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Nova Scotia Community Hospital Program
The Community Hospital Program offers accessible, community-driven professional development across Nova Scotia through a mix of in-person and virtual sessions (webinars). These sessions feature a combination of local specialists and guest experts, to support continuing medical education for health providers throughout the province.
In collaboration with Dalhousie Continuing Professional Development and Medical Education (CPDME), local practitioners develop the content, set objectives, and deliver education in formats that best support clinical practice.
Programs run at 14 community hospital sites across Nova Scotia, with new sessions added throughout the year.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support from the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness for the Community Hospital Program.
Overall Learning Objectives:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
1) Apply locally informed clinical knowledge relevant to distributed practice areas to improve patient care (CanMEDS roles: Medical Expert, Health Advocate)
2) Reflect on strategies for integrating CPD into clinical practice with minimal disruption to workflow and personal responsibilities (CanMEDS roles: Scholar)
3) Engage in a community of practice to discuss local concerns, challenges, and shared experiences with colleagues (CanMEDS roles: Collaborator)
4) Identify and incorporate updates in clinical guidelines and disease management to support practice improvements (CanMEDS roles: Scholar, Medical Expert)
Session specific learning objectives are developed and reviewed by the SPC Chair and local coordinator as the content for each session is finalized.
Program Evaluation: Each spring, participants who are subscribed to our email list are invited to complete an annual program evaluation. This survey evaluates the extent to which the overall program learning objectives have been achieved, and helps guide program development and quality improvement initiatives. If you are not already receiving weekly emails, please subscribe here.
Upcoming Sessions
| Date/Time | Topic | Speaker |
| Wed Sept 16 7-8 pm |
ADHD Management in University Students: Medication Strategies and Academic Success This session was requested by the Truro CHP group Virtual: Register Here |
Dr. Joseph Sadek |
| Thu Sept 17 7-8 pm |
Cervicogenic Headaches This session was requested by the Middleton CHP group Virtual: Register Here |
Dr. Edvin Koshi |
| Mon Sept 21 6-7 pm |
Deprescribing in Polypharmacy This session was requested by the Amherst CHP group In-person: Amherst, NS |
Dr. Andrew Weseen |
| Mon Nov 9 7-8 pm |
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) This session was requested by the Amherst CHP group Virtual: Registration Here |
Dr. Keigan More |
| Thu Nov 12 7-8 pm |
Menopause Management in Primary Care: Choosing the Right Hormone Therapy This session was requested by the Middleton CHP group Virtual: Registration link to follow |
Dr. Heidi Bentley |
Please check back as sessions are booked for the 26-27 academic year
To attend the online presentation, you will need:
- Computer with internet access (high-speed connection recommended)
- Computer speakers or headset (required for audio)
- Microsoft Teams app - Download Microsoft Teams
More Info and Resources
Thank you to our Scientific Planning Committee
Maureen Allen, MD, CCFP (EM) (PC), FCFP
Antigonish, NS
Chris Bauer, MD, CCFP (EM)
CHP Coordinator
Kentville, NS
Mark Bennett, MD, CCFP
Inverness, NS
Scott Bowen, MD RCPSC
Amherst, NS
Farokh Buhariwalla, MD, CCFP (EM), FCFP
CHP Coordinator
Sydney, NS
Carol Dennison, MD, CCFP
CHP Coordinator
Middleton, NS
Manal Elmiladi, MD, CCFP
CHP Coordinator
New Glasgow, NS
Janneke Gradstein, MD, CCFP (EM), FCFP
CHP Coordinator
Amherst, NS
Sonya Hanson, MD, CCFP (EM)
Dartmouth, NS
Deanna Jacquard
CHP Coordinator
Yarmouth, NS
Leeann Johnston, MD, CCFP
CHP Coordinator
Dartmouth, NS
Andria MacAulay, MD, CCFP, FCFP
CHP Coordinator
Truro, NS
Karen MacDonald, MD, CCFP (EM)
CHP Coordinator
Antigonish, NS
Rhea MacDonald, MD, CCFP
CHP Coordinator
Inverness, NS
Mike MacDonald, MD, CCFP (EM)
Sydney, NS
Lisa MacIntyre, MD, CCFP, FCFP (Chair)
Director, Community Hospital Program, CPDME, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
Murray McCrossin, MD, CCFP, FCFP
Amherst, NS
Daniel McNeil, MD, RCPSC
New Glasgow, NS
Norah Mogan, MD, CCFP, FCFP
CHP Coordinator
Liverpool, NS
Oliva Ortiz-Alvarez, MD, RCPSC
Antigonish, NS
Luke Richardson, MD, RCPSC
Kentville, NS
Kris Srivatsa, MD, RCPSC
Truro, NS
Kenny Yee, MD, CCFP, FCFP
Yarmouth, NS
Contact Us
Dr. Lisa MacIntyre, Director of the Community Hospital Program
lisa.macintyre@dal.ca
Rachel Baker, Program Coordinator, Community Hospital Program
rachel.baker@dal.ca | 902-494-0333
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