PedCAM News

Collaboration Research and Innovation Opportunities CRIO 2013

Sun, 30 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Are you interested in the next 2013 CRIO (Collaboration Research and Innovation Opportunities) Team Competition? There will be information sessions held in Universities across the province of Alberta mid-May Please visit here for more information http://www.aihealthsolutions.ca/

Dr Roger's Prize 2013

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Nominations are now being accepted for the $250,000 Dr. Rogers Prize for Excellence in Complementary & Alternative Medicine

2013 Nominations Close: Friday, May 31, 2013 5:00 PM (PST)
Dr. Rogers Prize Colloquium & Gala Dinner: Thursday, September 26, 2013

The Dr. Rogers Prize competition accepts nominations year round. Entries completed and submitted before 5:00 PM (PST) May 31, 2013 will be considered for the 2013 Prize Award. All nomination materials, including letters of support and resumés, must be received prior to the deadline.

The recipient of the Dr. Rogers Prize receives a $250,000 award. In 2011, Dr. Marja Verhoef, Research Chair in Complementary Medicine at the University of Calgary, received the prize. Previous recipients include:

·Dr. Alastair Cunningham (2007)

·Dr. Abraham Hoffer (2007)

·Dr. Hal Gunn (2009)

·Dr. Badri (Bud) Rickhi (2009)

For more information about the 2013 Dr. Rogers Prize or to begin the nominations process, please visit drrogersprize.org. . Questions may be addressed to Kate MacDonald, the Prize Coordinator at coordinator@drrogersprize.org.

The Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research Showcase

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600

The Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research Showcase on May 22-23, 2013
The two day event will also feature keynote presentations on implementation science, the work of The Child and Youth Data Laboratory and how one researcher turned a $5K Seed Centre Grant into an $11M research project with Alberta Health Services. There is no fee to attend this event. Details on how to access it via webcast are available on the registration page. http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/110301179379992/10th+Anniversary+Research+Showcase+-+May+22-23,+2013+Poster.pdf

Employment Opportunity in NY city campus in a leadership position

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Position information: Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (NY City Campus) invites applications and nominations for an exciting leadership position as the Program Director for a new and innovative Bachelor of Science RN to BSN Completion Program with a focus in Holistic Nursing. Director will orversee faculty and curriculum development and implementation; teaching, student advisement, obtaining/coordinating clinical practice sites, etc. Qualification: Minimum of Masters Degree in Nursing with a doctorate in nursing or a related field prefered, four years teaching in baccalaureate nursing education or academic administration, current/eligiblity for licensure as registered nurse in NY, and certification in holistic nursing recommended. www.pacificcollege.edu

Contact Dr.Belinda Anderson PhD, LAc
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
banderson@pacificcollege.edu

expires 4/15/2013

Publication Opportunity: The Journal of Case Studies in Homeopathy (JCSH)

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Journal of Case Studies in Homeopathy is live now!
The Journal of Case Studies in Homeopathy (JCSH) is the first Open Access quarterly journal dedicated to publish case studies in homeopathy. It publishes high-quality articles, in English, and is fully committed to providing free access to all articles as soon as they are published.

Volunteer yourself for an better and Evidence Based Homeopathy. Visit www.jcshom.com/jcsh to get yourself registered. Registration is free.

2013 CAM Fair -Edmonton Alberta, February 5, 2013

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0700

The 2013 CAM Fair will take place from 2-7pm in Bernard Snell Hall at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. This is a major event at the University presented by the CARE Program for Integrative Health and Healing. This event is open to the public and will feature a number of workshops this year that are Free, put on by some of the best instructors in the city!

Invitation to Submit an Article to EJIM!!

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0700

The European Journal of Integrative Medicine is Invitating you to submit an article to a special issue on patient safety planned for 2013

Ensuring and Improving patients safety in Integrative health care
Keeping patients safe is a vital part of all healthcare. Improving patient
safety involves assessing how patients could be harmed, preventing or managing
risks, reporting and analyzing incidents.
The European Journal of Integrative Medicine invites authors to contribute to
this special issue planned for 2013. Please submit your articles to
www.elsevier.com/eujimwww.elsevier.com/eujim

New Funding Competition for the: The Massage Therapy Research Fund

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700

The application deadline is December 10, 2012 (midnight ET). Application forms and submission guidelines can be downloaded at http://www.incamresearch.ca/index.php?id=127,663,0,0,1,0

Through the MTRF, IN-CAM invites applications that apply to any of the following research areas: Massage therapy effectiveness, efficacy, and safety; Massage therapy access and delivery; Massage therapy policy; Massage therapy knowledge translation.

A total of $40,000 is available for the 2012 competition. Grant applications up to $20,000 will be considered. Please visit here for more information: http://www.incamresearch.ca/index.php?id=127,663,0,0,1,0

Upcoming Pediatric Integrative Medicine (PIM) Rounds

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700

The University of Alberta Pediatric Integrative (PIM) Rounds is now offered via telehealth. This means that those outside of the University can now participate! If you are interested in participating or have any questions with regards to participating please see SCHEDULE

Cochrane Review Bursary Opportunity

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Cochrane reviews bursary opportunity http://www.cochrane.org/news/tags/authors/call-applications-complementary-medicine-field-bursary-scheme-2012
Closing date Dec. 3 2012. Two individual bursaries for $5000.

