Grand Rounds
The details
When: January 2026 - June 2026
Time: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Location: IWK Cineplex Theater
Zoom:
https://dal-ca.zoom.us/j/81710675567?pwd=h9aNuTCQF6debAXbnMfC2SVn6jmhm8.1
Meeting ID: 817 1067 5567 Passcode: 443679
Recorded sessions are available:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxww25q94DQWbC6cnFfcoWSms7nIq-b7L
| Date | |
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| February 11, 2026 | Presenters: Dr. Jillian MacCuspie and Erin Christian Title: Caring for Preschoolers with Autism in the Community Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the pathway to refer preschool aged children in Nova Scotia for an autism assessment. 2. Become familiar with resources and interventions offered by the Provincial Preschool Autism Service (PPAS) for preschool aged children with suspected and confirmed autism. 3. Review important elements of the first medical visit for preschool aged children following a diagnosis of Autism. |
| February 18, 2026 | Presenter: Dr. Megan Comeau Title: Urticaria: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and How to Manage It Learning Objectives: • Define urticaria and angioedema • Differentiate acute from chronic urticaria • Identify common causes of urticaria • Apply an evidence-based approach to the management of urticaria |
| February 25, 2026 | Presenters: Erin Samchyk and Phoebe Johnston and Dr. Brighid McFadden Title: IWK Rehabilitation Services: What We Do and Why We Do It Learning Objectives: 1. Review the various teams within the Rehabilitation Services Portfolio. 2. Discuss the different approaches and philosophies used to guide service in pediatric rehabilitation, including the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) and F-Words, Life Needs Model, etc. 3. Describe the impact of these approaches on the patient/family experience, hearing directly from families. |
| March 4, 2026 | Presenter: Chanae Parsons, Professional Development Consultant, IWK Title: When Culture Meets Care: What We Know, What We Don’t, and Why It Matters Learning Objectives: 1) To explore what we actually know about cultural safety in healthcare. 2) To examine what remains unproven or understudied. 3) To understand why this matters for clinicians, teams, systems, and patients. |
| March 11, 2026 | Presenter: Dr. Hannah Stevens Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| March 18, 2026 | CANCELLED - MARCH BREAK |
| March 25, 2026 | Presenter: Dr. Sonja MacDonald Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| April 1, 2026 | Presenter: Dr. Kyla Hildebrand, CCfV Speaker Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| April 8, 2026 | Presenter: Dr. Chris Pang Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| April 15, 2026 | Presenter: Rose Ricciardelli, Global Health Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| April 22, 2026 | Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| April 29, 2026 | Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
May 6, 2026 *VIRTUAL ONLY*
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Presenter: Sabrianne Penner Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| May 13, 2026 | Presenter: Dental Resident Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| May 20, 2026 | Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| May 27, 2026 | Presenter: Dr. Erin Brooks Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| June 3, 2026 | Presenter: Karen Noiles and Cathy Younker, School Health Partnership Program Title: School Health Partnership Program Learning Objectives: TBD |
| June 10, 2026 | Presenter: Best of CPS Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| June 17, 2026 | Presenter: Dr. Kaleigh MacIsaac Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |
| June 24, 2026 | Presenter: TBD Title: TBD Learning Objectives: TBD |