Regional Academic Summit
September 17-18, 2026 | John D. Bradley Centre, Chatham, Ontario
Register todayThe 2025 activity meets CFPC certification criteria and is accredited by Continuing Professional Development, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, for up to 7.75 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits. It is also an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) under the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (max 7.75 hours).
Registration Fees
- General - TBD
- Residents & Retirees - TBD
- Students - TBD
Cancellation Policy: A 20% non-refundable administration fee is applied to all cancellations made up to 10 business days prior to the event. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 10 business days prior to event.
Accommodations
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chatham
575 Richmond Street
Chatham, Ontario, N7M 1R2
Call Holiday Inn Express & Suites at (519) 351-1100 and mention Block Code SMG to secure one of the limited rooms. Alternatively you can book online by following this link Schulich Medicine.
The 2025 Regional Academic Summit begins on Thursday evening with a keynote by Professor Emma Watson, Executive Medical Director NHS Education for Scotland and an internationally recognized leader in rural medical education.
Friday offers a full day of conference-style sessions covering clinical and educational topics.
Highlights from the 2024 Summit
For Faculty
Register for pre-conference professional-development opportunities. You must be registered for the Summit to access these sessions.
POCUS (2025 Course)
This course is an immersive, hands-on program that will provide you with the tools to demononstrate technical proficiency in handling ultrasound equipment and acquiring standard views for cardiac, lung and abdominal applications. You will learn to interpret normal and abnormal sonographic anatomy and be able to communicate POCUS findings accurately while recognizing the limitations, ethical and legal considerations.
Download the Agenda
Registration: https://forms.schulich.uwo.ca/view-custom.php?id=515675
Cost: $1975 plus hst
This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Continuing Professional Development, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University for up to 6.75 Mainpro+® Certified Assessment Activity credits.
This event is an Accredited Simulation Activity (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Continuing Professional Development, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University. You may claim a maximum of 6.75 hours (credits are automatically calculated).
For learners
SUBMIT A RESEARCH ABSTRACT today
Application closes: 20 August 2025
Abstract submissions for the 2025 Regional Academic Summit poster competition have now closed. We sincerely thank everyone who submitted their work.
Poster Guidelines
When preparing your poster for presentation, please adhere to the following guidelines to ensure compatibility with the available resources:
- Maximum Poster Size: Your poster's maximum size should not exceed 48 inches in both width and height. The recommended size is 4 feet by 3 feet (48 inches wide by 36 inches tall).
- Consider Layout and Design: Utilize the given space effectively to create an engaging and visually appealing poster. Make sure the content is easily readable from a reasonable viewing distance, and include clear headings, sections, and visuals to organize your information.
- Mounting: Use Velcro fasteners to attach your poster to the board. These will be provided to you on the day of the event. This ensures a secure and damage-free attachment method that allows for easy removal and rearrangement.
Poster templates are available here: 48x36
