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July 19, 2010
A Problem Based Introduction to Mental Health Services Research A Social Sciences and Medicine Allied in Research and Teaching (SMART) Workshop
Location: Toronto, Ontario Canada
Dates: July 19 - 23, 2010
Registration deadline: May 14, 2010
This 5-day workshop is designed for clinicians and researchers interested in a problem based introduction to mental health services research.
Participants will learn how to develop a mental health services research project through a mix of lectures and small group exercises and projects.
The curriculum for this unique workshop was developed over a 2 year period to provide an innovative introduction to mental health services research.
It uses an integrated and interactive teaching approach in which faculty work with learners to immediately apply what is being taught.
The Workshop faculty are members of the University of Toronto’s SMART Program which is comprised of international researchers and clinicians who are expert teachers. The mission of the SMART Program is to promote research and teaching excellence through the collaboration and integration of clinicians and researchers.
Program
Each morning begins with a presentation by one of the SMART faculty supplemented by small group exercises. Topics to be covered include the key elements of health services research, needs assessment, creating a framework for evaluation and planning, the contribution of health economics to health services research and steps to communicating research results to decision makers.
In the afternoons, learners work collaboratively on group projects designed to give them the opportunity to master the material presented in the classroom, applying what they are learning in real life settings. Learners will be assigned to groups based on their interests. Each group will be linked to one of five different mental health programs such as Assertive Community Treatment, Early Intervention, Collaborative Care, Inpatient Services and Geriatric Outreach. A clinical and research faculty advisor will be assigned to each group. During the week, groups will work with their advisors to develop a proposal for a mental health services research project.
Location
The workshop will be held at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario Canada.
Dates
July 19 - 23, 2010
Registration Costs
Early registration until April 2, 2010: $1,000 (CDN)
Registration after April 2, 2010: $2,000 (CDN)
Registration costs include course materials and breakfast and lunch during the workshop.
Registration Deadline
May 14, 2010
Contact
Carolyn S. Dewa, MPH, PhD (SMART Program Head) University of Toronto, Department of Psychiatry carolyn_dewa@camh.net
