Subject: Last Fridays at the University session before the fall!

Continuing Professional Development

Medicine and Lifesaving
Newsletter | May 14, 2025

Fridays at the University. Hot Topics

This is the last Fridays at the University session for the 2024 - 2025 programming year, and it's going to be full of informative and engaging information and discussions.

Agenda

0730: Welcome

0740: Understanding the New Mainpro+ System
Jessica Black, Melissa Lujan

0830: Trans health services for youth in Manitoba: Allyship and Affirmation through GDAAY
Dr. Brandy Wicklow

0920 POTS: Diagnosis and Treatment
Dr. Satish Raj


1010 Treatment and Management of Commonly Encountered Lesions in the Oral Cavity
Dr. Vimi Mutalik

1100: Stretch Break

1130 Learnings from a Parent, Advocate, Clinician, Scientist and ARPA-H Program Manager: Lymphatics 101
Dr. Kimberley Steele

1220 Optimal Lipid Management Applying the CCS Dyslipidemia Guidelines
Dr. Glen Pearson


1320 The intersection of gut health and chronic disease: the microbiome as the master regulator of the second brain (the gut) and beyond 
Dr. Heather Armstrong


1400 Closing

Event Details

Date: June 6, 2025
Time: 0730 - 1400

Location: Online only

Registration Rates

Physician: $175
Nurse/Other Health Professional: $75
Resident/Student: $30

Mindfulness in Medicine

What if feeling better at work didn’t mean working less—but thinking differently?

Led by Dr. Jillian Horton and rooted in the evidence-based, JAMA-published Mindful Practice Program from the University of Rochester, this immersive weekend is designed to meet physicians exactly where they are—busy, burned out, and ready for something real.


You’ll dive into the basics of mindfulness and its impact on you as a clinician, a communicator, and a human being. This isn’t abstract wellness—it’s practical, powerful stuff. Through meditation, deep listening, and structured dialogue, you’ll explore the link between physician wellness and patient outcomes, improve your ability to handle chronic stress, and sharpen your connection with those you care for.


Expect hands-on strategies you can use immediately in your practice, teaching, and life—plus a supportive space to recharge and reflect.


No mindfulness background required. Just curiosity—and maybe a deep breath.


Limited spots remaining!

Event Details

Date: June 7- 8, 2025
Time: 0900 - 1600
Location: The Studio at Pineridge Hollow

Registration Rates

Physician: $675


Neonatal

Resuscitation

Program (NRP)

The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) introduces concepts and basic skills of neonatal resuscitation in an intensive all-day program. The program structure features a wide variety of learning techniques, including:


  1. Hands-On Skills Training: Dive into practical techniques that empower you to act swiftly and confidently during critical moments.

  2. Simulation-Based Learning: Immerse yourself in lifelike scenarios, where every decision matters. Sharpen your instincts and hone your reflexes.

  3. Debriefing with Experts: Meet with the neonatal resuscitation team to discuss and evaluate your skills.

NEXT SESSION JUNE 12, 2025 | Limited Spots Remaining!

Fall Preview

29th Annual Bug Day

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.

Event Details

Date: October 23, 2025
Time: 0800 - 1600

Location: Offered digitally through the University of Manitoba

Registration Rates


No Cost!

The Dignity in Care is a 3-day online workshop that explores the role of dignity in healthcare, focusing on research, assessment tools, and practical applications. Day 1 covers dignity-conserving care, while Days 2 and 3 dive into Dignity Therapy. Ideal for clinicians seeking to deepen patient-centered care and reconnect with their purpose in healthcare.

Event Details

Date: September 5, 12, & 15, 2025
Time: 0900 - 1300

Location: Online only event

Registration Rates

Per day cost: $200
Entire event (3 days): $500

Opioid Agonist Therapy 101
Introduction to Clinical Practice

The Opioid Agonist Therapy 101 workshop will arm you with new knowledge and skills around opioid addiction and the resources available to support this vulnerable patient population; it is a prerequisite training requirement in order to prescribe or dispense methadone and buprenorphine/naloxone in Manitoba.

Event Details

Date: November 20 & 21, 2025
Time: 0800 - 1700

Location: UM Bannatyne: Apotex Centre - Room 050

Registration Rates


Physicians: $1250.00
Pharmacists: $400.00
Residents: $500.00
Nurse Practitioners: $500.00
Physician Assistant: $400.00
Clinical Assistant: $400.00
Other Nursing Profession: $400.00
Other Health Professions: $350.00

Online Courses.
We Will Take Good Care of the People. Indigenous Cultural Safety Training.

 We Will Take Good Care of the People | Indigenous Cultural Safety Training

The We Will Take Good Care of the People Indigenous Cultural Safety Training is an Indigenous-led cultural safety program designed to address racism, improve healthcare outcomes, and foster culturally safe environments for Indigenous peoples in Manitoba.

College of Pharmacists of Manitoba Pharmacy Jurisprudence Modules 2025

College of Pharmacists of Manitoba Pharmacy Jurisprudence Modules

The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) Pharmacy Jurisprudence Modules provide a strong foundation in provincial and federal pharmacy jurisprudence.

These self-study modules must be completed by all new CPhM applicants, including pharmacists (domestically and internationally educated), interns, and pharmacy technicians-in-training before they can write the CPhM Jurisprudence Examination (JP exam).

Lifesaving courses

Our PALS Provider course will help you to develop individual skills – as a member of a healthcare team – in simulated real-life situations that mirror your work life in which you’ll need to recognize and respond to cardiopulmonary arrests or other cardiovascular emergencies involving pediatric patients.

Prerequisites:

Current Heart & Stroke Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider

PALS Precourse Self-Assessment Certificate

Registration Rates:

General registrations: $585

Some courses may offer different rates. Please check the registration pages for more details.


New dates for Fall 2025 will be available soon!

Acute Care of at-Risk Newborns (ACoRN)

The Acute Care of at-Risk Newborns Program (ACoRN) is a Canadian program that teaches neonatal stabilization, supports the multidisciplinary team, and helps identify and care for newborns at risk of becoming unwell in the first hours or days after birth, including preparing for transport to a referral facility when needed. Using a case-based approach, ACoRN introduces knowledge and skills sequentially, ensuring it is valuable regardless of condition complexity or how often practitioners manage specific cases.

NOTE: Participants must complete the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) course at a provider level before taking this course.

Registration Rates:

Physicians: $300
Other Health Professionals: $300
Peds Resident: No Cost (to be paid by department)

Upcoming Dates:

ACoRN | June 16, 2025

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