(To what extent) Laughter (and humour) is the best medicine?: A taste of laughter yoga

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Billy Strean will be presenting:(To what extent) Laughter (and humour) is the best medicine?: A taste of laughter yoga

11:00‐11:50am MT Broadcasted over the telehealth system

Graduate Student Opportunity

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The CARE Program for Integrative Health and Healing is looking for graduate students!! Are you interested in studying patient safety and natural health products (NHPs)? Or are you interested in working on a clinical trial on probiotics? Would you like to pursue an MSc or a PhD in either of these areas, or do you know someone who would? Please READ MORE HERE regarding this exciting opportunity!

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)part of the International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) at the National Institutes of Health was part of the International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health. Links have been posted at http://nccam.nih.gov/grants/resources/imh2012. To contact a member of NCCAM’s program staff, please visit http://nccam.nih.gov/grants/contact.

Myofascial Structural Integration: A Promising Complementary Therapy for Young Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The below link relates to a study on myofascial structural integration and spastic cerebral palsy that may of interest to many of you.

Please visit HERE for more information

Excellence in Integrative Medicine Research Award

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The European Society of Integrative Medicine (ESIM) is announcing a new and innovative award "Excellence in Integrative Medicine Research Award." Nominators must submit one scientific manuscript either published or accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal during the years 2011 or 2012. Deadline for manuscript submission is May 31, 2012. Please see poster for more information.

POSTER

Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies (FACT) Journal: Pediatric Special Edition

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The Pediatrics special issue for Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies (FACT) Journal was published in print and online!! Dr Sunita Vohra, the PedCAM Director, was the guest editor for this edition. Please visit HERE for more information!!

Resources from the Center for Integrative Medicine

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The Center for Integrative medicine has offered their patient resources for those who may wish to learn more about the safe use of dietary supplements. Please visit HERE

Medical Acupuncture Program (MAP) at the University of Alberta

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The Medical Acupuncture Program, lead by Dr. Steven Aung, and offered through the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta, involves intensive instruction in Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, diagnosis, and clinical practices. One of the few university academic

acupuncture training programs, MAP is designed to allow students to discover and develop new ideas, skills, and perspectives on patient diagnosis, clinical problem solving, and treatment. This certificate course is intended to be taken on a part. For more information please visit www.cpl.med.ualberta.ca and click on POSTER

Join CAMRN!

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600

RCCM calls on all those with an interest in CAM research to join CAMRN

CAMRN is the free news service provided by the RCCM. It aims to keep members in touch with new evidence, educational opportunities and job opportunities in the field of CAM research, in the UK and internationally. If you are interested in CAM research and evidence, why not join CAMRN?

To sign up you need to go to the RCCM web site home page, it does not take a moment! Go to http://www.rccm.org.uk/

Five good reasons for being a member of CAMRN….

1. CAMRN offers a free news service about all CAM research

2. CAMRN keeps you informed about CAM research conferences, new publications, jobs, RCCM activities and much more

3. CAMRN is informal, you can raise questions and obtain advice from other members

4. CAMRN members can enter their profile and search that of others

5. CAMRN keeps you connected

Go to http://www.rccm.org.uk/ and join CAMRN now!

The Bravewell Collaborative Summary: Integrative Medicine in America

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

The new Bravewell Collaborative Summary is a study on "How Integrative Medicine is Being Practiced in Clinical Centers Across the United States." It contains the most current and up to date data on health conditions and populations as well as the most commonly used integrative methods in the USA.

It is downloadable here and further information can be found here

Research Funding: Canadian CAM Research Fund (CCRF)

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

The Canadian CAM Research Fund (CCRF) is an annual funding competition organized and administered by IN-CAM and open to IN-CAM members. Grants of up to $5000 are awarded to research project proposals identified through a rigorous peer review process. For more information please visit here

Herb-drug interactions and adverse events website!

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Created by “Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC)”, an integrative oncology center, in the US this website provides info about herb-drug interactions and adverse events, evidence-based information about herbal remedies, vitamins and other dietary supplements used by cancer patients for physicians and the public. Please visit www.MSKCC.org/AboutHerbs

LEAPS into IM documentary

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The LEAPS into IM (Leadership and Education Program for Students in Integrative Medicine) Team has created a 6 min video/documentary about the LEAPS program and experience. Please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jdhY-K9bWA to view.

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700

For those interested, the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database provides unbiased information about CAM

To login in or register please visit here and to learn how you can gain fully accredited continuing education credits please click this link.

Herb-Drug Interaction Chart

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Developed by Canadian CAM researchers and pharmacologists, the herb-drug interaction chart is extremely useful in respect to safety for practitioners, physicians and researchers. Please visit here to view.