News+Events
Join us at an upcoming event to network with colleagues, learn more about CASIEF, and get inspired about how you can get involved in global health.
NEWS
Announcements
The University of Alberta Division of Otolaryngology and Office of Global Surgery are seeking the assistance of an Anesthesiologist to join in a surgical partnership with Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret, Kenya. This would involve administering a one-day advanced Airway course, as well as involvement in some of the rest of a 10 day series of workshops.
The full letter describing the opportunity is available here: AnesthesiologistForMTRH_Oct2019.
Are you an anesthesia trainee interested in global health? In improving access to safe surgery for the nearly 5 billion people who currently lack access?
Is so, consider applying to be a resident member on the Canadian Anesthesiologist’s Society International Education Foundation Board of Trustees! We are now seeking one resident member to join our Board of collaborative and inspiring experts from across the country. Your role will be to help represent the trainee voice, help to grow our network of like-minded residents and fellows, and find new ways to spread the word about the important work we do.
Find out more here (PDF).
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to drop us a line at resident@casief.ca.
How to Get Involved in Global Health
2019 CAS Annual Meeting
Location: Calgary Telus Convention Center
Section: CASIEF
Date: Sunday, June 23, 2019
Time: 10:00-11:30
Location: Calgary Telus Convention Center
To register: Go to casconference.ca, or click here.
Description: This workshop is intended for people who may not have any global health/overseas practice, or may already be doing some but are interested in other options. It will be an interactive workshop session, with an expert panel and lots of opportunities to ask questions.
More information, including panelists, in the promo poster (PDF).
In the past 50 years, MSF has become a major player in the world of medical humanitarianism. When people think of MSF, many images and questions come to mind. Is it for me? Can I leave on short missions while continuing to practice in Quebec? Should I go once I have retired? After my residency? What is security like on the ground?
To sign up, see the Canadian page. The complete information package (PDF) is also available.
CASIEF EVENTS
2019 CASIEF Family Fun Dinner at the Calgary Zoo
- Sunday, June 23rd, 2019
- Reception: 18:00 / Dinner & Speaker: 19:00-22:00
- Transportation: Return trip C-Train Pass (Included, optional)
- Guided Zoo Tour: 17:00-18:00 ($13)
This year we are taking advantage of a really interesting and interactive location – THE CALGARY ZOO. We have planned this to be as accessible as possible for CAS delegates as well as friends and family of CASIEF, yes even the kids! We have teamed up with Calgary Transit to offer a round trip C-Train pass from the convention site to the Zoo to take the stress out of getting there and back. Our event will start any time after 4pm, take some time to explore on your own or register to participate in our custom 1 hour tour of “DESTINATION AFRICA” at 5:00pm for a reduced fee.
Our traditional program will start at 6:00pm with cocktails and some magical surprises followed by a buffet dinner at 7:00pm featuring some classics including a variety of salads, AAA Alberta Beef, farm raised chicken and a vegetarian option, finishing with a selection of desserts. Our Featured Guest Speaker will be Dr. Sandie Black, Head of Veterinary Services, The Calgary Zoo “On the horns of a dilemma: Anesthesia for giraffes, gorillas, geckos and other denizens of the wildlife world.”
Getting There: Round trip passes on the C-Train from the Hyatt Calgary Stop to/from the Calgary Zoo for your convenience. One way trip is 8-10 minutes. Note: For those not opting for the C-Train Pass, no other transportation will be provided.
Purchase ticket today.
AFFILIATED EVENTS
BETHUNE ROUND TABLE 2019
The Bethune Round Table (BRT) is an annual interdisciplinary scientific meeting hosted at a Canadian academic centre to discuss challenges and solutions to improving surgical care to under-serviced and marginalized populations in low- and middle-income countries. The objective of the BRT is to bring together health professionals from a variety of disciplines including surgeons, anesthesiologists, obstetricians, and nurses to share their research and experiences in the delivery of surgery in low-resource settings.
Upcoming Course Details
Dates: June 6-9, 2019
Host: University of Alberta
Website: BethuneRoundTable.com
ANESTHESIA GLOBAL OUTREACH COURSE
Anesthesia is an essential component of every health system. Despite its pivotal role in routine surgical care, it has not been prioritized globally. This is undoubtedly partially due to a global health human resources shortage and disparities in distribution of personnel globally. Beyond this, at the level of many district hospitals in low-income countries, there are simply few resources to institute physician-led anesthetic care models that are commonplace in high resource settings. Given the scope of the surgical burden of disease, attempts to remedy the situation have included equipment donations, trainee exchanges, or even assisting patients to obtain care abroad. Their sustainability and effectiveness remains uncertain.
The Anesthesia for Global Outreach Course is focused on providing anesthesia providers with the skills and knowledge to work both safely and responsibly in the low-resource setting. The target audience for this course is medical professionals planning to deliver anesthesia, peri-operative, and critical care in the low-resource settings. It is designed primarily for anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and anesthesiologist assistants, however it may also include nursing, pain management, and respiratory care.
Upcoming Course Details:
Dates: October 26-28, 2019
Host: Boston Children’s Hospital
Website: http://anesthesiaglobaloutreach.com
Contact: info@anesthesiaglobaloutreachcourse.com
WORLD CONGRESS OF ANAESTHESIOLOGISTS
Upcoming Course Details
Dates: September 5-9, 2020
Venue: Prague, Czech Republic
Website: https://www.wcaprague2020.com/
More information, including some details about the competitions, also available here.