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University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine

CURRICULUM VITAE

I. BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

NAME Dr. Fariba Aghajafari ADDRESS Sunridge Family Medicine Teaching Centre

2685 - 36 Street NE Calgary, AB, T1Y 5S3

TELEPHONE 403-943-5000 EMAIL [email protected] PRESENT RANK Assistant Professor DEPARTMENT Family Medicine

FACULTY Medicine INSTITUTION University of Calgary

II. ACADEMIC RECORD

FINAL DEGREE PhD DATE COMPLETED 2016 SPECIALTY Epidemiology and Health Services Research

INSTITUTION/CITY/COUNTRY University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada

i. UNDERGRADUATE

1992 MD, Shahid Beheshti Medical Sciences University, Tehran, Iran

ii. SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL

iii. GRADUATE AND POST-DOCTORAL

2012 - 2013 Fellow in Grant Generating Project (GGP Fellowship), Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.

2010 - 2016 PhD in Health Services Research, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. Defended on May 19, 2016.

2002 - 2004 Residency in Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Regina, SK.


2002 - 2003 Post-Graduate Year 1, Department of Pediatrics, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK.

2001 - 2002 PhD Student, Clinical Epidemiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON. 1999 - 2001 MSc in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research Methods, University of

Toronto, Toronto, Canada.

iv. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND BOARDS

2009 Licensure, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta 2004 - 2011 Licensure, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan 2004 Certification, College of Family Physicians of Canada

III. AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS

2018 Distinguished Service Award for Teaching Contributions in Urban MDCN 330 and MDCN 430. Undergraduate Medicine Education Program, Class of 2020.

2017 Gold Star Award for Teaching Contributions in the Applied Evidence Based Medicine (AEBM) Course. Undergraduate Medical Education Program (February 7), Class of 2018.


2016 Gold Star Award for Teaching Contributions in the Applied Evidence Based Medicine (AEBM) Course. Undergraduate Medical Education Program, Class of 2017.


2016 Associate Dean’s Letter of Excellence for Teaching in Family Medicine Clinical Experience MDCN 330 and MDCN 430. Undergraduate Medical Education Program, Class of 2017.

2014 Associate Dean’s Letter of Excellence for Teaching Excellence in Applied Evidence Based Medicine (AEBM) Course. Undergraduate Medical Education Program (March 1, 2014).

2014 Gold Award for the Teaching Contributions in the Applied Evidence Based Medicine (AEBM) Course. Undergraduate Medical Education Program

2013 Hellbender Honour Roll, recognize excellent instruction in lecture, small group and bedside setting. Calgary Medical Students’ Association, Faculty Appreciation and Awards committee (February 26), Class of 2014.

2012 Janus Research Training Level 2 Grant, College of Family Physicians of Canada. Effect of Serum 25 (OH) D on Pregnancy and Neonatal Outcomes.

2012 “Best of Four” of Oral Presentations by Society of Obstetrician and Gynaecologist of Canada. Aghajafari F, Nagulesapillai T, Ronksley P, Rabi D. The Effect of Vitamin D Levels on Pregnancy Outcomes and Birth Parameters: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. SOGC Annual Meeting. June 20-24, SOGS 2012, Ottawa, ON.


2012 O’Brien Award for Excellence in Health and Wellness Research. Bhattacharjee A, Kaplan B, and Aghajafari F. Vitamin D: It’s Importance for Health and Associations with Pregnancy and Fetal Outcomes. Student's Union Undergraduate Research Symposium. University of Calgary. November 2011. Calgary, AB.

2008 1st Place Research Prize: M. Akot, S. Javid, F. Aghajafari, April 4, 2008. Serum Vitamin D Levels in Elderly People - Family Medicine Unit - Regina. Proceedings of 18th Annual Resident Research Day, Department of Family Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Prince Albert, SK.

2002 - 2006 Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) Fellowship (Rank 2nd among all Applicants).

2002 Dr. Arnie Aberman Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology. 2001 Toronto Resident Award, Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. 2001 Best Student Presentation, F. Aghajafari, M. Hannah, K. Murphy, K. Amankwah,

A. Ohlsson, S. Matthews. Multiple Courses of Antenatal Corticosteroids for Preterm Birth. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research Day, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.

2000 Tuition Waiver Bursary Award, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON. 2000 Open Fellowship Award, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.

1999 Open Fellowship Award, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON. 1998 Carol Mitchell/ Richard Venn Graduate Fellowship in Women’s Health- WCH

Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON. 1998 UTAPS Grant, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.

IV. ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

2018 - Present Joint Assistant Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

2016-2017 Visiting Academic, School of Medicine and Public Health Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Australia

2009 - Present Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

2006 - 2008 Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK.

2006 - 2008 Clinical Member, Regina Qu’Apelle Health District.

V. EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

i. UNDERGRADUATE SUPERVISION & TEACHING DELIVERED

Workplace Based Teaching


2018 Supervisor for undergrad Life Science student, Emilie Penrosa (Queens University) Project entitled: Academic achievement and psychosocial adjustment in refugee school-aged children. A systematic review (May 1 to Aug 31, 2018)

2017 Supervisor for undergrad Life Science student, Newsha Mahinpey (Queens University) and medical student Nela Cozic (University of Calgary). Project entitled: Association between maternal vitamin D status during pregnancy and antenatal and postpartum depression: A systematic review (May 1 to Aug 31, 2017)

2017 Supervisor for undergrad Kinesiology student, Nader Emami, University of Calgary. Project entitled: Emergency Department-based Interventions for Effective Care Transitions to Primary Care: A Systematic Review (May 1 to Aug 31, 2017)

2009 - Present Preceptor, MDCN 330, University of Calgary 2009 - Present Preceptor, MDCN 440, University of Calgary 2009 - Present Preceptor, Mandatory Clerk, University of Calgary 2009 - Present Preceptor, Elective Clerk, University of Calgary

Classroom Based Teaching 2018 Applied Evidence Based Medicine (AEBM) Course. University of Calgary,

Undergraduate Medical Education Program (April and May, 2018). (Total of 20 hours)

2016 Applied Evidence Based Medicine (AEBM) Course. University of Calgary, Undergraduate Medical Education Program (April and May, 2016). (Total of 20 hours)

2015 Applied Evidence Based Medicine (AEBM) Course. University of Calgary, Undergraduate Medical Education Program (April and May, 2015). (Total of 17.50 hours)

2014 Applied Evidence Based Medicine (AEBM) Course. University of Calgary, Undergraduate Medical Education Program (April and May, 2014). (Total of 17.50 hours)

2013 Applied Evidence Based Medicine (AEBM) Course. University of Calgary, Undergraduate Medical Education Program. (April and May, 2013).

2011 “Teaching: Critical Appraisal of RCTs”. (April 19) Teaching Undergrad Course (MED 440): Medical Students at University of Calgary

ii. GRADUATE SUPERVISION & TEACHING DELIVERED

Workplace Based Teaching 2018 Supervisor for PhD student, Sayeeda Sayed, University of Calgary. Project

entitled: Emergency Department-based Interventions for Effective Care Transitions to Primary Care: A Systematic Review (May 1 to Aug 31, 2018)


2017 Supervisor for PhD student, Sayeeda Sayed, University of Calgary. Project entitled: Emergency Department-based Interventions for Effective Care Transitions to Primary Care: A Systematic Review (May 1 to Aug 31, 2017)

Classroom Based Teaching

iii. POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION & TEACHING DELIVERED

Workplace Based Teaching 2009 - Present Preceptor, Medical Students, PGY1 & PGY2 Family Medicine Residents,

University of Calgary 2009 - Present Preceptor, Externs, Family Medicine Residency Program, University of Calgary


Classroom Based Teaching 2016 Presenter, Evidence Based Medicine 5 - Clinical Practice Guidelines, Weekly

Academics - NW Division R2s (February 18, 2016). (Total of 3 hours) 2015 Evidence Based Medicine Workshop for IMGs. University of Calgary, AIMG

program (April 28, 2015). (Total of 3 hours) 2014 Facilitator, “Changes in Fibromyalgia Diagnosis - An Increased Role for Family

Physicians”. 1 hour. Weekly Resident-Led Rounds, Sunridge Family Medicine Teaching Centre. (January 22, 2014)

2013 Presenter, “Evidence Based Medicine”, Block Seminar, PGY2, 3 hours x 1 session (November).

2012 Presenter, “Evidence Based Medicine”, Block Seminar, PGY1, 1 sessions, 1 hour session, University of Calgary (July)

2012 - 2013 Facilitator, Weekly Resident-Led Teaching Sessions, Sunridge Family Medicine Teaching Centre. 1 hour .

“Case Presentation” (February 20, 2013) “Cardiovascular Assessment of the Athlete” (February 6, 2013) “Case Presentation: Chest Pain” (January 9, 2013) “Step-up Therapy in Uncontrolled Pediatric Asthma” (December 12, 2012) “Crohn's Disease” (September 5, 2012)

2011 Presenter, “Evidence Based Medicine”, Block Seminar, PGY1, 3 sessions, 3 hours per session, University of Calgary (July 7, September 15 & November 17)

2010 Presenter, “Evidence Based Medicine”, Block Seminar, PGY1, 2 sessions, 3 hours per session, University of Calgary (August 5 & September 23)

2010 Facilitator, “Hypothyroidism”. 1 hour . Weekly Resident-Led Teaching Sessions, Sunridge Family Medicine Teaching Centre. (September 27)

2010 Faculty Coordinator, Academic Half Day, PGY1, Nephrology/Urology, University of Calgary (January 7)

2006 - 2008 Facilitator, Monthly Journal Club, Regina, SK.

iv. CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION SUPERVISION & TEACHING DELIVERED

Workplace Based Teaching Classroom Based Teaching

2017 Presenter, “How to Keep up with the Literature”. 1 hour. Evening Course 2017-2018, Family Medicine, University of Calgary. (November 8, 2017)

2013 Presenter, “Vitamin D in Pregnancy”. 1 hour. Grand Rounds, Family Medicine, University of Calgary. (March 7, 2013)

2010 Presenter, “Should We Measure Vitamin D Levels?” 1.5 hour. 2010 Family Medicine Forum (FMF) Workshop, Vancouver, B.C. (October 14-16, 2010)

2010 Presenter, “How to Critically Appraise the Literature”. Teaching Family Medicine Residents on the Block Seminar Day. (September 23, 2010)


v. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISION & TEACHING DELIVERED

Workplace Based Teaching

Classroom Based Teaching 2015 Facilitator, McMaster Evidence Based Practice Workshops, Hamilton, Ontario.

(June 8-12, 2015) 2015 Presenter, “Evidence Based Medicine“, Workshop/journal club, Master Teacher

Program, University of Calgary, 1 session x 3 hours (December 4, 2015)

vi. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES

2017-2018 Evaluator, AEBM Evaluation of Critically Appraised Topic (CAT). 60 CATs (medical student assignments) approximately 1/2 hr for each assignment = 30 hrs (October 1, 2017 to January 30, 2018).

2015 - 2016 Evaluator, AEBM Evaluation of Critically Appraised Topic (CAT). 60 CATs (medical student assignments) approximately 1/2 hr for each assignment = 30 hrs (October 1, 2015 to January 30, 2016).

2014 Evaluator, AEBM Evaluation of Critically Appraised Topic (CAT). 100 CATs (medical student assignments) approximately 1/2 hr for each assignment = 50 hrs (October 1, 2014 to January 30, 2015).

2014 Co-Facilitator, Family Medicine Counselling Lab, (FMCL), 3 labs, 3 hours each (January 30, February 20, April 3).

2013 Evaluator, AEBM Evaluation of Critically Appraised Topic (CAT). 100 CATs (medical student assignments) approximately 1/2 hr for each assignment = 50 hrs (October 1, 2013 to January 30, 2014).

2013 Examiner, PGY2, Practice Simulated Office Oral (SOO) Exam, Family Medicine, University of Calgary. (Sept. 26, 7 exams, Nov. 21, 7 exams, Dec. 19, 7 exams), ½ hour each

2012 Examiner, PGY2, Practice Simulated Office Oral (SOO) Exam, Family Medicine, University of Calgary. Half day, 4 exams. (November 22)

2012 Examiner, PGY1 & 2, Practice Simulated Office Oral (SOO) Exam, Family Medicine, University of Calgary. Half day, 5 exams. (April 5)

2010 Co-Facilitator, Patient Centred Care Labs, PGY1, 1 lab, 3 hours (July 19)

vii. SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES

2018 Med School Admissions Interview (February 25) 2018 CaRMS Interviewer, 9 Interviews, Family Medicine Residency Program,

University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. (January 14) 2017 CaRMS Interviewer, 8 Interviews, Family Medicine Residency Program,

University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. (November 30 to December 15) 2016 CaRMS Interviewer, 9 Interviews, Family Medicine Residency Program,

University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. (January 16-17)


2015 - 2016 CaRMS File Reviewer, 16 Applicant Files, Family Medicine Residency Program, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. (December 21, 2015 to March 14, 2016)

