CON-RCO Obesity Boot Camp 2010
As in the four previous camps, this year’s camp once again brought together some of the best and brightest students and new professionals from across Canada for over 100 hours of education and social activities (including the Tree Top Adventure, Kayaking, tour of Quebec City).
This year featured new memorable events like the 1st Obesity Boot Camp idol and the Saturday Night Live Karaoke Party - or as the students would say, “genial!”.
Overall I have no doubts that, as in previous camps, some friendships have been forged for life - both personal and professional.
For my part, I again learnt a lot from listening and interacting with the students and faculty. While there continue to be no easy solutions to obesity in sight, there certainly are reasons for optimism, seeing the enthusiasm with which the students are preparing to face the challenge of solving one of the greatest global health problem of our times.
The Canadian Obesity Network is grateful to all of the faculty and supporters who made this camp possible.
Personally, I look forward to continuing interactions with the now over 120 Boot Camp Alumni over the coming months and years.
AMS
Dushesnay, Quebec
In The News
August 9th, 2010 at 6:30 am
CongratulationSSS to all of you, particularly for all staff supporting those event AND $$$$ sponsorshipSSS.
You form the future of scientific researcher in Canada and I think in few years other countries perceive us as pioneers of the multi-disciplinary and multi-level understanding of the problem of overweight.
Bravo five times: o)