Workshop and Courses
Upcoming Courses
The Continuing Medical Education & Professional Development office has developed a new program designed to support physicians in meeting all aspects of the CPSA’s PPIP requirements. The SUPPORT for PPIP program aims to provide physicians with a comprehensive package of self-guided online tools as well as a Zoom webinar facilitated by an expert physician who has previously served as a Senior Medical Advisor at the CPSA. The program is designed as a comprehensive package that will help physicians complete all aspects of CPSA’s PPIP requirements.
- This one-credit-per-hour Self-Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development for up to 15 Mainpro+ credits.
- This activity is an Accredited Self-Assessment Program as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program (Section 3) of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. You may claim a maximum of 15 hours (credits are automatically calculated).
- You may also perform Linking Learning exercises around a question you ask yourself as a result of learning from this program at: http://www.cfpc.ca/Linking_Learning_exercises/. Each completed Linking Learning exercise earns up to five Mainpro+ certified credits.
- Accredited Royal College MOC Section 1 and Section 3 credits are eligible for certified Mainpro+ credits, up to a maximum of 50 credits per five-year cycle; any additional credits are eligible as non-certified Mainpro+ credits. MOC Section 3 accredited activities can be claimed at 3 credits per hour up to the cycle maximum.
The course does not have a start date as it is a work at your own pace. Physicians can sign up anytime to work through the modules.
The course was developed in partnership with 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, the Community Based Research Centre, 2SLGBTQIA+ emergency physicians and other experts in 2SLGBTQIA+ health. It is:
- accredited for both FRCPC and CCFPs
- free
- available online
- can be completed at your own pace asynchronously
- available in both French and English
- appropriate for physicians, physician trainees, EM nurses and other EM allied health staff
- 3 modules (~ 1 hour each)
Do you teach at the undergraduate, postgraduate, or graduate level and want to strengthen your impact as an educator? Consider applying to the CSM Teaching Excellence Program (CSM TEP) - a faculty development program designed to support educators at every stage of their journey.
Through engaging and interactive sessions, you'll explore practical tools, new perspectives, and creative approaches to connect with today's learners. You'll become part of community of committed educators who will join you in the next steps of your teaching practice.
Visit our website to learn more about CSM TEP and how to apply.
*This one-credit per-hour Group Learning program is accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for Mainpro+ credits. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RSCPC) members may claim participation as an unaccredited activity under Section 2: Self-Learning within the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program.
Why Choose CSM TEP TRACK I?
This engaging program is perfect for those new to teaching or those seeking a solid refresh of essential teaching principles. Track I includes four in-person, interactive sessions (19 hours total).
April 24
- Introduction to CSM TEP
- Principles of Cognitive Load and Adult Learning
- Learning Theories for Teaching Success
- Teaching With Everyone in Mind
May 1
- Effective Teaching Strategies to Engage Learners
- Setting the Stage for Effective Learning: Preparing Your Space and Setting Up Teaching Experiences
- Giving and Inviting Feedback and Teaching Reflection
May 8
- Teaching with Technology for Impactful Learning
- Supporting Struggling Students and Understanding Accommodations
- Professionalism and Communication
May 15
- Navigating Your Teacher Journey and Building Your Professional Identity as a Teacher
- Peer-to-Peer Teaching
What's Required:
- Attend at least 80% of sessions
- Complete a two-part assignment
ACS and Friends is a practical, uptodate case-based full-day course centered on acute coronary syndromes and their mimics. It emphasizes cutting edge ECG interpretation, real-world decision-making, high-risk patterns, OMI concepts discussions, and the up-to-date ED diagnosis and treatment approach to all ACS presentation + pericarditis.
Upcoming ACS and Friends courses:
May 13, 2026 — 10:00 am to 6:30 pm ET — Virtual
November 6, 2026 — 8:00 am to 4:30 pm ET — Virtual
Some participant feedback from ACS and friends course (ICEM2025 + February 2026):
- “Very well structured for an online course and very well presented, with enough interaction to stay engaged without getting sidetracked. The evidence-based approach was a major strength.”
- “Great day and wonderful learning. There was a lot of high-yield material, with several changes I can apply immediately — especially around lytics in remote settings, as well as pericarditis criteria + TX.”