2015 CaRMS Interviewer, 8 Interviews, 4.5 hours, Family Medicine Residency Program, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. (January 18)

2014 CaRMS File Reviewer, 9 Applicant Files, Family Medicine Residency Program, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. (December)

2013 CaRMS Interviewer, 9 Interviews, 4.5 hours, Family Medicine Residency Program, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. (January 19)

2013 CaRMS File Reviewer, 8 Applicant Files, Family Medicine Residency Program, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. (December)

2012 CaRMS Interviewer, 7 Interviews, 8 hours, Family Medicine Residency Program, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. (January 28)

2012 CaRMS File Reviewer, 8 Applicant Files, Family Medicine Residency Program, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.







viii. OBJECTIVES DEVELOPMENT

2018 Developer and reviewer, UGME. Development of individual lectures, session educational objectives and preceptors manual. 1) classroom based lecture series, 2) classroom based small group session series. January 1 to May 30, 2018. Estimated hours: 1/2 day per week for the above dates. Peer reviewed by the MED 440 committee members. Used by preceptors for MED 440 teaching.

2015 - 2016 Developer and reviewer, UGME. Development of individual lectures, session educational objectives and preceptors manual. 1) classroom based lecture series, 2) classroom based small group session series. October 2015 - May 2016. Estimated hours: 1/2 day per week for the above dates. Peer reviewed by the MED 440 committee members. Used by preceptors for MED 440 teaching.

2014-2015 Developer and reviewer, UGME. Development of individual lectures, session educational objectives and preceptors manual. 1) classroom based lecture series, 2) classroom based small group session series. October 2014 - May 2015. Estimated hours: 1/2 day per week for the above dates. Peer reviewed by the MED 440 committee members. Used by preceptors for MED 440 teaching.


2013-2014 Developer and reviewer, UGME. Development of individual lectures, session educational objectives and preceptors manual. 1) classroom based lecture series, 2) classroom based small group session series. October 2013 - May 2014. Estimated hours: 1/2 day per week for the above dates. Peer reviewed by the MED 440 committee members. Used by preceptors for MED 440 teaching.

ix. TEACHING METHODS AND STRATEGIES DEVELOPMENT

2018 Developing Preceptor Manual And Teaching Material for Med 440 2016 Developing Preceptor Manual And Teaching Material for Med 440 2015 Developing Preceptor Manual And Teaching Material for Med 440 2014 Developing Preceptor Manual And Teaching Material for Med 440 2013 Developing Preceptor Manual And Teaching Material for Med 440

VI. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

i. DEPARTMENTAL

2014- 2017 Member, AARP Management Committee (AMC). Meeting monthly for 3 hours. Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary.

2009 - Present Member, Academic Business Meeting, Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary

2009 - Present Member, Search and Selection Committee, Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary

2009 - 2013 Member, Merit Committee, Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary 2009 - 2011 Member, AIM Committee, Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary

(November) 2009 - Present Member, Physicians’ Meeting, Sunridge Family Medicine Teaching Centre,

Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary (January) 2009 - Present Member, Undergrad UFMEC Committee, Department of Family Medicine,

University of Calgary (January) 2009 - Present Member, Research Committee, Department of Family Medicine, University of

Calgary (January) 2009 - Present Clinical Appointment, Alberta Health Services - Calgary Zone. 2007 - 2008 Acting Undergraduate Coordinator in Regina, Department of Family Medicine,

University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK. 2006 - 2008 Research Advisory Committee, Department of Family Medicine, University of

Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK.


ii. FACULTY

2015 - Present Member, Pre-clerkship Committee (PCC); meeting monthly for 2 hours. 2015 - Present

Chair, Med 440 Course; Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary

2014 Co-Chair, Med 440 Course; Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary

2014 Curriculum Design and Implementation Committee (CDIC); meeting monthly for 2 hours.

2012 - 2013 Member, Advisory Committee, Health Services Method Conference. Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary and Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions. (May 2012, 2013)

2011 - 2014 Unit Chair, Med 440 Course; Clinical Encounter and Evaluation Coordinator, Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary

2011 Member, Family Medicine Headship Review Committee, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary

2000 - 2008 Associate Member, MACS (Multiple Courses of Antenatal Corticosteroids for Preterm Birth) Steering Committee, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

iii. UNIVERSITY

iv. HOSPITAL

v. REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

vi. PROVINCIAL

2018-present Southern Alberta Primary Care Research Network Advisory Panel vii. NATIONAL

viii. INTERNATIONAL


VII. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

i. MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL AND LEARNED SOCIETIES

2009 - Present Member, Alberta Medical Association 2007 - Present Member, North American Primary Care Research Group 2006 - 2009 Executive Member, Section of Researchers, The College of Family Physicians of

Canada 2004 - Present Member, Canadian Medical Association 2004 - Present Member, Saskatchewan Medical Association 2003 - Present Member, College of Family Physicians of Canada 2002 - 2003 Member, Canadian Pediatric Association 2002 - 2003 Member, American Academy of Pediatrics 1999 - 2001 Junior Member, Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada

ii. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

2017 Reviewer, Maternal & Child Nutrition Journal, "Importance for intervention impact of increased coverage and quality of nutrition interventions delivered through an existing maternal, neonatal, and child health program in Bangladesh" (November).

2017 Reviewer, Nutrients, “A systematic review of behavioral interventions promoting healthy eating among elderly people” (November).

2017 Reviewer, Human Reproduction, "Vitamin D and assisted reproductive treatment outcome: A systematic review and meta-analysis" (September).

2017 Reviewer, Human Reproduction, "Vitamin D and assisted reproductive treatment outcome: A systematic review and meta-analysis" (July).

2017 Reviewer, Nutrient, “Plasma vitamin D deficiency is associated with poor sleep quality and night-time eating at mid-pregnancy in Singapore” (March).

2017 Reviewer, Maternal & Child Nutrition Journal, “Poor material nutrition and lifestyle impairs embryonic growth: The Rotterdam preconception cohort” (February).

2016 Reviewer, Maternal & Child Nutrition Journal, "Association between 25-hydroxyvitamin D and delivery by caesarean section - A systematic review and meta-analysis" (September).

2016 Reviewer, Maternal & Child Nutrition Journal, "Season, ethnicity and income are associated with vitamin D deficiency of lactating women from 8 provinces and municipalities in China" (March).

2009 - present Reviewer, Abstract reviewer for North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG)

2009 - 2011 Reviewer, Journal reviews for Canadian Family Physicians Journal 2006 - present Reviewer, Janus grants, College of Family Physicians of Canada 2006 - 2008 Consultant, Planned Parenthood, Regina Youth Clinic, Regina, SK.


