University of Ottawa - Office of Continuing Professional Development

2025 Fall EK Koranyi Review Course in Psychiatry
2025-11-24 - 2025-11-28 | Ontario
2025 Fall EK Koranyi Review Course in Psychiatry
NEW DATES! November 24 – 28, 2025
Virtual Course
Register now! Early bird registration ends October 26, 2025 – register early and save!
View course program or learn more
The E.K. Koranyi Review Course in Psychiatry is a yearly, intensive review of psychiatry, meant to help Canadian Psychiatry Residents prepare for their Royal College Exams, as well as provide an update for practicing psychiatrists, featuring 23 lectures over 5 days.
Unable to attend the full conference live? All sessions will be recorded and available post-course for viewing, along with all of the presenter’s materials until May 31st, 2026.
Overall Learning Objectives

List areas of psychiatry for which their knowledge is current
List areas of psychiatry that contain new knowledge for the participant
Describe how they plan to incorporate this new knowledge into their practice

Accreditation
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development. You may claim a maximum of 38.75 hours (credits are automatically calculated). Credits are only applicable for sessions that were attended live.
*This symposium is available in English only*

Faculty Affairs workshop series: Navigating Academic Promotion for Clinical Faculty Preparing for Promotion to Associate or Full Professor (Part 2)
2025-12-04 17:00 - 19:30 UTC | Ontario
Faculty Affairs workshop series: Navigating Academic Promotion for Clinical Faculty
Preparing for Promotion to Associate or Full Professor (Part 2)
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Date: December 4, 2025
Time: 5:00pm-7:30pm
Format: Virtual on Teams
Presenter: Dr. Sudhir Sundaresan

Description:
This highly interactive workshop is designed for clinical faculty who are actively preparing to apply for promotion to Associate or Full Professor. Through guided discussion and shared insights, participants will learn how to strategically organize their academic CV and application dossiers to reflect the standards of excellence established by the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine. Exemplars from Faculty who have successfully navigated the promotion process in each area of academic focus will be shared. Participants will leave with concrete feedback to strengthen their applications and highlight their academic impact.
Target audience:
Clinical faculty at assistant or associate professor level who anticipate submitting their promotion application to the Departmental Teaching Personnel Committee (DTPC) in the next 1-3 years. All participants must come prepared with an updated academic CV.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Interpret Faculty of Medicine promotion criteria in relation to their individual academic contributions
Recognize the timelines and procedural steps involved in the promotion process
Organize their academic CV and promotion dossier to clearly demonstrate excellence, impact, and progression over time
Apply practical strategies to present evidence of excellence in clinical expertise, teaching effectiveness, leadership contributions, innovation, and scholarly output as relating to their area of focus
Integrate narrative and reflective elements to convey academic identity and sustained contribution
Identify common pitfalls in promotion submissions and approaches to strengthen the case for promotion
Outline the appeal process and reflect on the emotional repercussions of unsuccessful applications

Centre d’innovation en éducation médical (CiEM)
Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CiMED)
Faculté de médecine | Faculty of Medicine
850 Peter Morand Crescent
Ottawa, ON K1G 5Z3
cimed@uottawa.ca

14th Update in Cardiology
2025-12-05 | University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40 Ruskin Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y4W7, Canada
14th Update in Cardiology
Friday, December 5, 2025
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, Ontario
Click here for more information!
Register TODAY!
The University of Ottawa, Office of Continuing Professional Development and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute are proud to offer this 1-day course in Cardiology for primary care physicians and specialists in cardiovascular medicine. This course serves as a refresher of current guidelines and standards for the work-up and management of common cardiac presentations as well as an update on the latest innovations in cardiology. This is a must attend event for primary care physicians and specialists in cardiovascular medicine.
Sponsorship opportunities are available, please contact Kristen McCoy, Lead Coordinator by email at kmccoy@uottawa.ca. For additional information, please visit.
Questions?
Please contact cpd@uottawa.ca.

