Subject: Catch Fridays at the University and our next Skills Session before summer hits!

Continuing Professional Development

Medicine and Lifesaving Newsletter 
May 30, 2026

Fridays at the University

Hot Topics

Virtual Event
June 5, 2026 | 8:20 - 13:20

What You Need to Know About Today's Medical Trends

Intermittent Fasting

Agenda (Speakers and times are subject to change)

0830: Optimizing Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT): Evidence-Based Approaches for Diagnosis and Management

Dr. Premal Patel

0920: Intermittent fasting and cardiometabolic health: Hype, Hope, or Hard Evidence?

Dr. Zhila Semnani-Azad

1010: Team Based Care – The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
Dr. Jason Sawchuk

1100: Stretch Break

1130: From Ice Baths to Evidence: Connecting Cold Exposure to Health Outcomes
Dr. Kelli McCormick

1220 Heat Therapy and Health Outcomes: A Critical Evaluation of the Clinical Evidence

Dr. Jeremy McCormick

Registration Costs


Physicians: $175
Other Health Professionals: $75
Residents/Students: $30

Skills Session:
Implantable Birth Control Insertion

In-Person Event
June 12, 2026 | 13:30 - 15:30

UM Bannatyne Brodie Centre: Room 205

Only Two Spots Remaining!

This skills session focuses on implantable birth control insertion, including the indications, cost, safety, and efficacy of contraceptive implants currently available in Canada. Learners will develop skills in patient counselling related to contraindications, potential complications, and common side effects of implantable contraception devices. The session also provides hands-on training in proper implant insertion techniques, management of difficult insertions, and appropriate post-insertion follow-up care.

Lipedema Canada Conference (LipCanCon) 2026

September 10-12, 2026 | 7:30 - 17:00

Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre

Canada's First National Lipedema Conference

Join us in Winnipeg, Manitoba for LipCanCon, a groundbreaking national conference bringing together patients, advocates, and healthcare professionals. This inaugural event will feature leading research, hands-on clinical learning, and collaborative discussions aimed at advancing lipedema care and shaping the future of healthcare in Canada.

Register Now to Secure Your Early Bird Discount!

Dignity in Care Online Training 2026

Dignity in Care is Back and Going Global!

Designed to enhance the human side of healthcare, this 3-day workshop focuses on the role and application of dignity in all aspects of clinical practice. The research, assessment tools, and clinical applications of dignity conserving care will be examined during Day 1, while Day 2 and Day 3 provide a detailed look at the clinical application of Dignity Therapy. If you are looking to expand your ability to care for patients as people, to reconnect with why you chose to work in healthcare in the first place, or to broaden your community of like-minded clinicians, this is the workshop for you.

Dignity in Care is offering two sessions this year to accommodate different time zones!

Session 1 (CDT)
Dates: September 11th, 18th, and 25th
Time: 9:00 - 13:00 (CDT)

Session 2 (AEST)
Dates: September 9th, 16th, and 23rd
Time: 9:00 - 13:00 (AEST)

30th Annual Bug Day 2026

The 30th anniversary of Manitoba's Premier CPD Event on Communicable Diseases!

Interested in the prevention and control of communicable diseases, and health issues in the community or healthcare setting? Bug Day is for you! Nationally and internationally recognized experts will present timely topics in infectious diseases and public health at Manitoba’s largest healthcare education event. Held every year during National Infection Prevention & Control Week, register below.

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Program dates extend into fall 2026!

ATLS is a vital educational program created by the American College of Surgeons, designed to equip medical professionals with essential skills for managing trauma patients. This program offers a systematic approach to trauma care, emphasizing early assessment, resuscitation, stabilization, and definitive treatment.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Summer and Fall 2026 Programs are Open for Registration!

Enhance your clinical skills through immersive, dynamic role-playing scenarios that closely simulate real-life situations in pediatric emergency care. You will be exposed to a variety of life-threatening conditions, including respiratory distress, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest in pediatric patients. In these high-pressure scenarios, you will practice applying a systematic approach—utilizing the evaluate-identify-intervene sequence—to ensure prompt and effective intervention. The focus is on refining your ability to recognize critical issues, communicate clearly, and collaborate seamlessly with your team, ultimately strengthening your role as an integral member of the healthcare team in emergency settings.

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

In-Person Event
Next Course Date: June 17, 2026

The Neonatal Resuscitation Program is designed to teach you how to respond in the first critical moments of a newborn's life. This course teaches the essentials of neonatal resuscitation, including airway support, ventilation, chest compressions, and medication use.  

See all upcoming dates for NRP!

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