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Grant Funding in Support of CPD – NEW DEADLINE

We are once again offering grant funding in support of CPD! The newly revised CPD Advancement and Ideas Grants are intended to support research and scholarly activities focused on the continuing professional development of practicing healthcare professionals.

Under the new structure, two streams of opportunities will be available:

  • One grant worth up to $10,000 CAD with required matching funds focused on Advancing the Science of CPD.
  • Up to three grants worth up to $5,000 CAD with no required matching funds focused on CPD Ideas.

The application deadline is Monday, May 9th, 2022.  See the CPD Research and Development Grants Program page for more information about this funding opportunity.

If you missed out on the free online workshop on October 14, view the recording for an overview of educational scholarship in CPD and an outline of key steps and resources for successful grant submission at https://www.cpd.utoronto.ca/scholarship/grants.

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Returning CPD Programs for Spring 2022

The Temerty Faculty of Medicine CPD team is excited to offer a slate of returning programs for Spring 2022.

Dates and locations will be released in the coming weeks. Visit individual conference websites to sign up for notifications and details.

Update in Dentistry

Experts in oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontics, anesthesia, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral and maxillofacial pathology will highlight and provide scientific and clinical insights behind recent developments and changes in knowledge that is essential for clinical excellence and for the daily practice of dentistry.

https://www.cpd.utoronto.ca/dentistry/

Multi-Disciplinary Annual Gastro-Intestinal Cancer Update (MAGIC)

This one-day update will improve and encourage the multidisciplinary management of patients with gastrointestinal cancers, including new developments in the management of patients with GI cancers, new data, application of evidence to patient management and multidisciplinary discussion of complex patient management.

https://www.magicupdate.ca/

Annual Joint Cardiovascular-Diabetes Symposium

The symposium is a novel partnership between the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC) and the Banting & Best Diabetes Centre (BBDC), which will help transform the landscape of cardiovascular and diabetes care.

https://www.cpd.utoronto.ca/cardiovascularsymposium/

Paediatric Update Conference

Designed for paediatricians, family practitioners, physician trainees and allied health professionals involved in paediatric care, this conference will provide up-to-date information on current and controversial issues in paediatrics.

https://www.paeds.utoronto.ca/event/puc

Toronto Anesthesia Symposium

This year’s program will bring together a diverse group of experts to discuss the changing landscapes in Anesthesia and look at the new innovations and technology that will help lead us into the future.

https://www.cpd.utoronto.ca/anesthesia/

Leukemia Update

This symposium is designed to update practicing medical oncologists, hematologists, fellows, residents and nurses on current therapeutics related to the treatment and management of Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Myeloproliferative neoplasms.

https://www.leukemiaupdate.com/

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Conference Brings a National Lens to Health and Wellbeing of Those with Developmental Disabilities

This coming February, a newly revised Canadian Health and Wellbeing in Developmental Disabilities Conference marks the launch of a new nationally focused conference, building on the work of two prior programs held separately in B.C. and Ontario.

Kicking off online on February 9-10, 2022, the digital conference is focused on improving health and wellbeing across the lifespan for persons with a developmental disability.

The Conference Program Committee is now accepting abstract submissions for 60-minute interactive workshops and for poster presentations. We encourage submissions from clinicians, direct support professionals, health care providers and organizations, and from students doing new and innovative work. The submission deadline is Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, by 11:59 p.m. EST.

The complex needs of people with developmental disabilities have been associated with increased health risks. For instance, a 2020 article published in the Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities found that adults with with intellectual and developmental disabilities often present to the specialized psychiatric settings in emergency departments. The authors found that, “many of these patients are inadequately supported and need stronger connections to community-based resources.”

The importance of improving outcomes for people with developmental disabilities is at the heart of February’s interprofessional conference, where health care providers and community partners can connect to share educational and informative updates and practical, innovative, promising and effective practices.

Participants will come away better able to discuss innovative and effective practices that contribute to positive physical and mental health outcomes, identify solutions for core issues and challenges faced by people being supported and their families and community partners. Other program goals include discussing the role of community healthcare in quality of life and how to develop, maintain and grow interprofessional partnerships to provide effective supports.

