CMS Menopause Masterclass 101

The Canadian Menopause Society (CMS) is pleased to announce the return of the CMS Menopause Masterclass 101, a VIRTUAL 5-part small-group educational series. These sessions are led by a Canadian menopause expert and are designed to help healthcare providers advance their knowledge and clinical skills in menopause management. Each session starts with some didactic review of the evidence. You will have the opportunity to review and discuss cases, bring your own cases and questions, and develop a community of practice.


Feedback from our 2026 groups was overwhelmingly positive, with participants reporting improved knowledge and comfort with managing menopausal and perimenopausal concerns. This year we again anticipate participants from multiple disciplines including physicians, nurse practitioners, naturopathic doctors, pharmacists and others – all looking to elevate their expertise in menopause management. Our new groups this year will no longer be geographically stratified, to allow you to choose the group that best meets your needs.

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

Winter 2027: Group 1
6:00-7:30pm (PT)

Facilitator: Kelsey Mills

  • Session 1: Tue. December 8
  • Session 2: Tue. January 5
  • Session 3: Mon. February 1
  • Session 4: Mon. March 1
  • Session 5: Mon. March 29

Winter 2027: Group 2
7:00–8:30pm (ET)

Facilitator: Michelle Jacobson

  • Session 1: Wed. December 9
  • Session 2: Wed. January 13
  • Session 3: Wed. February 3
  • Session 4: Wed. February 24
  • Session 5: Wed. March 10

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.