie Evergreen

CESBC Professional Development Workshop: Effective Data Visualization with Stephanie Evergreen Want to transform your reports and make your findings…

Jan 21
9:00am - 4:00pm
Vancouver
BC SUPPORT Unit Webinar

BC Data on Patient-Reported Experiences and Health-Care Outcomes/Quality of Life to be Available via Population Data BC

Presented by: Donna Tafreshi, Lena Cuthbertson, Rick Sawatzky and Sarah Kesselring Since 2003, the BC Patient-Centred Measurement Working Group has…

Jan 21
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Webinar- Online
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Sex and Gender Considerations Workshop

All applicants to CIHR are expected to integrate sex and gender considerations into their research design , where appropriate, to maximize the…

Jan 30
8:00am - 9:00am
Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC
BC SUPPORT Unit Webinar

Improving health outcomes for persons in long-term care facilities in northern British Columbia

Presenter: Shannon Freeman Development of an intervention study aimed to improve quality of life by enhancing accessibility to the natural environment…

Jan 30
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Webinar- Online
BC SUPPORT Unit Webinar

Exploring the experiences of caregivers and patients with home enteral nutrition within Fraser Health

Presenter: Rebekah Sandhu This webinar highlights a patient-oriented research team’s project to address a gap in knowledge regarding the adult home…

Feb 6
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Webinar- Online
BC SUPPORT Unit Event

Integrating Health Economics in Clinical Research

Venue: City Square (Cambie and 12 th ) Cost: Free (Some bursaries are available for travel from outside the lower mainland – see below) Introduction:…

Feb 11
9:00am - 5:00pm
555 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3X7
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End TB 2019: 23rd Annual Conference of The Union-North America Region

The End TB 2019 Conference will cover timely topics such as advocacy and policymaker perspectives on the UN High-Level Meeting on TB, the latest on TB…

Feb 21
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel, Vancouver, BC
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BC Patient Safety & Quality Council: Quality Forum 2019

The Quality Forum unites hundreds of people working in British Columbia’s health care system to share and discuss how to improve health care quality…

Feb 26
9:00am - 5:00pm
Vancouver, BC
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CHSPR 2019 Health Policy Conference

Value in Canadian Healthcare: Evolution or Revolution? The Centre for Health Services and Policy Research (CHSPR) is holding its 31st annual health…

Mar 7
8:00am - 5:00pm
Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront, 1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
BC SUPPORT Unit Webinar

Interdisciplinary Collaboration with Patient Partners: Understanding the Experiences of Chronically Critically Ill Residents, their Families, and Staff

Presented by: Sarah Crowe Advancements in technology and care have created a growing population of persons living with chronic critical illness.…

Mar 11
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
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Planting the Seeds: Insights for Researchers Interested in Working with Indigenous People

Free of charge Breakfasts and lunches included This workshop will be of value to researchers interested in working with Indigenous people on their…

Mar 21
9:00am - 5:00pm
Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle Downtown (1128 West Hastings Street), Vancouver, BC
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Canadian Conference of HIV/AIDS Research

The 28th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research is the premier gathering in Canada for those working in all disciplines of HIV/AIDS research,…

May 9
9:00am - 5:00pm
Saskatoon, SK
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Alberta SUPPORT Unit Summer Institute 2019

Join the Alberta SUPPORT Unit for Summer Institute 2019 where researchers, patients, clinicians, students, policy makers and more, gather to share…

May 13
8:00am - 5:00pm
Matrix Hotel, Edmonton, AB
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Alberta SPOR SUPPORT Unit - Summer Institute 2019

The AbSPORU Summer Institute 2019 Impact & Opportunities brings together researchers, patients, clinicians, students, policy makers and more, to share…

May 13
9:00am - 4:30pm
Edmonton, Alberta
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e-Health2019

In its 19th year, the e-Health conference continues to offer proactive top-quality learning and an opportunity to network with organizations and…

May 26
8:00am - 5:00pm
Toronto
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2019 CAHSPR Scientific Conference

What really happens when research meets policy? Get the inside scoop at the 2019 CAHSPR Scientific Conference from May 29-31 in Halifax where…

May 28
9:00am - 5:00pm
Halifax, NS
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KT Canada Scientific Meeting

The 2019 KT Canada Annual Scientific Meeting is being held on May 30th and 31st in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Abstract submission is now open! KT Canada will…

May 30
8:00am - 5:00pm
Winnipeg
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KT Canada Summer Institute 2019

The Knowledge Translation (KT) Canada Summer Institute will be held in Toronto from June 26 - 28, 2019. The purpose of this Summer Institute is to…

Jun 26
8:00am - 5:00pm
Toronto
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Shared Decision Making Conference

The 10th International Shared Decision Making Conference , taking place from July 7-10 2019 in Quebec City, Canada. This year the theme of the…

Jul 7
9:00am - 5:00pm
Quebec City, Qc
BC SUPPORT Unit Event

Putting Patients First

Putting Patients First is our annual conference designed to encourage learning and collaboration between patients interested in patient-oriented…

Nov 21
9:00am - 5:00pm
Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle Downtown (1128 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC)