Fridays at the University Bannatyne Campus Program 2026 – 2027

About the Series

Fridays at the University is a highly regarded continuing professional development series consisting of eight (8) online sessions delivered throughout the academic year. Designed for urban and rural family physicians, Royal College fellows, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals, the series offers practical, evidence-informed lectures and interactive skills workshops focused on topics relevant to primary care practice.

Participants may register for the full annual series or choose to attend individual sessions.

Please note: Individual session registrations are not included in the annual registration fee and must be purchased separately if not registered for the full series.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the Fridays at the University series, participants will be able to:

• Apply culturally competent, equitable care in managing ADHD and mental health conditions, including effective post-hospitalization transition.
• Apply equity-informed approaches to the assessment, diagnosis, and management of common reproductive health conditions.
• Apply evidence-based musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation strategies in elderly patients.
• Implement Travel Health Principles to ensure safe, coordinated, continuity of care for patients across different health care settings.
• Implement equitable approaches to improve respiratory outcomes across diverse populations.
• Apply evidence-based approaches to the diagnosis and management of neurological and cognitive disorders to optimize patient outcomes.
• Identify and differentiate common dermatological conditions across diverse populations.
• Apply evidence-based strategies to assess and manage cardio-metabolic health across hospital and clinic settings.

Session Dates

This series includes eight online sessions:

• November 20, 2026 – Fridays at the University: Advancing Mental Health and Behavioral Care: ADHD, Cultural Competence, Equity, and Transitional Care After Hospitalization
• Individual Session Registration Link
• December 4, 2026 – Fridays at the University: Integrated Care in Reproductive and Pediatric Health: Improving Outcomes Across Populations
• Individual Session Registration Link
• January 15, 2027 – Fridays at the University: Optimizing Musculoskeletal Function and Rehabilitation in the Elderly: Enhancing Mobility, Pain Management, and Fall Risk Reduction
• Individual Session Registration Link
• February 19, 2027 – Fridays at the University: Travel Health and Transitions of Care
• Individual Session Registration Link
• March 12, 2027 – Fridays at the University: Equitable, Patient-Centered Management of Chronic Respiratory Diseases: Asthma and COPD Care with Integrated Smoking Cessation and Harm Reduction Strategies
• Individual Session Registration Link
• April 16, 2027 – Fridays at the University: Neurology and Cognitive Health in Primary Care Practice: Improving Outcomes Through Evidence-Based Care
• Individual Session Registration Link
• May 7, 2027 – Fridays at the University: Inclusive Dermatological Care Accurate Recognition of Skin Conditions Across Populations
• Individual Session Registration Link
• June 4, 2027 – Fridays at the University: Cardiometabolic Health Across Different Settings Hospitals and Clinics
• Individual Session Registration Link

All sessions will be delivered virtually via livestream.

Connection details will be emailed to registered participants approximately 24 hours prior to each session. Please ensure your email address is up to date in your CPD profile and consider adding contactcca@umanitoba.ca to your safe sender list. If you are not receiving emails from us, please contact your organization’s IT department or help desk for assistance.

Registration Fees

Annual Registration

• Physicians: $895
• Nurse Practitioners and Other Health Professionals: $375

To register, add the appropriate ticket(s) below and complete the registration process. A confirmation email will be sent upon successful registration.

Registration includes access to session recordings and supporting resources. Recordings will be available through your CPD account approximately 7–14 days following each session and will remain accessible until August 31, 2027.

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.