Congratulations to recent ARTC graduates!
ARTC MUN recently graduated five students:
Emma Housser, Kara Roberts, Amanda Hancock, Jill MacEachern, and Valerie Penton.
To see details of the theses completed by these and other ARTC students please
click here.
ARTC Workshop: August 30 - September 1, 2010, Fredericton, NB
Theme: 2010 Orientation
The Orientation will open the new school year and welcome all new and returning students. This will be a great opportunity to meet
the ARTC management staff, instructors and students. Information sessions will be conducted on the ARTC program,
internet-based classrooms, courses, program evaluation, writing, research opportunities, and career opportunities. The Orientation will be held at UNB.
All travel and other workshop expenses for students and staff will be paid by the ARTC.
More information will be provided soon.
ARTC Student Jean Burgess Wins First Prize for Poster Presentation
ARTC student Jean Burgess won first prize in the poster session of the 17th UNB Graduate Research Conference (GRC) held May 7, 2010.
The GRC is organized by the Graduate Students' Association (GSA) and funded by the GSA, the UNB Office of Research and the NB Social
Policy Research Network. "The goal of the GRC is to provide a forum for graduate students to present their research in a
supportive environment, gain presentation skills, and develop links with the greater graduate community (2010 GRC Committee,
May 7 , 2010)". Jean was very impressed with the quality and relevance of the oral and poster presentations. GRC Awards
presenter Dr. Ed Biden, UNB Associate Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies, described the 2010 GRC as "superb".
Click the link below to view the poster.
The patient voice: Appreciative inquiry into participants’ stories about living well with diabetes
ARTC Workshop: April 19-21, 2010, St. John's, NL
Theme: Policy and Decision Making
This workshop is specifically designed for first-year ARTC students. They attend presentations and
panel discussions with experts in the areas of Health Policy and Decision Making, as well as thesis
and residency preparation.
To view the agenda please click here.
The workshop will be at the
Sheraton Newfoundland Hotel. The hotel is located in the downtown area of the city, close to the harbor front,
boutique shopping, restaurants, signal hill a great hike) and George Street.
ARTC Student Jan Jensen Publishes KT Paper in BMC Emergency Medicine
Jan Jensen, 2nd year Dalhousie ARTC student, and her supervisors Dr. Pat Croskerry and Dr. Andrew Travers, have had a paper
published in BMC Emergency Medicine on the methods of her thesis research. The topic of Jan's thesis is on Paramedic Clinical
Decision-Making. The study is a Delphi consensus study. Paramedics and EMS medical directors from across Canada participated in
the online Delphi study. Through a multi-round survey process, the 42 most important clinical decisions paramedics make on
typical emergency calls that have the highest impact on patient safety and clinical outcome were identified. Financial support
for this research was provided by the ARTC and the Canadian Patient Safety Institute.
Click the link below to view the paper.
Paramedic clinical decision making during high acuity emergency calls
ARTC Student Kristal LeBlanc Wins First Prize in Poster Competition at Canadian Association of Gerontology Conference
Kristal LeBlanc attended the Canadian Association of Gerontology Conference in Winnipeg from October 22-24th. She competed
in a Master's poster competition where she presented a conceptual paper that was the literature review of her thesis. The
poster and conceptual paper are entitled, "What do we know about intimate partner violence experienced by older women?:
A review of the domestic violence and elder abuse literature". LeBlanc won first prize in the poster competition. The review
made a strong argument for her current thesis which explores how battered women's shelters are meeting the needs of older
abused women. Leblanc and her co-author Dr. Lori Weeks will soon be submitting this paper for publication. Kristal is also
set to present her thesis data at the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research Research Day on November 10th.
Click the link below to view her poster.
What do we know about intimate partner violence experienced by older women?
ARTC Student Mary Brachaniec Publishes KT Paper in Physiotherapy Canada
Third year part-time ARTC student, Mary Brachaniec, was part of a team with the Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and
Arthritis' Knowledge Exchange Task Force (KETF), which recently published a KT study in Physiotherapy Canada, Volume 61, Number 3
entitled "Partnership in Action: An Innovative Knowledge Translation Approach to Improve Outcomes for Persons with Fibromyalgia".
KETF brings researchers, consumers (i.e., patients), clinicians, students, community partners, and other endusers together to
discuss current research. The knowledge arising from research is translated by KETF members into language and approaches
suitable for dissemination within their own organizations, to other stakeholders, and, ultimately, to the broader Canadian public.
Click the link below to read the paper.
Partnership in Action: An Innovative Knowledge Translation Approach to Improve Outcomes for Persons with Fibromyalgia
ARTC PI Tom Rathwell and PhD Students Judah Goldstein and Erin Fredericks Produce Study for Health Council of Canada
The Health Council of Canada wants to know how the health care system can adapt to improve the quality of life for
Canadians dealing with chronic diseases. The concept of collaborative primary health care teams is one way to make life
better, prevent or manage disease progression and minimize complications. As Canadians, do we know if such teams are
making a difference? What do they have in common? How are they different from one another? To find out, the Health
Council of Canada commissioned a study in five communities, four in Canada and one international. The study was led by
Professor Thomas Rathwell of the School of Health Administration, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia.
(As reported in the
E-Watch bulletin on innovation in health services April 20, 2009.)
Click the link below to read the Council's report.
Getting It Right: Case Studies of Effective Management of Chronic Disease Using Primary Health Care Teams
ARTC Student Kristal LeBlanc Receives Opportunity to Participate in CIHR's Summer Program in Aging 2009
The aim of the Summer Program in Aging (SPA), offered by the CIHR Institute of Aging, is to provide graduate students and
postdoctoral fellows involved in aging research a program of advanced training that crosses disciplines, sectors,
institutions, and geography. This year the program will be held in Nova Scotia June 8-11. Kristal says she is delighted
to have been chosen by CIHR to attend this year's event.
For more information on the program click here:
http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/33047.html
Atlantic Symposium on Privacy in Health Services and Policy Research:
April 20-21, 2009 Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, St. John's NL
To see the
Privacy Symposium Agenda click here.
To see the
Privacy Symposium Report click here.
Click on a presentation title below to few in PowerPoint.
- Approaches to Information Protection in Atlantic Region Health Research.ppt
- Benefits of Secondary Use of EHR Administrative Data.ppt
- Data Breaches.ppt
- EHRS Current Debates and Future Considerations.ppt
- Managing Privacy in Higher Education.ppt
- NS Proposed Personal Health Information Act.ppt
- Personal Health Information Act.ppt
- PHRs_The Best Therapy for Patient Access to Health Information.ppt
- Privacy Breaches NL Commissioners Office.ppt
Dec 2008 ARTC Workshop: December 08-10, 2008, Halifax, NS
The December Workshop is made possible thanks to the generous support of the
Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation.
This workshop is the second of three opportunities each school year for the ARTC members to come together.
It is a time to improve the operations of the existing program and plan for our future. Students and instructors
benefit from meeting face-to-face to wrap-up some courses and starting others. Students and the rest of the ARTC staff
gain from discussions with decision-makers who take time out of their busy schedules to share their knowledge and influence
the health services researchers of tomorrow.
To see the
Workshop Agenda click here.
Dr. Michael Rachlis Gives Workshop and Public Presentation: May 2008, Fredericton, NB
Dr. Michael Rachlis is a physician, author, and one of Canada’s leading health policy analysts. In May 2008, he visited
Fredericton to give a workshop entitled "Golden Aging: How You Can Help Create a Better Health System for Canadian
Seniors" and a public presentation entitled "Sustaining Medicare into the Future". ARTC was a proud supporter of these events.
The PPT slides (with audio) for the workshop can be accessed from the UNB Psychology Department's web page at
http://www.unbf.ca/arts/psychology/news.html .
To view a video of his
public presentation click here. (Please note the audio is low.)
More information about Dr. Rachlis can be found on his website:
www.michaelrachlis.com
ARTC Student Kristal Murray Presents to the Select Committee on Wellness
The Select Committee on Wellness, which is an all-party committee of the Legislative Assembly invited residents of New Brunswick
to attend public hearings that were held in January and February 2008 to offer their opinion on current issues concerning wellness.
They welcomed both academic and public input. Kristal Murray, 1st year ARTC student, felt that she had ideas and input to provide
with her background in mental health along with the knowledge that she has acquired with her courses in the program thus far.
“It was a thrilling experience to be presenting my ideas in front of a committee who truly cared about the wellbeing of N.B.
citizens. It was also a great opportunity to practice presentation skills, to talk highly about the ARTC program and to network
with decision makers.” The presentation was very well received, and several committee members were impressed with the knowledge and
skills that ARTC students acquire during the program.
To view Kristal's presentation click here.
Recent ARTC Workshop: December 09-12, 2007, Halifax, NS
The December Workshop was made possible thanks to the generous support of the
Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation.
To see the Workshop Agenda click here.
ARTC PhD Candidate Judah Goldstein Receives NSHRF Award
This fall ARTC PhD candidate Judah Goldstein received a substantial student research award from the Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation. The objective of the SRA is to reward student research excellence and provide assistance for students undertaking their own research project or program as part of their thesis-based graduate degree studies at the Master, Doctoral (PhD) and Post Doctoral level. Judah's research topic is "Evaluating Frailty in the Pre-Hospital Setting and Emergency Department". Congratulations Judah!
