Events
Upcoming events
Learn about the Medicus Pension Plan™ – webinar
May 2, 2024
Established by MD Financial Management Inc. and Scotiabank, Medicus is the first ever multi-employer pension plan for Canada’s incorporated physicians.
GI for GPs course
May 4, 2024
Gastroenterology for General Practitioners (GI for GPs) offers a robust, impactful single day of learning for Alberta’s family practitioners.
22nd Annual Cardiology Update
May 4, 2024
This highly anticipated event will be hosted by the University of Alberta’s Division of Cardiology and will bring together family physicians, emergency medicine physicians, internists, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, EMS personnel and others with an interest in cardiovascular medicine.
Preventing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: Where primary care meets guidelines
May 8, 2024
The intent of this virtual real-time CME is to delve into current dyslipidemia guidelines and explore complex, challenging cases experienced by primary care providers in the context of CVD risk reduction. Participants will engage in stimulating discussions about the intersect between guidelines and practice, how to address unusual cases, and apply a nuanced approach to management.
23rd Annual BC Endocrine Day
May 10, 2024
Hosted by the Endocrine Research Society, this full-day lecture series offers an interactive case-based review of common endocrine problems encountered in clinical office practice.
Resident Wellness Conference - 2024
May 14 - 16, 2024
Registration is now open for RWC 2024! The Resident Wellness Conference is a PFSP sponsored event, in collaboration with the University of Alberta and University of Calgary wellness offices and PARA, and held biennially for each of Alberta’s medical school residents.
UBC Tropical & Geographic Medicine Intensive Short Course
May 13 - 17, 2024
Course registration is now open for the University of British Columbia’s annual week-long course for physicians, medical trainees, public health practitioners, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals who intend to practice in the tropics, resource-limited settings, or who require an update on infectious, parasitic and other major tropical diseases.
Working through conflict: Mastering the process
May 21, 2024
This workshop will take conflict management to the next level, allowing participants to experience a clear process to work through conflict situations. Case studies will be used, and participants will have the opportunity to apply these practical tips.
Canadian Conference on Physician Leadership
May 24-25, 2024
Gain valuable system transformation and leadership insights from our keynote speakers and panel discussion. Discover opportunities for reform with the innovative plenary workshops. Expand your leadership toolkit with the concurrent workshop sessions and pre-conference courses. Seize this chance to increase your impact as a physician leader!
CMA Annual General Meeting
May 29, 2024
The Annual General Meeting is an opportunity for CMA members to hear from and ask questions of leadership, provide input, vote on proposed governance changes and address other corporate issues.
ATLS: Rural offering of Advanced Trauma Life Support course
May 30 & 31
ATLS is an internationally recognized continuing education course designed to teach a standardized and concise approach to the care of trauma patients within the "golden hour" or "period" where the greatest likelihood of death occurs.
Alberta Sexual Assault Course and Conference
June 8, 2024
The Alberta Sexual Assault Course and Conference is designed to share core training and provide management updates for urban and rural healthcare professionals caring for patients that have experienced sexual violence.
2024 Physician Learning Program Summit
June 11, 2024
The PLP Summit celebrates the impact of 15 years of partnership and collaboration across the care continuum to implement improvement initiatives in complex adaptive health systems. The summit will explore how to leverage a supportive team-based culture using clinical information to drive improvement and be a positive influence as part of the bigger health system evolution.
Social Media 101
May 1 and June 12, 2024
Please note this session will not be recorded. In this beginner session, members will walk away feeling more comfortable and confident in navigating social media platforms and understanding how to create strategic and engaging content for advocacy efforts, amplifying positive messages, mitigating criticism and more.
The SOGC's Annual Clinical and Scientific Conference
June 11 to 14, 2024
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada’s Annual Clinical and Scientific Conference is the premier continuing medical education event in Canada for obstetrics and gynecology, bringing together the largest gathering of health care professionals working in the field of women’s health.
Clinical Reasoning Course
June 19, 2024
Clinical reasoning is a core competency for ensuring patient safety and the quality of patient care. It is a skill, process or outcome wherein physicians observe, collect, and interpret data to diagnose and treat patients.
Medical Record Keeping
June 14 and September 12, 2024
This program aims to address sufficient documentation, which is central to patient safety and continuity of quality care. Participants will learn how to appropriately document patient encounters following the Subjective Objective Assessment Plan (SOAP) format.
47th American Academy of Pediatrics Conference
June 20 - 23, 2024
This conference will provide recent advances in the delivery room management of neonates, along with talks on neonatal stroke and HIE, and up-to-date information on the long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes of premature infants.
The five-weekend Care of the Elderly certificate course
Various dates January - June 2024
The five-weekend Care of the Elderly certificate course is aimed at primary care practitioners who want to develop their own clinical skills or function as resource in their group practices.
Free radon education program for health care providers from McMaster University
On demand
November is Radon Action Month. In support of Health Canada’s public awareness campaign, McMaster University provides various free resources for health care professionals to increase their knowledge about this important topic.
Social Media 201
June 20 and September 26, 2024
In this intermediate session, members who are already using social media are invited to learn tactics and tools to help make your social media life easier—more efficient and effective. Get ideas for creating content, managing engagement and building community, tips, tricks and tools to use social media more strategically and seamlessly. Social Media 101 is recommended as a prerequisite for this session.
International Conference on Physician Health
October 17-19, 2024
Call for abstracts now open. The International Conference on Physician Health (ICPH) 2024 is an opportunity for physicians and researchers from Canada, the United States and United Kingdom to learn from each other, network around their work and connect on issues that matter.
Palliative Care Education & Research Conference
October 21, 2024
Each person’s experience with a life limiting illness is unique with many nuances. Compassion and hope are powerful sources of strength, therefore fostering these during a vulnerable time is vital. Join the Palliative Institute in sharing your clinical and research insights by growing a conversation that extends compassion with each other, as well as the people experiencing a life limiting illness.
Media Relations 101
2024 dates: July 11, November 14
Please note session will not be recorded. In this beginner session, members will walk away feeling more comfortable and confident in navigating social media platforms and understanding how to create strategic and engaging content for advocacy efforts, amplifying positive messages, mitigating criticism and more.
Media Relations 201
2024 dates: May 9, September 12 and December 5
Hosted by the AMA's Shan Rupnarain, AED Public Affairs, with our media training partner Grant Ainsley, this is a three-hour session for those who anticipate doing a lot of media. It will involve working up messages, doing mock interviews, receiving feedback (and trying again if there's time). Space is limited for this session
