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 […]

Happy Holidays

In the past year, amid the continuing challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic, CPD continued to promote lifelong learning and respond to the changing needs of practitioners and the health care system. Overwhelmingly, our learners responded positively to the online environment. 47,200 learners from across the globe took part in 247 U of T-accredited CPD […]

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 […]

Check Out Our Fall 2021 CPD Programs and Conferences!

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Stimulating Simulation Education

There is no denying that simulation-based training has revolutionized medical education. At U of T Medicine and across our affiliated teaching hospitals, we’re fortunate to have a broad range of simulation centres. We also use simulation extensively in the training we deliver in our MD and post-MD programs. Our learners get the opportunity to practice […]

Dr. Anna Banerji interviewed by the CBC about refugee children’s health

Dr Anna Banerji in Clinic

Continuing Professional Development’s own Dr. Anna Banerji was recently interviewed by the CBC about her work with refugee children, and identified some of the biggest health issues they face. “The big thing I see in probably fifty percent or more of the kids is dental decay,” Dr. Banerji told the CBC. “They have rotten teeth, […]

U of T Doctors Fight Colon Cancer With top to Bottom Campaign

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The campaign is underway. On October 13th, Colon Cancer Canada’s Top to Bottom launched for it’s fourth annual year. 40 Canadian doctors are part of the current campaign including several faculty members from the University of Toronto. Team Toronto is comprised of faculty members from the division of General Surgery including Dr. Shady Ashamalla, Dr. […]

Dr. Anju Anand: “@thelungdr”

Dr. Anju Anand (known by her Twitter followers as @thelungdr) is a graduate of the UofT Faculty of Medicine and a leader in medical communications. A recent Canadian Medical Association survey identified those in the field of respirology as least likely to use social media. Dr. Anand, a respirologist and sleep medicine doctor, is breaking […]