- “Excellent material. The course was very well organized, the links and pre-course material were easy to access, and the reinforcement before, during, and after the course was excellent.”
- “This course gave me several immediately usable takeaways: the importance of mirror changes and acute T waves, the potential harm of early DAPT, and the need for faster repeat ECGs in ongoing chest pain.”
- “Very good course. It was a long day, but the content was so relevant and interesting that it was easy to stay engaged. I came away with a much clearer grasp of classic and subtle ACS presentations, exact criteria, and pericarditis management.”
CME credits
ECGU courses list up to 7 hours of Section 1 credit and up to 5 hours of Section 3 credit, with recognition through Royal College and that can be used for CCFP members.
(10% rebate for CAEP members)
Alain Vadeboncoeur MD
ECGU Course co-founder and director
Staff, Montreal Heart Institute Professor of Family and Emergency Medicine, Montreal University
Information: alain.vadeboncoeur@gmail.com ecgu.ca@gmail.com
Join Calgary Women in Emergency Medicine for an inspiring leadership panel featuring three outstanding female leaders in medicine, Drs. Laurie-Ann Baker, Lara Cooke and Verna Yiu. Through candid conversation and facilitated discussion, panelists will share how their diverse identities and perspectives have shaped their leadership journeys, the systemic and interpersonal barriers women often face, and the strategies they’ve learned with through lived experience. Attendees will gain practical insights and actionable lessons that can be applied across clinical, academic, and administrative roles. This session aims to inspire reflection, connection, and new approaches to leadership in medicine.
Topic: Leading with Purpose - Calgary Women in Emergency Medicine Leadership Panel
Date: May 20, 2026
Time: 7-9 PM
Location: Clara Christie Theatre, Health Sciences Campus
Zoom Webinar: https://albertahealthservices.zoom.us/j/64189656029?pwd=cf9GcR0ih29sjBQsp7b5HbkmbaWsEf.1
Webinar ID: 641 8965 6029
Passcode: 519503
Light refreshments will be provided.
Patricia Lee-Nobbee
Every supervisory relationship involves power, and how it’s used can shape trust, communication, and student success. This interactive, case-based workshop explores how power dynamics show up in graduate supervision and offers practical strategies to foster more supportive, effective supervisory relationships.
Dates: May 26 (in person)
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Location: HSC 1405AB
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1979787956071?aff=oddtdtcreator
Dates: November 17 (in person)
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Foothills Campus, Room TBD
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1979788664189?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join experienced advocates, Dr. Annalee Coakley & Dr. Gabriel Fabreau, for this two-part, skills-based workshop focused on building practical, transferable advocacy skills you can apply to workplace, community and health system challenges. Participants will learn evidence-informed advocacy frameworks and develop a draft advocacy plan with structured feedback, gaining concrete tools to advance real-world systems change.
Dates: May 26, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
ECGU-911 is a full-day interactive course focused on all recent aspects of evaluation and care of unstable, high-risk, and easily missed cardiac emergencies seen in the ED. Topics include acute heart failure, cardiogenic shock, malignant arrhythmias, syncope, post-cardiac arrest care, wide-QRS tachycardia, ICD-related emergencies, and aortic dissection, all from real cases and centered on ED stabilisation and management.
Upcoming ECGU-911 courses:
October 1, 2026 — 9:00 am to 5:30 pm ET — Virtual
December 2, 2026 — 9:00 am to 5:30 pm ET — Virtual
All ECGU courses are taught by our expert-level faculty members: Drs. Alain Vadeboncoeur, Hétoum Misirliyan, David Paré, Dominic Larose, Julie Sirois, and Fred Picotte.
CME credits
ECGU courses list up to 7 hours of Section 1 credit and up to 5 hours of Section 3 credit, with recognition through Royal College and that can be used for CCFP members.
(10% rebate for CAEP members)
Alain Vadeboncoeur MD
ECGU Course co-founder and director
Staff, Montreal Heart Institute Professor of Family and Emergency Medicine, Montreal University
Information: alain.vadeboncoeur@gmail.com ecgu.ca@gmail.com
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