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Last call to register for the McMaster 2nd Annual Conference in Hospital Medicine.Hospital medicine continues to evolve,...
06/01/2026

Last call to register for the McMaster 2nd Annual Conference in Hospital Medicine.

Hospital medicine continues to evolve, and this year’s conference is designed to support the clinicians leading that work every day.

Join us Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, 2026, in person at the Delta Hotel Toronto Airport and Conference Centre for a two-day program focused on the changing realities of inpatient care. Plus earn up to 10.25 Mainpro+ Certified Activity credits and 10.25 MOC Section 1 hours.

The conference will feature practical workshops, keynote and plenary talks, breakout sessions, poster presentations, and discussions on topics including artificial intelligence, point-of-care ultrasound, anemia and iron deficiency, diabetes management for inpatients, hip fracture care, bacteremia, atrial fibrillation, peri-operative anticoagulation management, polypharmacy in older adults, inpatient delirium, physician well-being, leadership, innovation, health advocacy, and the future of hospital medicine training.

The program also includes poster viewing and judging, a reception, the ACP Ontario Chapter Town Hall and Award Ceremony, and a closing panel discussion on “Hospital Medicine – What Are We Training For?”

Date: Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: Friday 13:30–19:00 and Saturday 08:15–17:00
Location: Delta Hotel Toronto Airport and Conference Centre, Toronto, Ontario
Delivery: In-person

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues, explore current challenges in hospital medicine, and gain practical insights to support high-quality inpatient care.

Register now: bit.ly/mac-hospital-medicine-2026

Save the date for the 18th Annual McMaster Pain Program.Join us virtually on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, for an evidenc...
05/30/2026

Save the date for the 18th Annual McMaster Pain Program.

Join us virtually on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, for an evidence-informed CPD program focused on the latest approaches, practical strategies, and interdisciplinary insights in pain management.

Designed for physicians, pain physicians, physiotherapists, chiropractors, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, psychologists, pharmacists, dietitians, residents, and students, this program will deliver actionable learning to support clinical practice.

Registration details, agenda, and program updates will be shared soon.

Subscribe for updates and be the first to know when registration opens: https://bit.ly/macpain26

Our June newsletter from the McMaster Continuing Professional Development CPD Office is now available.Discover our sum...
05/29/2026

Our June newsletter from the McMaster Continuing Professional Development CPD Office is now available.

Discover our summer programs, plan for the Fall, and register to secure early bird pricing.

Explore our upcoming faculty development and clinical programs, along with resources designed to support your unique learning journey.

Don't forget to this essential resource with your network!

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mcmaster-cpd-office-update-june-2026-mcmaster-university-vtb3e

Registration is now open for the 22nd Annual McMaster Hematology & Thromboembolism Update.Join us on Friday, October 30,...
05/28/2026

Registration is now open for the 22nd Annual McMaster Hematology & Thromboembolism Update.

Join us on Friday, October 30, 2026, for this hybrid CPD conference, offered in Hamilton and online. Early bird deadline ends October 1, 2026.

Designed for health professionals involved in the care of patients with hematologic and thromboembolic disease, this year’s program will provide practical, evidence-informed updates on current trends, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies.

Program highlights include:

• What’s New in Hematology in 2026
• What’s New in Thrombosis in 2026
• Diagnostic Tests in Hematology
• Hematology and Thrombosis “Morning Report”
• Managing Anticoagulant-Associated Bleeding
• VTE in Pregnancy
• Myelodysplastic Syndrome
• Direct Oral Anticoagulant Pearls
• Hematologic Abnormalities in Pregnancy
• B12 Deficiency
• Anti-PF4 Disorders
• Hematologic Manifestations of Rheumatologic Disease
• Iron Deficiency Diagnostic Updates

This program is designed for subspecialists, general internists, hospitalists, community physicians, primary care practitioners, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, laboratory technologists, and other health professionals working in hematology and thromboembolism care.

