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“All real living is meeting”

- Martin Buber

Come engage in topics of medical ethics and explore what it means to be human in a convivial atmosphere of professionals from across Canada.

Conference open to students and professionals in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and midwifery and to other leaders working to promote life-affirming healthcare.

Schedule at a Glance

  • Friday, November 6th

    5:30 p.m. - Registration and Reception; 7 p.m. - Dinner; 🩺8 p.m. Session One; Networking Social

  • Saturday, November 7th

    8 a.m. Breakfast; 🩺9 a.m. Session Two; Morning Break 🩺10:45 a.m. Session Three; 12 noon Lunch; 🩺1:00 p.m. Session Four; Afternoon Break;🩺2:45 p.m. Session Five; 4:15 p.m. Student Session; 7:00 p.m. Banquet and Evening Program including Dr. Paul Adams award and 🩺Session Six Keynote address

  • Sunday, November 8th

    8 a.m. Breakfast; 🩺9:00 a.m. Session Seven; 🩺10:45 a.m. Session Eight; Conference ends at noon.

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Scholarships for Medical Students and Residents

Scholarship covers conference fees, hotel and a travel stipend

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Scholarship Applications Open March 15th
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Conference Details

    1. Christopher Lisanti, MD

    2. Friday, November 6th | 8 p.m.

    1. Quentin Genuis, MD

    2. Saturday, November 7th | 9:00 a.m.

    1. Cara Buskmiller, MD

    2. Saturday, November 7th | 10:45 a.m.

    1. PANEL: Sephora Tang, MD | Espérance Kashala-Abotnes, MD, PhD | Natasha Fernandes, MD

    2. Saturday, November 7th | 1:00 p.m.

    1. Saturday, November 7th | 2:45 p.m.

    1. Saturday, November 7th | Reception at 6:00 p.m. - Dinner and Evening Program at 7:00 p.m.

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FAQ

  • Are there scholarships available for medical students and residents?

    Yes! There are scholarships available for medical students and residents. The scholarship will cover the cost of the conference fees, hotel room and a portion of your travel. There is no deadline to apply for the scholarship but we award the scholarships on a rolling basis until the scholarship fund is depleted.

  • Can I attend part of the conference?

    Yes! We have many options on the registration form, so you can choose what works best for you. We have options for Friday night, Saturday from 9am to 5 pm, Saturday including banquet, Saturday banquet only, Sunday morning and all combinations.

  • What does the full conference fee include?

    The full conference fee includes eight sessions with speakers, Friday night social, Saturday breakfast, lunch and banquet and Sunday breakfast. There will also be coffee and snacks on Saturday and Sunday. In-person conference participants will also receive access to the online conference.

  • What is included in the on-line conference and is everything pre-recorded?

    The on-line conference will be available on Friday November 20th. It consists of all the recorded sessions from the in-person conference.

  • How do I access the recorded sessions?

    The conference will be hosted on CPL's Learning Platform. You will receive access to it in September. The recorded sessions from the conference will be available on Friday, November 20th.