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!
| June 13, 2025 | Dignity of Risk: Managing Risks while Preserving Autonomy in Frail Older Adult Care Location: Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland Audience: Any physician working with frail older adults Contact: Alison Judd |
| June 17, 2025 | EMSJ Grand Rounds Location: Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB Audience: Physicians and residents working in Emergency Departments in the province of New Brunswick Contact: Melanie Kelly |
| June 17-20, 2025 | Welcome Collaborative - Physician Orientation Program Location: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia, Bedford, NS Audience: All physicians trained outside of Canada who are entering practice in Nova Scotia, regardless of specialty or location of practice in the province Contact: George Mbara | (902) 403-4722 |
| June 18, 2025 | Interprofessional Simulation Program for Health Care Providers in the Emergency Department Location: IWK Sim Center, 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 |
| June 20-21, 2025 | Atlantic Canada Oncology Group Annual Scientific Symposium Location: Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax, NS Audience: Medical and radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, general surgeons, thoracic surgeons, general practitioners in oncology, nurses, pharmacists, residents and any/all other healthcare providers who work or have an interest in Oncology Contact: Dana Bartlett | (709) 683-3889 |
| July 24, 2025 | Dignity of Risk: Managing Risks while Preserving Autonomy in Frail Older Adult Care Location: Halifax Primary Care Clinic, Halifax, NS Audience: Any physician working with frail older adults Contact: Catherine-Anne Murray |
| September 9-12, 2025 | Welcome Collaborative - Physician Orientation Program Location: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia, Bedford, NS Audience: All physicians trained outside of Canada who are entering practice in Nova Scotia, regardless of specialty or location of practice in the province Contact: George Mbara | (902) 403-4722 |
| November 26-28, 2025 | Welcome Collaborative - Physician Orientation Program Location: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia, Bedford, NS Audience: All physicians trained outside of Canada who are entering practice in Nova Scotia, regardless of specialty or location of practice in the province Contact: George Mbara | (902) 403-4722 |