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1. Western University 2026 ENT Refresher Webinar Series
📅 September 30, October 7, 14, 21 & November 4, 2026 | 🕒 12:15–1:30 p.m. | 💻 Virtual
The Western University Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is offering its 2026 ENT Refresher Webinar Series, providing an opportunity for healthcare professionals and learners to refresh their knowledge across topics in otolaryngology and head and neck care.
This Continuing Medical Education virtual event will be held every Wednesday, from September 30 to October 28, 2026. Each week a brand new topic will be discussed from 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (EST)
The webinar series is open to interested colleagues and learners.
Please direct all inquiries to us at deptofotolaryngology@lhsc.on.ca.
View the 2026 ENT Refresher Series and event details
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2. Upcoming Conference Opportunities
OntarioMD (OMD) Conference
📅 October 1–2, 2026
📍 Automotive Building, Exhibition Place, Toronto
Learn more and view the program: https://ontariomd.live/program/
Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario (AFHTO) Conference
📅 October 15–16, 2026
📍 Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre and Spa, Markham
Learn more: https://www.afhto.ca/conference/
Integrated Care Action Summit (ICAS)
📅 November 25–26, 2026
📍 Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre and Spa, Markham
Learn more: https://www.ontarioactionsummit.ca/
OMA Physician Leadership Program
📅 February–November 2027, delivered through four 2.5-day modules:
February 18–20
May 13–15
September 22–24
November 3–5
🕒 Evening session on the first day, followed by two full days
📍 Rotman School of Management, 105 St. George Street, Toronto
Learn more: https://www.oma.org/practice-professional-support/learning-and-development/physician-leadership-program/
Coming in October: New Provider Orientation
The Elgin Primary Care Network will also be hosting a New Provider Orientation in October. This session will provide an opportunity for new primary care providers in our region to learn more about the PCN, local resources and supports, and ways to get connected.
Further details, including the date and registration information, will be shared soon. Stay tuned!
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3. Anti-Stigma & Harm Reduction Education Sessions
📅 October 7 & 19, 2026 | 📍St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
Join Southwestern Public Health, St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital and the Elgin Ontario Health Team for a free, interactive education session focused on substance use, reducing stigma, harm reduction and trauma-informed care. Led by local experts Adam McInnis, Ray Waters and Shelley West, the session will offer practical strategies for supporting people who use substances.
Two sessions are available at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital:
- October 7, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- October 19, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The sessions are open to healthcare providers, hospital staff, social service workers, first responders and community partners working in Elgin County and the City of St. Thomas. Registration is required, and space is limited. Food and beverages will be provided.
🔗 Register here
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4. ECHO Ontario Trans & Gender Diverse Healthcare
📅 October 8, 2026 - February 11, 2027
Registration is now open for the Fall 2026 cycle of ECHO Ontario Trans & Gender Diverse Healthcare, running from October 8, 2026 to February 11, 2027.
This 16-session virtual program supports healthcare providers in building the knowledge and skills needed to care for clients with transition-related goals, with a focus on medical transition and gender-affirming care. Sessions will explore topics including gender-affirming care, hormone therapies, affirmative psychotherapeutic approaches, considerations for youth, and OHIP-funded gender-affirming surgeries, and many more. See full curriculum here.
Why join?
• It’s free to register
• Earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits
• Participate virtually from anywhere in Ontario
• Connect with healthcare providers and build a community of practice
Thursdays | 9:00–10:30 AM ET | October 8, 2026 – February 11, 2027
🔗 Ready to join? To register: https://edc.camhx.ca/redcap/surveys/?s=F38WWFNTLFYD3WPC
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5. 2026 Primary Care Nurses of Ontario Biennial Conference
📅 October 23–24, 2026 | 📍 The Brock Hotel, Niagara Falls, ON | 👥 In-Person
Primary Care Nurses of Ontario (PCNO) is hosting its 2026 Biennial Conference, bringing together RNs, RPNs, and NPs working in primary care from across Ontario for two days of learning, networking, and professional development.
Attendees will hear from expert speakers on timely primary care topics, connect with nursing colleagues, and have access to conference sessions and exhibits. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and a certificate of attendance.
🔗 Find more info here
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6. Neighborhood Health Homes: Care Networks Built on Integrated Primary Care and Community Accountability
📅 October 29, 2026 | 🕒 11:00-12:00pm | 💻 Virtual
Ontario's vision for connected primary care depends on more than expanding access. It requires strong relationships between primary care organizations, Ontario Health Teams, community partners, specialists and hospitals that are built around the needs of local communities and the full population of people within them.
Join leaders from Southlake Academic Family Health Team, the Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team, and Southlake Health as they share how they are building a neighbourhood-based model of integrated care across 6 unique communities in the Northern York South Simcoe region.
