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Celebrate Education Week

October 7, 2015

Sunnybrook will celebrate teaching and learning at its annual Education Week from Oct. 13 to Oct. 16.

Daily activities will highlight Sunnybrook’s commitment to the ongoing education of staff, students, patients and families. Throughout the week, look for education booths around the hospital to find out more about what is happening in Education at Sunnybrook.

We are all teachers. We are all learners. At Sunnybrook, Education Matters.

Tuesday, Oct. 13: Student, Resident and Fellow Appreciation Day
Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Come have lunch, meet other learners and take a break from your studies. Worried about taking the time? Talk to your supervisor. (Supervisors, please allow your learns to come to McLaughlin Auditorium). 12 pm to 2 pm. With guest speaker on student wellness, Dr. Susan Edwards.


Wednesday, Oct. 14: Teacher Appreciation Day
Send an apple to your favourite teacher - through our e-cards - to say thank you! Pop by a booth between 11 am and 2 pm to receive a token of thanks for your ongoing support of education at Sunnybrook! Last year, more than 1,300 e-cards were sent to teachers, mentors and coaches around the hospital. Send a card today! (There will be booths located at the Odette Cancer Centre, Veterans Centre, M1 – Donor Wall, E1 (Harlequin’s), St. John’s Rehab and the Holland Centre. Please come by and show your appreciation for your Sunnybrook teacher, mentor or colleagues.)

Thursday, Oct. 15: Patient and Family Education Day
Interactive workshop, research presentations and more. Please pre-register via education@sunnybrook.ca

Friday, Oct 16: Annual Sunnybrook Education Conference – Innovation in Teaching & Learning
A full-day conference focused on learning, from simulation to student wellness to online serious games. Designed for teachers and learners, the GTA health-care community, and external partners in education, the day will include a broad range of world-class speakers, presentations, posters and interactive workshops. With Keynote Speaker Dr. Roberta Bondar!

More information and register.

8 am - 5 pm
McLaughlin Auditorium.

We are all teachers. We are all learners. Thank you for your contribution to education at Sunnybrook.

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