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York University

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From: Mimi Xiaoming Deng <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, October 9, 2021 4:45 PM
To: shpm <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Amnesty International Canada Health Network Advocacy Speaker Series


Dear York University’ Health Studies,



Nice to make your e-acquaintance. I’m writing on behalf of the Amnesty International Canada Health Network to introduce our inaugural Advocacy Speaker Series featuring medical professionals involved in various areas of activism. Please see the attached promotional poster for a vignette of what the series offers.



Goal: The goal of this initiative is to introduce healthcare learners to the landscape of advocacy and the various ways it can manifest, in hopes of providing member the skills to get involved in healthcare and social issues that they are passionate about. From patient safety to climate change to BIPOC women in leadership, we have a wide range of advocacy issues discussed in this series.



How to access the Speaker Series: The finished series is linked below for you to review.* Steps to access the modules can be found attached to the email. A certificate recognizing series completion can be provided. This will be possible for viewers who have created an EdApp account and viewed 6 or more of the 10 modules from their account.



Thank you sincerely for your consideration. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.



Warm regards,



Mimi Deng on behalf of


Amnesty International Canada Health Network volunteer team



Module Video Previews*

  1.  Intro to Amnesty | Elena Dumitru<https://web.edapp.com/lessons/5fbc5d2932cb720001f4739d/>
  2.  Physician Advocacy | Dr. Shobana Ananth<https://web.edapp.com/lessons/602afb3523868d0001937816/>:
  3.  Patient Advocacy | Michelle Lindsay<https://web.edapp.com/lessons/602afae70d8d63000114a7f7/>
  4.  Climate Change | Dr. Theal and Dr. Lee<https://web.edapp.com/lessons/602af98af2bbbf00012b9a2e/>
  5.  Homelessness H.O.U.S.E & Advocacy | Dr. Kevin Pottie<https://web.edapp.com/lessons/602afc92c3ce1400013822d0/>
  6.  BIPOC Women in Medicine | Dr. Clover Hemans<https://web.edapp.com/lessons/5fbc67c9c8503e00015f7a42/>
  7.  Indigenous Advocacy | Dr. Patricia Farrugia<https://web.edapp.com/lessons/602afa1b0d8d630001149b59/>
  8.  Action Canada |  Sarah Kennel<https://web.edapp.com/lessons/5fbc641d06299d0001cc0a77/>
  9.  Global Health | Dr. David Ponka<https://web.edapp.com/lessons/602af9fe0d8d630001149986/>
  10. Resident Learner Advocacy | Dr. Yipeng Ge<https://web.edapp.com/lessons/602af9e502cef70001690a89/>



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INFORMATION TO SHARE [poster attached]



Amnesty International Canada Health Network Advocacy Speaker Series

What does advocacy mean to you? If you are interested in learning more about advocacy, the Amnesty International Canada Health Network has launched its inaugural Advocacy Speaker Series featuring medical professionals involved in various areas of activism. From patient safety to climate change to BIPOC women in leadership, we have a wide range of advocacy issues discussed in this series. The goal of this initiative is to introduce healthcare learners to the landscape of advocacy and the various ways it can manifest, in hopes of providing members the skills to get involved in healthcare and social issues that they are passionate about. Please see the attached poster for more information.



To access the modules, there are two options:

  1.  To attain credits for completion of modules, an account EdApp must be created.

  1.  Go to https://www.edapp.com/
  2.  Click "Sign up Free" in the top right corner
  3.  Click "Develop myself" on the right of the pop-up
  4.  Add your email and the invite code:  #2021seriesAICHN
  5.  Click "Next" and then fill in your name and click "Register Account"
  6.  Select “Courses” to access the 10 modules
  7.  A certificate recognizing series completion will be automatically provided for members who have viewed 6 or more of the 10 modules from their account.



  1.  Previewing modules without account. No credits will be tracked.

  1.  Intro to Amnesty | Elena Dumitru<https://web.edapp.com/lessons/5fbc5d2932cb720001f4739d/>
  2.  Physician Advocacy | Dr. Shobana Ananth<https://web.edapp.com/lessons/602afb3523868d0001937816/>:
  3.  Patient Advocacy | Michelle Lindsay<https://web.edapp.com/lessons/602afae70d8d63000114a7f7/>
  4.  Climate Change | Dr. Theal and Dr. Lee<https://web.edapp.com/lessons/602af98af2bbbf00012b9a2e/>
  5.  Homelessness H.O.U.S.E & Advocacy | Dr. Kevin Pottie<https://web.edapp.com/lessons/602afc92c3ce1400013822d0/>
  6.  BIPOC Women in Medicine | Dr. Clover Hemans<https://web.edapp.com/lessons/5fbc67c9c8503e00015f7a42/>
  7.  Indigenous Advocacy | Dr. Patricia Farrugia<https://web.edapp.com/lessons/602afa1b0d8d630001149b59/>
  8.  Action Canada |  Sarah Kennel<https://web.edapp.com/lessons/5fbc641d06299d0001cc0a77/>
  9.  Global Health | Dr. David Ponka<https://web.edapp.com/lessons/602af9fe0d8d630001149986/>
  10. Resident Learner Advocacy | Dr. Yipeng Ge<https://web.edapp.com/lessons/602af9e502cef70001690a89/>



Mimi Deng MD

Cardiac Surgery Resident | University of Toronto

(647) 808-1139 | [log in to unmask]