71st Annual St. Paul’s Hospital Continuing Medical Education Conference for Primary Care
The annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Conference is a unique opportunity to refresh your knowledge about primary care medicine and revitalize your enthusiasm for the field. The conference will provide an evidence-based review of practical information and new trends and will discuss controversial topics useful for primary care clinicians practicing in urban or rural areas. Its educational activities will include a Main Lecture Series (MLS), which will provide a comprehensive review of Cardiology, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Therapeutics & Investigations, Psychiatry & Behavioural Medicine, Oncology & Palliative Care, and Gynaecology & Paediatrics. Our exemplary guest speakers have been selected based on their experience and expertise and their ability to deliver informative presentations in an engaging and impactful way. Sessions have been designed to provide ample time for audience questions. The conference reflects our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and promotes clinician wellness through connection, reflection, and shared learning.
“It’s always an outstanding week, and I leave with countless practical pearls I can instantly apply in my practice.”
“This is truly the best course in Canada for family physicians—that’s why my colleagues and I travel from across the country every year!”
Main Lecture Series (In-Person / Virtual)
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Tuesday, November 18th – Friday, November 21st, 2025
Optional Learning Sessions (In-Person)
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Monday, November 17th: An Introduction to Practical Dermoscopy Workshop
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Tuesday, November 18th: Small Group Lunch Workshop: Toolbox for Challenging Patient Encounters
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Wednesday, November 19th: Small Group Lunch Workshop: Narrative Medicine
Learning Objectives
The conference and curriculum have been designed to ensure all participants will acquire an enhanced ability to:
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Analyze current issues in primary care medicine;
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Review new guidelines for the treatment of diseases and disorders commonly encountered in family practice;
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Discuss cases regarding new treatment options and technological advances; and
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Identify new evidence-based treatments using the most up to date clinical and scientific information.