Destination Family Medicine
2025-12-08 07:30 - 16:00 | University of Ottawa Skills & Simulation Centre
Destination Family Medicine
December 8, 2025
University of Ottawa Skills and Simulation Centre
7:30 am – 4:00 pm
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Registration Information
Students (Grade 9-12) – $200 +HST
Register now!
Interested in medical school? Learn what it really means to be a family physician.
Hands-on small group workshops will cover pediatric mental health; surgical procedures; anaesthesia; mentorship; rashes; women’s health; public health; palliative care; hospitalist care; ER skills; joint injections; gender affirming care and much, much more.
We are also offering a limited number of bursaries to help remove barriers to participation. This bursary will waive the registration fee for students who may face financial, geographic, cultural, or other attendance challenges. These participants will be known as “Principal’s Delegates” and will receive all the same programming as every other student and will be fully integrated in the program. To apply for a bursary, please complete this application form by September 21, 2025. Selected students will be notified in October. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee a spot in the course.

Questions?
Please contact cpd@uottawa.ca
Sponsorship opportunities are available – learn more!

Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease Course
2026-01-23 | St. Elias Conference Centre, 750 Ridgewood Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease Course
Friday January 23, 2026
St Elias Banquet Centre Ottawa, Ontario
In person event

Registration now OPEN!

The University of Ottawa, Office of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and the Division of Nephrology are proud to again offer this 1-day conference in hypertension and chronic kidney disease for primary care physicians and other health care professionals. This conference has been designed to serve as a refresher in these two areas of practice. Click here for more information.
Sponsorship opportunities are available, please contact Kristen McCoy, Lead Coordinator for Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease Course.
Questions? Please contact cpd@uottawa.ca.

The Canadian Neuro-ophthalmology Review Course 2026 (CNORC)
2026-01-24 08:00 - 2026-01-25 17:00 | The Ottawa Hospital, General Campus, Ottawa, ON, Canada
The Canadian Neuro-ophthalmology Review Course
The Canadian Neuro-Ophthalmology Review Course is an interactive 2-day course that includes small group discussions and didactic teaching delivered by faculty including world-renowned neuro-ophthalmologists. All levels of learners are encouraged to attend, and Neurology and Ophthalmology residents in their senior years will benefit from the opportunity to consolidate neuro-ophthalmic knowledge in preparation for Royal College exams and clinical practice.
REGISTER NOW
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Recherche 101
2026-01-30 08:00 - 2026-11-27 10:00 | Ontario
Recherche 101
À partir de janvier 2026
(offered in French only)
La recherche vous interpelle, mais vous ne savez pas par où commencer votre projet? Souvent, vous repoussez l’envie d’aller plus loin dans votre questionnement de peur de ne pas bien saisir toutes les étapes à satisfaire avant la publication? Vous vous sentez perdu.e lorsqu’il est question de remplir une demande d’approbation éthique? Certaines méthodes de recherche vous sont étrangères?
Ce programme court de 9 ateliers (s’étendant sur 1 an à raison d’un atelier de 2 heures par mois) vous permettra de mieux comprendre les phases permettant de mener à bien un projet de recherche, de la détermination de la question jusqu’à la publication. Il propose également des techniques et stratégies pratiques et efficaces, qui vous aideront à trouver du financement et à choisir les meilleurs instruments.
Information et inscription

PHASE 1 Foundations of Leadership for Clinicians - Winter/Spring 2026
2026-02-05 08:30 - 2026-06-11 16:00 | University of Ottawa Roger Guindon Hall, 451 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5, Canada
PHASE 1 Foundations of Leadership – Winter/Spring 2026
(formerly known as Essentials for Academic Leadership)
*This course is offered in English only. To view information for the course in French click here.

