Analyzing the IMPACT of Mass Gatherings on Individuals and Local Communities

The Royal Columbian Emergency Physicians’ Association – Academic Group along with the Mass Gathering Medicine Interest Group conduct research in mass gathering medicine that measures the local community burden incurred by MGM events and develops appropriate medical response planning and curricula for MGM events. This project focuses on further developing an existing MGM data registry, data model, and theoretical approach for analyzing the impact of MGM events using a retrospective and prospective cohort study design. The intern will work with partner and research mentors to refresh the literature review, assist in analysis of data, and review, validate, and extend data collection tools and processes. In addition, the intern will participate in MGM planning and events. The intern and partner organizations will develop experience and skills in conducting multidisciplinary research, literature reviews, and mixed modes of data collection and analysis, including statistical analysis and thematic analysis of qualitative data.

Faculty Supervisor:

Sheila Turris

Student:

Partner:

Royal Columbia Emergency Physicians Asociation;Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research

Discipline:

Engineering

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University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate