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Continuing Professional Development

Medicine and Life Saving Newsletter
January 23, 2025

Fridays at the University: Wound Care Day

Virtual Event Only!
January 30, 2026 | 0755 - 1500
Earn up to 6 Mainpro+ credits and up to 6 MOC (Section 1) credit hours

Only one week left to register!

Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Rochelle Van De Velde

Dr. Rochelle Van De Velde completed her Medical Degree at the University of Manitoba in 2004. She then went on to complete a residency in both Family Medicine and Dermatology at the University of British Columbia. She is currently in private practice at the Academy Skin Centre at 500 Academy Road, seeing both Adult and Pediatric Medical Dermatology. She also lectures for both the Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatric and Child Health at the University of Manitoba.

Catch Dr. Rochelle Van De Velde's presentation at Wound Care Day!

Don't forget there's another amazing Fridays at the University session next month!

Fridays at the University: Travel Health Day

Virtual Event Only!
February 20, 2026 | 0755 - 1500
Earn up to 6 Mainpro+ credits and up to 6 MOC (Section 1) credit hours

Manitoba Stroke Day 2026

In-Person and Virtual Event!
April 24, 2026 | 0830 - 1530
Winnipeg Art Gallery / Digitally through the University of Manitoba

Manitoba Stroke Day is now open for registration!

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.

Improve your understanding of cerebrovascular diseases!

HIV Prevention Can't Wait
HIV Prevention and Treatment for Women 

and Priority Populations

An In-Person and Virtual Event
April 27, 2026
RBC Convention Centre / Digitally through the University of Manitoba

Join leading experts for an evidence-based program addressing Canada’s HIV PrEP gap

HIV Prevention Can’t Wait offers a focused, practical update on HIV prevention in the Prairie provinces. Participants will learn about current HIV trends, available PrEP options, and who is eligible to start PrEP, with clear comparisons of indications, side effects, and limitations. The session emphasizes evidence-based, real-world approaches to delivering PrEP in primary care and community settings, leaving attendees confident to counsel patients at risk and initiate PrEP when indicated.

Gain crucial knowledge about current HIV trends

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

In-Person Event
Next Course: January 26, 2026 | 0800 - 1600

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.

We've got plenty of chances to catch NRP in 2026!

Can't make January 26? Don't worry, we offer NRP roughly once a month, meaning you have plenty of opportunities to catch this vital workshop!

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

A Virtual and In-Person Event
Next Course Date: March 27 & 28, 2026

More ATLS courses are coming up later in 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.

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