Continuing Education
Sinai Health is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth in which everyone, regardless of their role, has the opportunity to be a learner.
We are dedicated to ongoing education to ensure that our people, learners and, ultimately, our patients benefit from fresh perspectives and knowledge transfer.
Our people in both clinical and non-clinical roles have access to a variety of learning opportunities, including rounds, conferences, teleconferences, workshops, courses, seminars, lectures and e-learning modules.
In a typical year, Sinai Health physicians organize and participate in about 50 local, national and international workshops and conferences aimed at sharing new knowledge with other clinicians and researchers.
The following are our upcoming continuing education opportunities.
Course and lecture series
The following courses are offered through the SimSinai Centre.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- The premier advanced resuscitation program designed for health-care providers to improve outcomes for adult patients experiencing a cardiovascular emergency.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
- The foundational course for health-care professionals and trained first responders who provide care across a wide variety of in-facility and pre-hospital settings.
CDE Exam Prep Workshop
- Prepares future CDEs to write the examination
- Work through key competencies as outlined by the CDECB
- Practise multiple-choice questions
- Identify problem areas
- Discuss study tips with experienced CDEs
LSCD Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs) worked with Diabetes Canada to create the Building Competency in Diabetes Education manuals, which include The Essentials Manual and the Advanced Practice Modules. The Essentials Manual is the foundation of the CDE Exam in Canada.
Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Medical Disorders of Pregnancy 2025: A ReBirth
Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (ET)
Format: Virtual (Zoom link provided two days prior to the event).
This long-awaited return of our popular conference (last held in 2021) will address medical complexities in pregnancy, including:
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Cardiovascular disorders
- Autoimmune disorders
- Neurological disorders
Featuring national and international faculty. Discounted tickets are available for students, residents and fellows.
Complex Obstetric Surgery: Inaugural Symposium
Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET)
Location: Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, 525 Bay Street, Toronto. and online
This hybrid symposium will launch a new annual gathering focused on advanced obstetric surgical care. Key features include:
- AI in PAS imaging
- Live U/S scan
- Interactive patient panel
Join us for a full day of expert-led discussion, live case reviews and networking.
7th Annual Meeting — Pan-American Society for the Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS²)
Dates: Saturday to Sunday, October 18–19, 2025
Times: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (ET)
Location: The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), 686 Bay Street, Toronto, and Zoom webcast
Note: This is the first time PAS² will be hosted in Canada.
Co-hosted with SickKids and the University of Toronto, this two-day hybrid event will feature global leaders in PAS care and research.
5th Annual Obstetric Hematology Symposium
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (ET)
Format: Virtual (Zoom webcast)
This focused symposium will address, in detail, topics surrounding:
- Hemorrhage, anemia and transfusion
- Thrombosis
- Complex cases from the audience
Our most interdisciplinary event of the season. Ideal for obstetricians, hematologists, internists and health-care providers.
All programs are pending accreditation by the University of Toronto, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, the College of Family Physicians of Canada, and the American Medical Association (PRA Category 1).
Obstetric Anesthesia Conference
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET)
Location: Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X5
We are excited for the return of the University of Toronto Obstetric Anesthesia Conference after a five-year hiatus.
This program 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 Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Participants may claim a maximum of 6.25 hours.
The 2025 theme, “Patient Experience and Recovery from Childbirth,” will bring together leading experts in the field of Anesthesia, Midwifery, Nursing, and Obstetrics to explore the current state of practice and the evolving landscape of obstetric anesthesia. The conference will offer insights into how we can continue to enhance care and recovery during the peripartum period.
Key topics include:
- Caring for patients living with elevated BMI and associated challenges
- Strategic management of intraoperative Caesarean pain
- Innovations and best practices in labour analgesia
- Updates on the management of the obstetric airway
- Integrating trauma-informed care approaches to improve patient experience and outcomes
This conference will foster meaningful discussions, provide practical knowledge and inspire new ideas for improving patient care in obstetric anesthesia. We look forward to your participation in this exciting and informative event.
The Annual Pritzker Day
- An annual lecture delivered by some of the most celebrated names in pathology
- First delivered in 1965, it is one of the most distinguished lectures in Toronto
- Created by colleagues in memory of Harold Goldsmith Pritzker, Pathologist-in-Chief at Mount Sinai Hospital from 1938 to 1963
- Renamed "The Annual Pritzker Day" in 2009 to acknowledge the contribution of Harold's son, Kenneth Pritzker, who was Pathologist-in-Chief for 22 years, stepping down in July 2008
- Takes place in the spring (May/June) of each year
Interprofessional Preceptor Workshop
This workshop is for clinicians interested in becoming preceptors.
Participants explore topics such as:
- Identifying learning styles
- Communication and feedback
- Conflict management
- Creating learning plans
- Stimulating critical thinking
For more information on preceptor training at Sinai Health, contact:
[email protected]