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!
| May 6, 2026 | Interprofessional Simulation Program for Health Care Providers in the Emergency Department Location: IWK ED Trauma Room, Halifax, NS Audience: All physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, clerks and other Health Care Professional and support staff who treat pediatric patients in the Emergency Department setting. Contact: Leigh Thibideau | (902) 452-4847 |
| May 7, 2026 | Seniors Mental Health Web Education Series: Technology in Dementia Care Location: online Audience: Geriatric Physician’s, Family Physicians, Hospitalists, social workers, nurses (LPN, RN), residents, any allied health staff working with Geriatric patients Contact: Elle Waychesko | (902) 473-7799 |
| May 9, 2026 | Cape Breton Day in Family Medicine Conference |
| May 11, 2026 | Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research Day Location: Halifax Convention Centre, Halifax, NS Audience: Obstetrics & Gynecology faculty, nurses, researchers, residents, medical students, graduate students, undergraduate students, and staff with an interest in the topics being presented Contact: Gayle McGee | (902) 470-6464 |
| May 11, 2026 | 2026 Dalhousie University Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Research Day Location: Halifax Convention Centre, Halifax, NS Audience: Ophthalmology physicians and researchers, and trainees (ophthalmology residents, ophthalmology fellows, medical students currently doing an elective in ophthalmology, undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows) Contact: Leah Wood | (902) 473-3751 |
| May 14, 2026 | Dalhousie Family Medicine Grand Rounds Series 2026: Top 10 Family Medicine Articles to Change Your Practice Location: online Audience: Family physicians, family medicine learners Contact: Dr. Lynn Bussey | (902) 233-9585 |
| May 21, 2026 | Seniors Mental Health Web Education Series: ECT, Neuromodulation Location: online Audience: Geriatric Physician’s, Family Physicians, Hospitalists, social workers, nurses (LPN, RN), residents, any allied health staff working with Geriatric patients Contact: Elle Waychesko | (902) 473-7799 |
| May 25, 2026 | TREKK Roadshow- Simulation Based Practice Program Location: Moncton Hospital, Moncton, NB Audience: Physicians, Nursing, Nurse Practitioners, Allied Health, Paramedics. Physicians are Emergency Physicians, Pediatricians, Family Physicians, and any other specialty involved in the emergency care of ill or injured children. Contact: Eleanor Fitzpatrick |
| May 26, 2026 | TREKK Roadshow- Simulation Based Practice Program Location: Saint John Regional Hospital, St John, NB Audience: Physicians, Nursing, Nurse Practitioners, Allied Health, Paramedics. Physicians are Emergency Physicians, Pediatricians, Family Physicians, and any other specialty involved in the emergency care of ill or injured children. Contact: Eleanor Fitzpatrick |
| May 27, 2026 | MSPEI Continuing Professional Development Series: Evidence-based strategies to protect mental wellbeing while working in a trauma-exposed profession Location: online Audience: Physicians (all specialities, including family medicine). Contact: Corinne Verleun | (902) 368-7303 |
| May 28, 2026 | 14th Annual Thomas and Alice Morgans Fear Memorial Conference | Bright Spots, Hotspots: A focus on Health - Promoting Learning and Work Environments Location: Halifax Convention Centre Register Here! Contact: Shruti Joshi |
| June 4, 2026 | Seniors Mental Health Web Education Series: Palliative Psychiatry Location: online Audience: Geriatric Physician’s, Family Physicians, Hospitalists, social workers, nurses (LPN, RN), residents, any allied health staff working with Geriatric patients Contact: Elle Waychesko | (902) 473-7799 |
| June 5-6, 2026 | Eye Physicians & Surgeons Of Atlantic Canada Annual Educational Meeting 2026 Location: White Point Beach Resort, White Point, NS Audience: Ophthalmologists, residents, fellows, ophthalmic affiliated staff Contact: Kim MacLellan | (902) 497-2230 |