The Institute of Medical Science Students' Association (IMSSA) is a recognized University of Toronto student organization, for all graduate students in the Institute of Medical Science (IMS). The IMSSA can act as a liaison between graduate students and the department executives, bringing relevant issues to the IMS department, and is open to all graduate students in IMS. Any graduate student in IMS will have the opportunity serve on the IMSSA through annual elections or as a member at large.
News and Events
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IMS Scientific Day The annual IMS Scientific Day will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 from 8:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. This full-day event is the highlight of our academic year and features exciting talks and poster presentations by IMS students.
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IMS Career Seminars The IMS Career Seminar Series is an IMSSA-led initiativedesigned to provide graduate students with the opportunity to discuss withrepresentatives from various scientific related careers in an informal setting.Several career-related seminars will be held throughout April - June.
******************** "A Career In Academia"
When: April 5th, 12:00 - 2:00 pm Where: Princess Margaret Hospital room 7 - 605 Featuring: Gillian Einstein (Ph.D.; Dept of Psychology, Dalla Lana School of Public Health Sciences, IMS) William Hutchison (Ph.D.; Dept of Surgery, Dept of Physiology, IMS), Derek van der Kooy (Ph.D.; Dept of Medical Biophysics, Dept of Molecular Genetics, IMS) Freda Miller (Ph.D.; Dept of Molecular Genetics, Dept of Physiology, IMS), Cindi Morshead (Ph.D.; Dept of Surgery, Dept of Rehabilitation Science, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, IMS)
Please RSVP to imssacareers@gmail.comas seating is limited
A light lunch will be provided
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"An Alumni Perspective"
When: April 12th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm Where: MaRS/TMDT 4-204 Featuring: Gabriella Farcas Chan (Vice President Legal Affairs, Cytodiagnostics Inc., JD, PhD) Lilian Doss (Program Developer for Ontario Community and Aboriginal Health Centers, MSc) David Kideckel (Territory Manager at Janssen, Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, PhD)
Please RSVP to imssacareers@gmail.comas seating is limited
Refreshments / snacks will be provided
“Careers in Global Health and Health Policy” April 26th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm MaRS/TMDT 4-204 Featuring Professionals: Pamela Kanellis (Program Officer, Grand Challenges Canada, PhD) Nathan Doidge (Manager, Planner and Project Management UHN, MHSc., HBASc) Jessica Fullerton (Infection Control Practitioners UHN, B.Sc., M.Sc.)
Refreshments will be provided ---------------------------------- “The Path to Clinical Trial Management” May 10th, 12:00 - 2:00 pm MaRS/TMDT 4-904 Featuring Professionals: Judith Hall (Clinical Trials Manager, Applied Health Research Centre, M.Sc.) Steve Mann (Research Coordinator, Schizophrenia Research Program, CAMH, M.Sc)
Refreshments will be provided
--------------------------------- “A Career in Medicine and Research” May 24th, 12:00 - 2:00 pm Princess Margaret Hospital 7-605 Featuring MD Students & Professionals: Paul Arnold (Scientist of Genetics and Genomic Biology, HSC Staff Psychiatrist, MD, PhD) Adrian Laxton (Neurosurgery Fellow, MD, PhD) Bailey Dyck (MD Student UofT, PhD) Gordon McSheffrey (MD/PhD student, UofT)
A light lunch will be provided
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Sunnybrook Site-Specific Event Hi everyone, Finally, the second SB event has arrived!! See you all for a delicious PIZZA lunch onWednesday April 18th [11am-1pm] inthe E-wing cafeteria!! [possibly moving outside afterwards if weather permits]. Your site reps, Cristina & Natalie Contact info: imssa.sb@gmail.com | natalie.venier@utoronto.ca
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PGSA and IMSSA Present: Monte Carlo Night Are you feeling lucky, IMS students? PGSA and IMSSA Present: Monte Carlo Night Try your hand at roulette, Texas hold 'em and blackjack. Not your thing? Not to worry! We also have non-casino games! When: Friday April 13th, 2012; 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. Where: Party Room, 21 Carlton Street (Yonge and College) Admission: $20 per ticket (includes gaming chips) The event will feature an open bar! Additional chips can be purchased on site. There is a total of $600 to be won in prizes (Raptors tickets, gift certificates, movie passes, and more)! This event is not exclusive to IMS students, so bring your friends!
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CAMH Site-Specific Event Hello CAMH IMS Students! Lets all take a break from our busy research work and get to meet each otherand have FREE pizza lunch.
