Continuing Professional Development and Medical Education

Faculty of Medicine

Conferences & Events

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* Dalhousie Academic Detailing Service is pleased to announce that the next topic “COPD: An Evidence Update” is ready for detailing.  We have collaborated with local specialists in respirology in preparation for this topic. Visits take about 30 minutes and are eligible for up to 1 Mainpro Cert+ credits with the College of Family Physicians of Canada. If you have not been contacted and would like a detailing visit, or would like further information about the Service, please email kelly.mackinnon@dal.ca.

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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 11, 2026 Rural Innovation in Simulation Education-Emergency Medicine (RISE-EM)
Location: Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, NS
Audience: Rural/remote physicians who provide emergency Care, rural hospitalists, medical students and residents completing rural elective/ placements, rural care teams.
Contact: Dr. Tania Sullivan | (902) 318-0401
June 12-13, 2026

Atlantic Canada Oncology Group Annual Scientific Symposium
Location: The Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax, NS
Audience: Medical and Radiation Oncologists of all the Atlantic Provinces, all physicians including Surgical Oncologist, General 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

Register here
June 16, 2026 EMSJ Grand Rounds
Location: Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB
Audience: Practicing physicians and residents working in Emergency Departments in the province of New Brunswick
Contact: Melanie Kelly | (506) 649-2635
June 17, 2026

CAP-Ed: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Education Series for Frontline Healthcare - Substance Use Disorders in Youth
Location: Online
Audience: Frontline healthcare providers (e.g., Pediatricians, Family Physicians/General Physicians, and Nurse Practitioners)
Contact: Dr. Celia Robichaud | (902) 470-8375

Registere 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
November 19-21 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!