VIII. RESEARCH SUPPORT Dates Source & Type

(PR) = Peer reviewed

(A) = Alternate Support

Total ($) (P) = Pending

Dispersed per year ($)

% Attributed to Physician

Role (PI) = Primary

(CI) = Co

Other Investigator(s)

Subject/Title

2018-2020 M.S.I. Foundation $92,322.00 CI Evaluating and improving fracture risk estimation in southern alberta

2018 - 2019 PHCIN Literature Review Grant

$10,000.00 PI Emergency Department-based Interventions for Effective Care Transitions to Primary Care – A Systematic Review

2018 CIHR Planning and Dissemination Grant - IPPH - ICS

$10,000.00 CI Community Based Health Data Cooperative in an Urban Immigrant Community

2018 - 2020 Institute of Public Health $27,084.00 PI Academic achievement and psychosocial adjustment in refugee school-aged children

2016 - 2017 Department of Family Medicine

$20,000.00 PI Developing community programs for patients living with Dementia

2015 - 2017 Department of Family Medicine

$25,000.00 PI InfoCritique - validating an EBM French tools in English

2014 - 2015

Cumming School of Medicine, Univ. of Calgary, Bridge Fund

$50,000.00

PI

Maternal Vitamin D Concentration and its Association with Pregnancy and Neonatal Outcomes

2013 - 2016 College of Family Physicians of Canada, Janus Research Grant

$10,000.00 PI Maternal Vitamin D Intake and its Association with Pregnancy and Neonatal Outcomes.

2012 - 2013 College of Family Physicians of Canada, Janus Research Training Level 2 grant (PR)

$5000.00 PI Effect of Serum 25(OH)D on Pregnancy and Neonatal Outcome

2011 - 2013 NHMRC (Australia) $447,281.00 CI The PRECISE study group (prenatal repeat corticosteroid international IPD study group: assessing the effects using the best level of evidence)

2011 - 2013 AARP $30,000.00 PI Serum Vitamin D Levels in Pregnant Women and Their Newborns in Two Hospital Centres in Calgary: a Feasibility Study

2010 Department of Family Medicine Seed Grant

$10,000.00 PI Serum Vitamin D Levels in Pregnant Women and Their Newborns in Two Hospital Centres in Calgary: a Feasibility Study

2007 - 2009 Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation with Matching Funds from the University of Saskatchewan Research Group, Primary Health Care

$25,000.00 CI Developing the Primary Health Research Group

2007 - 2008 University of Saskatchewan Start Up Grant

$9000.00 PI Serum Vitamin D Levels in Elderly People

1999 - 2008 Canadian Institute of Health Research

$4,799,770.00

CI Multiple Courses of Antenatal Corticosteroids for Preterm Birth Study (MACS)

IX. MENTORING


X. INVITED ADDRESSES

2006 Invited Lecture, “Public Health and Health Care System in Iran” given at the University of Regina, Regina, SK. (October 12)

XI. PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

i. PEER REVIEWED

Manuscripts 2018 Leung B, Letourneau N, Giesbrecht G, Deane D, Aghajafari F, Bell R.

Gestational Diabetes, Perinatal Depression and Nutrient Status: the APrON Cohort Study. (submitted-Canadian Journal of Diabetes 2018)

2018 Crowther C, Middleton P, Voysey M, Askie L, Zhang S, Bubner T, Aghajafari F, Asztalos E, Brocklehurst P, Dutta S, Garite T, Guinn D, Hallman M, Hardy P, Maurel K, Mazumder P, McEvoy C, Murphy K, Peltoniemi O, Peters D, Sullivan L, Thom E, Wapner R, Doyle L for the PRECISE Group. Assessing the effects of repeat prenatal corticosteroids given to women at risk of preterm birth: an individual participant data meta-analysis. (submitted-BMC Pregnancy 2018)

2018 Aghajafari F, McGinn R, Rizzuti F, Zakrzewski H, Edworthy S, Lang E, Busche K, Kelly M. A comparison of team-based learning and case-based learning to teach evidence-based medicine in an undergraduate curriculum. BMC Medical Education (revised version submitted)

2018 Aghajafari F, Tapley A, van Driel M , Davey A, Morgan S, Holiday E, Ball J, Catzikiris N, Mulquiney K, Spike N, Magin P. Gender Differences in Performing Women’s Reproductive Health-Related Procedures by Australian General Practice Trainees: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. The Australian Journal of General Practice. September 2018;47(9):514-520.

2018 Aghajafari F, Pond D, Catzikiris N, Cameron I. Quality Assessment of Systematic Reviews of Vitamin D, Cognition and Dementia: Overview. BJPsych Open (2018) 4, 238–249. doi:10.1192/ bjo.2018.32

2018 Aghajafari F, Letoureau N, Mahinpey N, Cosic N, Giesbrecht G. Vitamin D Deficiency and Antenatal and Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review. Nutrients 2018. 2018 Apr 12;10(4):478. PMID: 29649128. doi:10.3390/nu10040478.

2018 Aghajafari F, Field C, Weinberg A, Letourneau N, APrON Study Team. Both Mother and Infrant Require a Vitamin D Supplement to Wensure That Infants’ Vitamin D Staus Meets Current Guidelines. Nutrients 2018. 2018 Mar 29; 10(4): 429. PMID: 29596362. doi:10.3390/nu10040429.

2018 Lee S, Metcalfe A, Raman M, Leung Y, Aghajafari F, Letourneau N, Panaccione R, Kaplan GG, Seow CH. Pregnant Women with Inflammatory Bowel Disease are at Increased Risk of Vitamin D Insufficiency: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Crohns Colitis. 2018 Mar 13. doi: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjy030. PMID: 29546360.

2017 Aghajafari F, McBrien K, Lang E. Teaching Evidence Based Medicine to Undergraduate Medical Students: Approaches and Challenges. International society of health care for evidence-based health care, 24th Edition. 2017 Dec 4.


2017 Aghajafari F, Tapley A, Sylvester S, Davey A, Morgan S, Henderson K, van Driel M, Spike N, Kerr R, Catzikiris N, Mulquiney K, Magin P. Procedural skills of Australian general practice registrars: a cross-sectional analysis. Australian Family Physician June 2017;46:187-198.