Roger Chafe Continues on to Post Doc
This fall Roger Chafe is completing his ARTC PhD in the Division of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He will conduct his postdoctoral work with his supervisors Peter Coyte (University of Toronto) and Mark Dobrow (Cancer Care Ontario/University of Toronto). Roger's decision-maker partner will be Terrence Sullivan from Cancer Care Ontario. His program will examine the factors influencing the adoption of new cancer drugs within different institutional contexts across the country. Good luck Roger!
ARTC Workshop: August 21-24, 2007, Fredericton, NB
Theme: 2007 Orientation
The Orientation opened the new school year and welcomed all new and returning students. This was a great opportunity to meet
the ARTC management staff, instructors and students. Information sessions were conducted on the ARTC program,
internet-based classrooms, courses, program evaluation, writing, research opportunities, and career opportunities. The Orientation was held at UNB.
To view the agenda please
click here.
ARTC students receive awards!
Alaina Roach O'Keefe (UPEI) received an award for an
outstanding poster presentation at the annual Educational Research Forum.
Julie Bull (UPEI) has been selected to receive the Canadian Institutes of Health Research "Institute of Aboriginal
Peoples Health Scientific Directors Award of Excellence". Julie will be traveling to Labrador this summer to conduct
research in three Aboriginal communities. The aim of her research is to inform policy on the ethical governance of
research involving Aboriginal peoples. Julie states "The ARTC has provided me with a solid research base while
encouraging independent work and professional networking and collaboration. I am delighted that CIHR-IAPH recognizes the
importance of ethical conduct in research involving Aboriginal Peoples and I am honored to receive this award."
Congratulations to recent ARTC graduates!
Already in 2007, six more of our ARTC students have completed
their requirements for the degree of Master's in Applied Health Services Research: Julia Campbell (UPEI), Shannon Classen (UPEI),
Amanda Park (MUN), Jennifer Thornhill (MUN), Gail Richardson (UNB) and Mary Hill (UNB). Special congratulations
also goes out to Cathy Peyton, ARTC Program Manager, for completing her Master's degree in Education specializing in
post-secondary studies - health professionals education.
To see details of the theses completed by these and other ARTC students please
click here.
ARTC Workshop: April 18-20, 2007, St. John's, NL
Theme: Policy and Decision Making
This workshop was specifically designed for first-year ARTC students. They attended presentations
and panel discussions with experts in the areas of Health Policy, Knowledge Transfer, as well as
Policy and Decision Making.
To view the agenda please
click here.
ARTC Workshop: December 11-15, 2006, Halifax, NS
The December Workshop was made possible thanks to the generous support of the
Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation.
To see the Workshop Agenda click here.
Congratulations to the ARTC MAHSR graduates of 2006!
2006 saw six more of our ARTC students graduate
with the degree of Master's in Applied Health Services Research. Lisa Tay (Dal) is now working with the
Diabetes Care Program of Nova Scotia, Mengxuan Xu (UNB) is working with the Nova Scotia Department of Health,
Bev Gerg (UPEI) is working with the University of Prince Edward Island and plans to start her PhD with ARTC
next fall, Melissa Sullivan (MUN) is with the Department of Health & Community Services of Newfoundland &
Labrador, Brad Osmond (Dal) is with the Annapolis Valley District Health Authority, and Etienne Orr-Ewing
(MUN) is studying law at UNB.
To read abstracts of the theses completed by these and other ARTC students please
click here.
Congratulations to Two ARTC Students at MUN!
As MUN students Etienne Orr-Ewing and Amanda Park near the end of their master's degrees they're taking no time to rest from
reaching for their career goals. Etienne has received a scholarship for the law program at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton.
He has accepted the scholarship and will begin studies August 2006. Amanda has been accepted into medicine at Memorial University of
Newfoundland. She will also begin studies in August 2006.
“I'm very excited about starting this new program. ARTC has provided a great foundation for this new endeavor and has
made me recognize a passion for research that I never knew I had! I look forward to taking the knowledge and skills obtained from
ARTC and encorporating them into the different aspects of my professional journey.” - Amanda
ARTC Workshop: August 28-31, 2006, Charlottetown, PEI
Theme: 2006 Orientation
The Orientation opened the new school year and welcomed all new and returning students. This was a great opportunity to meet the ARTC management staff, instructors and students. Information sessions were conducted on the ARTC program, WebCT learning, courses, program evaluation, writing, research opportunities, and career opportunities. The Orientation was held at UPEI.
To view the agenda in pdf format please click here.
ARTC Workshop: April 18-21, 2006, St. John's, NL
Theme: Policy and Decision Making
To view the agenda please click here.
