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!