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Latest news & events
AMS and RNAO announce free virtual conference
A new era in health care and in nursing has begun. COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of virtual care delivery models in Canada. According to a Ipsos poll, in the next 10 years, Canadians envision a health system with health technologies powered by artificial intelligence (AI) – such as predictive analytics and robotics.
Hearing Your Voices: A virtual conference
What have we learned about how technology shaped patient experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic?
In this virtual event, patients, families, and caregivers will share experiences of COVID-19. Hear engaging panelists and speakers, and make recommendations for the design of a compassionate digital healthcare system. This is your chance to have your say and connect with others who are invested in making change happen in the healthcare system. This event is FREE. Registration opens in september.
AMS thrilled with new Board appointments
Nick Busing, AMS Board Chair is pleased to announce the appointment of Vanessa Gruben and Kumanan Wilson as Members of the Board of Directors.
New for 2020: Fellowships in Compassion and Artificial Intelligence
New for 2020, AMS Healthcare is offering ten (10), one-year fellowships of up to $75,000 to early and mid-career academic researchers and regulated health care professionals to study and develop expertise/competence in the impact of DT/AI on compassionate care. At least two of these Fellowships will consider equity for vulnerable populations as an additional dimension of the award.
AMS Healthcare Announces Historic First
AMS is pleased to announce the historic appointment of Dr. Darrel Manitowabi as the NOSM-AMS Hannah Chair in the History of Indigenous Health and Indigenous Traditional Medicine for a five year renewable term effective July 1, 2020.
AMS addresses compassion and AI in the age of COVID-19
The AMS Community has championed compassionate care in a technological world for some time, none more important than in the face of today’s pandemic.
Featured Partner
The Dalla Lana School of Public Health
We're proud to announce a new program, designed in partnership with Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH): the AMS-Fitzgerald Fellowship. It will support emerging leaders as they learn about the opportunities and challenges of AI, the importance of humanceterness, and how health systems function. It's an exceptional opportunity for up-and-coming professionals in the healthcare sector.
This competitive 2-year pilot program will launch in the fall of 2021 with a cadre of 12 talented emerging and mid-level leaders. They'll learn, practice, and apply visionary leadership skills and competencies that focus on AI and compassionate care.
This fellowship is an outstanding example of what we can accomplish through partnership. We're excited to collaborate with the DLSPH again.
We regularly partner with world-class organizations to bring you exceptional offerings in technology and compassionate care as well as in the history of medicine.
From globally-renowned research institutes and healthcare delivery organizations to leading educational establishments, our partners all seek to improve the state of healthcare by making caring for people its focal point. Together, we offer conferences and events, research funding, scholorships and more.