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St. Michael’s Hospital 17^th Annual Women’s Health Symposium - WHS 2026

Friday January 9^th, 2026 - 8:30am - 1:15pm EST
Online Symposium with Live Q&A
Register now ---> https://event.fourwaves.com/whs2026/registration

☕ Grab a coffee and spend the morning with us!

Join us for a half-day of insightful learning and interaction, a dynamic and engaging virtual symposium focused on the latest in women’s health.
We've invited expert clinicians to deliver concise, practical presentations on key topics impacting women today.

What to Expect

Live Q&A and Transcript of All Questions Answered
Full Access to the Recorded Program (available for 1-month post-event)
A relaxed, professional environment to learn and connect

Objectives

To address common health issues related to women's health care and to equip health care providers with the most up to date knowledge related to gynaecologic issues.
To provide an interactive learning experience and offer practical ideas and solutions that will enhance and improve quality of care and patient satisfaction.
To provide discussion and learning around current controversial topics in the area of gynaecology.

Mary Cassaday Keynote Lecture

This year, we are pleased to have Dr. Andrea Simpson as our special guest speaker for the Mary Cassaday Keynote Lecture. Dr. Simpson will present "Building a Culture of Support for Dr. Mom" and open discussion on:

Reproductive delay in healthcare professionals
Barriers to adequate pregnancy accommodations
Supporting physician-parents in demanding careers

WHS 2026 Organizing Committee

Chair: Sari Kives
Manjit Dhanoa • Monica Edward • Carmen McCaffrey
Alysha Nensi • Eliane Shore • Andrea Simpson
Dana Soroka • Patricia Windrim