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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.

Upcoming Sessions

Date/Time Topic Speaker
  Please check back as sessions are booked for September   

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

Why Participate?

  • Access accredited sessions without leaving your community. 
  • Choose between in-person learning and online webinars.
  • Connect with peers through sessions that encourage local collaboration and discussion.
  • Strengthen your practice with evidence-informed, relevant education designed for Nova Scotian physicians.

Who Can Attend?

The Community Hospital Program is accredited for Family Physicians and Royal College Physicians, but all health professionals are welcome to participate. Program content is primarily designed for Family Physicians practicing in community settings.

  • Webinars are open to all health professionals across Nova Scotia and the surrounding Maritime provinces.
  • In-person sessions are open to the hospital community where the session is hosted

Nova Scotia Hospital Communities and Local Coordinators

If you would like to connect with your Local Coordinator, please contact rachel.baker@dal.ca

  • Amherst | Dr. Janneke Gradstein
  • Antigonish | Dr. Karen MacDonald
  • Bridgewater 
  • Dartmouth | Dr. Sonya Hanson
  • Halifax 
  • Inverness | Dr. Rhea MacDonald
  • Kentville | Dr. Chris Bauer

Contact: If you would like to connect with your Local Coordinator, please contact rachel.baker@dal.ca

  • Liverpool | Dr. Norah Mogan
  • Middleton | Dr. Carol Dennison
  • Yarmouth | Deanna Jacquard
  • New Glasgow | Dr. Manal Elmiladi
  • North Sydney
  • Sydney | Dr. Farokh Buhariwalla
  • Truro | Dr. Andria MacAulay

Coordinator Vacancies: We welcome inquiries from health professionals interested in serving as a local coordinator in communities with vacant positions.

Receiving Credits

To earn Mainpro+ Credits, which can be claimed through the CFPC, you must complete the survey provided at each Clinical Webinar. 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.

Handouts and Recording Links

Recordings are posted for two months. Please contact cpd@dal.ca if you are seeking a recording link that is not listed.

Oct 22 Investigations of Anemia with Dr. Shannon Murphy | Handout | Recording Link

Oct 28 Connecting Climate Change and Medicine with Dr. Cristin Muecke | Handout | Recording Link

Nov 19 Weight Loss and Obesity Management with Dr. Michael Vallis | Recording Link

Nov 20 Epistaxis Management with Dr. Neil Clifton | Recording Link

Nov 26 Liver Cirrhosis: Screening, Diagnosis & Management with Dr. Julie Zhu | Recording Link

Nov 27 Incontinence Management: Stress vs. Urge Dr. Stewart Whalen | Recording Link

Dec 5 'Drip and Ship' Pearls: Thrombolysis and Transfer in Acute MI with Dr. Paul Morrison | Recording Link

Dec 11 Asthma with Dr. Pierre Landry | Recording Link

Jan 13 Uterine Cancer Care in Nova Scotia with Dr. Katharina Kieser | Recording Link

Feb 26 Measles Update with Dr. Shelley McNeil | Recording Link

Feb 26 Urinary Retention with Dr. Stewart Whalen | Recording Link

Apr 16 Menopause Management Update with Dr. Navi Bal | Recording Link

Apr 21 Rheumatology Review for Primary Care with Dr. Julie Mongeau | Handout

May 7 Polyarthropathies with Dr. Janet Roberts | Handout

May 14 Migraine: The Old and the New with Dr. Braydon Connell | Recording Link | Handout

May 26 Managing ADHD Across the Lifespan with Dr. James Brown | Recording Link 

June 11 Resistant Hypertension with Dr. Tom Hewlett| Recording Link

 

Thank you to our Scientific Planning Committee

Chris Bauer, MD, CCFP (EM)
CHP Coordinator
Kentville, NS

Carol Dennison, MD, CCFP
CHP Coordinator
Middleton, NS

Karen MacDonald, MD, CCFP (EM)
CHP Coordinator
Antigonish, NS

Luke Richardson, MD, RCPSC
Kentville, NS

Scott Bowen, MD RCPSC
Amherst, NS

Janneke Gradstein, MD, CCFP (EM), FCFP
CHP Coordinator
Amherst, NS

Murray McCrossin, MD, CCFP, FCFP
Amherst, NS

Norah Mogan, MD, CCFP, FCFP
CHP Coordinator
Liverpool, NS

Kris Srivatsa, MD, RCPSC
Truro, NS

Farokh Buhariwalla, MD, CCFP (EM), FCFP
CHP Coordinator
Sydney, NS

Sonya Hanson, MD, CCFP (EM)
CHP Coordinator
Dartmouth, NS

Andria MacAulay, MD, CCFP, FCFP
CHP Coordinator
Truro, NS

Oliva Ortiz-Alvarez, MD, RCPSC
Antigonish, 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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