CMS Menopause Masterclass 101

Thank you for the overwhelming interest in the CMS Masterclass — a true testament to the growing awareness of and commitment to menopause care. At this time, we are able to accept applications for new Ontario & Western Canada cohorts ONLY. We hope to offer sessions in other regions in the fall.

If you are interested in participating in a future offering of the program, please complete the application linked below. We will be in touch once plans for upcoming cohorts are confirmed.


CMS is proud to announce our most recent educational offering for healthcare providers who are interested in improving their knowledge and obtaining expert support in menopause management. The Menopause Masterclass consists of 5 monthly VIRTUAL small group learning sessions led by a regional menopause expert. After some didactic review of the evidence, you will have the opportunity to review and discuss cases, bring your questions and develop a community of practice. All attendees must attend all 5 sessions to receive the certificate of completion for CMS Menopause Masterclass 101.


The CMS Masterclass will be a 5-part webinar series held regionally across Canada in four geographic areas: British Columbia, Western/Central Canada, Ontario and Quebec, Eastern & Northern Canada. After a brief review of the evidence, participants will have the chance to discuss cases, ask questions, and build a community of practice. Each region’s class begins in early 2026 and will run into late spring. Exact dates for each region are listed below. 

Attendees must attend all five sessions to earn the certificate of completion for CMS Menopause Masterclass 101.

Interested candidates are invited to apply for the program here. Space in each cohort is limited!

In order to be accepted into the Masterclass, you must meet ONE of the following requirements:

  1. Completion of the CMS’ Primer Course.
  2. Completion of the IMS IMPART level One course.
  3. Have a valid Menopause Society MSCP practitioner certification.

Proof of the above listed requirements will need to be uploaded when completing your application. Once your application is reviewed and accepted, a registration link will be emailed to you.

Topics Covered

  1. Session One: The Comprehensive Health and Risk Assessment in Menopause Care
  2. Session Two: Perimenopause
  3. Session Three: Personalization and Counselling: Choosing Postmenopausal Regimens
  4. Session Four: Bleeding, Mastalgia, Management of POI and Early Menopause
  5. Session Five: Complex Patients

Faculty

Course Directors:

  • Denise Black MD, FRCSC
  • Susan Goldstein MD, CCFP, FCFP, MSCP

Faculty and Scientific Planning Committee

  • Denise Black, MD FRCSC
  • Susan Goldstein, MD CCFP FCFP MSCP
  • Natasha Deshwall, MD FCFP BSc
  • Shafeena Premji, MD CCFP MHA BSc MSCP
  • Ardelle Piper, MD M.Ed FRCSC MSCP
  • Radomir Jarcveic, MD
  • Kerstin Gustafson, MD FRCSC MSCP
  • Nese Yuksel, BSc.Pharm Pharm.D FCSHP MSCP
  • Sonia Taylor, RN(EC) MSc BScN MSCP
  • Alison Shea, MD PhD FRCSC MSCP
  • Michelle Jacobson, MD FRCSC MHSc MSCP
  • Kelsey Mills, MD MSc HSEd FRCSC MSCP
  • Jeanne Bouteaud, MDCM M.Sc FRCSC
  • Karen Desrosiers, MD FRCSC

Groups & Dates

British Columbia
7PM-8:30PM (PT)

  • Session 1: January 28
  • Session 2: March 2
  • Session 3: April 6
  • Session 4: April 30
  • Session 5: May 27

Western Canada 1
7PM-8:30PM (CT)

  • Session 1: February 4
  • Session 2: March 4
  • Session 3: April 8
  • Session 4: May 6
  • Session 5: June 3

Western Canada 2
6–7:30PM (PT); 7–8:30PM (MT); 8–9:30PM (CT)

  • Session 1: March 19
  • Session 2: April 9
  • Session 3: April 30
  • Session 4: May 21
  • Session 5: June 11

Western Canada 3
8PM-9:30PM (CT)

  • Session 1: April 23
  • Session 2: May 7
  • Session 3: May 21
  • Session 4: June 4
  • Session 5: June 23

Ontario 1 & 2
7PM-8:30PM (ET)

  • Session 1: January 28
  • Session 2: February 25
  • Session 3: March 25
  • Session 4: May 6
  • Session 5: June 3

Ontario 3
6:30PM-8PM (ET)

  • Session 1: April 22
  • Session 2: May 5
  • Session 3: May 12
  • Session 4: June 2
  • Session 5: June 30

Quebec, Eastern & Northern Canada
7PM-8:30PM (AT)

  • Session 1: February 5
  • Session 2: February 25
  • Session 3: March 31
  • Session 4: April 29
  • Session 5: May 28

Fees

  • CMS Members: $750
  • Non-Members: $900

Note: Cancellations will be accepted until 10 days before the start of the first webinar in each region (see dates above). No cancellations or refunds will be issued after that time. All cancellations are subject to a $150 fee and must be made in writing to facmed.registration@utoronto.ca.


Accreditation


College of Family Physicians of Canada Mainpro+ Certification

This activity has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 7.5 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits. Participants should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Section 3 (Self-Assessment)
This activity is an Accredited Self-Assessment Program (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim a maximum of 1.0 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim a maximum of 7.5 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

American Medical Association – AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Designation
Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found at: https://www.ama-assn.org/education/ama-pra-credit-system/agreement-royal-college-physicians-surgeons-canada

European Union for Medical Specialists (UEMS)
Live educational activities recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) are deemed by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) eligible for ECMEC®.


Accreditation Letters: Attendees must attend the live delivery of the education program, in-person and/or synchronously online, in order to receive their letter of accreditation or claim hours.