2017 Aghajafari F, Field CJ, Rabi D, Kaplan BJ, Maggiore JA, O’Beirne M, Hanley DA, Eliasziw M, Dewey D, Ross S; APrON Study Team. The high prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency in cord blood in Calgary, Alberta (APrON-D Study). J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2017;39(5):347-353. doi.org/10.1016/j.jogc.2017.01.008

2016 Aghajafari F. Vitamin D during pregnancy [PhD thesis], University of Calgary, 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11023/3246

2016 Aghajafari F, Field CJ, Kaplan BJ, Rabi D, Maggiore JA, O’Beirne M, Hanley DA, Eliasziw M, Dewey D, Weinberg A, Ross S, and APrON Study Team. The Current Recommended Vitamin D Intake Guideline for Diet and Supplements During Pregnancy is not Adequate to Achieve Vitamin D Sufficiency for Most Pregnant Women. PLoS One. 2016 Jul 1;11(7):e0157262.

2016 Aghajafari F, Field CJ, Rabi D, Kaplan BJ, Maggiore JA, O’Beirne M, Hanley DA, Eliasziw M, Dewey D, Ross S; APrON Study Team. Plasma 3-Epi-25-Hydroxycholecalciferol Can Alter the Assessment of Vitamin D Status Using the Current Reference Ranges for Pregnant Women and Their Newborns. J Nutr. 2016 Jan;146(1):70-5.

2015 McClurg C, Powelson S, Lang E, Aghajafari F, Edworthy S. Evaluating Effectiveness of Small Group Information Literacy Instruction for Undergraduate Medical Education Students using a Pre- and Post-Survey Study Design. Health Info Libr J. 2015 Jun;32(2):120-30.

2013 Aghajafari F, Nagulesapillai T, Ronksley P, Tough S, O’Beirne M, Rabi D. Association Between Maternal Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Level and Pregnancy and Neonatal Outcomes: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. BMJ. 2013 Mar 26;346(10):f1169.

2012 Crowther C, Aghajafari F, Askie L, Asztalos E, Brocklehurst P, Bubner T, Zhang, S. Repeat Prenatal Corticosteroid Prior to Preterm Birth: A Systematic Review and Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis for the PRECISE Study Group (Prenatal Repeat Corticosteroid International IPD Study Group: Assessing the Effects Using the Best Level of Evidence) - Study Protocol. Syst Rev. 2012 Feb 12;1:12.

2003 Murphy K, Aghajafari F. Single Versus Repetitive Courses of Corticosteroids: What Do We Know? Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2003 Mar;46(1):161-73.

2002 Aghajafari F, Murphy K, Ohlsson A, Amankwah K, Matthews S, Hannah M. Multiple vs. Single Courses of Antenatal Corticosteroids for Preterm Birth: A Pilot Study. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2002 Apr;24(4):321-9. (Contribution: Lead the RCT)

2002 Aghajafari F, Murphy K, Matthews S, Ohlsson A, Amankwah K, Hannah M. Repeated Doses of Antenatal Corticosteroids in Animals: A Systematic Review. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2002 Apr;186(4):843-9. (Contribution: First Author)

2002 Zaveri V, Aghajafari F, Amankwah K, Hannah M. Abdominal Versus Vaginal Cerclage after a Failed Transvaginal Cerclage: a Systematic Review. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2002 Oct;187(4):868-72. (Contribution: Second Reviewer, all the Analysis)

http://hdl.handle.net/11023/3246


2001 Murphy K, Aghajafari F, Hannah M. Antenatal Corticosteroids for Preterm Birth. Semin Perinatol. 2001 Oct;25(5):341-7 (Contribution: Literature Review)

2001 Aghajafari F, Murphy K, Willan A, Ohlsson A, Amankwah K, Matthews S, Hannah, M. Multiple Courses of Antenatal Corticosteroids: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2001 Nov;185(5):1073-80. (Contribution: First Author)

2000 Aghajafari F, Murphy K, Hannah M, Amankwah K, Kelly E, Matthews S, Ohlsson A, Saigal S. Multiple Courses of Antenatal Corticosteroids for Preterm Birth. J Soc Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2000;22:213-8. (Contribution: Review of the Literature and Design of the RCT)


Abstracts & Presentations 2018 Aghajafari, F, Letourneau, N, Mahinpey, N, Cosic, N, Giesbrecht, G.F.

Maternal vitamin D status during pregnancy and antenatal and postpartum depression: A systematic review. [Poster Presentation]. DOHaD Canada, Banff, AB. 2018 Feb 14.

2017 Aghajafari F, Tapley A, Sylvester S, Davey A, Morgan S, Henderson K, van Driel M, Spike N, Kerr R, Catzikiris N, Mulquiney K, Magin P. Procedural skills of Australian general practice registrars: a cross-sectional analysis. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. NAPCRG Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada. 2017 Nov 18.

2017 Aghajafari F, Pond D, Catzikiris N, Cameron I. Quality assessment of systematic reviews of vitamin D, cognition and dementia: An overview. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. NAPCRG Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada. 2017 Nov 20.

2017 Aghajafari F, Tapley A, Sylvester S, Davey A, Morgan S, Henderson K, van Driel M, Spike N, Kerr R, Catzikiris N, Mulquiney K, Magin P. Procedural skills of Australian general practice registrars: a cross-sectional analysis. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. GPTEC Conference, Sydney, Australia. 2017 Aug 12.

2017 Aghajafari F, Field C. Impact of vitamin D supplementation during lactation on infants’ vitamin D status. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. Nutrition and Nurture in Infancy and Childhood: Bio-Cultural Perspectives. Grange-over-Sands, UK. 2017 June 12-14.

2017 Lee S, Metcalfe A, Raman M, Leung Y, Letourneau N, Aghajafari F, Panaccione R, Kaplan G, Seow C. Pregnant Women with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) are at Increased Risk of Vitamin D Insufficiency than Pregnant Women without IBD. [Poster Presentation]. Digestive Disease Week, Chicago, USA. 2017 May 6-9.

2015 Aghajafari F, Eliasziw M, Field C, Hanley D, Kaplan B, O’Beirne M, Rabi D, Ross, S. Maternal Vitamin D Concentration and Its Association with Dietary Intake. [Poster Presentation]. NAPCRG Annual Meeting, Cancun, Mexico. 2015 Oct 25.

2015 Aghajafari F, Eliasziw M, Field C, Hanley D, Kaplan B, O’Beirne M, Rabi D, Ross, S. Maternal Vitamin D Concentration and Its Association with Dietary Intake. [Poster Presentation]. Society for Academic Primary Care (SAPC) Annual Conference, Oxford, UK. 2015 Jul 9.

2015 Aghajafari F, Zakrzewski H, McGinn R, Rizzuti F, Busche K, Edworthy S. The Effect of Adopting Team-Based Learning on the Attainment of Learning Objectives in an Undergraduate Medical Education Evidence-Based Medicine Course. [Poster Presentation]. Canadian Conference on Medical Education, Vancouver, BC. 2015 Apr 27.

