Department of Medicine Events
Look below for Events happening in the Department of Medicine (DoM). You can also visit our online calendar.
October 2026
Medicine Grand Rounds
What is new and what remains tricky in the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension?
Speaker: Dr. Branko Braam, Professor, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, U of A
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Venue: Classroom D - 2F1.04 WMC
Audience: All are welcome
Zoom: Register for Zoom (you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link)
Let's Talk Health, with the Edmonton Public Library
Making Sense of Vaccines: Answers to common questions and misconceptions about adult immunization
Speaker: Dr. Robyn Harrison, Clinical Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, U of A
Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
Virtual Venue: Register for Zoom (you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link)
Audience: Free for all
Hosted by: Department of Medicine and the Edmonton Public Library
Medicine Grand Rounds
A screening of Low Priority (the sequel of Low): Lessons about stigma in healthcare settings told through lived experience
Speaker: Dr. David Campbell, Associate Professor, Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Venue: Classroom D - 2F1.04 WMC
Audience: All are welcome
Zoom: Register for Zoom (you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link)
Speaker: Dr. Steve Joza, Assistant Professor, Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, U of A
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Venue: Classroom D - 2F1.04 WMC
Audience: All are welcome
Zoom: Register for Zoom (you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link)
2026 Diabetes & Endocrinology Update
This course will provide physicians and health-care professionals with the latest in Diabetes and an approach to common Endocrine problems. The interactive workshops and presentations will enable you to discuss cases and topics of importance to clinical practice.
Time: 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Venue: Lister Conference Centre
Audience: Open to all health-care practitioners and learners
Hosted by: Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine
Early bird deadline: Extended to October 12
Speaker: Dr. Vivian Mushahwar, Professor, Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, U of A
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Venue: Classroom D - 2F1.04 WMC
Audience: All are welcome
Zoom: Register for Zoom (you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link)
Comprehensive Parkinson's & Atypical Parkinson's Course
This course is designed to empower health-care practitioners in providing evidence-based care for people with Parkinson’s disease and related disorders, especially relevant for those caring for older adults.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Evario Events Centre, 950 Parsons Road, Edmonton
Audience: Open to all health-care practitioners and learners
Hosted by: Divisions of Geriatric Medicine & Neurology, Department of Medicine
Learn more and register here
November 2026
Medicine Grand Rounds
Tom Marrie Lectureship: Prevention and Management of Influenza and RSV in Adults
Speaker: Dr. Michael Ison, Professor, Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Organ Transplantation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine & Medical Director, Transplant and Immunocompromised Host Infectious Diseases Services, Northwestern University Comprehensive Transplant Centre
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Venue: Classroom F - 2J4.02 WMC
Audience: All are welcome
Zoom: Register for Zoom (you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link)
December 2026
Let's Talk Health, with the Edmonton Public Library
Joint Pain, Arthritis, and Inflammation
Speaker: Dr. Stephanie Keeling, Professor, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, U of A
Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
Virtual Venue: Register for Zoom (you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link)
Audience: Free for all
Hosted by: Department of Medicine and the Edmonton Public Library
January 2027
February 2027
Let's Talk Health, with the Edmonton Public Library
Heart Health
Speaker: Dr. Michelle Graham, Professor, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, U of A
Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
Virtual Venue: Register for Zoom (you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link)
Audience: Free for all
Hosted by: Department of Medicine and the Edmonton Public Library
More Events
For more events, see our Events Calendar:
- Department events
- Divisional events
- Research events and deadlines