Subject: Improve Mental Health Care for Common and Difficult Conditions

Continuing Professional Development

Medicine and Lifesaving Newsletter 
May 1, 2026

Fridays at the University

Mental Health Day

Virtual Event
May 8, 2026 | 8:20 - 13:20

Explore Primary Care for Mental Health Condiitons

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Agenda (Speakers and times are subject to change)

0830: Bipolar Disorder; Diagnostic and Management Pearls - Dr. Adegoke Adelufosi

0920: Psychosis; Management in Primary Care - Dr. Amir Shamlou

1010: Adult ADHD - Dr. Antonio Paletta

1100: Stretch Break 

1130: Management of Substance Use Disorder – A Primary Care Approach - Dr. Erin Knight

1220: Approach to Management of Treatment Resistant Depression - Dr. Alex Dyck

Study Credits

This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been approved by the CPD Medicine Program, University of Manitoba for up to 4.5  Mainpro+ credits.
   

This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the CPD Medicine Program, University of Manitoba for a maximum of 4.5 hours.

Registration Costs


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

CBT Primer — Skills Session

Virtual Event
May 22, 2026 | 1330 - 1530
Digitally through the University of Manitoba

Earn up to 2 Mainpro+ Credits | Earn up to 2 MOC (Section 3) credit hours

Agenda (Speakers and times are subject to change)

1330: Introduction and Disclosure

1340: Didactic Teaching on CBT: Evidence, Key Principles for Anxiety and Depression

1425: Breakout Room – Scenario

1510: Group Discussion of Case and Q&A by Participants 

Explore useful CBT techniques in the primary care setting!

Adavnced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

New Dates Added for 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.

Acute Care of at-Risk Newborns (ACoRN)

In-Person Event
Next Course Date: May 25, 2026

The Acute Care of at-Risk Newborns Program (ACoRN) is a Canadian Program designed to teach neonatal stabilization, support the multidisciplinary team, and identify and care for babies who become unwell or are at risk of becoming unwell in the first few hours or days after birth and, where necessary, preparation for transport to a referral facility

ACoRN introduces knowledge and skills sequentially, using a case-based approach.  It is designed to be useful regardless of a condition’s complexity or how frequently a practitioner is called upon to manage specific conditions.

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

In-Person Event
Next Course Date: May 15, 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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University of Manitoba

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