Overview
The inaugural CAMH SIMposium of Minds is a one-day hybrid event hosted by the CAMH Simulation Centre. It brings together health care professionals, educators, researchers and innovators to explore the future of simulation and digital innovation in mental health education.
Join us for a thought-provoking keynote, a dynamic panel discussion, hands-on workshops, poster presentations, rapid-fire talks and networking opportunities, including an evening reception.
The keynote address and the panel discussion will be offered as hybrid events (in person and virtual). All hybrid events will be held in the morning and end at 12:30 p.m. Afternoon workshops will be in person only.
Day at a glance
8 to 8:45 am. - Registration
8:45 to 9 am. - Welcoming Remarks
9 to 9:45 am. - Keynote address
Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health: Perspectives on Teaching and Learning
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Tristan Glatard, scientific director of the Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics, inaugural BMO Chair in AI and Mental Health, and senior scientist at CAMH who will discuss artificial intelligence in mental health and its impact on teaching and learning. His talk will outline fundamentals of AI models, key applications of AI in mental health, the role of AI in health care education and ethical and societal impacts of AI.
9:45 to 10:30 am. - Panel discussion
Building Ethical, Equitable and AI-enabled Futures in Mental Health
Join leading voices in neuroinformatics, medical anthropology, clinical education and bioethics to discuss how AI-powered interventions and simulation can transform mental health training and care. Learn how ethical and inclusive simulation platforms can advance training for the compassionate care of diverse mental health populations.
Moderated by Dr. Sanjeev Socklingam, senior vice president, Education; chief medical officer; and senior scientist, CAMH.
Panelists:
- Dr. Tristan Glatard, scientific director, Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics; inaugural BMO Chair in AI and Mental Health; senior scientist, CAMH
- Dr. Daniel Buchman, bioethicist and scientist, CAMH
- Dr. Petal Abdool, medical director, CAMH Simulation Centre
- Dr. Laura Sikstrom, scientist, Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics
10:45 am. to 12:30 pm.- Celebrating Existing Practices: Rapid Fire Presentations
12:30 to 1:30p.m. - Lunch Break
1:30 to 2:30 pm. - Innovation Showcase + poster presentations
2:30 to 4:00 pm. - Concurrent Interactive Workshops
Participants will have an opportunity to engage in a hands-on workshop facilitated by leaders in mental health simulation and innovation. Workshops include:
- AI Virtual Patients: Promises and Perils of an Emerging Simulation Modality
Facilitated by: Jordan Holmes, senior manager, Teaching, Learning & Technology, Centre for Teaching Support and Innovation, University of Toronto; Dr. Petal Abdool, Medical Director, CAMH Simulation Centre, Associate Scientist, Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute, CAMH. - Facilitating the Integration of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Principles in Simulation-Based Education Using Generative AI
Facilitated by CAMH staff: Asha Maharaj, Director, Community and Continuing Education; Branka Agic, scientist; Howard Fruitman, instructional designer; Mu He, LMS administrator - Third interactive workshop details coming soon!
Register now, Early bird tickets are limited!
Have questions? Please contact simulation.centre@camh.ca for support.
If you are a student or a trainee contact simulation.centre@camh.ca for a discounted rate.
