20
OCT

How communication and shared decision-making can support patient-centred cancer care

October 20, 2026

9:00 AM

About this Event

This session brings together two speakers exploring how communication and shared decision-making can support patient-centred cancer care.

08
OCT

SMDM Webinar: Calibrating Markov Models to Clinical Survival Data

October 8, 2026

11:00 AM

About this Event

Click “learn more” to see the link to a recording of this webinar, available on the SMDM YouTube Channel. Building accurate Markov models is challenging because they cannot easily be matched up with clinical survival data. Partitioned Survival models are built directly on survival curves that can be fitted to clinical data through regression analysis. However, Partitioned Survival models are limited to forward progression, and they do not support critical events beyond implicit progression and death. Markov models are instead built on distinct events including, but not limited to, progression and death. However, Markov models cannot be directly fitted to clinical survival data because disease progression results from a combination of event risks applied over time. For Markov models, curve-fitting calibration techniques can refine event probabilities to match multi-cause disease progression to clinical survival data.

01
OCT

Shared Decision Making Hour – October 2026

October 1, 2026

2:00 PM

About this Event

Shared Decision Making Hour is a monthly open forum hosted by Shared Decision Making SIG for anyone interested in exploring the latest in shared decision making (SDM). We welcome all perspectives and encourage open dialogue!

18
SEP

Highlights from the R-HTA book

September 18, 2026

12:00 PM

About this Event

This course will present highlights from the recent “R for Health Technology Assessment (HTA)” edited textbook. These will take the form of short tutorials explaining how to accomplish key analyses relevant to HTA using the R programming language.

16
SEP

The economics of contraception: price effects on fertility

September 16, 2026

12:00 PM

About this Event

The Decision Sciences for Child Health Collaborative (DSCCo) SIG is pleased to host a virtual Discovery Dialogues featuring Eliza Ennis, a PhD Candidate in Health Policy at Stanford University.

15
SEP

Preference Measurement Journal Club

September 15, 2026

2:00 PM

About this Event

Tina Cheng, PhD Candidate, will lead a discussion of the paper, What Is the Consensus Value of Patients’ Treatment-Risk Tolerance? Assessing a Stated-Preference Evidence Base for Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Johnson et al.

14
SEP

SMDM Decision Psychology Pilot Idea Research Tournament: Session 3

September 14, 2026

10:00 AM

About this Event

The Decision Psychology Special Interest Group (SIG) is pleased to announce the SMDM Decision Psychology Pilot Research Idea Tournament. Please join us at any of the following sessions listed at the bottom of the description. All are welcome!

03
SEP

SMDM Webinar: Navigating the Academic Job Market

September 3, 2026

3:00 PM

About this Event

The SMDM Career Development Committee invites members, particularly trainees and early-career researchers, to join a panel discussion on navigating the academic job market. Hear from recent candidates and a faculty member with search committee experience as they share practical advice on preparing application materials, interviewing, negotiating offers, and successfully pursuing postdoctoral and faculty positions. The session will conclude with a live Q&A, providing attendees the opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable career insights.

01
SEP

Shared Decision Making Hour – September 2026

September 1, 2026

9:00 AM

About this Event

Shared Decision Making Hour is a monthly open forum hosted by Shared Decision Making SIG for anyone interested in exploring the latest in shared decision making (SDM). We welcome all perspectives and encourage open dialogue!

31
AUG

SMDM Decision Psychology Pilot Idea Research Tournament: Session 2

August 31, 2026

7:00 PM

About this Event

The Decision Psychology Special Interest Group (SIG) is pleased to announce the SMDM Decision Psychology Pilot Research Idea Tournament. Please join us at any of the following sessions listed at the bottom of the description. All are welcome!