Continuing Professional Development, McMaster University

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Looking to strengthen your understanding of artificial intelligence in education?

Our AI in health professions education online course from McMaster Continuing Professional Development (CPD) offers a practical, self-paced introduction to generative AI and its growing role in teaching and lifelong learning.

This asynchronous course explores how generative AI can be used in health professions education, how the role of artificial intelligence is evolving and what this means for educators and learners.

Participants will gain access to lecture recordings from the 17th and 18th Annual Days in Faculty Development, along with curated readings and guided reflections to support deeper learning.

Who should take this course?

• Faculty members
• Research staff, including research associates, coordinators and assistants
• Graduate students (master’s and PhD)
• Residents
• Health professions educators
• Health-care professionals interested in advancing their practice

Learn more and register: cpd.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/ai-in-health-professions-education

Final week to register!

Join us for “The Power of Mattering: How to Create a Culture of Significance” with Zach Mercurio, PhD.

More than 425 people are already registered for this virtual program.

Presented as part of the Dr. Henry and Sylvia Wong Forum Lecture at the 19th Annual Day in Faculty Development, this session is open to all McMaster University faculty and other healthcare professionals.

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
💻 Delivery: Virtual via Zoom
💲 Fees: There are no fees to attend

🏆 This program is accredited for up to 1.5 Mainpro+ Certified Activity credits and 1.5 MOC Section 1 Hours.

MacPFD19 is co-sponsored by McMaster Continuing Education (MCE). To learn more about MCE program offerings, please visit continuing.mcmaster.ca.

Learn more and register:
🎟 cpd.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/MacPFD19

Thank you to everyone joining us today for the 17th Annual Care of the Elderly Conference.

We are pleased to welcome over 300 attendees, both in person at Liuna Station in Hamilton and virtually, for a full day dedicated to advancing the care of older adults.

A sincere thank you to our speakers, planning committee, and all registrants for contributing to this important learning event. We look forward to a great day of learning, discussion, and collaboration with healthcare professionals, caregivers, researchers, and leaders from across the elder care community.

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Last chance to register! Registration closes Tuesday at NOON!

In-person registration for the 17th Annual Care of the Elderly Conference is now sold out, but you can still join us virtually.

This one-day conference brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, leaders, caregivers, and community partners from across Ontario to explore practical ways to improve care for older adults.

Co-developed by McMaster University Continuing Professional Development and the Thrive Group Centre of Excellence in Healthcare Innovation, this year’s program will highlight key challenges and innovations in elder care, including mental and physical health, antibiotic stewardship, pain management, wound care, and emerging topics such as AI in healthcare.

Participants will gain practical, evidence-based strategies to support older adults and their caregivers, while strengthening collaboration across the health and social care continuum.

🗓 Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
📍 Location: Liuna Station, Hamilton, Ontario
💻 Delivery: Hybrid — virtual registration still available

This activity has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 6.5 Mainpro+ Certified Activity credits.

Who should attend:
Family physicians, primary care nurses, social workers, pharmacists, students, residents, geriatricians, personal support workers, informal caregivers, patients, and other health professionals.

🔗 Register now: bit.ly/careofelderly26

Final reminder to register! Join colleagues and leading experts for Clinical Day in Ophthalmology 2026, a full day of practical learning focused on improving cataract surgery outcomes and advancing patient care.

📅 Sunday, June 7, 2026
⏰ 07:00–16:40
📍 Pillar and Post, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
6.5 MOC Section 1 hours have been approved.

This immersive program will explore emerging cataract surgery technologies, refractive surgical decision-making, and strategies for managing complex cataracts and ocular comorbidities. Through expert lectures, surgical videos, and panel discussions, participants will gain practical insights they can apply immediately in clinical practice.

Overall Learning Objectives
At the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

-Evaluate emerging innovations, technologies, and practice efficiencies in cataract surgery to inform evidence-based clinical decision-making.
-Apply refractive cataract surgery principles to optimize patient counselling, intraocular lens selection, and management of postoperative refractive outcomes.
-Adapt surgical strategies for complex cataracts and ocular comorbidities to enhance patient safety and clinical outcomes.