To learn more about abstract submission, registration and other details, please see the conference website: https://www.healthandwellbeingindd.ca/

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Check Out Our Fall 2021 CPD Programs and Conferences!

The past year has changed the way we do many things, including how we undertake CPD programs. This fall and winter we are offering an expanded slate of the digital programs and conferences we have worked hard to develop since early 2020, but also the return to several in-person programs in a public health-compliant and safe manner.

The updates, programs and conferences offered this fall cover topics from designing and delivering effective CPD to addressing child health care inequities; and range from a narrative-based creative writing workshop to a conference exploring the future of retinal disease treatments.

Safer Opioid Prescribing
Multiple Start Dates (online)
This webinar series ensures that physicians and health care providers are up to date on their opioid prescribing and chronic pain management skills. Learn how to develop multi-modal approaches to complex chronic pain in this 3-part webinar series, followed by a full-day interactive workshop. Learn more

Medical Record-Keeping
Multiple Start Dates (online)
The newly redesigned Medical Record-Keeping online interactive program consists of case-based and peer assessment exercises, and training on practice tools. If you are looking to assess and improve your own Medical Records in practice, don’t miss this program! Learn more

The Mudroom: Guided Creative Workshops for Health Professionals
Starts September 23, 2021 (online) – limited spots still available!
This creative and reflective writing workshop for health professionals is consists of monthly online meetings that provide a space to write, read, try out exercises in prose and verse, share work and give feedback. In between meetings, online sharing will allow for continued collaboration and connection. All are welcome! Learn more

Palliative Care eLearning Program
Starts October 3, 2021 (online)
Supported by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, this program is designed to enhance family physicians’ knowledge and skills in palliative and end-of-life care, and to increase their involvement in local and regional palliative care initiatives. Learn more

CPD Foundations
Starts October 12, 2021 (online)
This unique program provides fundamental theory and skill training for those looking to develop effective and successful continuing professional development activities. Practical issues commonly experienced in the design, development and implementation of continuing health education are explored throughout the 10-module series. Learn more

Teaching with Technology
Starts October 26, 2021 (online) – new start date!
This 40-hour accredited certificate program will help boost your digital skill-set for teaching and learning. This program goes beyond the basics of education in an online environment, to effectively integrate online pedagogical design into successful teaching. Learn more

Leading and Influencing Change in CPD
Starts October 26, 2021 (online)
This certificate program specifically aims to build valuable leadership skills and teach the necessary tools to lead continuing education initiatives for health professionals in today’s complex health care environment. Updated content will focus on digital learning and online program delivery. Learn more

MyGOALS
October 28, 2021 (online)
The Multidisciplinary Gynecologic Oncology Annual Lecture Series returns with an update on various topics in the field of Gynecologic Oncology. This year’s themes include Precision therapy in Endometrial Cancer and Personalized Treatment in Ovarian Cancer. Learn more

Leukemia Update 2021
October 29, 2021 (online)
This digital symposium is designed to update practicing medical oncologists, hematologists, fellows, residents and nurses on current therapeutics related to the treatment and management of Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Myeloproliferative neoplasms. Learn more

Pathology Update
November 4-5, 2021 (online)
This year’s digital conference on Head and Neck Pathology: Practical Approach and Emerging Issues, aims to provide practical reviews of recently described entities and contemporary approaches to commonly encountered diagnostically challenging areas of head & neck pathology. Learn more

Child Development Update
November 12-13, 2021 (online)
Over two half days, this digital conference will enhance the clinician’s understanding of the link between current developmental paediatric research and its translation into clinical practice; Learn new skills in clinical assessment and management of developmental disorders, and get up-to-date developments in the basic science and clinical research relevant to child development, diagnosis and treatments. Learn more

The Canadian Children, Youth and Communities (CCYC) Health In | Equity Conference
November 27, 2021 (online)
This inaugural, interdisciplinary conference is designed to bring together paediatric health and allied health care professionals to address health care inequities from birth to adolescence using a family-centred approach. Learn more

