4-20 Protest
In April, 2019, members of the mass gathering medicine interest group participated as members of the health care team for the 4-20 protest. The attendance for this event was higher than usual because of the changes in legislation, making possession of cannabis products legal and because it was the 25th anniversary of the protest. This […]
FAQs – Nursing Students at Community Events
Source: Life as a nursing student. Available at: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/371898881700778212/ Accessed on: May 4, 2016. Do you love music festivals, triathlons, marathons and parades? Would you like to practice nursing in a pre-hospital setting? Outdoors? In an open field? On the side of a mountain? There is a role for nursing students at special events. If […]
Mass Gathering Medicine Collaborates with Physical Therapy
On November 4th 2015, Mass Gathering Medicine (MGM) invited Masters of Physical Therapy (MPT) students to assist in the organization of the Ankle Injuries and Taping workshop– an evening comprised of a didactic and practical session for interested medical students. This event was a first-time collaboration between medical students and seniors students within the Department of […]
Special Events and Professional Certification: Learner versus First Aider
Students often wonder what opportunities are available at events and what certification requirements are required to volunteer at events. If you are interested in learning more, read on! I had my Occupational First Aid Level 3 (OFA3) and Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certifications before med school and had the opportunity to attend several multi-day events […]
FAQ’s – Medical Students at Community Events
Is there a role for medical students at concerts, finish lines, festivals and other mass gathering events? In short, the answer is “yes” at many events, but there are some considerations. We get asked about this every year, so thought it might be helpful to have some tips on the web site to refer back […]
St. John Ambulance Annual Inspection & Awards
It’s easy to forget the people and organizations that influence who we are, and what we have become. When I was about 10 or 11 years old, I took my first standard first aid course at the St. John Ambulance (SJA) building at 45th and Cambie in Vancouver, BC. While there, I learned about the […]
Read our Newsletter
It has been a very exciting year and there is a lot to report. We, members of the executive, want to take this opportunity to thank you for your early support of the interest group and to update you about the accomplishments of the past year. Here goes… 2013 MGMIG Annual Newsletter