Register today and join us for a full day of practical learning, expert discussion, and clinical updates.

https://www.thrombosishamilton.ca/

Registration is open for the 16th Annual McMaster Update in Geriatric Medicine.Join colleagues on Wednesday, November 18...
05/26/2026

Registration is open for the 16th Annual McMaster Update in Geriatric Medicine.

Join colleagues on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, for this hybrid CPD program focused on improving care for older adults through evidence-informed, person-centred, and collaborative approaches. Theme: New Frontiers in Dementia Care.

This year’s program will bring together leading experts in geriatrics, dementia care, brain health, palliative care, and aging research for a full day of clinically relevant learning and discussion. Sessions will explore emerging approaches to Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and treatment, complex dementia assessment, palliative care approaches, apathy in neurocognitive disorders, dementia risk reduction, Indigenous older adult care, and key research updates shaping geriatric medicine.

Participants will gain practical insights to help support clinical decision-making, strengthen quality of care, and apply new evidence in day-to-day practice.

📅 Wednesday, November 18, 2026
⏰ 07:45–16:10
👥 Holiday Inn Burlington Hotel and Conference Centre, Burlington, ON
💻 Hybrid delivery

Early-bird reminder: secure your spot and plan ahead for this full-day geriatric medicine education before September 27, 2026.

Register online and view the agenda: http://updateingeriatrics.ca/

Registration is open for Women’s Health Review 2026 – Perimenopause and Menopause.This full-day hybrid CPD program will ...
05/25/2026

Registration is open for Women’s Health Review 2026 – Perimenopause and Menopause.

This full-day hybrid CPD program will bring together health professionals for focused, practical learning on the perimenopause and menopause transition, with attention to the clinical questions that often arise in day-to-day care.

📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Presentations begin at 8:00 a.m.
👥 Hamilton Convention Centre, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, ON
💻 Hybrid delivery, with a virtual option available

Participants will explore the physiological and hormonal changes across perimenopause and menopause, including their impact on cognition, mood, sleep, and metabolic health. The program will also examine cancer risks associated with aging, evidence-based considerations for menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) and testosterone therapy, and patient-centred prescribing strategies for vulvovaginal health and MHT.

Agenda highlights include Menopause 101 with Jennifer Blake, Cognition, Mood, Perimenopause and Menopause with Allison Shea, Sleep with Anna Lee, Hormones, Aging, and Weight Regulation in Women with Minan Abbas, Cancer Risks with Aging and MHT Considerations with Andra Nica, Vulvovaginal Health and Prescribing Considerations with Samantha Shiplo, and Testosterone – Libido, Energy, and Evidence with Allison Shea.

Designed for family physicians, obstetricians, gynecologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, midwives, pharmacists, social workers, nurses, residents, fellows, students, and other health professionals, this program offers relevant, evidence-informed learning to support clearer conversations and more confident care.

Register online and view the agenda: cpd.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/womens-health-review-2026

Featured for 🔥 “The Power of Mattering: How to Create a Culture of Significance” with Zach Mercurio, PhD. Presented as...
05/22/2026

Featured for 🔥 “The Power of Mattering: How to Create a Culture of Significance” with Zach Mercurio, PhD.

Presented as part of the Dr. Henry and Sylvia Wong Forum Lecture at the 19th Annual Day in Faculty Development. All McMaster University and other healthcare professionals are invited to attend.

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

There are no fees for this VIRTUAL (Zoom) program.

🏆️ Accredited for up to 1.5 Mainpro+ Certified Activity credits and 1.5 MOC Section 1 Hours.

MacPFD19 is co-sponsored by McMaster Continuing Education (MCE). For information on MCE program offerings, please visit continuing.mcmaster.ca.

Learn more and register at 🎟 cpd.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/MacPFD19

Hospital medicine continues to evolve, and this year’s conference is designed to support the clinicians leading that wor...
05/21/2026

Hospital medicine continues to evolve, and this year’s conference is designed to support the clinicians leading that work every day.

Join us for the McMaster 2nd Annual Conference in Hospital Medicine, taking place Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, 2026, in person at the Delta Hotel Toronto Airport and Conference Centre.