Thursdays | 8h30-16h00

February 5
March 12
April 2
May 14
June 11

Course Description:
Foundations of Leadership is a series of 5 workshops aimed at providing clinicians and non-clinicians with tools to successfully lead and manage teams.
Participants will develop an understanding and skills of how to:

Lead a process rather than manage it
Manage various types of team members effectively and deal with conflict
Get the most out of team members and keep them motivated
Introduce and manage change

Information and registration

Office of Continuing Professional Development
Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa
Loeb Research Building, Main Floor, Room 158
725 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9
Email: christine.cool@uottawa.ca
http://med.uottawa.ca/professional-development/

2026 Mature Women’s Health Conference
2026-02-06 - 2026-02-07 | Brookstreet Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2K2W2, Canada
2026 Mature Women’s Health
February 6 & 7, 2026
Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata, ON
In person event
Click here to learn more!
Registration now OPEN!
This two-day academic conference is designed to provide family physicians and healthcare professionals with comprehensive, evidence-informed updates on the evolving landscape of mature women’s health. Through expert-led lectures, case-based discussions, and interdisciplinary dialogue, participants will explore current best practices and emerging research relevant to the prevention, diagnosis, and management of health concerns in women during midlife and beyond.
Sponsorship opportunities are available, please contact Kristen McCoy, Lead Coordinator.
Questions? Please contact cpd@uottawa.ca.

2026 University of Ottawa Simulation-Based ECT Course for Practitioners
2026-02-08 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Ottawa Skills & Simulation Centre
2026 University of Ottawa Simulation-Based ECT Course for Practitioners
*This course is offered in English only
Elevate Your ECT Skills with Cutting-Edge Training!
February 8, 2026
In person course
University of Ottawa, Skills and Simulation Centre
725 Parkdale Ave, 1st Floor, Ottawa, ON K1Y4E9
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Register Now!
Experience a simulation-based ECT course, scientifically proven to boost your skills, knowledge, and confidence more effectively than traditional methods. Join us for dynamic, hands-on sessions led by top experts in the field.
Founded by Dr. Kiran Rabheru, this is the first simulation-based ECT course proven to increase skills, knowledge and confidence for ECT practitioners in a randomized-controlled trial compared to traditional training methods. (J ECT 2013, 29(4):291-6) The Ottawa Hospital and the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre deliver world-class care to their patients every day in affiliation with the University of Ottawa. Together, they work collaboratively to ensure a high standard of patient safety by training health-care providers such as physicians and nurses through education and research.

Questions?
Please contact Kaitlin Moberg kmoberg@uottawa.ca, Lead coordinator, ECT Course 2026

Crucial Series (Winter/Spring 2026)
2026-02-11 08:30 - 2026-06-09 16:00 | University of Ottawa Roger Guindon Hall, 451 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5, Canada
Crucial Series (Winter/Spring 2026)

FoM members special pricing
*$500 each course or $1000 for all 3

Crucial Conversations for Accountability – 2 day course

Tuesdays, 8:30 to 4

May 26, 2026
June 9, 2026

MANAGING PERFORMANCE IS MORE THAN A PROCESS—IT’S ABOUT PEOPLE – Sure, there are fancy software and tools to make performance management seamless and easy. But any manager who’s struggled to close a significant performance gap or anyone who has ever walked out of an annual review feeling like they’ve just been processed rather than prioritized knows there’s nothing easy about it. Deflated and disenchanted people don’t improve, and neither do results. In reality, performance management is about addressing your people’s behavior routinely and consistently. It’s about candidly coaching through challenges and holding people accountable for lapses in behavior. It’s about identifying goals, fast-tracking careers, and in the process, improving your bottom line. These are communication skills—the difficult kind that may not come naturally, but when learned, mean the difference between managing people and managing process. The good news is these accountability skills are replicable and learnable. We’re all just a few crucial skills away from learning how to manage people and performance daily and directly.

Information and registration

Crucial Influence – 1 day course

Wednesday, 8:30 to 4:00

February 11, 2026

THE NEW SCIENCE OF LEADERSHIP: When facing persistent, resistant challenges, leaders often surrender to poor results or invest in change efforts that waste time and resources. And yet it’s possible to influence behavior with surprisingly predictable success. For the past thirty years, we’ve studied leaders with a proven ability to influence rapid, profound and sustainable change. And here’s what we know: human behavior is grounded in six sources of influence. Effective leaders know how to leverage and apply these sources to influence real results. Influencer goes beyond corporate perks and charismatic personalities to teach a method for changing ingrained human behavior. Leaders learn how to achieve better results by changing human habits that are extraordinarily difficult to alter—especially those that mire down teams and organizations. Drawing on the skills of the world’s best change agents and five decades of social-science research, Influencer teaches why people do what they do and how to help them act differently.

