Family Medicine Lecture Series - October 2026

CPD Program Family Medicine Lecture Series
Schedule:
  • Friday, October 16, 2026 |  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, October 23, 2026 |  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday, October 30, 2026 |  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

About this Program

The Family Medicine Lecture Series is delivered in partnership between the Long Range, Shalloway, RE-Boot, Borealis, and Endeavor Family Practice Networks (FPNs), the Family Practice Renewal Program (FPRP), NL Health Services, and the Office of Professional and Education Development (OPED) and Distributed Medical Education (DME), all with the Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University.

This weekly lecture series on topics relevant to family medicine is based on a needs assessment conducted by the Office of Professional and Education Development (OPED), in consultation with the Family Practice Renewal Program, the Family Practice Networks, the NL College of Family Physicians, and the Newfoundland & Labrador Medical Association.

All program sessions will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. We will circulate a link to access the sessions before the scheduled meetings. To ensure a smooth experience, we recommend installing and testing Microsoft Teams in advance. You can download it here: Microsoft Teams Download.

Registration for this program is complimentary.

If you have any questions or need technical assistance, please reach out to Anuj Charan, Educational Specialist (Program Development), acharan@mun.ca

Accreditation

Mainpro+ Certified Activity
This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Office of Professional & Educational Development, Memorial University for up to 3.0 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits.

Program Agenda

DAY 1
Friday, October 16, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Respiratory Conditions in Newborns  Dr. Akhil Deshpandey
Medical Expert Collaborator
  • Recognize common respiratory conditions in term and preterm newborns
  • Identify key history and physical exam findings that help guide diagnosis
  • Initiate basic management of neonatal respiratory emergencies
  • Recognize when to seek specialist support or transfer care
DAY 2
Friday, October 23, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
The Provincial Lung Screening Program and the Rapid Assessment of New Lung Cancers - Dr. Rick Bhatia
Medical Expert Health Advocate
  • Describe the role of lung screening and its impact on population health
  • Discuss the process of the Lung Screening Program in Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Describe the integration and role of the Thoracic Triage Panel
DAY 3
Friday, October 30, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome - Dr. Andrew O' Keefe  
Medical Expert Communicator Health Advocate
Note: At the speaker's request, this session will not be recorded, and no archive of the presentation will be available.
  • Recognize clinical features of mast cell activation syndrome
  • Empower physicians to have evidence informed discussions with patients
  • Develop an initial management strategy for mast cell activation syndrome, including pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic components
Acknowledgements

Funds in support of this CME activity were provided by the Family Practice Renewal Program as an educational grant to Memorial University. The funds were independently allocated and disbursed in accordance with current CMA guidelines.

In-kind support for this program has been provided by the Long Range, Shalloway, RE-Boot, and Endeavor Family Practice Networks (FPNs), Distributed Medical Education, and the Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University.

Scientific Planning Committee (Western Zone) -  Dr. Amy Pieroway & Dr. Erin Smallwood

Registration Details
ENROLLMENT OPTIONS
  • Complimentary
    Free
An OPED account is required to register for this program.