Conferences & Events
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Alongside various sponsoring departments within Dalhousie Medical School, we provide two, large annual conferences. These intensive programs, varying in length from one to three days, are designed to provide you with the most up-to-date information possible.
No matter what your professional focus is, you’ll find something to enhance your skills and further your knowledge. From our cardiovascular conference to hands-on surgical workshops and everything in between, our attendance numbers prove that they’re a worthwhile investment of your time.
If you would like to receive weekly reminders of our accredited events for physicians, or have your attendance at our events tracked, please complete and submit the Contact Data Form. Be sure to check "Yes" to "I agree to receive email announcements" to get your name on our blast-list!
| September 7 - November 21, 2026 | Interprofessional Simulation Facilitator Course Location: online and various locations across Nova Scotia Audience: Any healthcare professional who currently facilitates simulation or wants to learn more about best practices in simulation facilitation. Contact: Lisa Froese | (902) 478-6822 Register here |
| October 17, 2026 | 2026 Rheumatology Conference Location: The Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax NS Audience: Primary Care Contact: Meghan Townsend Registration Link and Agenda available Summer 2026 |
| October 23, 2026 | 2026 Care by Design Long-Term Care Conference Location: In-Person at the Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel Contact: Allie Harris Registration Link and Agenda available Summer 2026 |
| November 6, 2026 | Dr. Barton Visiting Scholar & Lecture in Ethics in Medicine Location: Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax, NS Audience: All physicians (family and specialists), residents, learners, as well as others involved in the health care system (e.g., leaders, other health professionals). Those involved in education and training of medical students and researchers may also be interested in attending. Contact: Lisbeth Nielsen | (902) 494-3801 |
| November 12-13, 2026 | Debriefing Skills for Simulation – the basics Location: Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB Audience: Any physician, nurse, RT, or other health care provider interested in using simulation for healthcare education Contact: Melanie Kelly |
| November 19-21, 2026 | 100th Annual Dalhousie Fall Refrehser Location: In person at the Halifax Convention Centre or Virtually Audience: Family physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and hospitalists Contact: Allie Harris Registration Link and Agenda will be posted here when available! |