ARTC Workshop: December 12-16, 2005, Halifax, NS
Theme (1st year students): Critical Appraisal
Theme (2nd year students): Communication and Dissemination
The December
Workshop was made possible thanks to the generous support of the
Nova Scotia Health
Research Foundation. From September 16-20, 2nd year students Greg Ellard and Jennifer
Thornhill were in Montreal attending the Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR) Conference
and the 6th annual International Conference on the Scientific Basis of Health Services (ICSBHS). They had the opportunity
to meet such experts as Jonathan Lomas, John Lavis, Jeremy Grimshaw, Ross Baker, and Linda Pallas-O’Brien, as well as
other students from across North America. Greg described the conferences as "a tremendous learning experience" that
"puts the theoretical basis of our Masters course work into perspective". Jennifer agreed adding that it was "a rich networking
opportunity as well." ARTC would like to thank the Canadian Health Services Research
Foundation (CHSRF) and the Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (IHSPR) for their generous support which
allowed Greg and Jennifer to attend these conferences. Theme: 2005 Orientation To view the agenda in pdf format please click here. In May of this year, Amy Lewis and Rowena Tervo graduated
with the degree of Master's in Applied Health Services Research. Amy graduated from the ARTC program
at Dalhousie University where she completed her thesis entitled "Women and Breastfeeding: What is the
Experience of the Grandmother?". Rowena graduated from the ARTC program at the University of New Brunswick
where she completed her thesis entitled "Conduct Disoorder Among Canadian Children 10-15 Years Old".
Since graduation Amy has been employed with Cancer Care Nova Scotia.
To read a summary of Amy's thesis please click here.
"Rural and Remote Health Research: Rhetoric and Reality"
This summer institute for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows was recently attended by five ARTC students.
Theme: Policy and Decision Making
This workshop is specifically designed for first-year ARTC students. They attended presentations
and panel discussions with experts in the areas of Health Policy, Knowledge Transfer, as well as
Policy and Decision Making.
Theme (1st year students): Critical Appraisal The December
Workshop was made possible thanks to the generous support of the
Nova Scotia Health
Research Foundation. This fall
Brie Morey and Erin Mayo became the first ARTC students to graduate
with the degree of Master's in Applied Health Services Research.
Brie graduated from the ARTC program at Dalhousie University where
she completed her thesis entitled "Responding to a Health Information
Crisis: Factors Affecting the Recruitment and Retention of Nova
Scotian Health Information Professionals". Erin graduated from
the ARTC program at Memorial University of Newfoundland where
she completed her thesis entitled "Spousal Perspectives on Factors
Influencing Recruitment and Retention of Rural Family Physicians".
Since graduation Brie is continuing to work with the NS Department
of Health, where she did her ARTC residency, and Erin is enrolled
in medical school.
To read a summary of Brie's thesis please click here Theme: 2004 Orientation
Click here to view the schedule in Word format. Theme: Policy and Decision Making
Click here to view the agenda in .pdf format. Theme (1st year students): Critical Appraisal This workshop was made possible thanks to the generous
support of the Nova Scotia Health
Research Foundation. The Official Launch of the Atlantic Regional Training Centre
was held at the Lord Nelson Hotel on December 10, 2003. The event was well attended by representatives from the
four involved universities, policy and decison-makers of health services organizations in the Atlantic provinces,
and of course by ARTC staff and students. The event also received print and television media coverage.
To see the Workshop Agenda click here.
ARTC Students Attend CAHSPR and ICSBHS Conferences
ARTC Workshop: August 31-September 02, 2005, Charlottetown, PEI
Congratulations to our ARTC MAHSR graduates!
To read a summary of Rowena's thesis please click here.
CIHR Summer Institute: June 5-10, 2005, Gros Morne National Park, NL
The aim of the 2005 Summer Institute was to provide a complementary training opportunity to students in applied
health services and policy and/or population and public health research across disciplines, sectors, and
institutions, by bringing together researchers, decision-makers and community learners from across Canada and from
a variety of disciplines.
To view the program
click here.
Co-sponsored by:
CIHR - Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (IHSPR) and
CIHR - Institute of Population and Public Health (IPPH).
ARTC Workshop: April 18-22, 2005, St. John's, NL
Click
here to view the Agenda in Adobe .pdf format.
ARTC Workshop: December 13-17, 2004, Halifax, NS
Theme (2nd year students): Communication and Dissemination
To see the Workshop Schedule please select your preferred format below:
- Workshop Schedule in WordPerfect format
- Workshop Schedule in MS Word format
Congratulations to the first ARTC MAHSR graduates!
To read a summary of Erin's thesis (supervised by Dr. Maria Mathews) please click here.
ARTC Workshop: August 30-September 01, 2004, Fredericton, NB
ARTC Workshop: April 13-16, 2004, St. John's, NL
Previous ARTC Workshop: December 9-12, 2003, Halifax, NS
Theme (2nd year students): Communication and Dissemination
ARTC Official Launch: December 10, 2003, Halifax, NS
