Header image

All session are in Eastern Time (E.T)

*Program is subject to change. 

 


Thursday, May 7, 2026
Welcome to Day 1 of the 75th Annual Refresher Course
7:00 AM - 7:50 AM
Registration & Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Driven to distraction: ADHD Tools, Diagnostic Pitfalls, When to Refer
Dr. Tessa Ritchie
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Antibiotics Therapeutics Update
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break: Day 1 AM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Obesity, beyond the scale - A case-based approach
Dr. Judy Shiau
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Eye Care Essentials: Diagnosis, Treatment, and the Right Referral
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch: Day One
Stream A: Day 1
Stream B: Day 1
Stream C: Day 1
Stream D: Day 1
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM Beyond the PSA - A Practical Guide to Men’s Urological Health
Dr. Neal Rowe
Substance Use Disorder, a Case-based Approach
How to Identify and Manage Liver Cirrhosis Risk with Individuals with MAFLD
Dr. Neta Gotlieb 		Clinical Assessment of the Dizzy Patient
Dr. Darren Tse
Driving Assessment – The Art, The Science and The Angst: Not for the Faint of Heart
Dr. Hillel Finestone 		Hidden Hunger: Detecting and Treating Binge Eating
Dr. Umer Jalal
Pediatrics Rash Mash
Back Pain & Spinal Surgery – Who needs it?
Dr. Jessica Rabski
How to Council your Patient with a Positive HPV and HPV Immunization
Dr. Helene Gagne 		What You Love, What You're Good At, What The World Needs, and What You Can be Paid For
Dr. Gray Moonen
Urticaria and Angioedema: From Presentation to Precision Management
Neurodivergence: Who needs to be accommodated and why? How to diagnosis an adult and how to accommodate them?
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM
Networking Break: Day 1 PM
3:05 PM - 3:55 PM 2024 Guidelines: Babies & Boomers—Rourke Update and Older Adult Screening
Short Snapper Session
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Networking Reception
Before heading home, take a moment to unwind and connect with colleagues at our informal networking reception. Enjoy this great opportunity to exchange ideas, catch up with familiar faces, and build new connections in a relaxed, collegial atmosphere—right here close to home.
Welcome to Day 1 of the 75th Annual Refresher Course
7:00 AM - 7:50 AM
Registration & Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Driven to distraction: ADHD Tools, Diagnostic Pitfalls, When to Refer
Dr. Tessa Ritchie
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Antibiotics Therapeutics Update
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break: Day 1 AM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Obesity, beyond the scale - A case-based approach
Dr. Judy Shiau
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Eye Care Essentials: Diagnosis, Treatment, and the Right Referral
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch: Day One
Stream A: Day 1
Stream B: Day 1
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM Beyond the PSA - A Practical Guide to Men’s Urological Health
Dr. Neal Rowe
Substance Use Disorder, a Case-based Approach
Driving Assessment – The Art, The Science and The Angst: Not for the Faint of Heart
Dr. Hillel Finestone 		Hidden Hunger: Detecting and Treating Binge Eating
Dr. Umer Jalal
How to Council your Patient with a Positive HPV and HPV Immunization
Dr. Helene Gagne 		What You Love, What You're Good At, What The World Needs, and What You Can be Paid For
Dr. Gray Moonen
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM
Networking Break: Day 1 PM
3:05 PM - 3:55 PM 2024 Guidelines: Babies & Boomers—Rourke Update and Older Adult Screening
Short Snapper Session
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Networking Reception
Before heading home, take a moment to unwind and connect with colleagues at our informal networking reception. Enjoy this great opportunity to exchange ideas, catch up with familiar faces, and build new connections in a relaxed, collegial atmosphere—right here close to home.

Welcome to Day 1 of the 75th Annual Refresher Course
7:00 AM - 7:50 AM
Registration & Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Driven to distraction: ADHD Tools, Diagnostic Pitfalls, When to Refer
Dr. Tessa Ritchie
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Antibiotics Therapeutics Update
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break: Day 1 AM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Obesity, beyond the scale - A case-based approach
Dr. Judy Shiau
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Eye Care Essentials: Diagnosis, Treatment, and the Right Referral
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch: Day One
Stream C: Day 1
Stream D: Day 1
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM How to Identify and Manage Liver Cirrhosis Risk with Individuals with MAFLD
Dr. Neta Gotlieb 		Clinical Assessment of the Dizzy Patient
Dr. Darren Tse
Pediatrics Rash Mash
Back Pain & Spinal Surgery – Who needs it?
Dr. Jessica Rabski
Urticaria and Angioedema: From Presentation to Precision Management
Neurodivergence: Who needs to be accommodated and why? How to diagnosis an adult and how to accommodate them?
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM
Networking Break: Day 1 PM
3:05 PM - 3:55 PM 2024 Guidelines: Babies & Boomers—Rourke Update and Older Adult Screening
Short Snapper Session
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Networking Reception
Before heading home, take a moment to unwind and connect with colleagues at our informal networking reception. Enjoy this great opportunity to exchange ideas, catch up with familiar faces, and build new connections in a relaxed, collegial atmosphere—right here close to home.

