Course Overview
This intensive course is designed primarily for Family Practice Anesthesiologists (FPAs), offering a blend of expert-led didactic teaching and interactive group workshops with hands-on learning. The target audience also includes Anesthesia Assistants (AAs), anesthesiologists, residents, and other medical professionals working in rural anesthesia settings, providing valuable opportunities for networking and the exchange of ideas among rural anesthesia practitioners and leaders in the field.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, learners will be equipped to:
- Explain current issues and apply techniques in anesthesia that are relevant to the practice of GP anesthesiologists in rural areas
- Apply knowledge and use practical application of skills required in a rural hospital
- Demonstrate competent and confident patient management
- Participate in networking and exchange of information and ideas between specialist anesthetists and GP anesthesiologists
Who Should Attend
Family Practice Anesthesiologists (FPAs), Anesthesia Assistants (AAs), anesthesiologists, residents, and other medical professionals working in rural anesthesia settings
Featured Speakers
Dr. Mandeep Singh, MBBS, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Dr. Orlando Hung, BSc, MD, FRCPC
Accreditation
This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development for up to 6.5 credits of Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits.
Members of the American Academy of Family Physicians are eligible to receive up to 6.5 prescribed credits for participation in this activity due to reciprocal agreement with The College of Family Physicians of Canada.
The University of Calgary – Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME).
Copyright
Material presented are in compliance with the University of Calgary Copyright Policy, Acceptable Use of Material Protected by Copyright.
Course materials are for individual use only and not to be distributed.
Scientific Planning Committee
Sharon Blyth MD, CCFP, FPA (Course Co-Chair)
Sandra Mergler MD, FCFP, FPA, EM (Course Co-Chair)
Christopher Irving MD, CCFP, FPA
Harry Paterson MD
Devin Nielson MD, CCFP, FPA, SEM, FCFP. Dip. Sport Med.
Simon Bartley MD, CCFP, EM, FPA
Susan Limongiello MBA (CME Representation)
Utkarsh Subnis PhD MBBS (CME Representation)
Charlie Kampman BSc (CME Representation)