Rather than creating new structures, their approach strengthens the relationships that already exist, connecting primary care, community services, specialists and hospital care into a coordinated network that will support providers to create better experiences for all local residents via guaranteed attachment and improved access to primary care.
Participants will hear practical lessons on developing the partnerships, governance and shared approaches needed to create a strong foundation for integrated care while maintaining the unique strengths of each organization.
Whether your community is beginning this work or looking to strengthen existing partnerships, this webinar will provide practical ideas that can be adapted to your local context.
🔗 Register here
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7. Primary Care Review Course for Nurse Practitioners
NP Circle is offering an accredited, online and self-paced Primary Care Review Course designed for Nurse Practitioners.
The course covers 150+ common primary care conditions, including history taking, red flags, diagnosis, management, and when to refer. It is designed to help NPs strengthen their clinical approach to acute, chronic, and preventive care across the lifespan.
Format: Online and self-paced
Audience: Nurse Practitioners
🔗 Register here
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8. Advancing CKD Screening Through EMR-Integrated Tools
Amplify Care has partnered with CHEP+ and is committed to supporting the Saving 100K Kidney initiative. This initiative aims to help clinicians improve early detection and screening for chronic kidney disease (CKD), while also supporting interventions that may help prevent further disease progression. Through our EQUIP program (Embedding Quality Improvement into Practice), we are developing an EMR-integrated CKD screening toolkit to help care teams identify patients at risk, streamline screening, and support earlier diagnosis within existing clinical workflows.
We’re excited to share that we’ve had some great feedback from clinicians who have stepped forward to test our updated CKD tool!
Interested in becoming an early adopter?
🔗 Find the form here
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9. Primary Care Upskilling Programs for Registered Nurses
The Ministry of Health is funding new learning opportunities for Registered Nurses (RNs) who are currently working in, or interested in entering, primary care. The programs are designed to strengthen primary care competencies, support RNs in working to their full scope of practice, and expand access to team-based care across Ontario.
Programs include a 10–12 week post-graduate course, flexible online and hybrid learning options, and a pathway to RN prescribing. Tuition is funded by the Ministry of Health for eligible learners, meaning there is no cost to participate.
Opportunities are available through Conestoga College, Lakehead University, Trent University, and Western University, with each institution offering a different program focus and delivery format.
🔗 Learn more: View the Primary Care Upskilling Programs for RNs information sheet.
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10. Mentorship Program for Nurse Practitioners
RNAO has launched a newly revised Nurse Practitioner Mentorship Program, in collaboration with the Nurse Practitioner Interest Group, designed to support NPs as they navigate their professional journeys and strengthen our nursing community across Ontario.
Whether you are a new NP beginning practice or an experienced NP looking to support and inspire the next generation of colleagues, RNAO invite you to become part of this rewarding initiative.
For New NPs
Transitioning into NP practice is an exciting milestone. It can also bring new challenges as you develop confidence in your clinical decision-making, leadership abilities and professional identity. Through this program, you'll be matched with an experienced NP mentor who can offer guidance, encouragement and practical insights as you establish yourself in practice.
For Experienced NPs
Your knowledge, experience and leadership can make a meaningful difference in another NP's transition to practice. Serving as a mentor is an opportunity to give back to the profession, support emerging colleagues and contribute to the future of high-quality, person-centred care in Ontario.
The program includes:
- Monthly mentor-mentee meetings
- Bi-monthly peer support and community of practice sessions
- Orientation and resources to support successful mentorship relationships
- Opportunities to build meaningful professional connections with NPs across Ontario
Mentorship is more than sharing expertise. It is about creating supportive relationships that foster confidence, professional growth, resilience and a stronger nursing profession.
As RNAO continues to build and strengthen mentorship opportunities, they also hope to expand this work in the future by developing mentorship programs for new RNs entering practice, helping support successful transitions across the nursing profession.
Whether you are seeking guidance or ready to share your experience, we encourage you to join in creating a supportive community where nurses learn from one another and succeed together.
To learn more and register, please complete the intake form: NP Mentorship Program Intake Form | Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario
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11. Mental Health First Aid Training
📅 October 2, 2026 | ⏰ 8:30am - 4:30pm | 💻 Virtual
Join us for virtual Mental Health First Aid Training - a practical, interactive course designed to give you the confidence and tools to support others during times of crisis or declining well-being.
This training will help you:
- Recognize the signs of mental health challenges
- Respond in supportive, effective ways
- Connect people to the right resources
Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your ability to care for colleagues, patients, loved ones, and your community.
👉Register today by emailing info@elginoht.ca or register using this link
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12. Less Time on Forms, More Time for Patients: Practical Tips from the New CPP Medical Report
📅 October 6, 2026 | ⏰ 12pm | 💻 Virtual
This webinar delivers on the commitment made in the CFPC news release to provide educational support for members in completing Canada Pension Plan Disability applications.
