CME Events

June 26, 2026

Title: Does Treating a Septate Uterus Improve Reproductive Outcomes?

Speaker: Dr. Eloise Passarella

Objectives:

• Define and classify uterine septa
• Describe the technique of hysteroscopic metroplasty
• Critically appraise the evidence on metroplasty for fertility outcomes
• Compare outcomes across clinical populations
• Summarize current guideline recommendations

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June 19, 2026

Title: Hidradenitis Suppurativa: An OBGYN Lens

Speaker: Dr. Susan Poelman, Dr. Lauren Lam

Objectives:

• To review the prevalence, diagnostic criteria, and basic management options for HS
• To outline the management of HS in pregnancy and breastfeeding
• To discuss ways Dermatologists and Obstetrician/Gynecologists can work together in the management of HS patients

CME Event

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June 12, 2026

Title: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS): Standard of Care in Cesarean Delivery

Speaker: Dr. Gregg Nelson, Dr. Caitlin Jago

Objectives:

• Describe the history and current state of ERAS Guidelines in Cesarean Delivery
• -dentify the main evidence supporting ERAS in Cesarean Delivery
• Discuss key steps required to start a successful ERAS Cesarean Delivery program

CME Event

No recording due to privacy concerns

June 05, 2026 City-Wide Surgical Rounds

Title: The Case for Mentorship Across a Surgical Career

Speaker: Dr. Fatemeh Ramazani

No recording due to privacy concerns

May 22, 2026

Title: An Evidence-Based Approach to Cervical Ripening and Induction of Labour: How can we select the agent, the protocol, and deliver safe care to our patients in the face of strained resources?

Speaker: Dr. Aysah Amath

Objectives:

• To review the Canadian guidelines on cervical ripening and induction of labour 
• To evaluate the safety and efficacy of misoprostol and promote its use in modern day obstetrics 
• To review an evidence-based approach in counselling patients around induction of labour and the selection of agents

CME Event

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May 15, 2026

Title: Preventing Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy: From Surveillance to Action Through Case-Based Learning

Speaker: Drs. Philippa Brain, Rahim Janmohamed, Khorshid Mohammad

Objectives:

• Review contributors to preventable HIE 
• Summarize provincial findings 
• Discuss current and ongoing provincial work 
• Identify gaps in fetal heart rate (FHR) interpretation
• Introduce a case-based learning module to support clinical decision-making

CME Event

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May 8, 2026

Title: Surgical Management of Cesarean Scar Pregnancy & Cesarean Scar Niche

Speaker: Dr. Lacey Brennan

Objectives:

• Review indications for surgical management of cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) and cesarean scar niche (CSN) 
• Discuss key counselling considerations for patients undergoing surgical management of CSP and CSN 
• Outline a practical surgical approach to the management of CSP and CSN 
• Examine the ethical tensions in balancing maternal risk and fetal considerations 

CME Event

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May 1, 2026 City-Wide Surgical Rounds

Title: The Current State of Surgical Simulation: On the Edge of a Dream

Speaker: Dr. Richard K. Reznick

No recording due to privacy concerns

April 24, 2026

Title: Fibroid Treatment in Calgary – A Focus on Uterine Fibroid Embolization

Speaker: Dr. Evan Genge, Dr. Ani Mirakhur

Objectives:

• Review of main treatment options for fibroids with a focus on Uterine Artery Embolization (UFE) 
• Compare UFE to Myomectomy and Hysterectomy 
• Outline local practices and avenues for treatment with UFE
• Identify the appropriate patients for UFE in Calgary

CME Event

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April 17, 2026

Title: Educational Case Rounds: Postpartum Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome 

Speaker: Dr. Heidi Poskovic, Dr. Philippa Brain

Objectives:

• To understand the process of review of triggered cases can inform system improvements and improve safety 
• Review of RCVS including etiologies, mechanisms, diagnosis and management 

CME Event

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April 10, 2026

Title: Uterine Closure at time of C-Section:  A look at surgical technique and clinical implications

Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Galdon

Objectives:

• Clinical sequelae after C-section
• History and evolution of uterine closure at time of C-Section

• Implications of uterine closure techniques

  a. Consideration for excluding endometrium 

CME Event

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March 27, 2026

Title: Postoperative Restrictions After Gynecologic & Urogynecologic Surgery

Speaker: Dr. Kyle Oosterman

Objectives:

• Review the phases of wound healing
• Review existing literature on weight restriction after urogynecologic surgery
• Review existing literature on pelvic rest after urogynecologic surgery
• Summarize risk factors for vaginal cuff-dehiscence after hysterectomy (including postoperative restrictions)

