Nova Scotia Community Hospital Programs
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 | ||
Thurs Feb 6 7-8 pm |
ADHD 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. Joseph Sadek |
Wed Feb 26 7-8 pm |
Update on Weaning Benzodiazepines 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. David Gardner |
Thurs Feb 27 7-8 pm |
What is New in Chronic Pain Management (in-person in New Glasgow) | Dr. Maureen Allen |
Tues Mar 4 12-1 pm |
Psychosis in the ED 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. Shiloh Gossen |
Thurs Mar 6 6-8 pm |
Asthma and COPD Update (in-person in New Glasgow) | Dr. Pierre Landry |
Wed Mar 19 7-8 pm |
HIV PEP 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. Gordon Dow |
Wed Mar 26 7-8 pm |
Osteoporosis: 2023 Clinical Practice Guideline Update 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 |
Carla Purcell, RN |
Wed Apr 2 7-8 pm |
Non-pharmacologic Sleep Management (in-person in Liverpool) | Leah Corkum and Marlee Boyle |
Thurs Apr 3 12-1 pm |
Rheumatology Update – What’s New? (in-person in Antigonish) | Dr. Trudy Taylor |
Tues Apr 8 7-8 pm |
GERD 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. Matthew Miles |
Wed Apr 9 7-8 pm |
Pneumonia for the Hospitalist 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. Paul Bonnar |
Thurs Apr 17 8-9 pm |
Hypothyroidism 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 |
Tues Apr 29 7-8 pm |
Dermatology for Family Practice 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 Sutherland |
Thurs May 8 7-8 pm |
PANDAS - 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 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 |
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.
Sept 12 An Approach to Urticaria and Angioedema with Dr. Mary McHenry Handout | Recording Link
Sept 18 Update in Multiple Myeloma with Dr. Alfredo De la Torre Handout | Recording Link
Sept 25 Fertility with Dr. Heather Cockwell | Recording Link
Oct 30 Delirium Recognition and Management with Dr. Maia von Maltzahn | Recording Link
Nov 7 Update on Lyme/Anaplasmosis with Dr. Elizabeth Simms | Recording Link
Dec 4 Red flags - When Breakthrough Bleeding Throws a Curveball with Dr. Heather Cockwell | Recording Link
Jan 16 Muscle Imbalance and Altered Gait with Dr. Kelly Aminian | Handout
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 |