Using the revised Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Medical Report as an example, this session will provide practical strategies to help clinicians complete disability forms more effectively and efficiently. Participants will learn how family physician expertise and patient self-reporting can be used together to assess functional limitations, apply efficient documentation approaches that reduce administrative burden while providing meaningful information, and identify common pitfalls in disability form completion along with strategies to avoid them.
👉 Register in advance now!
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13. ECHO at UHN Fall 2026 Events
Upcoming Evening Sessions:
In-Person Rheumatology Bootcamp:
ECHO Rheumatology is also hosting a free, hands-on workshop on Saturday, October 24 from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. The workshop will provide opportunities to strengthen rheumatology management skills through evidence-based and interactive learning. Open to registered ECHO participants in Ontario who have attended at least one ECHO Rheumatology session since January 1, 2024.
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14. OCFP Upcoming Learning Opportunities
The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) has several upcoming learning opportunities for family physicians, with practical sessions covering financial planning, substance use, children's mental health, osteoporosis and more.
Upcoming sessions include:
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15. PEIP by PEER 2026 Conference
📅 October 16-17, 2026 | 💻 Virtual OR 📍Edmonton
The Practical Evidence for Informed Practice (PEIP) by PEER Conference returns October 16–17, 2026, with options to attend in person in Edmonton or live online. The conference provides practical, evidence-based updates designed to support everyday primary care.
This year's program includes sessions on cardiology, fatty liver disease and other primary care topics, along with pre-conference workshops. Featured sessions will explore emerging cardiology evidence and practical approaches to investigating and managing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).
Early-bird registration is available until September 16, with discounted group rates available.
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16. South West Self-Management Health Professional Workshops
The South West Self Management Program, in partnership with the Thames Valley Family Health Team, is offering a series of free virtual professional development sessions for healthcare providers this fall. These practical workshops are designed to strengthen communication, patient engagement, shared decision-making, and self-management support skills that can be applied directly in clinical practice.
Upcoming sessions include:
- Motivational Interviewing
- November 3, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 4 consecutive weekly virtual sessions
- Build practical motivational interviewing skills, including OARS (open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries), responding to change and sustain talk, and strategies for supporting patients through behaviour change.
- Health Literacy
- October 20, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Virtual
- Explore the importance of health literacy in patient interactions and learn practical Universal Precautions strategies to make health information clearer and easier for patients to understand.
- Brief Action Planning
- October 29, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Virtual
- Learn how to support patients in developing personalized action plans that build motivation and confidence, using three key questions and five essential skills for supporting health behaviour change.
- Informed Decision Making
- November 19, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- Virtual
- Designed for frontline clinicians supporting patients with health-related decisions. Learn practical strategies, including the BRAIN tool, to help patients explore options, consider benefits and risks, and incorporate their personal values and preferences into care decisions.
All sessions are free, and pre-registration is required.
👉To register or learn more, visit swselfmanagement.ca or call 855-463-5692.
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17. Advancing Skin Health & Wound Care
📅 October 24, 2026 | ⏰ 8:45am - 10:45am |📍Hilton Hotel, Niagara Falls, ON
Wounds Canada is sharing evidence-based resources to support the prevention and management of chronic and hard-to-heal wounds, including pressure injuries and diabetes-related foot complications. Resources include best practice recommendations, educational tools for healthcare providers, patients and caregivers, and training opportunities through the Wounds Canada Institute. Healthcare professionals are also invited to attend the Wounds Canada Hybrid National Conference, taking place October 22–24, 2026, in Niagara Falls, to learn about leading practices in wound prevention and management.
👉 Register now
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18. Pri-Med Updates 2026 – London
📅 October 30, 2026 | 📍RBC Place London
Pri-Med Updates is coming to RBC Place London on October 30, 2026, offering a full day of in-person continuing medical education for family physicians and primary care providers. The conference will feature evidence-based clinical updates from Canadian faculty, along with opportunities to connect with primary care colleagues.
Summer registration is $40 + tax until September 8, and includes full-day conference access, digital session materials, a certificate of completion, breakfast, lunch and nutrition breaks. Click the link below to see the other cities Pri-Med is visiting.
👉 Register here
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19. From Tradition to Trust: Working with Low German Mennonite Families
📅 November 6, 2026 | 🕒 9am - 4pm |📍Bradley Street Church of God, 5 Bradley St. in Aylmer, ON
Join us in-person on November 6, 2026 for a day of learning and professional development in Aylmer.
Keynote speakers Horst and Judith Braun will show us ways we can build trust among Low German Mennonite communities, and why trust is key to working with this population.
Living Library sessions will bring learning to life as you "borrow" a Low German-speaking Mennonite and listen to their story! Each attendee will have the opportunity to attend two Living Library sessions in the field of their choice, including education, social services, faith traditions, health, employment and settlement stories.
👉 Register now
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