2014

Aghajafari F, O’Beirne M, Field C, Kaplan B, Ross S. Vitamin D Concentration in Pregnant Women and Their Newborns in Calgary. [Poster Presentation]. NAPCRG 42nd Annual Meeting, New York, NY. 2014 Nov 22-25.

2014 Aghajafari F, McClurg C, Lang E, Edworthy S. The Effect of a Revised Approach to Teaching Evidence Based Medicine on Medical Student Performance. [Poster Presentation]. Canadian Conference on Medical Education, Ottawa, ON. 2014 Apr 26-29.


2014 Aghajafari F, O’Beirne M, Field C, Kaplan B, Bhattacharjee A, Akawung A, Ross, S. Vitamin D Concentration in Pregnant Women and Their Newborns in Two Hospital Centers in Calgary: A Feasibility Study. [Poster Presentation]. Canadian National Perinatal Research Meeting, Banff, AB. 2014 Feb 12-14.

2013 McClurg C, Powelson S, Aghajafari F, Lang E, Edworthy SM. Embracing Evidence-Based Practice: The Effectiveness of Small Group Literacy Instruction for Undergraduate Medical Education Students. [Paper Presentation]. Canadian Health Libraries Association Conference, Saskatoon, SK. 2013 May 22-25.

2013 McClurg C, Powelson S, Aghajafari F, Lang E, Edworthy SM. Embracing Evidence-Based Practice: The Effectiveness of Small Group Literacy Instruction for Undergraduate Medical Education Students. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. 2013 International Federated Conference, One HEALTH: Information in an Interdependent World, the 2013 Annual Meeting and Exhibition of the Medical Library Association (MLA ’13), the 11th International Congress on Medical Librarianship (ICML), the 7th International Conference of Animal Health Information Specialists (ICAHIS), and the 6th International Clinical Librarian Conference (ICLC). Boston, MA. 2013 May 3-8.

2012 Aghajafari F, O’Beirne M, Ross S. Serum Vitamin D Levels in Pregnant Women and Their Newborns in Two Hospital Centers in Calgary. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. NAPCRG 40th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. 2012 Dec 1-5.

2012 Aghajafari F, Nagulesapillai T, Ronksley P, Rabi D. The Effect of Vitamin D Levels on Pregnancy Outcomes and Birth Parameters: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [Presentation]. SOGC 2012 Annual Meeting, Ottawa, ON. 2012 Jun 20-24.

2011 Aghajafari F, O’Beirne M, Ross S. Serum Vitamin D Levels in Pregnant Women and Their Newborns in Two Hospital Centers in Calgary: A Feasibility Study. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. NAPCRG 39th Annual Meeting, Banff, AB. 2011 Nov 12-16.

2009 Aghajafari F, Dickinson J, Lyon A, Aghoram R. Should We Measure Vitamin D on All Our Patients? [Workshop]. Family Medicine Forum 2009, Calgary, AB. 2009 Oct 30.

2008 Aghajafari F, Akot M, Javid S. Serum Vitamin D Levels in Elderly People – Family Medicine Unit – Regina. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. NAPCRG 36th Annual Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico. 2008 Nov 12-14.

2008 Aghajafari F, Akot M, Javid S. Serum Vitamin D Level in Elderly in Family Medicine Unit- Regina. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. 28th Annual Scientific Meeting of Canadian Geriatric Society, Montreal, QC. 2008 Apr 10-12.

2002 Zaveri V, Aghajafari F, Amankwah K, Hannah M. Abdominal Versus Vaginal Cerclage after a Prior Failed Transvaginal Cerclage: A Systematic Review. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. 22nd Annual Meeting, Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, New Orleans, LA. 2002 Jan.

2001 Aghajafari F, Hannah M, Murphy K, Amankwah K, Ohlsson A, Matthews S. Multiple Courses of Antenatal Corticosteroids: A Systematic Review and Meta- Analysis. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. 21st Annual Meeting, Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Reno, NV. 2001 Feb 5-10.


Scholarly Letters to the Editor

ii. NON PEER REVIEWED

Manuscripts

Abstracts & Presentations 2012 Aghajafari F, O’Beirne M, Ross S. Serum 25 Hydroxy Vitamin D in Pregnant

Women and Their Newborn in Calgary. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. Annual Research Day, Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. 2012 Mar 23.

2012 Aghajafari F, O’Beirne M, Ross S. Serum 25 Hydroxy Vitamin D in Pregnant Women and Their Newborn in Calgary [ABST, Poster Presentation]. 20th Western Perinatal Research Meeting, Banff, AB. 2012 Feb 16-19.

2011 Battacharjee A, Kaplan B, Aghajafari F. Vitamin D: It’s Importance for Health, and Associations with Pregnancy and Fetal Outcomes. [Presentation]. Markin USRP Student Research Symposium in Health and Wellness, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. 2011 Sep 30.

2010 Aghajafari F. Serum Vitamin D Levels in Elderly People - Family Medicine Unit – Regina. [Oral Presentation]. Annual Research Day, Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. 2010 Mar 24.

2008 Aghajafari F, Akot M, Javid S. Serum Vitamin D Levels in Elderly People – Family Medicine Unit – Regina. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. Proceeding of 8th Western Department of Family Medicine Research Day, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK. 2008 May 30.

2008 Akot M, Javid S, Aghajafari, F, Gruszczynski A. Serum Vitamin D Levels in Elderly People – Family Medicine Unit – Regina. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. Proceedings of 18th Annual Resident Research Day, Department of Family Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Prince Albert, SK. 2008 Apr 4.

2007 Ebtia M, Aghajafari F. Reality in the Practice of Family Medicine: Watchful Waiting vs. Antibiotics in the Treatment of Acute Otitis Media. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. Proceedings of 7th Western Department of Family Medicine Research Day, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB. 2007 May 25.

2007 Ebtia M, Aghajafari F. Reality in the Practice of Family Medicine: Watchful Waiting vs. Antibiotics in the Treatment of Acute Otitis Media. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. Proceedings of 17th Annual Resident Research Day, Department of Family Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK. 2007 Mar 30.

2004 Aghajafari F, Bradel T, Ganshorn K. Testicular Torsion in Newborn: A Case Report. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. 14th Annual Resident Research Day, Department of Family Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Regina, SK. 2004 Feb 27.

2001 Aghajafari F, Hannah M, Murphy K, Amankwah K, Ohlsson A, Matthews S. Multiple Courses of Antenatal Corticosteroids for Preterm Birth. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Toronto, Toronto, ON. 2001 Jun 6.