60th Annual Ophthalmology Update: Walter Wright Symposium
December 3-4, 2021, Toronto (in person)
This year’s program, Retina 20/20+1 will showcase developments in multimodal imaging, intravitreal medications, advanced surgical techniques, and new therapeutics in inherited retinal diseases. It will also provide a glimpse into the exciting future of retina, with a focus on novel pharmaceuticals and gene therapy. Learn more

7th Annual Canadian Burn Conference
December 4-5, 2021, Montreal (in person)
This two-day in-person program will provide an update on tools used to address acute psychosocial stressors for patients, their families and healthcare professionals. Look forward to complex clinical cases, first responder sessions, hands-on workshops and more. Learn more

For a complete list of upcoming programs and conferences, please search the CPD website.

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New Conference Exploring Pediatric Health Inequity in Canada Seeks Abstracts

The inaugural Canadian Children, Youth and Communities (CCYC) Health In | Equity Conference will be held online, November 27, 2021, with the aim of bringing together professionals in pediatrics and allied health care to address inequities from birth to adolescence.

The digital conference explores health equity topics particular to marginalized communities in Canada’s health care system, and takes a family-centred approach to addressing barriers to accessing health care for under-serviced high-risk and economically disadvantaged children and youth.

To learn more  and register, visit the program website: https://www.cpd.utoronto.ca/ccyc/

The CCYC conference organizers are now seeking abstract submissions in five categories:

  1. Race-Based Equity and Children’s Health
  2. The Role of Schools and the Community in Child and Youth Health
  3. Family Mental Health and Well-Being
  4. Optimizing Health from Pregnancy to Preschool
  5. Access and Inequity: Rethinking Health Systems for Women and Children

Learn more about requirements and submit your abstract here: https://www.cpd.utoronto.ca/ccyc/abstracts/

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Enhance Your Online Teaching Skills With CPD Program This Fall

There is still time to sign up for CPD’s Teaching with Technology, returning online this fall, starting September 14. The 40-hour accredited program is designed to help enhance your digital skill set for teaching using education technology.

Going beyond the basics of educating in an online environment, this program will help you effectively integrate online pedagogical design into successful teaching.

Teaching with Technology will help you:

  • Distinguish yourself with expertise in educational technology –an essential skill today
  • Explore several online tools and techniques including Zoom, Twitter, Padlet and Flipgrid
  • Learn how to incorporate effective teaching strategies into your technology enhanced teaching and consider how issues such as privacy and copyright factor into your teaching online
  • Create your own content such as a website, infographic, video or zoom presentation on educational technology

This digital certificate program will run entirely online from September 14, 2021, through April 12, 2022, with sessions held from 5:30pm to 7:30pm (ET) on Tuesdays. It will include both synchronous virtual in-class sessions and office hours, as well as asynchronous (outside of class hours) homework between classes.

This program is open to domestic and international learners. Healthcare educators (physicians, clinicians, nurses), healthcare administrators and interprofessional educators are all encouraged to apply.

Those interested can register now, and visit the program website for dates and more details

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Build Your Creative and Reflective Skills with Narrative-Based Medicine

Every interaction between practitioner and patient is an opportunity to improve care. Crafting a narrative can help you to understand and interpret these interactions. Narrative-based medicine offers reading and writing techniques that will allow you to develop deeper insight and understanding of your practice and your patients. Through reflecting on these interactions, you can more effectively address patients’ needs and concerns and increase personal fulfillment.

Register for the 2022 Narrative-based Medicine programs:

Narrative-Based Medicine – Digital Certificate Program

Starting January 25rd (Tuesday Cohort)

As Canada’s only virtual intensive certificate program in narrative-based clinical practice, this program introduces the theory and practice of narrative-based medicine and seeks to improve learners’ creative and reflective skills as writers and readers.

