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Get recognized for your leadership in resource stewardship with this self-directed learning opportunity from Choosing Wisely Nova Scotia.
This certificate program is a self-directed learning opportunity for health profession students across Canada to deepen their understanding of resource stewardship and Choosing Wisely principles.
Endorsed by Choosing Wisely Nova Scotia, the program includes interactive, live sessions with expert speakers and is also accessible asynchronously through recordings for those unable to attend.
The program will involve a series of live webinar sessions with invited speakers to share knowledge of resource stewardship principles in practice. These sessions will be recorded, and made available for asynchronous viewing.
To sign up for the fall program, please fill out this Google form.
For the fall semester, there will be four live sessions. Recordings will be available after the session.
Choosing Wisely & Geriatrics
Session Time: Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00pm AST / 6:00pm EST
Speakers: Alethea Lacas, Geriatrician & Shanna Trenaman, Pharmacist
Teams Link | Quiz available after session
Choosing Wisely for Planetary Health
Session Time: Tuesday, November 3 at 7:00pm AST / 6:00pm EST
Speakers: Dr. Shawn Christie, Neurosurgeon & Ivy Lam, Registered Pharmacist
Teams Link | Quiz available after session
Session TBA
Speakers: TBA
Teams Link | Quiz available after session
Introduction to Choosing Wisely & Resource Stewardship
Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00pm AST / 6:00pm EST
Speaker: Dr. Billy Silverstein, Internal Medicine Physician & Lead of Choosing Wisely Canada STARS
View Recording | Quiz
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About Choosing Wisely Canada
Choosing Wisely Canada is the national voice for reducing unnecessary tests and treatments in health care. One of its important functions is to help clinicians and patients engage in conversations that lead to smart and effective care choices.
Web: choosingwiselycanada.org
Email: info@choosingwiselycanada.org
Twitter: @ChooseWiselyCA
Facebook: /ChoosingWiselyCanada
If you have any questions about the program or how to get involved, please email Jakalee Myette, jakalee.myette@dal.ca.
