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Cardiology Day 2026
CARDIOLOGY DAY 2026 WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM
Cardiology Day 2026 is a comprehensive one-day educational program designed for family physicians, specialists, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, residents, and other healthcare professionals involved in cardiovascular care.
Through evidence-based presentations, interactive case discussions, ECG interpretation, expert Q&A sessions, and practical workshops, participants will explore current approaches to arrhythmia management, atrial fibrillation, syncope, structural heart disease, cardiac interventions, heart failure, cardiovascular imaging, and preventive cardiology.
The program emphasizes practical, evidence-informed strategies that participants can immediately apply to improve patient care in everyday clinical practice.
Learning Objectives:
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Review current approaches to the diagnosis and management of common cardiovascular diseases seen in primary care. (Medical Expert, Scholar).
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Review the role and responsibilities of primary care providers regarding medical fitness to drive and reporting requirements involving Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) (Health Advocate, Professional, Medical Expert).
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Apply practical approaches to the management of congestive heart failure (CHF), dyslipidemia, and diabetes through interactive case discussions and workshops (Medical Expert, Scholar, Collaborator).
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Understand the strengths and limitations of computerized ECG interpretation in everyday clinical practice. (Medical Expert, Scholar).
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Discuss challenging cardiovascular cases with cardiology colleagues to support clinical decision-making and patient care (Collaborator, Medical Expert, Communicator).
Agenda:
| Time | Program |
| 0730-0800 | Registration |
| 0800–0805 | Opening Remarks |
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Session 1: Updates in Arrhythmia Management |
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| 0805–0905 | Moderator: Dr. Andrew Morris
Topics:
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| 0905–0915 | Interactive Learning: Q&A |
| 0915–0940 | ECGs: What Do You Think? What Do You Do? – Dr. Andrew Morris |
| 0940–0950 | Interactive Learning: Q&A |
| 0950–1005 | Coffee Break |
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Session 2: Considerations in Patients with Syncope or Funny Spells |
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| 1005–1105 | Moderator: TBD
Topics:
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| 1105–1115 | Interactive Learning: Q&A |
| 1115–1215 | Lunch |
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Session 3: Cardiac Interventions – Medical & Surgical |
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| 1215–1315 | Moderator: Dr. Justin Cloutier
Topics:
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| 1315–1325 | Interactive Learning: Q&A |
| 1325–1350 | MPI and Cardiac Disorders: What We All Need to Know
Speaker: Dr. Burton Abbott-Medical Director, MPI |
| 1350–1400 | Interactive Learning: Q&A |
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Session 4: Interactive Workshops |
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| 1400–1445 | Workshop (A)
Moderator: Dr. Justin Cloutier Topic: When are you too old for cholesterol-lowering or diabetic treatment? Are these therapies still worth it? -Dr. Sandeep Krishnan |
| 1445–1530 | Workshop (B)
Moderator: Dr. Mahwash Saeed Topic: The office approach to CHF: Basic evaluation and medical therapy. When do you need a specialist? How can we improve transitions of care from hospital to outpatient care? – Dr. Ahmad Didi |
| 1530–1535 | Closing Remarks |
Cancellation Policy
In accordance with CPD Medicine policy:
- More than 21 days’ notice: A refund will be issued, minus a 20% administrative fee (up to a maximum of $200).
- Less than 21 days’ notice: No refund will be provided.
Special refund requests may be submitted to the event coordinator for consideration by the Scientific Planning Committee Chair, CPD Director or the Managing Director.
Study Credits
This event was developed by the CPD Medicine Program at the University of Manitoba and was designed to ensure scientific integrity, objectivity, and balance.
This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been approved by the CPD Medicine Program, University of Manitoba for up to 6.25 Mainpro+ credits.
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, and approved by the CPD Medicine Program, University of Manitoba for a maximum of 6.25 hours.
SECTION 1 ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
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 and approved by CPD Medicine Program, University of Manitoba. You may claim a maximum of 6.25 hours.
Participants should only claim credit for the actual number of hours attended.
The University of Manitoba CPD Medicine Program is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME).