Upcoming Events
Dare to lead™:
A courage-building leadership program
Based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown, the Dare to LeadTM program is available to anyone looking to step out with grater courage in their professional and personal life.
This program is eligible for:
- Dare to Lead™ can be used to complete the Personal Development cycle of the CPSA’s Physician Practice Improvement Program (PPIP). Participants can fulfill documentation requirements by tracking and reflecting on their learning through the MyL3Plan tool.
- Professional development funding available to UofA support staff through the Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF). Funding is now open for applications for a course, workshop, seminar or training program that takes place between Jul. 1 and Sept. 30, 2024
- Alberta Medical Association (AMA) CME reimbursement under Quality Improvement Cost on the Application form
The Program
Based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown, Dare to Lead™ is an empirically based courage-building program designed to be facilitated by organizational development professionals.
The most significant finding from Brené’s latest research is that courage is a collection of four skill sets that are teachable, measurable, and observable. The Dare to Lead™ program focuses on developing these courage building skills through workshops, trainings, and coaching to help individuals, teams, and organizations move from armoured leadership to daring leadership.
Individuals who successfully complete the full 24-hour Dare to Lead™ program will receive a certificate of completion and are allowed to put the Dare to Lead Trained badge on their LinkedIn account.
What will you take away?
- Learn to develop the four essential skills for courageous leadership
- Know how to live into your values
- Explore your leadership strengths and areas for growth
- Build the skills needed to have tough conversations even when you want to tap out
- Learn how to reset after setbacks and disappointments
- Improve your self-awareness & emotional literacy
- Understand the role of courage and vulnerability in daring leadership
- Practice empathy and self-compassion
NEW COURSE: Begins October 7, 2025 and continues weekly until November 25, 2025 I 4:30 to 7:00 pm MT I Via Zoom
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION!
Crucial Conversations®
Crucial Conversations® teaches skills for creating alignment and agreement by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional, or risky topics. By learning how to speak and be heard (and encouraging others to do the same), participants surface the best ideas, make the highest-quality decisions, and then act on their decisions with unity and commitment.
Crucial Conversations® can be used to complete the Personal Development cycle of the CPSA’s Physician Practice Improvement Program (PPIP). Participants can fulfill documentation requirements by tracking and reflecting on their learning through the MyL3Plan tool.
NEW COURSE: October 3 & October 24, 2025 | 8:00-4:00 pm MT I Via Zoom
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION!
Please contact lll@ualberta.ca for more information
The following events have been developed in partnership with the Physician Learning Program (PLP)
Free Webinar
Beyond Statins: Lipid Management That Lasts
- October 7, 2025 I 12:00 - 1:00pm MT | Via Zoom
Presented by: Dr. Raj Padwal
Free 4-Part Webinar Series
Championing Best health: A Primary Care Series on Pediatric Obesity
Presenters: Dr. Stasia Hadjiyannakis & Dr. Laurie Clark
- October 2, 2025 I Starting the Conversation: Talking About Weight with Kids and Families I 12:00 to 1:00 PM MT
- October 9, 2025 I Looking Beyond BMI: Assessing Pediatric Health with the EOSS-P Tool I 12:00 to 1:00 PM MT
- October 16, 2025 I Exploring Treatment Options: What to Consider and When to Refer 12:00 to 1:00 PM MT
- October 23, 2025 I When Care Gets Stuck: Strategies for Overcoming Roadblocks I 12:00 to 1:00 PM MT
The following events have been developed in partnership with the Physician Learning Program (PLP)
Free 3-Part Webinar Series
Women's Health in Focus
Part 1- Pelvic Health Uncovered – Pessaries, Pain, and Incontinence
Real-world tools and knowledge for better pelvic health outcomes
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November 25, 2025 I Pessary 101 for primary care providers I Dr. Cathy Flood
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December 2, 2025 I Clitoral anatomy and surgery: A piece of the sexual pain puzzle I Dr. May Sanaee
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December 9, 2025 I The Provincial Pathway for Female Urinary Incontinence I Dr. Annick Poirier & RN's Analicia Bozzo and Alison Connors
12:00- 1:00 PM MT I Via Zoom
Free Webinar
Data-Driven Practice in Postpartum Hemorrhage
Optimizing Provincial Reporting and Quality Improvement, including the Updated Interprofessional PPH Toolkit
November 18, 2025 I Presented by: Dr Philippa Brain, Stacey Nyl, Jeannie Yee.
This session will highlight new information and tools for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), including:
✔️ Updated interprofessional PPH toolkit
✔️ Provincial reporting and monitoring dashboard
✔️ Communication strategies to support quality improvement
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how data-driven practice can improve outcomes and strengthen PPH management across Alberta.
12:00- 1:00 pm MT I Via Zoom
Free Webinar
Women's Health in Focus
Part 2: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: More Than "Just" a Period
- January 21, 2026 I The basics: current approach to abnormal uterine bleeding and endometrial cancer risk | Presented by: Dr. Sanja Kostov & Dr. Amanda Kim
12:00- 1:00 pm MT I Via Zoom
The following event has been developed in partnership with the Physician Learning Program (PLP)
Free 4-Part Webinar Series
Championing Best health: A Primary Care Series on Pediatric Obesity
Presenters: Dr. Stasia Hadjiyannakis & Dr. Laurie Clark
- October 2, 2025 I Starting the Conversation: Talking About Weight with Kids and Families I 12:00 to 1:00 PM MT
- October 9, 2025 I Looking Beyond BMI: Assessing Pediatric Health with the EOSS-P Tool I 12:00 to 1:00 PM MT
- October 16, 2025 I Exploring Treatment Options: What to Consider and When to Refer 12:00 to 1:00 PM MT
- October 23, 2025 I When Care Gets Stuck: Strategies for Overcoming Roadblocks I 12:00 to 1:00 PM MT
Learn How to help Your Patients Living with Overweight and Obesity CoursE
This four week interactive course will provide you with an overview of therapeutic approaches, help you frame clinical conversations, provide you with the opportunity to share your experiences, and discuss strategies to improve obesity prevention and management in your practice.
Quality Improvement Training:
Basic EPIQ Workshops
Upcoming workshop:
October 24, 2025 I 9:00 am- 3:00 pm MT I Via Zoom
The Evidence-based Practice for Improving Quality (EPIQ) workshop developed by the Canadian Neonatal Network (CNN) and the Canadian Neonatal Foundation (CNF) uses a hands-on approach that enables teams to successfully implement quality improvement together.
Learning Objectives:
By using simulated or real-life quality improvement opportunities, participants will be able to:
- Work together as teams
- Use quality improvement (QI) tools
- Plan QI activities in their facilities and communities
- Learn how to use MyL3Plan to support the PPIP requirements
Contact lll@ualberta.ca if you are interested in attending a workshop or organizing a workshop for your team.
The following event has been developed in partnership with the Physician Learning Program (PLP)
Free Webinar
Optimizing in-hospital cirrhosis care: Learn 10 quick tips from the experts
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October 29, 2025 I Dr. Puneeta Tandon and Dr. Mayur Brahmania
Join us for a focused webinar designed to enhance your approach to managing patients with cirrhosis. Expert speakers will share evidence-informed, practical strategies to streamline care, improve clinical decision-making, and integrate time-saving workflows into everyday practice. Whether you’re looking to optimize monitoring, coordinate multidisciplinary care, or improve patient outcomes, this session will provide actionable insights you can apply immediately in your clinical setting.
12:00- 1:00 PM MT I Via Zoom
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Grand Rounds
8:30-9:30 am MT I Via Zoom
September 11, 2025 I Overcoming Challenges in ADHD Care: Assessment and Treatment of Patients with Concurrent Substance Use Disorders
Presented by: Dr. Sam Chang
October 9, 2025 I Adolescent Sleep: Biology and Behavior in Conflict
Presented by: Dr Mary Carskadon
November 13, 2025 I Adaptation or just good practice? Therapy with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Presented by: Dr Karen Cammuso