🎟 Register today: https://cpd.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/ophthalmology-2026

10:EM Conference supports continuing professional development for emergency care professionals seeking practical, evidence-based learning.

This virtual, one-day program is designed to help participants describe current approaches for diagnosing and managing high-acuity emergency presentations, collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, and enhance clinical decision-making in urgent care settings.

📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ 08:00–16:40 ET
💻 Virtual
🎟 Early Bird deadline: September 11, 2026

From pediatric emergencies and sepsis to trauma, bleeding disorders, serious illness conversations, and emerging evidence, the program focuses on knowledge and skills that can be applied directly in practice.

Review program details and register online: https://cpd.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/programs/10em-26/

Last call to register for the McMaster 2nd Annual Conference in Hospital Medicine.

Hospital medicine continues to evolve, and this year’s conference is designed to support the clinicians leading that work every day.

Join us Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, 2026, in person at the Delta Hotel Toronto Airport and Conference Centre for a two-day program focused on the changing realities of inpatient care. Plus earn up to 10.25 Mainpro+ Certified Activity credits and 10.25 MOC Section 1 hours.

The conference will feature practical workshops, keynote and plenary talks, breakout sessions, poster presentations, and discussions on topics including artificial intelligence, point-of-care ultrasound, anemia and iron deficiency, diabetes management for inpatients, hip fracture care, bacteremia, atrial fibrillation, peri-operative anticoagulation management, polypharmacy in older adults, inpatient delirium, physician well-being, leadership, innovation, health advocacy, and the future of hospital medicine training.

The program also includes poster viewing and judging, a reception, the ACP Ontario Chapter Town Hall and Award Ceremony, and a closing panel discussion on “Hospital Medicine – What Are We Training For?”

Date: Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: Friday 13:30–19:00 and Saturday 08:15–17:00
Location: Delta Hotel Toronto Airport and Conference Centre, Toronto, Ontario
Delivery: In-person

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues, explore current challenges in hospital medicine, and gain practical insights to support high-quality inpatient care.

Register now: bit.ly/mac-hospital-medicine-2026

Save the date for the 18th Annual McMaster Pain Program.

Join us virtually on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, for an evidence-informed CPD program focused on the latest approaches, practical strategies, and interdisciplinary insights in pain management.

Designed for physicians, pain physicians, physiotherapists, chiropractors, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, psychologists, pharmacists, dietitians, residents, and students, this program will deliver actionable learning to support clinical practice.

Registration details, agenda, and program updates will be shared soon.

Subscribe for updates and be the first to know when registration opens: https://bit.ly/macpain26

Our June newsletter from the McMaster Continuing Professional Development CPD Office is now available.

Discover our summer programs, plan for the Fall, and register to secure early bird pricing.

Explore our upcoming faculty development and clinical programs, along with resources designed to support your unique learning journey.

Don't forget to this essential resource with your network!

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mcmaster-cpd-office-update-june-2026-mcmaster-university-vtb3e

Registration is now open for the 22nd Annual McMaster Hematology & Thromboembolism Update.

Join us on Friday, October 30, 2026, for this hybrid CPD conference, offered in Hamilton and online. Early bird deadline ends October 1, 2026.

Designed for health professionals involved in the care of patients with hematologic and thromboembolic disease, this year’s program will provide practical, evidence-informed updates on current trends, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies.

Program highlights include:

• What’s New in Hematology in 2026
• What’s New in Thrombosis in 2026
• Diagnostic Tests in Hematology
• Hematology and Thrombosis “Morning Report”
• Managing Anticoagulant-Associated Bleeding
• VTE in Pregnancy
• Myelodysplastic Syndrome
• Direct Oral Anticoagulant Pearls
• Hematologic Abnormalities in Pregnancy
• B12 Deficiency
• Anti-PF4 Disorders
• Hematologic Manifestations of Rheumatologic Disease
• Iron Deficiency Diagnostic Updates

This program is designed for subspecialists, general internists, hospitalists, community physicians, primary care practitioners, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, laboratory technologists, and other health professionals working in hematology and thromboembolism care.

Register today and join us for a full day of practical learning, expert discussion, and clinical updates.

https://www.thrombosishamilton.ca/