Calgary Interprofessional Challenge (CIC)

The Hunter Hub presents a 3-day virtual opportunity for post-secondary students to collaborate, innovate and create in the fight against COVID-19

First Prize - Team 33: COVID Cruiser

The COVID Cruiser is designed to conduct patient testing for COVID in remote areas, specifically rural communities where making the trip in to the hospital is both time-consuming and puts patients at risk of infection by entering the hospital. The application of the COVID Cruiser could also be implemented in higher-density populations where access to medical services may be challenging or present risks, such as with aging populations.

Team Members

Rachel Stefaniuk - University of Alberta

Jade Rosenberger - University of Alberta

Kirsten Webster - University of Alberta

Second Prize - Team 2: Quaranqueens

Team 2 presented a novel twist on the concept of a informational newsletter. By utilizing existing medical and news information and vetting this information through professionals in medical and scientific fields, this mail-out would ensure that patients and their families are receiving correct and useful information about COVID-19. This information would include new protocols, care measures and government information.

Team Members

Daniel Major - Mount Royal University

Jaiden Peeace - Mount Royal University

Jessica Lee - Mount Royal University

Charleigha Gagnon - Mount Royal University

Third Prize - Team 42: Patient Masks

This idea presents a new type of mask designed for patients. The mask proposed differs from the N95 mask in that it focuses on protecting the users on exhalation as well as inhalation. The proposed usage is aimed at patients wearing this mask, to protect against the expectoration of fluids, while health care providers continue to wear N95 masks or similar, protecting against inhalation. Application of this mask is also considered for public use.

Team Members

Michael Francis - University of Calgary

Amelia Li - University of Calgary

Susan Lam - Mount Royal University

Renae Saunder - Mount Royal University

A huge thank you to all of the teams participating in the COVID-19 Intervention Challenge. The quality and quantity of great ideas springing from this competition is phenomenal. Every team brought a unique and valuable perspective to the table. Below are highlighted a few honorable mentions.

THE CHALLENGE: Cities are setting up non-traditional care spaces for COVID-19 patients. How might we improve these spaces?

Note: Please register yourself or your entire team at once, so that each registration shows up altogether. If you do not have a team, you will be connected to other individuals looking for a team after you have registered. Up to 4 people per team.

The Why:

You are at home already doing your part by physically distancing, but want to put that time and energy to good use. Here’s your chance.

The What:

Join a group of like-minded individuals to come up with a solution to The Challenge, no special medical knowledge required - you’ll have access to expert help along the way to develop your idea.

The Who:

Students currently enrolled in Canadian post-secondary institutions.

The How:

Register your team of post-secondary students HERE by Monday, April 27th, 2020 at 3:00 PM MST. Join the CIC team live, online, at 9:00 AM MST on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020, for the event launch and further context on The Challenge!

Work online with your team on your solution, then submit your 4-minute video pitch by 4:00 PM MST on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Teams can submit earlier if they have completed their video before the deadline.

Submit To:

Please send videos as a YouTube link to hunterhub@ucalgary.ca with the subject line CIC 2020 Final Video Pitch <YOUR TEAM NAME>

Winners will be announced Monday, May 4th, 2020.