This two-day program will feature practical workshops, keynote and plenary talks, breakout sessions, poster presentations, and discussions focused on the changing realities of inpatient care.

Conference topics include:

* Adapting to Canadian Hospital Medicine
* Artificial Intelligence
* Point-of-care ultrasound
* Anemia and iron deficiency
* Dermatology
* Quality improvement in internal and hospitalist medicine
* Diabetes management for inpatients
* Hip fracture care
* Alcohol cessation treatment before discharge
* Ethical and medico-legal cases
* Approach to bacteremia
* Atrial fibrillation
* Peri-operative anticoagulation management
* Polypharmacy in older adults
* Stroke management in 2026
* Smoking cessation and COPD
* Physician well-being and wellness
* Leadership, innovation, change management, and health advocacy
* Updates in inpatient delirium
* The future of hospital medicine training

The program will also include poster viewing and judging, a reception, the ACP Ontario Chapter Town Hall and Award Ceremony, and a closing panel discussion on **Hospital Medicine – What Are We Training For?

Date: Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: Friday 13:30–19:00 and Saturday 08:15–17:00
Location: Delta Hotel Toronto Airport and Conference Centre, Toronto, Ontario
Delivery: In-person

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues, explore current challenges in hospital medicine, and gain practical insights to support high-quality inpatient care.

Register now: bit.ly/mac-hospital-medicine-2026

Join healthcare professionals, researchers, and leaders from across Ontario for a day dedicated to advancing the care of...
05/20/2026

Join healthcare professionals, researchers, and leaders from across Ontario for a day dedicated to advancing the care of older adults. The 17th Annual Care of the Elderly Conference, co-developed by McMaster University Continuing Professional Development and the Thrive Group Centre of Excellence in Healthcare Innovation, brings together a diverse community committed to improving outcomes for aging populations.

🗓 Date: June 10, 2026
📍 Location: Liuna Station, Hamilton, Ontario
💻 Delivery: Hybrid (in-person or virtual)

This activity has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 6.5 Mainpro+ Certified Activity credits.

This one-day conference will explore key challenges and innovations in elder care, including mental and physical health, antibiotic stewardship, pain management, wound care, and emerging trends such as AI in healthcare. Participants will gain practical, evidence-based strategies to support older adults and their caregivers while strengthening collaboration across the health and social care continuum.

👥 Who Should Attend:
Family Physicians, Primary Care Nurses, Social Workers, Pharmacists, Students, Residents, Geriatricians, Personal Support Workers, Informal Caregivers, Patients, and Other Health Professionals.

✨ Why Attend:
• Explore emerging challenges and innovations in elder care
• Learn evidence-based strategies for common geriatric health concerns
• Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration
• Contribute to shaping future research and innovation priorities in elder care

🔗 Register now: bit.ly/careofelderly26

Join colleagues and leading experts for Clinical Day in Ophthalmology 2026, a full day of practical learning focused on ...
05/19/2026

Join colleagues and leading experts for Clinical Day in Ophthalmology 2026, a full day of practical learning focused on improving cataract surgery outcomes and advancing patient care. 6.5 MOC Section 1 hours have been approved.

📅 Sunday, June 7, 2026
⏰ 07:00–16:40
📍 Pillar and Post, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

This immersive program will explore emerging cataract surgery technologies, refractive surgical decision-making, and strategies for managing complex cataracts and ocular comorbidities. Through expert lectures, surgical videos, and panel discussions, participants will gain practical insights they can apply immediately in clinical practice.

Overall Learning Objectives
At the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

-Evaluate emerging innovations, technologies, and practice efficiencies in cataract surgery to inform evidence-based clinical decision-making.
-Apply refractive cataract surgery principles to optimize patient counselling, intraocular lens selection, and management of postoperative refractive outcomes.
-Adapt surgical strategies for complex cataracts and ocular comorbidities to enhance patient safety and clinical outcomes.

🎟 Register today:
cpd.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/programs/ophthalmology-2026

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