When: Thursday, April 12, 2012 Time: 12:30 pm – 2 pm Location: Room T321 at CAMH Russell Site (take the elevators nextto the research office in the tower building) Cost: Free! What: Meet your fellow IMS students at CAMH and learn more about yourfantastic IMS Students' Association (IMSSA) and have free lunch. RSVP by emailing yekta.dowlati@utoronto.ca We look forward to seeing you there and don’t forget to come hungry :) IMSSA CAMH Site Directors Brett Jones and Yekta Dowlati
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TWH Site-Specific Event TWH students, Come out to another FREE pizza lunch! Meet fellow students and take a much needed break from the lab! When: Wednesday, March 14th from 12-2 p.m. Where: MP 14-331 Questions? E-mail rosen.allie@gmail.com Hosted by the Institute of Medical Science Students' Assocation (IMSSA)
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IMSSA Presents: Student-Supervisor Relationship Workshop Dear IMS students, Learn strategies to improve interactions with your supervisor! When: Tuesday, March 13th, 10AM to 12PM Where: North Dining Room (2nd floor), Hart House The event will feature an anonymous Q&A session with Graduate Coordinators! Learn techniques on how to discuss and negotiate... -What is expected of you in conducting your research -Presenting and building on your research -Goals, workload, deadlines, timelines and conflict resolution Space is limited! RSVP supervisor.workshop@gmail.com
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IMSSA Graduate Student Mentorship Program Hello IMS Students! Have you ever felt lost or isolated during your graduate training? Are you new to the IMS and could you benefit from an upper year mentor? Or are you an upper year MSc or PhD student who would like to provide mentorship to new students? If you answered YES to any of these questions, the Institute of Medical Science Student Association (IMSSA) invites you to attend the IMSSA Graduate Student Mentorship Program! When: Thursday, February 23, 2012, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Where: Princess Margaret Hospital, room 7-605 There will be a panel of upper year students who will be available to answer questions followed by smaller group discussions. Please RSVP to Melanie Guenette at gradstudentmentorship@gmail.com The event will include an OPEN (candy!) BAR . We look forward to seeing you there! IMSSA Executive Council
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Downward for Dogs: A Yoga Charity Event Do you like YOGA? Do you love animals? Well here is your opportunity to mix the two together!
You are cordially invited to Downward for Dogs: A Yoga Charity Event Kaitlyn Baptist, renown Toronto yoga instructor will be teaching an hour-long yoga class, all levels welcome!
Tuesday, February 21st 2012 - 5:30PM Hart House Activities Room (just before entrance to locker rooms) Cost: $5 minimum donation. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE OSPCA (Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Free David's Tea will be served after the session and baked goods will be available for purchase.
RSVP today at: downwardfordogs@gmail.com (note: we encourage you to bring your own mat as Hart House only has a limited quantity)
Namaste, Your IMSSA 2011-2012 Council |
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IMSSA Opera Night Hello IMS Students! In response to popular demand, we will be holding an Opera Night at a discounted rate! Canadian Opera Company: Love from Afar Dress Rehearsal (by K. Saariaho) (featuring the director who has worked with Cirque du Soleil) When?: January 30 Where?: The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts How Much?: $22 (Orchestra Seating) Please RSVP to dabbondanzaj@smh.ca to reserve your spot!
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Winter 2012 Pub Night Take a break from all the hard work you've been doing and come join us for the first pub night of 2012! We hope to see a lot of you there, especially the new January-entry student...we're excited to meet you! Where: Grace O'Malley's Pub (14 Duncan St.) When: January 26, 2012 @ 8pm FREE FOOD and DRINKS!! *Free for all IMS students *$5 for non-IMS students *Please bring your student card!!
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Life After the IMS: A Survey of Graduate Students' Career Interests Welcome to 2012 IMS Students! A new year brings new goals, opportunities and accomplishments to us all. As students, our accomplishments typically include the thesis we defend and the papers we publish. But importantly, among our greatest accomplishments will be applying our graduate degree to future careers. Our graduate training can certainly shape our future. Help us show you how by completing the following survey which will be used to plan IMS Career-Related Events: http://app.fluidsurveys.com/surveys/ilyse/ims-students-career-interests-4/ As a participant of the survey, you will have the opportunity to win a gift card to the Eaton Centre. We look forward to helping you achieve your goals, The IMSSA 2012 Career Development Initiatives Team
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IMS Holiday Party Twas the 14th night of December, when all throughout Hart House, The IMS was stirring, even those who tend mouse. Researchers conversed, smiles grew without care, For hopes of solid data were no longer there
The students were jolly, finger foods by the fire, With sightings of friends in much fancier attire. From satays to creme brulee, every taste was considered, Even a festive cocktail was established and delivered...
Reminder: The 2011 IMS Holiday Party is taking place on
Wednesday December 14, 2011 Time:6pm-11pm Place:The Music Room, 2nd Floor Hart House Hors d'oeuvres, desserts and 1 free drink ticket with entry. * This event is FREE for all IMS students/faculty* Don't forget to personally ask your supervisors to attend! Â
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MSB/CCBR Site-Specific Event ATTENTION IMS students at MSB/CCBR Join us for free pizza and great conversation!!! Spread the word and be sure to RSVP to our Facebook event "Pizza lunch for MSB/CCBR IMS students" so we have enough pizza for everyone. When: Thursday, November 24 from 12-2 pm Where: Medical Science Building, room 5243 See you there!
