CBT Primer Skill Sessions – Fridays at the University
CBT Primer Skill Sessions – Fridays at the University
Objectives At the conclusion of this learning event, participants will be able to: Explain the evidence that supports the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in primary care. (Scholar, Medical Expert) List the clinical conditions for which CBT is indicated. (Medical Expert, Health Advocate) Explore the CBT techniques that are useful in the primary care (more…)
R for Absolute Beginners – June 2026
R for Absolute Beginners – June 2026
This 3-day hands-on and in-person workshop, presented by CHI’s Data Science platform, will introduce participants to R by providing instruction and hands-on exercises. Participants will gain understanding of basic workflows in R, including data manipulation, graphics, and programming. We will be emphasizing the tidy verse family of packages in R. No prior experience with (more…)
Fridays at the University – Hot Topics – June 5, 2026
Fridays at the University – Hot Topics – June 5, 2026
This session will be online only. Paid registration also provides access to the recording and resources post event. All recordings will be available until August 31, 2026. Objectives Critically appraise emerging and evolving evidence related to lifestyle and therapeutic interventions. Integrate evidence-based approaches into clinical decision-making for common and controversial topics, including patient selection, risk (more…)
R for Data Wrangling – June 2026
R for Data Wrangling – June 2026
Please note that previous introductory experience with R is required for this workshop Data wrangling with dplyr and other tools from tidyverse. Everyone has heard that “data analysis is 80% loading, cleaning, reshaping and otherwise preparing your data for analysis”. In this 3-day, hands-on workshop, you will learn more advance techniques that will make your (more…)
Implantable Birth Control Insertion Skills Session – Fridays at the University
Implantable Birth Control Insertion Skills Session – Fridays at the University
Objectives By the end of this skills session, participants should be able to: Discuss the indications, cost, safety, and efficacy of implantable contraception devices available on the Canadian market today. (Communicator, Family Medicine Expert) Implement appropriate patient counselling regarding contraindications, potential complications, and side effects of implantable contraception devices. (Communicator, Collaborator, Family Medicine Expert) By (more…)
R for Basic Statistics – June 2026
R for Basic Statistics – June 2026
Please note that previous introductory experience with R, and experience with basic statistical ideas, is required for this worship. Description This 3-day hands-on and in-person workshop, presented by CHI’s Data Science platform, will show you how to do basic statistical analyses using R. We will be emphasizing intuition over math as we review key statistical concepts (more…)
Python Essentials for Data Science – June 2026
Python Essentials for Data Science – June 2026
Description: This 5-day hands-on and in-person workshop, jointly presented by the George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation (CHI) and the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM), will introduce participants to Python through a combination of instruction and hands-on exercises. Participants will gain an understanding of Python programming syntax, best practices, data (more…)
Dignity in Care Online Training 2026 (AEST Time Zone)
Dignity in Care Online Training 2026 (AEST Time Zone)
*THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT ONLY** Workshop dates are: September 9th, 16th and 23rd 0900 – 1300 AEST September 8th, 15th and 22nd 1800 – 2200 CDT Designed to enhance the human side of healthcare, this 3-day workshop focuses on the role and application of dignity in all aspects of clinical practice. The research, assessment (more…)