Welcome to Day 1 of the 75th Annual Refresher Course
7:00 AM - 7:50 AM
Registration & Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Driven to distraction: ADHD Tools, Diagnostic Pitfalls, When to Refer
Dr. Tessa Ritchie
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Antibiotics Therapeutics Update
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break: Day 1 AM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Obesity, beyond the scale - A case-based approach
Dr. Judy Shiau
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Eye Care Essentials: Diagnosis, Treatment, and the Right Referral
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch: Day One
Stream A: Day 1
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM Beyond the PSA - A Practical Guide to Men’s Urological Health
Dr. Neal Rowe
Driving Assessment – The Art, The Science and The Angst: Not for the Faint of Heart
Dr. Hillel Finestone
How to Council your Patient with a Positive HPV and HPV Immunization
Dr. Helene Gagne
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM
Networking Break: Day 1 PM
3:05 PM - 3:55 PM 2024 Guidelines: Babies & Boomers—Rourke Update and Older Adult Screening
Short Snapper Session
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Networking Reception
Before heading home, take a moment to unwind and connect with colleagues at our informal networking reception. Enjoy this great opportunity to exchange ideas, catch up with familiar faces, and build new connections in a relaxed, collegial atmosphere—right here close to home.

Welcome to Day 1 of the 75th Annual Refresher Course
7:00 AM - 7:50 AM
Registration & Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Driven to distraction: ADHD Tools, Diagnostic Pitfalls, When to Refer
Dr. Tessa Ritchie
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Antibiotics Therapeutics Update
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break: Day 1 AM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Obesity, beyond the scale - A case-based approach
Dr. Judy Shiau
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Eye Care Essentials: Diagnosis, Treatment, and the Right Referral
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch: Day One
Stream B: Day 1
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Substance Use Disorder, a Case-based Approach
Hidden Hunger: Detecting and Treating Binge Eating
Dr. Umer Jalal
What You Love, What You're Good At, What The World Needs, and What You Can be Paid For
Dr. Gray Moonen
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM
Networking Break: Day 1 PM
3:05 PM - 3:55 PM 2024 Guidelines: Babies & Boomers—Rourke Update and Older Adult Screening
Short Snapper Session
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Networking Reception
Before heading home, take a moment to unwind and connect with colleagues at our informal networking reception. Enjoy this great opportunity to exchange ideas, catch up with familiar faces, and build new connections in a relaxed, collegial atmosphere—right here close to home.

Welcome to Day 1 of the 75th Annual Refresher Course
7:00 AM - 7:50 AM
Registration & Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Driven to distraction: ADHD Tools, Diagnostic Pitfalls, When to Refer
Dr. Tessa Ritchie
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Antibiotics Therapeutics Update
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break: Day 1 AM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Obesity, beyond the scale - A case-based approach
Dr. Judy Shiau
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Eye Care Essentials: Diagnosis, Treatment, and the Right Referral
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch: Day One
Stream C: Day 1
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM How to Identify and Manage Liver Cirrhosis Risk with Individuals with MAFLD
Dr. Neta Gotlieb
Pediatrics Rash Mash
Urticaria and Angioedema: From Presentation to Precision Management
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM
Networking Break: Day 1 PM
3:05 PM - 3:55 PM 2024 Guidelines: Babies & Boomers—Rourke Update and Older Adult Screening
Short Snapper Session
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Networking Reception
Before heading home, take a moment to unwind and connect with colleagues at our informal networking reception. Enjoy this great opportunity to exchange ideas, catch up with familiar faces, and build new connections in a relaxed, collegial atmosphere—right here close to home.