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PMH, SickKids, Mount Sinai Site-Specific Events ATTENTION IMS! Working at Princess Margaret, SickKids or Mount Sinai Hospital? Put down your pipettes and pick up a cone at our FREE ICE CREAM Meet-and-Greet. We’ll have a variety of flavours and lots of fun toppings. Spread the word, invite your PI and be sure to RSVP to our Facebook event “IMSSA SITE EVENT: PMH, SickKids, Mount Sinai” so we know how much ice cream to get. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. See you ALL there! When: Wednesday, November 23 from 3-4 pm Where: SickKids Hospital Room 1527 (1st floor of Hill wing)
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IMSSA Apartment Crawl Have a proposal to write? Or an entire thesis? Participate in some neurological pruning with your fellow students! You'll think more clearly in the morning. Join us for the first-ever IMS apartment crawl. Assured to be a glorious night. Unfortunately, we are only able to accommodate the first 50 students who RSVP, so be sure to buy your tickets and secure a spot ASAP. When: November 18, 2011 $5 for IMS students $10 for non-IMS guests/dates Included: UNLIMITED BEER, LIQUOR, AND MIXERS; finger food; the company of those equally or more nerdy than yourself! To RSVP contact Ilya Mukovozov (IMSSA Social Rep) at: mukovoi@gmail.com
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CAMH Site-Specific Event Hello CAMH IMS Students! It’s that time of year to all gather and meet each other, get a break from our busy research work and have FREE pizza lunch. When: Thursday, November 17, 2011 Time: 12:30 pm – 2 pm Location: Room 852 at CAMH 250 College Site Cost: Free! What: Meet your fellow IMS students at CAMH and learn more about your fantastic IMS Students' Association (IMSSA) and have free lunch. We look forward to seeing you there and don’t forget to come hungry!
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Sunnybrook Hospital Site-Specific Event Hello Fellow IMS-Sunnybrook Students, We hope you're having a great year! We would like to invite you to attend our annual IMS-Sunnybrook Site Specific Event. This year we are hosting a 'Go Loco over Hot Cocao Event'. We encourage you to drop by for free hot chocolate and dessert, and an opportunity to meet and mingle with your fellow IMS Students at Sunnybrook... and a chance to win a great prize!! Where: Sunnybrook Hospital, E-wing lunch cafeteria (beside E-117) When: Thursday, November 10 @ 1-2:30pm Hope to see you there!
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Toronto Western Hospital Site-Specific Event Dear TWH Students, Do you need a relaxing break? Do you want to get to know your fellow students? Come to our FREE pizza lunch!! When: Wednesday, November 9 from 12-2pm Where: MP 14-331 What: A break from the lab with FREE food!
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IMSSA Student Link Event Hello IMS Students! Have you ever felt lost or isolated during your graduate training? Are you new to the IMS and could you benefit from an upper year mentor? Or are you an upper year MSc or PhD student who would like to provide mentorship to new students? If you answered YES to any of these questions, the Institute of Medical Science Student Association (IMSSA) invites you to attend the IMSSA Student Link Event! There will be a panel of upper year students who will be available to answer questions followed by smaller group discussions. Please RSVP by clicking on the link below. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8Z7XH8Z Light refreshments and snacks will be served. We look forward to seeing you there! IMSSA Executive Council
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IMSSA Arts Events Hello IMS Students! In response to popular demand to Opera Nights in previous years, we are planning to host this event again as well as some new ones! Before we purchase tickets, we would like to get an idea of how many people are interested. Below is a list of potential events, their prices, as well as the number of students needed to commit in order to hold the events. Toronto Symphony Orchestra: Brandford Marsalis November 24 @ 8pm – Roy Thomson Hall Tickets: $25 for Side Balcony Seating (Reg $40) 15 students required
National Ballet of Canada: The Nutcracker (based on E.T.A. Hoffmann's Christmas tale; music by P.J. Tchaikovsky) December 16 @ 7pm – The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts Tickets: $40 for Ring 5 Seating (Reg $46) 10 students required Canadian Opera Company: Love from Afar Dress Rehearsal (K. Saariaho) (featuring the director who has worked with Cirque du Soleil) January 30 (Time TBA) – The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts Tickets: $22 (Seating TBA) 15 students required Seating charts and views can be found below or on the venue's respective website: Please RSVP to dabbondanzaj@smh.ca by October 28 with the events you'd like to attend to reserve your spot! Remember, ticket sales will only be activated once the required number of students have committed to attending the performance. We hope to see you there!
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IMSSA Fall Social Greetings IMS Students, Feeling tired of bench work? Still have no idea where your project is going? No problem! Join us for the IMSSA Fall Social on Tuesday (TOMORROW!) October 25, 6:00pm-11:00pm at 21 Carlton Street (just east of Yonge) in the 2nd floor Party Room. Snacks will be provided. Please bring your own wine, coolers, beers, and whatever else melts your butter. We are looking forward to seeing everyone!
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IMSSA Elections Announcement Dear IMS Students, IMSSA Constitution
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