Nova Scotia Community Hospital Programs
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Convenient Learning Opportunities
The Nova Scotia Community Hospital (CHP) programs provide professional development opportunities at hospitals near you, minimizing disruptions to your practice and personal commitments. Engaging with colleagues to discuss local cultures and challenges creates a unique learning experience.
In consultation with Dalhousie Continuing Professional Development & Medical Education (CPDME), local practitioners develop the content, set objectives, and deliver education in formats that best enhance your practice. With programs available in 14 Nova Scotia hospitals, there will be a program nearby that interests you.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support from the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness for the Community Hospital Program.
Stay Informed
Below is a list of Community Hospital Programs scheduled for the upcoming Academic Year, starting in September. New programs will be added regularly across all 14 Nova Scotia hospital communities.
Program Format: CHP uses a blended learning model, offering both virtual and in-person sessions. All physicians are welcome to attend any accredited program—you are not restricted to attend only the programs in the hospital you have privileges in.
Receiving Credits
To earn Mainpro+ Credits, which can be claimed through the CFPC, you must complete the survey provided at each CHP session. The survey will remain open for one week after the session.
CPDME-accredited Activity Reports are available upon request. To request a record of your credits, please email cpd@dal.ca, specifying the period for which you need the information.
Mainpro+ Resources and Training Videos
To help you navigate the new Mainpro+ system, the College of Family Physicians of Canada offers a video series on the Mainpro+ Resources and Support page. The video series covers key topics to assist you in managing your continuing professional development:
- How to Claim Your Credits
- Navigating Your CPD Dashboard
- How to Navigate Your CPD Activities List
- How to Access Your CPD Reports and Certificates
Visit the Mainpro+ Resources and Support page to explore these videos and more.
To access the Microsoft Teams Webinar
Register or join on your computer or mobile app using the links in the table below
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
Upcoming Community Hospital Programs
Check back regularly as Community Hospital Programs are booked for the 24-25 academic year, starting in September.
| Date/Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 2025 | ||
| Wed May 7 6-7:30 pm |
Connecting Climate Change and Clinical Care: Exploring Practical Options to Address a Global Crisis (in-person in New Glasgow) | Dr. Cristin Muecke |
| Thurs May 8 7-8 pm |
PANDAS/PANS: Presentation and Treatment Microsoft Teams: Click here to register if you would like to add this event to your calendar. For quick access, click here to join the meeting now |
Dr. Alexa Bagnell |
| Tues May 13 7-8 pm |
Pulmonary Fibrosis Diagnosis and Management Microsoft Teams: Click here to register if you would like to add this event to your calendar. For quick access, click here to join the meeting now |
Dr. Sarah MacIsaac |
| Thurs May 15 12-1 pm |
Indications for IV Iron (in-person in Antigonish) | Dr. Kate MacInnes |
| Thurs May 15 7-8 pm |
Hyperthyroidism for Primary Care Microsoft Teams: Click here to register if you would like to add this event to your calendar. For quick access, click here to join the meeting now |
Dr. Keillor Steeves |
| Wed May 21 8-9 pm |
Urinary Incontinence Microsoft Teams: Click here to register if you would like to add this event to your calendar. For quick access, click here to join the meeting now |
Dr. Ashley Cox |
| Thurs May 22 12-1 pm |
Suicidality in Adolescence - Tools to Measure and Strategies to Mitigate the Risk (in-person in Antigonish) | Matias Gay and Dr. Katie Radchuck |
| Wed Jun 11 7-8 pm |
Capacity Assessments (in-person in Liverpool) | Dr. Maggie Lovett |
| Thurs Jun 12 8-9 pm |
Penicillin Allergy Microsoft Teams: Click here to register if you would like to add this event to your calendar. For quick access, click here to join the meeting now |
Dr. Mary McHenry |
| Wed Jun 18 7-8 pm |
Colorectal Cancer Treatment Microsoft Teams: Click here to register if you would like to add this event to your calendar. For quick access, click here to join the meeting now |
Dr. Christopher Kenyon |
Handouts from previous presentations
Recordings are posted for two months. Please contact cpd@dal.ca if you are seeking a recording link that is not listed.
Jan 16 Muscle Imbalance and Altered Gait with Dr. Kelly Aminian | Handout
Jan 29 Perimenopausal Bleeding with Dr. Dr. Heidi Bentley | Recording Link
Feb 26 Update on Weaning Benzodiazepines with Dr. David Gardner | Recording Link
Mar 4 Psychosis in the ED with Dr. Shiloh Gossen | Recording Link
Mar 19 HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) with Dr. Gordon Dow | Recording Link
Apr 2 Non-pharmacologic Sleep Management (in-person) with Leah Corkum and Marlee Boyle | Handout
Apr 8 GERD with Dr. Matthew Miles | Recording Link
Apr 9 Pneumonia for the Hospitalist with Dr. Paul Bonnar | Handout
Apr 17 Hypothyroidism with Dr. Keillor Steeves | Handout | Recording Link
Apr 29 Cutaneous Drug Eruptions with Dr. Ashley Sutherland | Recording Link
Find out more
If you’d like more information on specific programs, or to discuss program opportunities, contact cpd@dal.ca
Thank you to our physician-coordinators
Without our physician-coordinators, these programs would not be possible.
Thank you to:
| Dr. Janneke Gradstein | Amherst | |
| Dr. Karen MacDonald |
Antigonish | |
| Bridgewater | ||
| Dr. Keith Singh | Dartmouth | |
| Halifax | ||
| Dr. Rhea MacDonald | Inverness | |
| Dr. Chris Bauer | Kentville | |
| Dr. Norah Mogan |
Liverpool | |
| Dr. Carol Dennison | Middleton | |
| Dr. Mahsa Ghoreishi | New Glasgow | |
| Dr. Alexander Wawer |
North Sydney |
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| Dr. Farokh Buhariwalla | Sydney | |
| Dr. Andria MacAulay | Truro | |
| Deanna Jacquard | Yarmouth |