Welcome to Day 1 of the 75th Annual Refresher Course
7:00 AM - 7:50 AM
Registration & Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Driven to distraction: ADHD Tools, Diagnostic Pitfalls, When to Refer
Dr. Tessa Ritchie
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Antibiotics Therapeutics Update
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break: Day 1 AM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Obesity, beyond the scale - A case-based approach
Dr. Judy Shiau
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Eye Care Essentials: Diagnosis, Treatment, and the Right Referral
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch: Day One
Stream D: Day 1
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM Clinical Assessment of the Dizzy Patient
Dr. Darren Tse
Back Pain & Spinal Surgery – Who needs it?
Dr. Jessica Rabski
Neurodivergence: Who needs to be accommodated and why? How to diagnosis an adult and how to accommodate them?
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM
Networking Break: Day 1 PM
3:05 PM - 3:55 PM 2024 Guidelines: Babies & Boomers—Rourke Update and Older Adult Screening
Short Snapper Session
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Networking Reception
Before heading home, take a moment to unwind and connect with colleagues at our informal networking reception. Enjoy this great opportunity to exchange ideas, catch up with familiar faces, and build new connections in a relaxed, collegial atmosphere—right here close to home.

Friday, May 8, 2026
Welcome to Day 2 of the 75th Annual Refresher Course
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast and Registration
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM MCI Dementia Talk
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Immunization Essentials 2026 – What Every Primary Care Provider Needs to Know
Dr. Laura Bourns & Ms. Deborah Zimmerling
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break: Day 2 AM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Diabetes Update – A Goldy Lock Approach, Optimizing Patient Care
Cathy Sun
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM The Evolving Landscape in Hypertension - From Diagnosis to Treatment
Januvi Jegatheswaran
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Networking Lunch: Day Two
Stream A: Day 2
Stream B: Day 2
Stream C: Day 2
Stream D: Skills Based (limited spots available)
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Navigating Clinical Encounters with Language Discordance
Spotting Signs of Child Maltreatment
Dr. Amanda Lord 		Menopause revisited – a Comprehensive Workshop
Dr. Ardelle Piper 		IUD insertion: Basics and Common Challenges
Dr. Kate McRow
Coming soon!
Genetics at the Front Line: Small Steps, Big Impact
Shawna Morrison 		Renal Health – A Practical Workshop on Diagnosing and managing Renal Health
Brendon McCormick
IUD Procedural Pain Management in the Office: Cervical block, Inhalational and Topicals, Oral
Is Work-Life balance possible for busy physicians?
Dr. Erika Tanner
Breathing Better - A Case Based Approach to Respirology
All About Heart - Clinical Pearls on Congestive Heart Failure Management
Dr. Jodi Heshka
Aspirate and Inject a Knee Joint
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM
Networking Break: Day 2 PM
3:05 PM - 3:55 PM AI Short Snapper
3:55 PM - 4:00 PM Closing Remarks and Adjournment
Welcome to Day 2 of the 75th Annual Refresher Course
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast and Registration
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM MCI Dementia Talk
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Immunization Essentials 2026 – What Every Primary Care Provider Needs to Know
Dr. Laura Bourns & Ms. Deborah Zimmerling
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break: Day 2 AM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Diabetes Update – A Goldy Lock Approach, Optimizing Patient Care
Cathy Sun
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM The Evolving Landscape in Hypertension - From Diagnosis to Treatment
Januvi Jegatheswaran
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Networking Lunch: Day Two
Stream A: Day 2
Stream B: Day 2
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Navigating Clinical Encounters with Language Discordance
Spotting Signs of Child Maltreatment
Dr. Amanda Lord
Coming soon!
Genetics at the Front Line: Small Steps, Big Impact
Shawna Morrison
Is Work-Life balance possible for busy physicians?
Dr. Erika Tanner
Breathing Better - A Case Based Approach to Respirology
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM
Networking Break: Day 2 PM
3:05 PM - 3:55 PM AI Short Snapper
3:55 PM - 4:00 PM Closing Remarks and Adjournment

Welcome to Day 2 of the 75th Annual Refresher Course
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast and Registration
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM MCI Dementia Talk
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Immunization Essentials 2026 – What Every Primary Care Provider Needs to Know
Dr. Laura Bourns & Ms. Deborah Zimmerling
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break: Day 2 AM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Diabetes Update – A Goldy Lock Approach, Optimizing Patient Care
Cathy Sun
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM The Evolving Landscape in Hypertension - From Diagnosis to Treatment
Januvi Jegatheswaran
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Networking Lunch: Day Two
Stream C: Day 2
Stream D: Skills Based (limited spots available)
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM Menopause revisited – a Comprehensive Workshop
Dr. Ardelle Piper 		IUD insertion: Basics and Common Challenges
Dr. Kate McRow
Renal Health – A Practical Workshop on Diagnosing and managing Renal Health
Brendon McCormick
IUD Procedural Pain Management in the Office: Cervical block, Inhalational and Topicals, Oral
All About Heart - Clinical Pearls on Congestive Heart Failure Management
Dr. Jodi Heshka
Aspirate and Inject a Knee Joint
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM
Networking Break: Day 2 PM
3:05 PM - 3:55 PM AI Short Snapper
3:55 PM - 4:00 PM Closing Remarks and Adjournment

