Resident Events | School of Medicine

Each year, the Postgraduate Medical Education Office hosts many educational events for all levels of residency. Please be reminded that the format (e.g. in-person to virtual) are subject to change, so we encourage you to check back regularly and check your email for updates.

*Note mandatory attendance requirements for some events and years of study*

Resident Events 2026-2027
Date	Event	Who should attend
August 6, 2026	Queen’s Conference on Academic Residency Education (QCARE) In-person with a virtual option	Mandatory participation for PGY 1 residents. Participation is open to subspecialty trainees and fellows at their program’s discretion.
September 23, 2026	Indigenous Health Day	Mandatory participation for PGY 1 residents. Open to all subspecialty trainees at the discretion of their program.
October 28, 2026	The Research Gateway: Preparing Residents for Scientific Inquiry (Research Day) In-person	Attendance is strongly recommended for all PGY 1 residents.
October 15, 2026	Resident Leadership Workshop	Resident Leads, Chiefs, QRMEC and RAC.
November 19, 2026	Virtual Queen’s Conference on Academic Residency Education Plus (QCARE+)	Upper year residents are invited to attend and must attend one workshop by their final year.
TBC	CMPA Resident Symposium	All RC PGY 2s (and anyone who missed it in PGY 2). Participation is mandatory. *CFPC residents have a specific date; verify with program.
Anytime One-hour webinars	Essentials of Teaching: Clinical	Trainees interested in enhancing their teaching skills.
Anytime One-hour webinars	Essentials of Teaching: Classroom	Trainees interested in enhancing their teaching skills.
June 11, 2027	Convocation	Residents and Clinical fellows who are completing their programs. Invitations sent directly to invited guests.
TBC	Virtual KHSC/PGME Orientation	All new residents and clinical fellows.