Upcoming Events
The following events have been developed in partnership with the Physician Learning Program (PLP)
Free Webinars
Dementia Across the Spectrum Webinar Series – Enhancing Care Through Every Stage and Diagnosis
Presented by: Dr. Diana Rucker and Dr. Joyce Lee
- April 21, 2026- Mild to Moderate Dementia
- April 28, 2026- Moderate to Severe Dementia & Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)
- May 5, 2026 - When it is not Alzheimer's Dementia: Thinking about the overlap with Frontotemporal Lobar dementia. Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) – Unique Features and Approaches
- May 12, 2026- Assessing Capacity and Supporting Decision-Making
12:00 - 1:00 pm MT I Via Zoom
The following events have been developed in partnership with the Physician Learning Program (PLP)
Free Webinar Series
Women's Health in Focus
Part 3: Menopause Matters: Primary Care Management of Menopause, Practical Approaches to Postmenopausal Bleeding and Vulvovaginal Atrophy
- February 24, 2026 I Menopause Matters: Diagnosis, Management and Myths in Modern Menopause Care I Dr. Alexandra Seal-Grant
- March 3, 2026 I Postmenopausal Bleeding I Dr. Danika Hawthorne
- March 10, 2026 I Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause I Dr. Lucas Vasas
12:00- 1:00 pm MT I Via Zoom
Free Webinar
Women's Health in Focus
Part 4: PCOS in Primary Care: Case-Based Management, and Clinical Pathways: What is New?
- March 24, 2026 I PCOS in Primary Care: Case-Based Management, and Clinical Pathways: What is New? I Presented by: Drs. Mahua Gosh, Julia Carter & Donna Vine
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the importance of early identification and ongoing management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in primary care, including its reproductive, metabolic, and psychosocial impacts.
- Access and effectively use the Provincial PCOS Primary Care Clinical Pathway to support evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and management.
- Promote management strategies for PCOS, including lifestyle, pharmacologic, and monitoring approaches, while leveraging community and allied health resources.
- Determine when referral to specialty care is indicated and identify appropriate local and provincial resources to support patients with complex PCOS presentation.
- Discuss PCOS Research and Community Engagement
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Beyond the basics WORKSHOP: Performing endometrial biopsy and IUD insertion in your office
January 28, 2026, 6:00-8:30pm I ECHA UofA
SOLD OUT!
If you’re interested in attending a future session, please sign up for the waitlist below.
You’ll be notified as soon as the next workshop is scheduled and registration opens.
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Dare to lead™:
A courage-building leadership program
Based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown, the Dare to LeadTM program is available to anyone looking to step out with grater courage in their professional and personal life.
New Course dates: April 28, 2026 and continues weekly until June 9th, 2026 I 4:30 to 7:00 pm MT I Delivered via Zoom
Early Bird registration now open!
This program is eligible for:
- Dare to Lead™ can be used to complete the Personal Development cycle of the CPSA’s Physician Practice Improvement Program (PPIP). Participants can fulfill documentation requirements by tracking and reflecting on their learning through the MyL3Plan tool.
- Professional development funding available to UofA support staff through the Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF).
- Alberta Medical Association (AMA) CME reimbursement under Quality Improvement Cost on the Application form
The Program
Based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown, Dare to Lead™ is an empirically based courage-building program designed to be facilitated by organizational development professionals.
The most significant finding from Brené’s latest research is that courage is a collection of four skill sets that are teachable, measurable, and observable. The Dare to Lead™ program focuses on developing these courage building skills through workshops, trainings, and coaching to help individuals, teams, and organizations move from armoured leadership to daring leadership.
Individuals who successfully complete the full 24-hour Dare to Lead™ program will receive a certificate of completion and are allowed to put the Dare to Lead Trained badge on their LinkedIn account.
What will you take away?
- Learn to develop the four essential skills for courageous leadership
- Know how to live into your values
- Explore your leadership strengths and areas for growth
- Build the skills needed to have tough conversations even when you want to tap out
- Learn how to reset after setbacks and disappointments
- Improve your self-awareness & emotional literacy
- Understand the role of courage and vulnerability in daring leadership
- Practice empathy and self-compassion
Crucial Conversations®
Crucial Conversations® teaches skills for creating alignment and agreement by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional, or risky topics. By learning how to speak and be heard (and encouraging others to do the same), participants surface the best ideas, make the highest-quality decisions, and then act on their decisions with unity and commitment.
Crucial Conversations® can be used to complete the Personal Development cycle of the CPSA’s Physician Practice Improvement Program (PPIP). Participants can fulfill documentation requirements by tracking and reflecting on their learning through the MyL3Plan tool.
Next course: March 9 and 23, 2026, 8:00-4:00pm I Via Zoom
Early Bird Registration is now open!
Please contact lll@ualberta.ca for more information
The following event has been developed in partnership with the Physician Learning Program (PLP)
Learn How to help Your Patients Living with Overweight and Obesity CoursE
This four week interactive course will provide you with an overview of therapeutic approaches, help you frame clinical conversations, provide you with the opportunity to share your experiences, and discuss strategies to improve obesity prevention and management in your practice.
Next Course: April 13, 20, 27, and May 11, 2026, 6:00-7:30 pm I Via Zoom
Quality Improvement Training:
Basic EPIQ Workshops
Stay Tuned for Upcoming workshops!
The Evidence-based Practice for Improving Quality (EPIQ) workshop developed by the Canadian Neonatal Network (CNN) and the Canadian Neonatal Foundation (CNF) uses a hands-on approach that enables teams to successfully implement quality improvement together.
Learning Objectives:
By using simulated or real-life quality improvement opportunities, participants will be able to:
- Work together as teams
- Use quality improvement (QI) tools
- Plan QI activities in their facilities and communities
- Learn how to use MyL3Plan to support the PPIP requirements
Contact lll@ualberta.ca if you are interested in attending a workshop or organizing a workshop for your team.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Grand Rounds
8:30-9:30 am MT I Via Zoom
January 8, 2026 I Pediatric Catatonia: Recognition, Diagnosis, and Management. An overview for clinicians and educators
Presented by: Drs. Kim Dary & Erin Stolte
February 12, 2026 I Minding Minds: Clinician-to-Clinician Mentalizing and Enhancing Clinical Care
Presented by: Shelly Simpson, LCSW
March 12, 2026 I Utility of Psychological Testing in Community Mental Health
Presented by: Dr. Marnie Makela & Kendal Toll
April 9, 2026 I Facts, Fiction, and Future Considerations in Youth Bipolar Disorder
Presented by: Dr. Benjamin Goldstein