Welcome to Day 2 of the 75th Annual Refresher Course
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast and Registration
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM MCI Dementia Talk
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Immunization Essentials 2026 – What Every Primary Care Provider Needs to Know
Dr. Laura Bourns & Ms. Deborah Zimmerling
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break: Day 2 AM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Diabetes Update – A Goldy Lock Approach, Optimizing Patient Care
Cathy Sun
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM The Evolving Landscape in Hypertension - From Diagnosis to Treatment
Januvi Jegatheswaran
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Networking Lunch: Day Two
Stream A: Day 2
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Navigating Clinical Encounters with Language Discordance
Coming soon!
Is Work-Life balance possible for busy physicians?
Dr. Erika Tanner
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM
Networking Break: Day 2 PM
3:05 PM - 3:55 PM AI Short Snapper
3:55 PM - 4:00 PM Closing Remarks and Adjournment

Welcome to Day 2 of the 75th Annual Refresher Course
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast and Registration
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM MCI Dementia Talk
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Immunization Essentials 2026 – What Every Primary Care Provider Needs to Know
Dr. Laura Bourns & Ms. Deborah Zimmerling
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break: Day 2 AM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Diabetes Update – A Goldy Lock Approach, Optimizing Patient Care
Cathy Sun
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM The Evolving Landscape in Hypertension - From Diagnosis to Treatment
Januvi Jegatheswaran
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Networking Lunch: Day Two
Stream B: Day 2
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM Spotting Signs of Child Maltreatment
Dr. Amanda Lord
Genetics at the Front Line: Small Steps, Big Impact
Shawna Morrison
Breathing Better - A Case Based Approach to Respirology
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM
Networking Break: Day 2 PM
3:05 PM - 3:55 PM AI Short Snapper
3:55 PM - 4:00 PM Closing Remarks and Adjournment

Welcome to Day 2 of the 75th Annual Refresher Course
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast and Registration
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM MCI Dementia Talk
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Immunization Essentials 2026 – What Every Primary Care Provider Needs to Know
Dr. Laura Bourns & Ms. Deborah Zimmerling
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break: Day 2 AM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Diabetes Update – A Goldy Lock Approach, Optimizing Patient Care
Cathy Sun
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM The Evolving Landscape in Hypertension - From Diagnosis to Treatment
Januvi Jegatheswaran
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Networking Lunch: Day Two
Stream C: Day 2
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM Menopause revisited – a Comprehensive Workshop
Dr. Ardelle Piper
Renal Health – A Practical Workshop on Diagnosing and managing Renal Health
Brendon McCormick
All About Heart - Clinical Pearls on Congestive Heart Failure Management
Dr. Jodi Heshka
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM
Networking Break: Day 2 PM
3:05 PM - 3:55 PM AI Short Snapper
3:55 PM - 4:00 PM Closing Remarks and Adjournment

Welcome to Day 2 of the 75th Annual Refresher Course
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast and Registration
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM MCI Dementia Talk
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Immunization Essentials 2026 – What Every Primary Care Provider Needs to Know
Dr. Laura Bourns & Ms. Deborah Zimmerling
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break: Day 2 AM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Diabetes Update – A Goldy Lock Approach, Optimizing Patient Care
Cathy Sun
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM The Evolving Landscape in Hypertension - From Diagnosis to Treatment
Januvi Jegatheswaran
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Networking Lunch: Day Two
Stream D: Skills Based (limited spots available)
1:00 PM - 2:50 PM IUD insertion: Basics and Common Challenges
Dr. Kate McRow
IUD Procedural Pain Management in the Office: Cervical block, Inhalational and Topicals, Oral
Aspirate and Inject a Knee Joint
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM
Networking Break: Day 2 PM
3:05 PM - 3:55 PM AI Short Snapper
3:55 PM - 4:00 PM Closing Remarks and Adjournment

Footer image

 

Bureau du développement professionnel continu
Office of Continuing Professional Development

Faculté de médecine | Faculty of Medicine

Université d’Ottawa | University of Ottawa

Édifice Loeb | Loeb Building
725 Parkdale Ave (WM158) Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5 Canada

uOttawa.ca/faculte-medecine | uOttawa.ca/faculty-medicine

 

loading