2001 Aghajafari F, Hannah M, Murphy K, Amankwah K, Ohlsson A, Matthews S. Multiple Courses of Antenatal Corticosteroids for Preterm Birth. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. Obstetricians & Gynecologists Research Day, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON. 2001 May 11.

2000 Aghajafari F, Hannah M, Murphy K, Amankwah K, Ohlsson A, Matthews S. Multiple Courses of Antenatal Corticosteroids for Preterm Birth - A Pilot Study. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. The 24th Annual Perinatal Investigators Meeting at Kingston, Kingston, ON. 2000 Nov 9-11.

2000 Murphy K, Aghajafari F, Hannah M, Amankwah K, Kelly E, Matthews S, Ohlsson A, Saigal S. Multiple Courses of Antenatal Corticosteroids for Preterm Birth-International RCT. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. XVI World Congress, International Federation of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FIGO), Washington, DC. 2000 Sep 3-8.

2000 Aghajafari F, Hannah M, Murphy K, Amankwah K, Ohlsson A, Matthews S. Multiple Courses of Antenatal Corticosteroids for Preterm Birth A Pilot Study. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. 56th Annual Meeting, Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, Montreal, QC. 2000 Jun 18-21.

2000 Aghajafari F, Hannah M, Murphy K, Amankwah K, Ohlsson A, Matthews S. Multiple Courses of Antenatal Corticosteroids for Preterm Birth- A Pilot Study. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. Institute of Medical Science Research Day, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON. 2000 May 17.

2000 Aghajafari F, Hannah M, Murphy K, Amankwah K, Ohlsson A, Matthews S. Multiple Courses of Antenatal Corticosteroids for Preterm Birth- A Pilot Study. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. Obstetricians & Gynecology Research Day, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON. 2000 May 12.

2000 Aghajafari F, Hannah M, Murphy K, Amankwah K, Ohlsson A, Matthews S. Multiple Courses of Antenatal Corticosteroids for Preterm Birth – A Pilot Study. [ABST, Presentation]. Eastern Student Research Forum, University of Miami. Miami, FL. 2000 Feb 23-26.

1999 Aghajafari F, Hannah M, Murphy K, Amankwah K, Ohlsson A, Matthews S. Multiple Courses of Antenatal Corticosteroids for Preterm Birth: A Pilot Study. [ABST, Poster Presentation]. Obstetricians & Gynecologists Research Day, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON. 1999 May 14.

Non Scholarly Letters to the Editor

iii. SUBMITTED

iv. BOOKS, CHAPTERS


v. COMMUNICATIONS

Media Interviews & Coverage 2015 Carruthers, L. (2015, February 2). The Benefits of Taking the “Sunshine” Vitamin.

The WEAL. Article retrieved from http://theweal.com/2015/02/02/the-benefits-of-taking-the-sunshine-vitamin/

2013 Tweed, C. (2013, April 4). Lack of Vitamin D Associated to Health Problems in Pregnancy. TopNews USA. Article retrieved from http://topnews.us/content/254354-lack-vitamin-d-associated-health-problems-pregnancy

2013 Zipp, M. (2013, April 3). Vitamin D Deficiency Could Cause Severe Pregnancy Complications. The Stir. Article retrieved from http://thestir.cafemom.com/pregnancy/153532/vitamin_d_deficiency_could_cause

2013 Wershler, L. (2013, April 2). New Studies Make Case for Vitamin D Supplementation: Especially if You Intend to Have a Baby. Troy Media. Article retrieved from http://www.troymedia.com/2013/04/02/new-studies-make-case-for-vitamin-d-supplementation/

2013 Condon, D. (2013, March 30). Vitamin D in Pregnancy Reduces Risks. Irish Health.com. Article retrieved from http://www.irishhealth.com/article.html?id=21894

2013 Barber, J. (2013, March 27). Maternal Vitamin D Insufficiency Linked to Adverse Outcomes. MedScape Medical News. Article retrieved from http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/781540

2013 Smith, M. (2013, March 27). Low Vitamin D Could Make for Tough Pregnancy. MedPage Today. Article retrieved from http://www.medpagetoday.com/OBGYN/Pregnancy/38113

2013

Vitamin D Important During Pregnancy, Calgary Study Finds: Scientists Reviewed 30 Years of Research on the Topic. (2013, March 27). CBC News. News report retrieved from http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2013/03/26/calgary-vitamin-d-study.html

2013 Study Suggests Link Between Low Vitamin D and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes. (2013, March 27). Faculty of Medicine News, University of Calgary. Article retrieved from http://medicine.ucalgary.ca/vitamindpregnancy

2013 Komarnicki, J. (2013, March 26). Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Problems in Pregnancy. The Calgary Herald. Newspaper Interview retrieved from http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Vitamin+deficiency+linked+problems+pregnancy/8155613/story.html#ixzz2Oktz2ZyU

2013 Taylor, P. (2013, March 26). Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Pregnancy Complications. The Globe and Mail. Newspaper Interview retrieved from http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health-navigator/low-vitamin-d-levels-linked-to-pregnancy-complications/article10397319/

2013 Rackow, F. (2013, March 26). Vitamin D.CBC Homestretch. Radio Interview retrieved from http://www.cbc.ca/homestretch/episode/2013/03/26/vitamin-d/

2013 Elliott, T., & Yourex, H. (2013, March 26). Expecting? Why Vitamin D is Good for Both Mom and Baby. Global News. News report retrieved from http://globalnews.ca/news/431394/expecting-why-vitamin-d-is-good-for-both-mom-and-baby/

http://theweal.com/2015/02/02/the-benefits-of-taking-the-sunshine-vitamin/

http://theweal.com/2015/02/02/the-benefits-of-taking-the-sunshine-vitamin/

http://topnews.us/content/254354-lack-vitamin-d-associated-health-problems-pregnancy

http://topnews.us/content/254354-lack-vitamin-d-associated-health-problems-pregnancy

http://thestir.cafemom.com/pregnancy/153532/vitamin_d_deficiency_could_cause

http://www.troymedia.com/2013/04/02/new-studies-make-case-for-vitamin-d-supplementation/

http://www.troymedia.com/2013/04/02/new-studies-make-case-for-vitamin-d-supplementation/

http://www.irishhealth.com/article.html?id=21894

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/781540

http://www.medpagetoday.com/OBGYN/Pregnancy/38113

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2013/03/26/calgary-vitamin-d-study.html

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2013/03/26/calgary-vitamin-d-study.html

http://medicine.ucalgary.ca/vitamindpregnancy

http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Vitamin+deficiency+linked+problems+pregnancy/8155613/story.html#ixzz2Oktz2ZyU

http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Vitamin+deficiency+linked+problems+pregnancy/8155613/story.html#ixzz2Oktz2ZyU

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health-navigator/low-vitamin-d-levels-linked-to-pregnancy-complications/article10397319/

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health-navigator/low-vitamin-d-levels-linked-to-pregnancy-complications/article10397319/

http://www.cbc.ca/homestretch/episode/2013/03/26/vitamin-d/

http://globalnews.ca/news/431394/expecting-why-vitamin-d-is-good-for-both-mom-and-baby/

http://globalnews.ca/news/431394/expecting-why-vitamin-d-is-good-for-both-mom-and-baby/


2013 Kokott. A. (2013, March 26). New Study Links Vitamin D to Problems in Pregnancy. Calgary Today with Angela Kokott, CHQR News Talk 770 AM. Radio broadcast.

