May 13
6:00 pm | Virtual

Implementing Change and Sustaining Improvements – Part 5 of a 6 Part Webinar Series

Presented by Mohammad Refaei CHE, MSc, MD, FRCPC Hematology & Thrombosis, Niagara Health Chair, Clinical Utilization Committee, Physician Lead, Hematology and Transfusion Medicine Research Group. McMaster University Assistant Professor, DoM | Regional Education Lead, Subspecialty Medicine Selectives

Apr 15
6:00 pm | Virtual

Measurement and Data in QI – Part 4 of a 6 Part Webinar Series

Presented by Heather VanderMeulen MD FRCPC, DRCPSC, MSc Hematologist & Transfusion Medicine Specialist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Obstetrical Hematology, Mount Sinai Hospital, Assistant Professor and Clinician in Quality and Innovation, University of Toronto Learning objectives

Mar 11
6:00 pm | Virtual

Designing and Planning a QI Project– Part 3 of a 6 Part Webinar Series

Presented by Amanda Huynh MD FRCPC MScQIPS Assistant Professor, General Internal Medicine & Obstetric Medicine, McMaster University Director, Clinical Teaching Unit, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton Assistant Professor (Status-Only), MSc QIPS, IHPME, University of Toronto Learning objectives

Feb 18
6:00 pm | Virtual

Identifying and Defining a Quality Problem-QIPS: Part 2 of a 6 Part Webinar Series

Presented by Katrina L. Piggott MD, MSc, FRCPC Assistant Professor, Geriatric Medicine, The University of Toronto, Director, Quality Improvement Co-Learning Program, Department of Medicine, Lead, Choosing Wisely Geriatrics, Choosing Wisely Canada, Director, Quality Improvement & Patient Safety

Jan 14
6:00 pm | Virtual

Introduction to QIPS & Choosing Wisely in Hematology: Part 1 of 6 Part Webinar Series

Presented by Lisa K. Hicks, MD, MSc, FRCPC Deputy Division Head, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Hematologist, St. Michael’s Hospital, Investigator, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael’s Hospital, Associate Professor, University of Toronto Learning objectives Outline the structure and

Feb 25
2:00 pm | Virtual

Changes to the 35th Edition of Standards for Blood Banks and Transfusion Services (26EL-608)

Open discussion with case studies to be presented by AABB’s accreditation team. AABB standards and actual descriptions from assessment summary reports with documented nonconformances and objective evidence will be highlighted. The speakers will then expand the discussion on tools used to prevent

Jan 28
2:00 pm | Virtual

Pediatric Transfusion Medicine: Guidelines, Evidence, and Emerging Strategies (26EL-604)

Open discussion with case studies to be presented by AABB’s accreditation team. AABB standards and actual descriptions from assessment summary reports with documented nonconformances and objective evidence will be highlighted. The speakers will then expand the discussion on tools used to prevent

Jan 22
12:00 pm | Virtual

Advances in hemophilia therapy: drinking from the innovation firehose

Presented by Dr. David Lillicrap Registration Registration is required for this event: Webinar Registration - Zoom. To receive registration details for upcoming U of T Transfusion Medicine Rounds directly, join the U of T Transfusion Medicine mailing list via Ontario Regional Blood Coordinating

Dec 11
12:00 pm | Virtual

Update on recent Platelet guidelines – ICTMG guidelines, management of chemo induced thrombocytopenia

Presented by Dr. Susan Nahirniak and Dr. Ryan Metcalf Registration Registration is required for this event: Webinar Registration - Zoom. To receive registration details for upcoming U of T Transfusion Medicine Rounds directly, join the U of T Transfusion Medicine mailing list via Ontario Regional

Canadian Blood Services’ Rare Blood Program represented at international congress

Dr. Nicole Relke is a transfusion medicine physician trainee at the University of Toronto and Canadian Blood Services and recipient of Canadian Blood Services Elianna Saidenberg Transfusion Medicine Traineeship Award (ESTMTA). Funded through philanthropic contributions from Canadian Blood Services’ financial donors, the ESTMTA makes it possible for a select number of Canada’s emerging medical leaders to access specialty transfusion medicine training. Recently, Dr. Relke also received a Harold Gunson Fellowship to attend the 36th Regional Congress of the International Society of Blood
November 26, 2025