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Navigating the Future: Scholarship and Career Options for Trainees

The Canadian MSK Rehab Research Network Trainee Committee will be hosting a webinar designed for trainees by trainees titled: Navigating the Future: Scholarship and Career Options for Trainees on November 15th, 2024, from 12:30pm-2pm EST.

The event is focused primarily on trainee career and professional development and will include sessions on scholarship writing, industry-academic opportunities, things to think about before moving to begin a PhD or postdoctoral position, and transitioning to an industry position. The session will feature presentations from Dr. Roberta Bgeginski, Kyoko Sutton, Amin MohammadiNasrabadi, and Dr. Adrian Lai. The session will be moderated by Dr. Jesse Charlton.

Trainee Committee Webinar Flyer

The webinar is open to Network members, non-Network members, and anyone with an interest in the content.

The webinar will be recorded and uploaded to the MSK Network website. If you prefer to not be recorded, please keep your camera off for the session. There will be a short survey provided at the end of the webinar, please complete this survey to help direct future Network webinars and trainee opportunities.

Zoom link: https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/j/99600183917

Passcode: 508751

 

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PhD Candidate – Seeking Post-Doctoral Position

Lisandra Almeida is a PhD Candidate supervised by Dr. Luciana Macedo in the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University. Lisandra will be graduating in winter 2025 and is seeking a post-doctoral position after graduation.

Here is some information directory from Lisandra regarding her research interests:

I am a physiotherapist by training and am currently in the final year of my Ph.D. I have a profound passion for research, particularly in exercise (in person and telerehabilitation) for musculoskeletal conditions. My enthusiasm for advancing knowledge in this field has driven me to conduct systematic reviews, RCTs, and longitudinal qualitative studies. I am currently seeking a post-doctoral opportunity starting in the Summer or Fall of 2025 to further my research and contribute to advancements in the field.

If you are seeking a post-doctoral fellow you can reach out to Lisandra at: almeil2@mcmaster.ca

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MSK Network X Committee – Seeking Trainees

The MSK Network is seeking interested trainees to join an X Committee to assist in planning X content for the Network. The X Committee will work with the Network Coordinator to develop weekly content for the MSK Network’s X platform and website.

If you are not a trainee and are still interested in joining this committee, please reach out to the Network Coordinator.

Please email rehabnet@uwo.ca if interested!

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Summer School Topics Survey 2025

If you are an MSK Network Trainee please complete the survey linked below to provide your input on a summer school topic of interest for 2025. The purpose of this short (2-question) survey is to engage trainees to determine what subjects they are most interested in attending a summer school on.

The survey can be accessed here: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0B9dNiIWDFaZv6u

If you have interest in helping plan a summer school or have a potential location for a summer school, please reach out to the Network Coordinator at rehabnet@uwo.ca.

If you have any questions about the survey or Network summer schools, please reach out to the Network Coordinator at rehabnet@uwo.ca.

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Fragility Fracture Network North American Regional Congress October 22nd, 2024

The Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) North American Chapter is hosting a 1-day meeting in Montreal on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024.

The FFN is a global network that aims to improve the interdisciplinary care, including secondary prevention (e.g. fall prevention), of patients experiencing fragility fracture.

Early Career Researchers, Post-Doctoral Fellows, MSc and PhD students, submit your abstracts and showcase your work to influential researchers, clinicians and decision-makers to help advance knowledge and innovation in care of patients with fragility fractures. Abstract submissions are due July 15th.

Scientific Program: https://fragilityfracturenetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/na-congress-preliminary-scientific-program_20240523-2.pdf

Event Website: https://fragilityfracturenetwork.org/ffn-na-regional-congress-registration/

 

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PAINtalks 2024

The Canadian MSK Rehab Research Network will be partnering with PAINtalks hosted by the Quebec Network of Junior Pain Investigators. The 9th edition of PAINtalks will take place via a hybrid format from the Gesù venue in Montreal on November 7th, 2024, at 6:30pm ET.

PAINtalks is a bilingual initiative, free and open to the public that utilizes TED-style presentations focused on the field of pain. Speakers are asked to discuss controversies and advancements in the field of pain.

Event details and registration can be found at: https://event.fourwaves.com/paintalks2024/pages

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Patient Engagement in Research 101 Workshop

The CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA) and the CIHR Institute of Genetics (IG) will be hosting the Patient Engagement in Research 101 Workshop June 19th, 2024, from 1-3pm AT in Halifax, Nova Scotia or Online. The Workshop aims to support trainees in developing best practices for patient engagement in health research.

Attendance will be open to 45 trainees, 30 in-person and 15 virtual. Participants must Express Interest in the Workshop by April 30th, 2024, and decisions will be made by May 22nd, 2024.

To express interest please complete this survey: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5nWSBYKMWtcvw9g

For more information on the Patient Engagement in Research 101 Workshop please visit this link: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/27297.html#a5

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Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2025 Annual Meeting

The ORS 2025 Annual Meeting will take place February 7th to 11th in Phoenix, Arizona. The Annual Meeting will bring the orthopaedic community together to take part in five days of workshops, learning sessions, networking, advocacy, and more. Attendees from various career stages and many disciplines will gather to learn about the latest innovations in orthopaedics.

The ORS Scientific Program Committee is seeking workshop applications for the Annual Meeting. Workshop applications must be submitted by April 22nd.

The ORS Research Council is seeking ideas for Symposia, Back to Basics, and Bench to Bedside sessions for the Annual Meeting. Ideas must be submitted by April 22nd.

The ORS is looking for suggestions for Spotlight Speakers for the Annual Meeting. Suggestions must be submitted by April 22nd.

Abstract submissions will be open from June 17th to August 26th, 2024.

Learn more about the Annual Meeting at: https://www.ors.org/2025annualmeeting/

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Tenure-track Position in Applied Sports Science, Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education

The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, effective January 1st, 2025. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree (post-doctoral experience an asset) in Kinesiology or a relevant area.

The application deadline is May 15th, 2024. Applications should be addressed to Dr. Gordon Bloom, Chair, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University.

Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Julie Côté: julie.cote2@mcgill.ca

To apply please navigate to this link: https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Careers/job/Currie-Gymnasium/Assistant-Associate-Professor_JR0000052351

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Training Opportunity with Dr. Michael Hunt (UBC)

Dr. Michael Hunt and the Motion Analysis and Biofeedback Laboratory at the University of British Columbia is looking for a PhD student to undertake studies in the areas of clinical biomechanics or musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Possible topics include rehabilitative approaches to manage knee osteoarthritis, running injury research, and movement and activity measurement with wearable sensors. Funding is available for qualified applicants.

To register your interest, please complete an online form found on this webpage.