42nd Annual Emergency Medicine for Rural Hospitals

42nd Annual Emergency Medicine for Rural Hospitals is organized by University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development (CME & PD) and will be held from Jan 23 - 25, 2026 at Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel & Conference Centre, Banff, Alberta, Canada.

Course Overview:
This course provides updates on clinical topics relevant for physicians, nurses and other health professionals who practice in rural communities. Through a combination of plenary lectures, small group interactive sessions and workshops, participants will review current best practices, guidelines, tools and techniques for investigating and managing emergent patients – from pre-hospital, to the rural emergency department.

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this course, learners will be equipped to:

• Develop and enhance assessment, investigation and treatment skills for urgent and emergency patients presenting to the emergency department in rural hospitals
• Identify patients who can be optimally managed in a rural setting and those who require transfer
• Exchange ideas and information with other rural health professionals during shared learning experiences