EASELab Research Meeting: Compassion in Medicine

Address

Hybrid - please check below for more info

Dates

Event start date : 04/14/2025

Event end date : 04/14/2025

Event start time : 3:00 PM

Event end time : 5:00 PM

Event Description

EASELab Research Meeting: Compassion in Medicine

This month’s meeting is themed “Compassion in Medicine,” featuring a discussion of barriers and challenges in shifting medical education and culture with Dr. Kenneth Fung, Director of Global Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry U of T,  and Claire Zhang, U of T Medical Student.

Come by to learn their research insights, engage in conversation, and enjoy some snacks!

Event Details:
Date: Monday, April 14, 2025
Time: 3 - 5 PM
In-Person @ Wilson Hall, New College, Rm. 2053 - 40 Willcocks Street
Online via Zoom - visit EASELab for link.

No registration required!

About the Speakers:

Dr. Kenneth Fung - Dr. Fung is a staff Psychiatrist and Clinical Director of the Asian Initiative in Mental Health Program at the Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network. He is a Professor and Director of Global Mental Health with the Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto.

Claire Zhang - Claire is a medical student at teh University of Toronto. Her research interests include mindful self-compassion training, compassion in medical education, and student mental health. Her presentation will focus on "Medical Student Experiences of the Flows of Compassion."