2013 Gruslin, A. (2013, March 26). Pregnancy risk to watch for. CTV News Channel. News report.

2013 Haelle, T. & Reviewed by Madia, J.V. (2013, March 26). Vitamin D Benefits New Moms. dailyRx News. Review retrieved from http://www.dailyrx.com/vitamin-d-deficiency-pregnant-women-linked-poorer-pregnancy-outcomes

Marketing

vi. MIXED MEDIA

XII. CONTINUING EDUCATION

i. MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES ATTENDED

2015 Grand Rounds (December 10), Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary. "ARCH Study" and Comprehensive Video-Module Instruction as an Alternative for Teaching IUD Insertion”.

2014 “Calgary Therapeutics”, (April 10-11) Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary. Calgary, AB. Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development, University Calgary. Calgary, AB.

2013 “Rheumatology Update and Review 2013”, Course, Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development, University of Calgary (May 31).

2013 “Calgary Therapeutics”, (April 11-12) Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary. Calgary, AB.

2012 “Problem Based Independent Learning: PBIL-A 2011 – 2012”, (August 31) University of Calgary.

2012 “Health Research Methods 2012”, (May 3-4) Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary. Calgary, AB.

2012 “Calgary Therapeutic Course”, (March 15-16, March 25) Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary. Calgary, AB.

2012 “Teaching Resident Teaching: Atrial Fibrillation”. (February 1). University of Calgary.

2012 “Teaching: Resident Teaching: Behavioural Problem in Children”. (January 25). University of Calgary.

2011 “Teaching Evidence Based Medicine”, (November 25) Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary.

2011 “Teaching: Resident Teaching: How to Criticize RCTs”, (November 17) Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary.

2011 “How to Critically Appraise an RCT Part of Evidence Based Medicine Teaching”, Teaching: Critical Appraisal of RCTs to R1 in Family Medicine. (September 15), Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary.

http://www.dailyrx.com/vitamin-d-deficiency-pregnant-women-linked-poorer-pregnancy-outcomes

http://www.dailyrx.com/vitamin-d-deficiency-pregnant-women-linked-poorer-pregnancy-outcomes


2011 - 2012 “Problem Based Independent Learning”. (September 1 to August 31) Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary.

ii. FACULTY/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ATTENDED

2018 Calgary Therapeutics”, (April 19-20), University of Calgary. Calgary, AB. 2018 QI Clinic Half Day. February 28. Sunridge Family Medicine Teaching Centre. 2017 45th Annual North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) Meeting.

November 17-21. Montreal, Canada. 2017 Academic Leadership Academy: Leadership Foundations Workshops. University

of Calgary. March 21, April 25, May 2, May 30. Calgary, Alberta. 2017 Evidence Live 2017- Symposium. University of Oxford. June 21-22. Oxford, UK. 2017 Nutrition and Nurture in Infancy and Childhood: Bio-Cultural Perspectives. June

12-14. Grange-over-Sands. Cumbria, UK. 2016 Department of Family Medicine's 2016 Annual Meeting, "Patient Medical Home:

Communities of Practice through Teams and Communication". Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary, Coast Plaza Hotel. May 26 (8 hours).

2015 43rd Annual North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) Meeting. October 24-28. Cancun, Mexico.

2015 Society for Academic Primary Care (SAPC) Annual Conference. July 8-10. Oxford, UK.

2015

McMaster Evidence Based Practice Workshops. (tutor trainee) June 8-12. Hamilton, Ontario.

2015 12th Cochrane Canada Symposium. May 21-22. Calgary, AB. 2014 42nd Annual North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) Meeting.

November 22-25. New York, New York. 2014 McMaster Evidence Based Practice Workshops. June 9-13. Hamilton, Ontario. 2013 Research Meeting: Corticosteroid and Preterm Birth. October 19-21. University of

Adelaide, Australia. 2013 Annual Department Wide Meeting. June 1. 4 hours. 2012 68th Annual (SOGC) Clinical Meeting, The Society of Obstetricians and

Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC). June 20-24. The Westin Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario.

2012 Cabin Fever 2012, Faculty Development Workshop. February 9-12. Distributed Learning and Rural Initiatives, Delta Lodge, Kananaskis Village, Alberta.

2012 40th Annual North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) Meeting, (December 1-5), New Orleans, Louisiana.

2011 56th Annual Scientific Assembly (ASA), (February 24-26), Banff, AB. 2011 “Faculty Development: Teaching Evidence Based Medicine”, (November 25)

Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary. Calgary, AB. 2011 39th Annual North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) Meeting,

(November 12-16), Banff, AB.


2011 “Connected: Communication and Computer in the Exam Room”, (January 13) Faculty Development Workshop, Institute for Healthcare Communication Canada.

2011 “Let’s Talk Pain”. Alberta Scientific Assembly (ASA), (April 13) Alberta College of Family Physicians. Faculty Development Workshop. Banff, AB.

2010 - 2011 Annual North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) Meeting, (November 13 to January 17), Seattle, Washington.

2010 “Enhancing Teaching Skills of Family Medicine Core Preceptors”, Home Room Series, (June 17) Faculty Development, Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary.

2010 “Statistics Without Pain and Suffering”, (April 8 to June 17) Faculty Development, Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary.

2010 “The Teaching Dossier” (January 13) Faculty Development, Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary.

2010 Alberta AIM Initiative, attended conferences, courses and workshops (January to December).

2009 “Flu Update” (December 23) Faculty Development, Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary.

2009 “Beating the Flu” (December 23) Faculty Development, Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary.

XIII. CLINICAL ACTIVITIES

2009 - Present Academic Family Physician, Sunridge Family Medicine Teaching Centre.

XIV. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & SERVICE

i. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

2012 - 2013 Volunteer, Homeless Project Clinic, Supervising first and second year medical students (November 17, 2012 and April 20, 2013).

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