The Mudroom: Guided Creative Workshops for Health Professionals

Starting February 23nd (Wednesday Evenings)

The Mudroom is a creative and reflective writing workshop for health professionals. Meetings are held monthly and provide a space to write, read, try out exercises in prose and verse, share work and give feedback. A creative and supportive health humanities community will be built through collaboration and mentorship. Published work and work created by peers will be explored.

These programs are designed for healthcare practitioners from multiple disciplines who are looking to inform their professional practice with narrative approaches. Domestic and international learners are welcome. No previous writing experience is required.

Registration is now open for all these programs. Click on the program name for additional details and to register, spots are limited.

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A New Framework for Equity in Health Education

Creating health education and training that promotes equitable and inclusive learning is at the heart of a new framework created by researchers at The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

The Health Equity and Inclusion Framework for Education and Training is made to be used by anyone involved in designing, building or delivering training or curriculum for health care professionals, including continuing professional development.

The framework recognizes health inequities and the needs of vulnerable and marginalized populations. Dr. Branka Agic and co-authors write that bringing an equity lens to training and education, “reinforces that health equity is a key component of quality care and should be the foundation of everything we do.”

Since learners have diverse backgrounds and identities with different needs and preferences, the framework urges educational approaches that:

  • ensure accessibility for all learners
  • use inclusive and respectful language
  • respect learner diversity
  • are free of stereotypes and bias based on gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, age, ability or other identities.

The framework uses the ADDIE model of instructional design – which stands for Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate – and provides an easy-to-use checklist of questions to consider at each stage of developing materials.

You can download a PDF version of the framework here.

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Canadian Breast Cancer Symposium Returns In Online Form June 18

The Canadian Breast Cancer Symposium returns as a one-day digital event on June 18 with a variety of engaging sessions that aim to foster a multidisciplinary, personalized approach to breast cancer management.

The symposium provides a comprehensive review of the many facets of breast cancer, while facilitating communication and collaboration among those treating breast cancer in Canada. State-of-the-art information will help optimize care for patients with breast cancer, including etiology, prevention, diagnosis, experimental biology and therapy of breast cancer and pre-malignant breast disease.

Some of this year’s topics include:

  • Can we cure oligometastatic disease – Are we there yet?
  • Multi-gene signatures and oncogenomics
  • Neoadjuvant systemic therapy: Who should be offered this? Indications and controversies for neoadjuvant therapy (NAT) 
  • Breast Cancer in the younger and older populations

Participants can engage with speakers through online Q&A and submit further questions and comments through the digital platform’s tools. High-quality clinically relevant research from across Canada will also be presented as part of the Breast Cancer Research Forum.

Surgeons, oncologists, nurses, pathologists, residents, fellows and others involved in breast cancer treatment are encouraged to attend.For more information and to register, visit breastsymposium.ca

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Two Fall Programs Offer a Path to the New CPD Credential

Starting this October, two of CPD’s certificate programs return in digital interactive form. Designed to help improve effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of CPD programs, CPD Foundations and Leading and Influencing Change, can help health care professionals engaged in continuing professional development activities.

The Certificate Program in CPD Foundations emphasizes fundamental theory and skill training needed to create effective and successful continuing professional development activities.

Through 10 interactive webinar modules that run from October 2021 to June 2022, participants will learn about program design, planning models and how to achieve results with their CPD programs. Review the full schedule of dates and topics.

The Leading and Influencing Change in CPD Certificate Program in Health Professions Education aims to build leadership capacity, providing participants with the knowledge and tools to lead continuing education initiatives for health professionals in our complex health care environment.

Back-to-back boot camps in October 2021, followed by 11 three-hour modules culminating in June 2022, cover a range of relevant topics including Best Practices in CPD Design and Delivery, Partnerships and Collaborations across Sectors and Patient Engagement. See the full schedule for more details.

Those who successfully complete both of these programs can apply through the certificate route for the CPC (HC) Credential, a new formal designation for those professionally engaged in CPD, offered by the Coalition for Physician Learning and Practice Improvement. Learn more about the Credential from the CPD Coalition.

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