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!
| October 23, 2026 | 2026 Care by Design Long-Term Care Conference Location: In-Person at the Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel Contact: Allie Harris Agenda Register Here! |
| October 24, 2026 | 2026 Form and Function in Ocular Disease Symposium Location: Weldon Law Building, Halifax, NS Audience: Ophthalmologists, technicians, researchers, and trainees (ophthalmology residents and fellows, medical students completing ophthalmology electives, undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows) Contact: Dr. Oksana Dyachok | (902) 473-3236 Register here |
| October 27, 2026 | EMSJ Grand Rounds Location: Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB and online Audience: Practicing physicians and residents working in Emergency Departments in the province of New Brunswick Contact: Melanie Kelly | (506) 649-263 |
| November 5, 2026 | Dalhousie Family Medicine Grand Rounds Series 2026: Well Senior Visit (WSV): Electronic Comprehensive Geriatric (eCGA) Assessment in Nova Scotia Primary Care Location: online Audience: Family physicians, family medicine learners Contact: Dr. Lynn Bussey | (902) 233-9585 |
| 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 Register here |
| 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 18, 2026 | CAP-Ed: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Education Series for Frontline Healthcare - Anxiety 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 |
| November 19, 2026 | 2026 Kinley Lecture The Pathologies of Poverty and the Promise of Primary Care - Dr. Andrew Boozary Location: In Person at the Halifax Convention Centre Register Here! Contact: Allie Harris |
| November 19-21, 2026 | 100th Annual Dalhousie Fall Refresher Location: In person at the Halifax Convention Centre or Virtually Audience: Family physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and hospitalists Contact: Allie Harris Draft Agenda Register Here! |