Continuing Professional Development
Advancing Excellence in Anesthesiology Through Lifelong Learning
The Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Management & Perioperative Medicine at Dalhousie University is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based continuing professional development (CPD) that advances clinical practice, supports lifelong learning, and improves patient care.
Our CPD program provides educational opportunities for anesthesiologists, anesthesia assistants, residents, fellows, medical students, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. Through a collaborative and inclusive approach, we foster professional growth, encourage the exchange of knowledge and ideas, and promote the translation of emerging evidence into everyday clinical practice.
Educational Activities
Our educational portfolio includes a diverse range of accredited learning opportunities, including:
- Departmental Grand Rounds
- Journal Clubs
- Morbidity and Mortality Conferences
- Case-Based Learning Sessions
- Hands-on Workshops and Skills Courses
- Simulation and Crisis Resource Management
- Regional Anesthesia
- Obstetric Anesthesia
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
- Acute and Chronic Pain Medicine
- Airway Management
- Perioperative Medicine
- Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
- Medical Education and Faculty Development
- Leadership and Professional Development
- Research Methodology and Knowledge Translation
Our educational activities emphasize evidence-based practice, multidisciplinary collaboration, practical skill development, and the integration of emerging knowledge into high-quality patient care.
Innovation and Future Directions
The Department is committed to advancing perioperative education through modern, learner-centred educational approaches. Our CPD program incorporates simulation-based education, ultrasound-guided procedural training, digital learning, quality improvement initiatives, and other evolving educational methods to support excellence in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine.
We strive to cultivate an educational environment that promotes collaboration, continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence in patient care.
Our Vision
To be recognized as a leader in continuing professional development by delivering high-quality, evidence-based education that advances clinician expertise, promotes lifelong learning, and improves perioperative patient care.
Accreditation
Educational activities are accredited through Dalhousie Continuing Professional Development and, where applicable, are recognized for continuing professional development credits by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program, the College of Family Physicians of Canada, and the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society.
Contact
Dr. Tural Alakbarli, MD, MSc |
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