2026 Annual Preceptors' Symposium (Learners Only)

Faculty Development Workshops & Webinars
Schedule:
  • Thursday, October 22, 2026 |  6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Friday, October 23, 2026 |  7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About this Program

This registration page is for Residents and Medical Students only.

Please join your learner colleagues at the 2026 Preceptors' Symposium taking place at the Eagle's Perch Clubhouse, located at the Humber Valley Resort, October 22 and 23 2026. We continue to use your feedback to include time to network with colleagues, to hear updates and interact with administration from the Faculty of Medicine, and to spend time in small-group workshops. 

Space is limited so register early. This year, attendance is only possible in person. Attendees within NL who are travelling to Humber Valley are eligible to receive travel reimbursement.

Go to https://www.mun.ca/medicine/administrative-departments/distributed-medical-education/preceptors-symposium/ for details on travel reimbursement.


Program Agenda

DAY 1
Thursday, October 22, 2026
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Registration
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Plenary Lecture: Safe Medical Care Learning
Leader Scholar Professional

Dr. Eileen Bridges of the CMPA

  • Describe the medico-legal obligations of physicians supervising learners.
  • Determine appropriate levels of supervision across common clinical teaching situations, including virtual and distributed learning environments.
  • Apply practical strategies to reduce medico-legal risk while supporting learner autonomy and patient safety.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Dean's Social
DAY 2
Friday, October 23, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Registration and Breakfast
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Dean Stuart Carney - Strategic Planning

Building on consultation with colleagues, partners, and the communities we serve, this session will provide an opportunity to share ideas and help shape our strategic priorities for the next three years. Your input will contribute to the development of a plan that reflects our collective aspirations and guides our work into the future.

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Health Break
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Panel Discussion

Representatives from Postgraduate and Undergraduate Medical Education, Learner Well-being and Success, Distributed Medical Education and the Office of Professional & Educational Development will provide brief updates on their programming areas. This is an opportunity for preceptors to ask questions and discuss pressing issues with the Faculty of Medicine.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Lunch

Participants will be have the option to attend a networking lunch for a facilitated informal discussion with other preceptors.

12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Smudging Ceremony and Talking Circle

Led by Elder Sherry Dean

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Workshop 1: Layered Learning
Leader Scholar

Facilitated by Drs. Lyn Power and Robbie McCarthy

  • Define layered learning as it applies to a clinical learning environment.
  • Identify advantages and disadvantages of implementing layered learning models in a clinical setting from a learner's perspective
  • Discuss barriers to learner engagement in teaching in a layered learning setting.
  • Describe and utilize teaching techniques for those involved in teaching multi-level learners.
  • Describe opportunities for mentorship in multi-level learner settings.
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Health Break
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Workshop 2: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Anti-Racism
Communicator Scholar Professional

Facilitated by Dr. Gillian Sheppard. This session will be offered to both preceptors and learners

  • Define core concepts of equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural safety and explain their relevance to medical education and practice.
  • Recognize how implicit bias and systemic inequities can influence patient care, teaching, and faculty recruitment and advancement.
  • Apply evidence-based strategies to foster inclusive and supportive learning environments for medical students, residents, and colleagues.
  • Analyze case-based scenarios to identify barriers to equity and practice EDI-informed approaches in academic and clinical contexts.
  • Develop and commit to at least one actionable step to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion within their teaching, mentorship, or clinical work.
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Closing and Evaluation
Registration Details
ENROLLMENT OPTIONS
  • Complimentary
    Free
An OPED account is required to register for this program.