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Getting Things Done – 1 day course

Wednesday, 8:30 to 4:00

April 22, 2026

The Getting Things Done® (GTD®) methodology was developed 30 years ago by New York Times bestselling author David Allen. The course teaches skills to manage the constant flow of requests, tasks, and interruptions people face at all levels of the organization. By learning how to capture, clarify, and organize incoming requests, people are more likely to make strategic decisions about where to invest their time and energy, focus on the right priorities, and prevent critical projects from slipping. When used consistently and collectively, GTD skills also give teams a “way of working” for improved results. The in-person experience of Getting Things Done is an engaging classroom course rich with peer discussion, real-time practice, and group support and coaching. Delivered in one day, this in-person course offers the best in traditional learning and development.

Information and registration

Bureau du développement professionnel continu
Office of Continuing Professional Development
Faculté de médecine | Faculty of Medicine
Université d’Ottawa | University of Ottawa
Édifice Loeb | Loeb Building
725 Parkdale Ave (WM158) Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5 Canada
uOttawa.ca/faculte-medecine | uOttawa.ca/faculty-medicine

Lower and Upper Canada Anesthesia Symposium (LUCAS)
2026-02-20 08:00 - 2026-02-22 17:00 | Hotel Bonaventure Montréal, 150 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1L4, Canada
Lower and Upper Canada Anesthesia Symposium (LUCAS)
February 21-22, 2026
Pre-Conference Workshops on February 20, 2026
*This symposium is available in English only*
Please click here to view the course program & register today!
Event Location : Hôtel Bonaventure Montréal
900 Rue De la Gauchetière O,
Montréal, QC H5A 1E4
The Lower and Upper Canada Anesthesia Symposium will be hosted at the Hotel Bonaventure Montréal. A block of rooms has been set aside with rates starting at $239/night (plus applicable taxes).
Rooms must be booked prior to January 19, 2026 to ensure that you receive the quoted rate.
Book now!
This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development for up to 11.00 Mainpro+ credits.
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development. You may claim a maximum of 11.00 hours per session. (credits are automatically calculated).
This event is an Accredited Simulation Activity (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development. You may claim a maximum of 7.00 hours (credits are automatically calculated).
Questions? Please contact cpd@uottawa.ca
Bureau du développement professionnel continu
Office of Continuing Professional Development

Faculté de médecine | Faculty of Medicine

Université d’Ottawa | University of Ottawa

Édifice Loeb | Loeb Building
725 Parkdale Ave (WM158) Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5 Canada

uOttawa.ca/faculte-medecine | uOttawa.ca/faculty-medicine

Gastroenterology Update for Primary Care
2026-03-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Ontario
Gastroenterology Update for Primary Care
March 6, 2026

Register Now!
Click here to view program
The University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), in collaboration with the Division of Gastroenterology, is pleased to present this comprehensive one-day program tailored for family physicians, nurse practitioners, and other primary health care professionals. The course will focus on practical, evidence-based approaches to the diagnosis and management of common gastrointestinal conditions seen in primary care. Participants will gain up-to-date insights into screening and prevention strategies, new therapeutic options, and emerging trends in gastroenterology. Through engaging presentations and case-based discussions led by leading experts, attendees will leave with enhanced knowledge and tools to improve patient care and clinical decision-making in everyday practice.

Bureau du développement professionnel continu
Office of Continuing Professional Development

Faculté de médecine | Faculty of Medicine

Université d’Ottawa | University of Ottawa

Édifice Loeb | Loeb Building
725 Parkdale Ave (WM158) Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5 Canada

uOttawa.ca/faculte-medecine | uOttawa.ca/faculty-medicine

Canadian Dizziness Symposium
2026-04-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Infinity Centre, 2901 Gibford Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K1V 2L9, Canada
3rd Annual Canadian Dizziness Symposium
April 13, 2026
Ottawa, ON | Infinity Convention Centre
Learn More!
Register Now!
Patients presenting with dizziness are challenging, whether this is acute or chronic, in the clinic or the emergency department. Dizzy patients are difficult to diagnose and manage for all clinicians, from primary care to specialists and other allied health professionals. This 1-day symposium will provide participants with a solid foundation of clinical knowledge and skills used to diagnose and treat patients with dizziness through a combination of didactic teaching, case-based learning, and clinical skills workshops. This year due to popular demand, we have added a second stream of lectures to add more content into the day!
To view sponsorship opportunities, please click here.

Bureau du développement professionnel continu
Office of Continuing Professional Development

Faculté de médecine | Faculty of Medicine

Université d’Ottawa | University of Ottawa

Édifice Loeb | Loeb Building
725 Parkdale Ave (WM158) Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5 Canada

uOttawa.ca/faculte-medecine | uOttawa.ca/faculty-medicine

Creating Space 16: The Impact of Identities on Health and Wellbeing
2026-04-19 08:00 - 2026-04-21 17:00 | Ontario
Creating Space 16: The Impact of Identities on Health and Wellbeing
April 19-21, 2026 | Ottawa, Ontario
In Person Conference
Registration now open!

OBJECTIVES

Explore the impact of arts and humanities in health professions education and practice, including their role in fostering better outcomes.
Engage with the arts’ and humanities’ contribution to health professional wellness and create opportunities for growth and development
Elevate the voices of people with lived experience and build bridges between patients, the health care system and different culture

Professional identity formation is complex: Navigating our various identities affects our personal health, wellbeing, and our relationships with colleagues and those we care for. The arts and humanities (including indigenous ways of knowing, history, literature, poetry, theater, the performing arts, audio and video recordings and the visual arts) are often woven into the teaching, learning, development and practice of health professions. These holistic, integrated approaches deliver better outcomes for patients and their communities. They help clinicians develop insight, reduce burnout and compassion fatigue by making sense of their experiences not only as clinicians but also as learners and members of inter-disciplinary teams.
This exploration of identity and lived experience engenders culturally responsive, safe, healthcare settings, lowers barriers to care, and promotes empathy, communication skills and perspective-taking. Sharing voices and perspectives through the arts and humanities leads to advocacy for social and cultural change.
“Identity”, the theme of this year’s conference of the Canadian Association of Health Humanities, is foundational to health and wellbeing. This conference is the opportunity to creatively share how the arts and humanities improve healthcare and health professional education. And it will highlight opportunities to explore how notions of personal, professional or team identities can facilitate growth or change.

QUESTIONS?
Please contact cpd@uottawa.ca.

MAiD2026 - The Next Decade of Choice
2026-04-30 08:00 - 2026-05-02 17:00 | Delta Montreal, 475 Av. du Président-Kennedy, Montreal, QC, H3A 1J7, Canada
MAiD2026 – The Next Decade of Choice
April 30 – May 2, 2026
Delta Montreal, Montreal, QC
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Register Now!
Course Description
Hosted by the Canadian Association of MAiD Assessors and Providers, MAiD2026 will provide you with a high-quality learning and development experience alongside MAiD experts in Canada.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and experience MAiD2026 — Canada’s only annual conference serving the diversity of professionals in MAiD!

ATTEND two days of sessions with experts and top-notch speakers and additional pre-conference sessions
NETWORK with colleagues and experts in MAiD
DISCOVER new and helpful resources in person and virtually
EXPAND your network, learn something new, and be inspired

The organization of this conference is being supported by the planning team at the
University of Ottawa, Office of Continuing Professional Development.

Questions? Please contact cpd@uottawa.ca
Bureau du développement professionnel continu
Office of Continuing Professional Development

Faculté de médecine | Faculty of Medicine

Université d’Ottawa | University of Ottawa

Édifice Loeb | Loeb Building
725 Parkdale Ave (WM158) Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5 Canada

uOttawa.ca/faculte-medecine | uOttawa.ca/faculty-medicine

75th Annual Refresher Course for Family Phyisicians
2026-05-07 08:00 - 2026-05-08 17:00 | Ottawa Conference & Event Centre, 200 Coventry Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 4S3, Canada
75th Annual Refresher Course for Family Physicians
May 7 & 8th, 2026
Partial Hybrid Course
The Ottawa Conference and Event Centre | 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa
Registration is open! Register early to save!
This comprehensive course is designed to provide family physicians and other health-care providers with relevant and recent information about approaches to the diagnosis and management of conditions across the breadth of family medicine in both rural and urban settings. Each day consists of a combination of lectures and workshop sessions designed specifically for family physicians and healthcare providers which allows course attendees to customize their learning experience.
Please click here to view program & register today!
For questions, please reach out to cpd@uottawa.ca

Bureau du développement professionnel continu
Office of Continuing Professional Development

Faculté de médecine | Faculty of Medicine

Université d’Ottawa | University of Ottawa

Édifice Loeb | Loeb Building
725 Parkdale Ave (WM158) Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5 Canada

uOttawa.ca/faculte-medecine | uOttawa.ca/faculty-medicine

Did That Cross a Line? A Practical Guide to Professionalism for Faculty
2026-05-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Program
Did That Cross a Line? A Practical Guide to Professionalism for Faculty
Format: Virtual webinar via Zoom
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 5:00PM – 7:00PM
Presenters: Dr. Anna Byszewski and Dr. Sudhir Sundaresan
Accreditation: 2.00 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits | 2.00 RCPSC Section 1 Hours
Register now!

Professionalism is more than a policy — it is a daily practice that shapes our workplace and the learning environment, supports psychological safety, and defines our culture at the Faculty of Medicine. Yet, it is also one of the most challenging areas to navigate in real life. As faculty members, we are expected to model professional behavior, recognize when boundaries are crossed, and respond appropriately when concerns arise involving learners or colleagues.
This interactive, case-based session brings professionalism out of the abstract and into real scenarios drawn from clinical and educational practice. Together, we will explore grey zones, develop confidence in identifying and addressing lapses, and learn how to support a respectful and inclusive workplace. This session is suited to all faculty members, especially front-line teachers and educational leaders committed to fostering excellence in the learning environment.

Bureau du développement professionnel continu
Office of Continuing Professional Development

Faculté de médecine | Faculty of Medicine

Université d’Ottawa | University of Ottawa

Édifice Loeb | Loeb Building
725 Parkdale Ave (WM158) Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5 Canada

uOttawa.ca/faculte-medecine | uOttawa.ca/faculty-medicine

CiMED Medical Education Days
2026-05-28 - 2026-05-29 | Ottawa Conference & Event Centre, 200 Coventry Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 4S3, Canada
CiMED Medical Education Days
Exciting New Format!
Thursday, May 28, 2026 – Faculty Development Day
Friday, May 29, 2026 – Meridith Marks Day – Education Scholarship
Learn more
Register today!
Deadline for submissions: February 5, 2026
Faculty Development Day
Full day designed to energize and equip front-line teachers and education leaders. Content will be of special interest to clinician teachers, clinician educators, program directors, rotation coordinators, and competence committee members and chairs. This year’s theme is “Teaching in a time of change”. If you wish to present a workshop or a teaching innovation at Faculty Development Day, please visit Faculty Development Day Call for Abstracts 2026 form.
Meridith Marks Day – Education Scholarship
Celebrate and advance educational scholarship! Friday will showcase research excellence through oral research presentations, posters, and workshops on research methods.
If you wish to submit a research presentation (oral or poster) or a research methods workshop for Meridith Marks Day, please visit Meridith Marks Day Call for Abstracts 2026 form.
Questions? Please contact cpd@uottawa.ca

Bureau du développement professionnel continu
Office of Continuing Professional Development

Faculté de médecine | Faculty of Medicine

Université d’Ottawa | University of Ottawa

Édifice Loeb | Loeb Building
725 Parkdale Ave (WM158) Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5 Canada

uOttawa.ca/faculte-medecine | uOttawa.ca/faculty-medicine

Ottawa ESD Hands-On Course
2026-05-30 08:00 - 2026-05-31 17:00 | University of Ottawa Skills & Simulation Centre
Ottawa ESD Hands-On Course

