Gun Violence is a Public Health Issue
September 27-28, 2023
Toronto ON
This year’s CAHS conference theme is Gun Violence is a Public Health Issue is led by Dr. Najma Ahmed, MD PhD FRCSC FACS, Surgeon-in-Chief, St. Michael’s Hospital – Unity Health and Vice-Chair of Education, Professor of Surgery, University of Toronto, Dr. Philip B. Berger, O.C. O.ONT MD FCFP FRCPC (Hon) FCAHS, St. Michael’s Hospital – Unity Health and Associate Professor, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, and Dr. Jacinthe Lampron, MD MPHE FRCSC FACS, Medical Director of Trauma Program, General Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital.
Firearm injury and death rates have been increasing steadily in Canada over the decade. Canada ranks 9th of 36 OECD countries for firearm mortality. Gun violence affects all segments of society, as there are several forms of gun violence (including suicide, femicide, interpersonal violence and public mass shootings) each with its own unique epidemiology, risk factors and harm reduction strategies. Many of these injuries and deaths are preventable. A multi-pronged approach including investments to address the social determinants of health, gun violence and efforts to end the proliferation of guns are necessary. A public health approach with a focus on community engagement, public education and evidence informed policy is imperative to reducing harm.
This conference will assist health care providers in having informed and meaningful conversations with patients, families and communities affected by gun violence. You will learn about risk reduction strategies in the context of your own practice as well as the necessity of science and evidence-based advocacy. The content is presented in a thought-proving manner that will stimulate further scholarly work, development of programming for learners and scientific enquiry.
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Registration
CAHS Fellows – Full Registration
(Includes, all sessions / breakfast and lunch on September 27 and 28. The Gala dinner is not included with this registration. One or more tickets can be purchased at the cost of $175.00 each)
$450.00 (Early Bird pricing to June 15th, 2023)
$550.00 as of June 16th, 2023
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Non-members – Full Registration
(Includes, all sessions / breakfast and lunch on September 27 and 28. The Gala dinner is not included with this registration. One or more tickets can be purchased at the cost of $175.00 each)
$550.00 (Early Bird pricing to June 15th, 2023)
$650.00 as of June 16th, 2023
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Students/Residents/Post-Graduate Trainees Registration – $295.00
(Includes, all sessions / breakfast and lunch on September 27 and 28. The Gala dinner is not included with this registration.)
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Gala Dinner – September 27
$175.00 per person
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Venue & Accommodation
The Forum and gala dinner will be held at the Delta Hotel (Toronto) located at 75 Simcoe Street in downtown Toronto.
We are pleased to offer Forum delegates and their guests a special room rate starting at $369.00 per night plus applicable taxes and fees.
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The room block closes on August 24, 2023.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Academy offers four sponsorship packages – Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze – ranging in levels of support from $30,000 to $3,000. You can help us by sponsoring the event. Your contributions will enable us to move forward on this important agenda.
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Thank you to our Sponsors!
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