The overall learning objectives for this event are to:
- Identify and discuss innovative basic, clinical, and population-level health care research and practices being conducted locally.
- Recognize the research being conducted locally on a range of health topics.
- Reflect upon diverse methodological approaches to conduct innovative and impactful
- Realize the value inherent in academic, healthcare, community, advocacy, and policy partnerships enhancing health care, research, and service delivery.

Statement on Trauma and Violence-Informed Research Theme
This event will focus on:
- research related to understanding the concept and the principles of trauma and violence-informed approaches that consider and respond to the effects of trauma on health outcomes
- research-based evidence, resources, and materials that can be used to guide the development of trauma-informed research.

We acknowledge that some content discussed during the event may be difficult for some attendees to confront or discuss. Our intent is to offer an opportunity for all to learn about the importance of understanding trauma so that we can incorporate safer practices in our learning and work.

For RCPSC (MOC Section 1)
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Continuing Professional Development, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University. You may claim a maximum of 3.0 hours (credits are automatically calculated). Each participant should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent participating in the educational program.

Non Industry Sponsorship statement
This program has no commercial support.