Regional Academic Summit FAQs

The Regional Academic Summit is an opportunity participate in Southwestern Ontario’s premier event dedicated to rural medical education, learn from experts in the field, share your experiences and connect with peers in stimulating and supportive environment. (Register here).

The event is open to physicians, faculty, students and members of the community involved in physician recruitment or building local capacity. (Register here)

The Summit will take place on October 2-3, 2025 at the Elmshurst Inn in Ingersoll, Ontario.

Registration can be completed online, through the event website. Early registration is recommended to secure a spot. Please visit our registration page to complete your registration.

The registration fee covers access to all Summit sessions, meals and snacks on the days in attendance, as outlined in the agenda.

The Summit starts on Thursday afternoon, with an engaging guest speaker and a delicious dinner. Friday will feature a full day of conference-style sessions covering clinical and educational topics. The full agenda can be found here.

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 7.75 Mainpro+® Certified Activity 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 approved by Continuing Professional Development, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University. You may claim a maximum of 7.75 hours (credits are automatically calculated)..

Elms Hurst Inn & Spa - 415 Harris St, Ingersoll, ON N5C 3J8

You can book a diverse range of accommodations in Oxford county, while attending the Regional Academic Summit. Check out tourismoxford.ca for helpful tips and suggestions.

Yes, ample parking is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Yes, meals, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided during the event, as outlined in the agenda.

Yes, the Regional Academic Summit will provide ample opportunities for networking and sharing of ideas.

Yes - please reach out to the Office of Distributed Education.

There is a section on the registration form that covers dietary restrictions. Make sure you fill out that part, and we will inform the venue. (Register here)

No, the summit is intended to be an in-person learning event..

Evaluation forms will be available following the Summit. Your feedback is encouraged and welcome.