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.
Overall Learning Objectives:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Apply locally informed clinical knowledge relevant to distributed practice areas to improve patient care (CanMEDS roles: Medical Expert, Health Advocate)
- Reflect on strategies for integrating CPD into clinical practice with minimal disruption to workflow and personal responsibilities (CanMEDS roles: Scholar)
- Engage in a community of practice to discuss local concerns, challenges, and shared experiences with colleagues (CanMEDS roles: Collaborator)
- 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.
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 25-26 academic year, starting in September.
| 2025 | ||
| Date/Time | Topic | Speaker |
| Wed Nov 19 7-8 pm |
Weight Loss and Obesity Management Microsoft Teams: Click here to register and to add this event to your calendar. For quick access: Join the meeting now |
Dr. Michael Vallis |
| Thurs Nov 20 12-1 pm |
Epistaxis Management Microsoft Teams: Click here to register and to add this event to your calendar. For quick access: Join the meeting now |
Dr. Neil Clifton |
| Wed Nov 26 7-8 pm |
Liver Cirrhosis: Screening, Diagnosis & Management Microsoft Teams: Click here to register and to add this event to your calendar. For quick access: Join the meeting now |
Dr. Julie Zhu |
| Thurs Nov 27 7-8 pm |
Incontinence Management: Stress vs. Urge Microsoft Teams: Click here to register and to add this event to your calendar. For quick access: Join the meeting now |
Dr. Stewart Whalen |
| Fri Dec 5 12-1 pm |
'Drip and Ship” Pearls: Thrombolysis and Transfer in Acute MI Microsoft Teams: Click here to register and to add this event to your calendar. For quick access: Join the meeting now |
Dr. Paul Morrison |
| Thurs Dec 11 7-8 pm |
Asthma Microsoft Teams: Click here to register and to add this event to your calendar. For quick access: Join the meeting now |
Dr. Pierre Landry |
| 2026 | ||
| Date/Time | Topic | Speaker |
| Tues Jan 13 7-8 pm |
Uterine Cancer Care in Nova Scotia Microsoft Teams: Click here to register and to add this event to your calendar. For quick access: Join the meeting now |
Dr. Katharina Kieser |
| Thurs Jan 15 8-9 am |
Parkinson Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment Microsoft Teams: Click here to register and to add this event to your calendar. For quick access: Join the meeting now |
Dr. Heather Rigby |
| Thurs Jan 15 7-8 pm |
UTI 101 to 501 Microsoft Teams: Click here to register and to add this event to your calendar. For quick access: Join the meeting now |
Dr. Andrea Kokorovic |
| Thurs Jan 22 7-8 pm |
Opioid Use Disorder Management and Harm Reduction Microsoft Teams: Click here to register and to add this event to your calendar. For quick access: Join the meeting now |
Dr. Samuel Hickcox |
| Wed Jan 28 7-8 pm |
Menopause - Hormone Replacement Therapy and Beyond Microsoft Teams: Click here to register if you would like to add this event to your calendar. For quick access: Join the meeting now |
Dr. Maria Migas |
| Wed Feb 4 7-8 pm |
Common Infectious Rashes Microsoft Teams: Click here to register and to add this event to your calendar. For quick access: Join the meeting now |
Dr. Peter Green |
| Thurs Feb 5 7-8 pm |
SPEP in Primary Care Microsoft Teams: Click here to register and to add this event to your calendar. For quick access: Join the meeting now |
Dr. Marion Cornish |
| Thurs Feb 26 12-1 pm |
Measles Update In-person in Antigonish Contact for questions: rachel.baker@dal.ca |
Dr. Shelly McNeil |
| Thurs Feb 26 7-8 pm |
Urinary Retention Microsoft Teams: Click here to register and to add this event to your calendar. For quick access: Join the meeting now |
Dr. Stewart Whalen |
| Thurs Mar 12 7-8 pm |
All About Nails Microsoft Teams: Click here to register and to add this event to your calendar. For quick access: Join the meeting now |
Dr. Sam Armstrong |
| Thurs Apr 9 7-8 pm |
Pulmonary Hypertension Microsoft Teams: Click here to register and to add this event to your calendar. For quick access: Join the meeting now |
Dr. Sarah MacIsaac |
| Thurs Apr 16 7-8 pm |
Transgender Hormone Therapy Microsoft Teams: Click here to register and to add this event to your calendar. For quick access: Join the meeting now |
Drs. Sarah Fraser and Catherine Bast "Bast" |
| Tues Apr 21 7-8 pm |
Measles Update 2026: What’s New and What Matters Microsoft Teams: Click here to register and to add this event to your calendar. For quick access: Join the meeting now |
Dr. Cristin Muecke |
| Wed Apr 29 8-9 am |
Alcohol Withdrawal In-person in New Glasgow Contact for questions: rachel.baker@dal.ca |
Dr. Lorri Beatty |
| Thurs Apr 30 7-8 pm |
Polyarthropathies Microsoft Teams: Click here to register and to add this event to your calendar. For quick access: Join the meeting now |
Dr. Janet Roberts |
| Thurs May 14 12-1 pm |
Rheumatology Update In-person in Truro Contact for questions: rachel.baker@dal.ca |
Dr. Trudy Taylor |
| Thurs May 14 7-8 pm |
Rheumatology Update In-person in New Glasgow Contact for questions: rachel.baker@dal.ca |
Dr. Trudy Taylor |
| Tues May 26 7-8 pm |
Managing ADHD Across the Lifespan Microsoft Teams: Click here to register and to add this event to your calendar. For quick access: Join the meeting now |
Dr. Jim Chandler |
| Thurs May 28 7-8 pm |
Chronic Renal Failure *Tentative Booking – Date to be confirmed in April Register here to be notified of any changes Contact for questions: rachel.baker@dal.ca |
Dr. Rammdeep Saini |
| Wed Jun 10 7-8 pm |
AI In Medicine Microsoft Teams: Click here to register and to add this event to your calendar. For quick access: Join the meeting now |
Dr. Frank Rudzicz |
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.
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
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 Scientific Planning Committee
Without our physician coordinators and scientific planning committee, the Community Hospital Program would not be possible.
Thank you to:
| Chris Bauer, MD, CCFP (EM) CHP Coordinator Kentville, NS |
Scott Bowen, MD RCPSC |
Farokh Buhariwalla, MD, CCFP (EM), FCFP |
Lori Connors, MD, RCPSC, FRCPC |
Roop Conyers, MD, CCFP, FCFP |
Carol Dennison, MD, CCFP |
Mohammad Hossein Ghafari, MD, RCPSC |
Janneke Gradstein, MD, CCFP (EM), FCFP |
Sonya Hanson, MD, CCFP (EM) |
Karen MacDonald, MD, CCFP (EM) |
Rhea MacDonald, MD, CCFP |
Andria MacAulay, MD, CCFP, FCFP |
Lisa MacIntyre, MD, CCFP, FCFP (Chair) |
Murray McCrossin, MD, CCFP, FCFP |
Norah Mogan, MD, CCFP, FCFP |
Kelly Morris, MD, CCFP, FCFP |
Mahsa Ghoreishi, MD, CCFP |
Oliva Ortiz-Alvarez, MD, RCPSC Antigonish, NS |
| Luke Richardson, MD, RCPSC Kentville, NS |
Kris Srivatsa, MD, RCPSC Truro, NS |
Alexander Wawer, MD, CCFP |