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2017 Choosing Wisely with Academic Detailing Conference
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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.
Upcoming conferences
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Dalhousie Medical School Class of 1987 Reunion Location: Fox Harbour Resort, Wallace, NS Contact: Kathleen O'Brien | 902-470-8212 |
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Atlantic Pediatric Society Annual Conference 2017 (3 days, ending on Sept. 17) Location: Morrell, PE Contact: Peggy Bethune | 902-566-9110 |
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Atlantic Pain Conference Location: Halifax, NS Audience: Family physicians, specialists, nurses & those with an interest in pain Contact: Jessica Howe | 902-473-6428 |
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Atlantic Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Meeting (2 days, ending on Sept. 16) Location: Charlottetown, PE Contact: Christa Mullaly | 506-459-5257 |
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Atlantic Trauma & Emergency Medicine Conference (3 days, ending on Sept. 23) Location: Moncton, NB Audience: Physicians, nurses, paramedics and other healthcare professionals Contact: Ian Watson | 506-648-8042 |
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Canadian Anesthesiology Society Atlantic Regional Meeting (3 days, ending on Sept. 24) Location: Fox Harbour Resort, Wallace, NS Audience: Specialists, residents, nurses, RTs, and AAs involved in clinical anesthesia Contact: Vicki Christian | 902-473-2331 |
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15th Annual Canadian Society of Hospital Medicine Conference (3 days, ending on Sept. 30th)
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Masterclass in Health Care Leadership & Leadership of Team (2 days, ending on Sep. 30) Location: Antigonish, NS Audience: Physicians and specialists - anyone responsible for a health care team Contact: Dr. Minoli Amit | 902-863-7925 |
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Canadian Group Psychotherapy Annual Conference 2017: Groups all Around - What? Where? With Whom? (3 days, ending on Oct. 21) Location: Halifax, NS Audience: Psychotherapists, counselors, psychiatrists, GP psychotherapists, social workers, nurses, and occupational therapists Contact: Jackie Kinley | 902-473-2500 |
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Choosing Wisely with Academic Detailing (3 days, ending on Oct. 22) Location: Oak Island Resort Audience: Family physicians, specialists, residents & nurse practitioners Contact: Gillian Reid | 902-494-2173 |
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NSCFP Family Medicine Conference Audience: Family physicians Contact: Shauna Swinimer | 902-448-5799 |
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Care by Design: Long-Term Care Conference Location: Halifax, NS Audience: Family physicians, nurses, pharmacists & allied health professionals Contact: Gillian Reid | 902-494-2173 |
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2nd Annual Atlantic Melanoma Meeting Audience: Specialists in melanoma treatment & allied healthcare professionals Registration: Open July 28, 2017 Contact: Gillian Reid | 902-494-2173 |
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91st Annual Dalhousie Fall Refresher (3 days, ending on Dec. 2) Location: Halifax, NS Audience: Family physicians, specialists, residents & nurse practitioners Contact: Gillian Reid | 902-494-2173 Prospectus |
* Dalhousie Academic Detailing Service is currently detailing with the topic COPD: What to do With all These New Inhalers. Visits take about 30 minutes and are eligible for 2 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 isobel.fleming@dal.ca