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March 20, 2026

Title: Addiction and Pregnancy – PARCH and NASCENT 

Speaker: Dr. Priya Gupta & Dr. Giselle Devetten

Objectives:

• To review opioids in pregnancy including OAT 
• To review special considerations for prenatal, antenatal, and post-partum care including breast/chest feeding 
• To review Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and using Eat Sleep Console at PLC 
• PARCH @ PLC 

CME Event

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March 13, 2026

Title: Sickle Cell Disease in Pregnancy: from Antenatal Care to Delivery

Speaker: Drs. Nancy Soliman, Heidi Poskovic, Joanne Lam, Natalia Rydz

Objectives:

• Review sickle cell disease as a multisystem condition
• Discuss implications for pregnancy/delivery
• Review local guidelines for management
• Review local outcomes

CME Event

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March 06, 2026

Title: Postpartum VTE Prevention: Challenging the current paradigm 

Speaker: Dr. Leslie Skeith

Objectives:

• Critique the evidence for postpartum VTE risk and thromboprophylaxis
• Describe the results of the pilot PARTUM trial
• Review the full PARTUM trial that is coming soon 

CME Event

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February 27, 2026 UofA

Title: Advanced Gynecology Ultrasound

Speaker: Dr. Brad Sullivan

Objectives:

• Discuss advances in endometriosis ultrasound, including for the diagnosis of superficial endometriosis
• Review risk stratification of adnexal masses using IOTA/ADNEX Model
• Highlight role of ultrasound in evaluation and diagnosis of gynecologic malignancies
• Highlight the use of ultrasound in pelvic floor evaluation and urogynecologic conditions

UofA Event

No recording due to privacy concerns

February 20, 2026

Title: Methoxyflurane: Inhaled Analgesia in Gynaecologic Procedures

Speaker: Dr. Renée Hall

Objectives:

• Provide a comprehensive overview of Penthrox (methoxyflurane) as an inhaled analgesic, highlighting use in reducing pain during IUD insertions and gynecological procedures.
• Review existing literature and regulatory statements on inhaled analgesics.
• Outline the step-by-step process for administering inhaled methoxyflurane. 

CME Event

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February 13, 2026

Title: Rethinking Adenomyosis: Implications for Fertility and Obstetric Care

Speaker: Dr. Mary Thompson

Objectives:

• Define adenomyosis and review current understanding of diagnostic criteria
• Summarize the evidence linking adenomyosis with infertility and subfertility
• Discuss obstetric implications of adenomyosis and management considerations
• Review management strategies for patients who desire fertility

CME Event

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February 06, 2026 City-Wide Surgical Rounds

Title: Ergonomics in Surgery: From Awareness to Action

Speaker: Dr. Geeta Lal and Linda Miller OT

No recording due to privacy concerns

January 30, 2026 - Joint Grand Rounds with UAlberta

Title: Physician Well-being in Canada: Navigating Medicolegal Challenges with Compassion

Speaker: Drs. Catherine Pound and Keleigh James

Objectives:

• Describe the current state of physician well-being in Canada , overall and in the context of medico-legal events
• Explain CMPA’s role and available resources in supporting physician well-being during and after medico-legal challenges.
• Demonstrate practical compassion-based communication strategies to help physicians manage emotional responses and foster growth when facing medico-legal challenges.

University of Alberta and CME Event
No recording due to privacy concerns

January 23, 2026

Title: Surgical Management of Endometriosis-Associated Infertility: A phenotype-based approach in the era of assisted reproductive technology (ART)

Speaker: Dr. Sylvie Bowden

Objectives:

• Understand how endometriosis impacts fertility by phenotype
• Review the evidence for surgical management of endometriosis-associated infertility
• Apply evidence-informed counseling strategies

CME Event
 

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January 16, 2026

Title: Cooling the Chaos: Breakthroughs in the Understanding of Vasomotor Symptoms

Speaker: Dr. Alison Shea

Objectives:

• Summarize the role of KNDy neurons in the pathophysiology of vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and other symptoms of menopause.
• Describe the clinical trial evidence supporting efficacy and safety of NK-targeted therapies for the treatment of VMS.
• Identify how to match the patients to the best therapy. 

CME Event
 

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January 09, 2026

Title: Diastasis Recti – How we as OBGYNs can support our patients  

Speaker: Dr. Danielle Chang

Objectives:

• Review anatomy, risk factors for and impact of diastasis recti
• Discuss treatment options for diastasis  
• Explore different preventative strategies, the use of multidisciplinary teams and physical supports  
• Share online resources for patients 

CME Event

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