Subject: Last chance to register for HIV Prevention Can't Wait!

Continuing Professional Development

Medicine and Lifesaving Newsletter 
April 17, 2026

HIV Prevention Can't Wait

HIV Prevention and Treatment for Women and Priority Populations 

In- Person and Virtual Event
April 27, 2026 | 0730 - 1515
RBC Convention Centre / Digitally through the University of Manitoba
Earn up to 5 Mainpro+ Credits 
Earn up to 5 MOC (Section 1) credit hours

Don't Miss the Chance to Catch Professor Linda-Gail Bekker!

Professor Linda-Gail Bekker

Professor Linda-Gail Bekker is the Chief Executive Officer of the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation and Director of the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre at the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, South Africa. Prof Bekker is a physician, scientist and infectious disease specialist. Her research interests include programmatic and action research around antiretroviral roll-out and TB integration, prevention of HIV in women, youth and MSM. Prof Bekker serves on numerous international scientific and advisory committees. She is a A+ rated scientist, has published >700 peer-reviewed papers.

Incredible speakers you won't get a chance to see anywhere else!

Heart Attack Day 2026

In-Person and Virtual Event
May 1, 2026
St. Boniface General Hospital-Research Centre: Samuel N. Cohen Auditorium: R Block / Digitally through the University of Manitoba
Earn up to 6.5 Mainpro+ Credits 
Earn up to 6.5 MOC (Section 1) credit hours

Improving Outcomes for ACS Patients!

A one-day event built for Manitoba's healthcare community to improve outcomes for all ACS patients across the province. We're bringing together physicians, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, and allied health professionals to sharpen skills, share strategies, and strengthen coordinated care for heart attack patients across the province.

Both in-person and online. Attend the event how you want!

Manitoba Stroke Day 2026

In-Person and Virtual Event!
April 24, 2026 | 0830 - 1530
Winnipeg Art Gallery / Digitally through the University of Manitoba
Earn up to 5.25 Mainpro+ Credits 
Earn up to 5.25 MOC (Section 1) credit hours

Want to Improve Your Knowledge of Stroke-Related Care?

Manitoba Stroke day is a full day of education about stroke and related cerebrovascular diseases. This will include hyper acute, acute, inpatient and outpatient managements of stroke (ischemic and hemorrhagic), stroke prevention at the family physician’s office, management of atrial fibrillations and uses of anticoagulation, TIA recognitions and managements, stroke in the young, brain images in stroke and an update on Stroke Rehabilitation.

Only one week left to register!

Fridays at the University

Mental Health Day

Virtual Event
May 8, 2026 | 0820 - 1320
Digitally through the University of Manitoba
Earn up to 4.5 Mainpro+ Credits 
Earn up to 4.5 MOC (Section 1) credit hours

Explore Primary Care for Bipolar, Phychosis, and Other Mental Health Conditions

Double exposure image with silhouette of a woman wearing a hat and a sunset.

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

CBT Primer — Skills Session

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

Essential Uses for Cognitive Behavioral Thearapy (CBT) in Primary Care

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)

Courses Offered All Throughout the Year!

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)

Dates for PALS Extend All Throughout Summer 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.

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

In-Person Event
Next Course Date: April 30, 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!

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.

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