Hands-On Learning to Meet Today’s Primary Care Challenges

April 29, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Elevate your practice with actionable skills in this full-day workshop designed for primary care providers. The Procedural Skills in Practice: Department of Surgery Day offers immersive training in key areas that directly impact patient care:

Post-Radiation Skin Issues
Gain confidence in diagnosing and treating dermatological conditions after radiation and explore in-office surgical options.
Shoulder Injections
Master the art of GT injections and engage in meaningful discussions with patients and families about suitability.
Breast Cyst Aspiration
Learn how to identify and perform aspiration procedures with confidence in a primary care setting.
Pediatric Gait Assessments
Develop expertise in assessing and addressing gait concerns in children using evidence-based practices.

With a focus on practical skills and high-impact interventions, this event ensures you leave ready to implement what you’ve learned.

Who Should Attend:

Family physicians, nurse practitioners, and other primary care professionals looking to expand their procedural expertise.

Fee: Full Price $325.00

Procedural Skills Day Agenda

8:30 AM: Breakfast & Registration

9:00 AM: Welcome Remarks

Elefherios Soleas, PhD, OCT, Director of Lifelong Learning and Innovation, Queen's Health Sciences

9:05 AM: Presentation: Post-Radiation Skin Issues

Wesley Edmunds, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Queen’s University, Attending Staff, Kingston Health Sciences Centre

9:40 AM: Skills Session: Post-Radiation Skin Issues

10:25 AM: Nutrition Break

10:40 AM: Presentation: Shoulder GT Injections

Parham Daneshvar, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Queen’s University, Attending Staff, Kingston Health Sciences Centre

11:15 AM: Skills Session: Shoulder GT Injections

12:00 AM: Lunch

1:00 PM: Presentation: Breast – Indications for aspiration in primary care

TBC

1:35 PM: Skills Session: Breast – Indications for aspiration in primary care

2:20 PM: Nutrition Break

2:35 PM: Presentation: Pediatric Gait Assessments

Dan Borschneck, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Queen’s University, Attending Staff, Kingston Health Sciences Centre

3:10 PM: Skills Session: Pediatric Gait Assessments

3:55 PM: Closing Remarks

4:00 PM: Program Ends

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

Post-Radiation Skin Issues
Discuss common dermatological conditions after receiving radiation
Assess the suitability of in-office surgical interventions for patient concerns

Post-Radiation Skin Issues - Skills Sessions
Discuss common dermatological conditions after receiving radiation
Assess the suitability of in-office surgical interventions for patient concerns

Shoulder GT Injections
Integrate an approach to shoulder injections
Discuss suitability with patients and their families

Shoulder GT Injections - Skills Session
Provide shoulder injections as appropriate as informed by high-impact practices

Breast – Indications for aspiration in primary care
Identify indications for aspiration in primary care
Assess suitability of breast cyst aspiration

Breast – Indications for aspiration in primary care - Skills Session
Provide cyst aspiration as appropriate as informed by high-impact practices

Pediatric Gait Assessments
Integrate an approach to pediatric gait assessment informed by high-impact clinical practices

Pediatric Gait Assessments - Skills Session
Perform pediatric gait assessments

Planning Committee

Natasha Cohen, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Queen’s University, Attending Staff, Kingston Health Sciences Centre

Stroyan Monkhouse, B.A.(Psych), B.Sc.N, M.N., PHC-NP, Education Representative, Limestone NP Group Clinical Preceptor for Athabasca and Queens University

Arawn Therrien, MSc MF FCFP, Adjunct Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Queen's University; Family Physician, Stone's Mill Family Health Centre, Gananoque

Shayna Watson, MEd, MD, CCFP, FCFP, Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Queen’s University

Kristi Wood, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Queen’s University, Attending Staff, Kingston Health Sciences Centre

Richard van Wylick, Vice-Dean, Health Sciences Education, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Queen's Health Sciences

Eleftherios Soleas, PhD, OCT, Director of Lifelong Learning and Innovation, Queen's Health Sciences

Ashley Waddington, MD, MPA, Assistant Dean, Professional Development, and Associate Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Queen's University

Chris Cornish, Program and Event Coordinator, Faculty of Health Sciences, Professional Development and Educational Scholarship, Queen’s University

Accreditation Details

This Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Queen’s University for up to 6 Mainpro+ credits. This event 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 is approved by the Office of Continuing Professional Development, Queen’s University. You may claim a maximum of 6 hours.

Inclusion Goals

We recognize that our learners have diverse needs, and we are committed to making our programs accessible and inclusive for everyone. If you require accommodations for nursing, faith-based observances, accessibility needs, or any other support to fully engage with a program, please don't hesitate to contact us in advance. We are here to help you navigate any challenges and ensure you have a positive learning experience.

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