Workshop and Courses

Join us for an engaging day of discovery as we explore AI applications across the medical landscape, from cutting-edge research and teaching approaches to ethical considerations and practical clinical implementation.

• When: October 17, 2025
• Location: Foothills Campus, University of Calgary

Registration and Calls for Speakers to follow

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)

Thinking about promotion but unsure where to start? We've drastically simplified the CAR (Clinical, Adjunct, and Research) promotion submission pathway—and this session will walk you through how to make it work for you. 

This session will demystify the process, highlight common challenges, and offer practical tips to help you prepare a strong application. Whether you're early in your academic career or ready to take the next step, this workshop is designed to support your success. 

Learning Objectives: 

• Describe the criteria needed for promotion through clinical appointment ranks
• Understand how to effectively document academic contributions to support promotion
• Learn tips to avoid common pitfalls in CAR submissions 

Date: October 27, 2025 

Time: 12:00 – 2:00 

HMRB G43A 

How to Get Promoted (Online October) 

Thinking about promotion but unsure where to start? We've drastically simplified the CAR (Clinical, Adjunct, and Research) promotion submission pathway—and this session will walk you through how to make it work for you. 

This session will demystify the process, highlight common challenges, and offer practical tips to help you prepare a strong application. Whether you're early in your academic career or ready to take the next step, this workshop is designed to support your success. 

Learning Objectives: 

• Describe the criteria needed for promotion through clinical appointment ranks
• Understand how to effectively document academic contributions to support promotion
• Learn tips to avoid common pitfalls in CAR submissions 

Date: October 29, 2025 

Time: 10:00 – Noon 

Thinking about promotion but unsure where to start? We've drastically simplified the CAR (Clinical, Adjunct, and Research) promotion submission pathway—and this session will walk you through how to make it work for you. 

This session will demystify the process, highlight common challenges, and offer practical tips to help you prepare a strong application. Whether you're early in your academic career or ready to take the next step, this workshop is designed to support your success. 

Learning Objectives: 

• Describe the criteria needed for promotion through clinical appointment ranks
• Understand how to effectively document academic contributions to support promotion
• Learn tips to avoid common pitfalls in CAR submissions 

Date: November 13, 2025

Time: 1:00 – 3:00