May 30 – 31, 2026
University of Ottawa Skills and Simulation Centre | Ottawa, ON
Learn More or register today!
Note: this program will be offered in English only.
Registration fee: CAD 1,000 + applicable taxes
This is a two-day, intensive, simulation-based hands-on course, focused on Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) and advanced defect closure techniques. The program combines expert-led didactic lectures, high-fidelity porcine model training, and case-based video discussions. Participants will have the opportunity to learn ESD directly from internationally recognized experts, with more than 70% of the course dedicated to hands-on training under close faculty supervision. Training will include advanced defect closure techniques, such as OverStitch and X-Tack.
This course is designed for practicing endoscopists and GI trainees from across Canada, whether you are starting ESD or already performing ESD and looking to further advance your skills. The capacity of this program is limited to 12 participants to ensure a small-group learning environment, and registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Questions? Please contact cpd@uottawa.ca.
Bureau du développement professionnel continu
Office of Continuing Professional Development

Faculté de médecine | Faculty of Medicine

Université d’Ottawa | University of Ottawa

Édifice Loeb | Loeb Building
725 Parkdale Ave (WM158) Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5 Canada

uOttawa.ca/faculte-medecine | uOttawa.ca/faculty-medicine

45th Annual Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Conference
2026-06-06 08:00 - 2026-06-09 17:00 | Ontario
Save the Date!
45th Annual Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Conference
June 6th – 9th, 2026
Delta by Marriott St. John’s Hotel and Conference Centre, St. John’s, Newfoundland
The Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is a national organization of child and adolescent psychiatrists and other professionals in Canada, committed to advancing the mental health of children, youth and families through promotion of excellence in care, advocacy, education, research and collaboration with other professionals. Join us in June 2026 for our annual conference!
More information will be available soon! To be notified when registration opens, please contact cpd@uottawa.ca.

Current Trends in Orthopaedics
2026-09-27 08:00 - 2026-10-03 17:00 | Ontario
Current Trends in Orthopaedics
September 27 – October 3, 2026
Alsace, France
In Person Program
Learn more or sign up today!

We are delighted to share some exciting news: our 2026 edition of Current Trends in Orthopaedics will take place in the heart of Alsace, France, from September 27 to October 3, 2026.
This event has come to represent a rare and exceptional combination of cutting-edge continuing medical education and carefully crafted travel experiences. With each edition, we aim to raise the bar—and 2026 will be no exception.
For our home base, we’ve chosen the Hôtel A La Cour d’Alsace in the picturesque town of Obernai. Framed by vineyards to the west and the Rhine to the east, Obernai is as charming as it is well situated. The hotel offers 50 beautifully appointed rooms, two restaurants, a cozy bar, a peaceful garden, spa facilities, and an indoor pool—all right in the lively town center, surrounded by cafés, wine bars, bakeries, and boutiques.
Our cycling routes will mostly follow scenic, dedicated paths that wind through Alsace’s renowned vineyards, and we’ll also ride sections of the legendary Route des Vins d’Alsace, linking some of the region’s most beautiful towns. Hiking trails will take us higher into the hills, offering panoramic views and a deeper connection to the landscape – more details can be found on our itinerary page.
Culinary delights will, of course, be a highlight. Alsace is a food lover’s paradise, boasting the highest density of Michelin-starred restaurants in France. But just as appealing are the rustic winstübs—small, family-run eateries serving local specialties like choucroute, baeckeoffe, quenelles, tarte flambée, spaetzle, and, of course, the region’s exceptional wines.
We remain committed to delivering a world-class educational experience. Expect expert-led sessions, dynamic discussions, and timely, relevant topics that are as engaging as they are essential. That’s our promise to you.
These opportunities are rare, and space will be limited. Rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and our recent programs have all reached capacity quickly—with extensive waitlists.
If you’re interested in joining us, please complete the sign-up form with your details. Our travel partners at Arts & Travel will follow up to confirm your place and provide next steps.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Alsace for what promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Paul R. Kim MD, FRCSC
Course Director
University of Ottawa

Questions? Please contact Abbie O’Leary, Trip Designer, Arts & Travel (www.artsandtravel.com)
