Public Health & Preventive Medicine National Review Course
Welcome to the 2026 National Public Health and Preventive Medicine Review Course!
The UBC School of Population and Public Health and Queen’s Department of Family Medicine Public Health and Preventive Medicine residency programs have partnered together to host the annual national public health and preventive medicine review course. The course will take place from October 26 to 30, 2026. We are pleased to continue to offer participants three attendance options: in-person in Kingston, ON, in-person in Vancouver, BC or virtually via Zoom (including asynchronous attendance).
The course is an intensive review of the knowledge and competencies of the PHPM specialty offered annually to all Canadian R4 and R5 residents from Royal College training programs in Public Health and Preventive Medicine, as well as practicing physicians. Junior residents are also welcome to join, however it is worth noting content is directed towards more senior learners. National-level teachers have been selected to instruct the course which will include review and application of key concepts and examples for written and oral Royal College examination preparation. All presenters will be in-person in either Kingston or Vancouver. The course objectives align with the PHPM Royal College objectives of training. We have also identified entrustable professional activities and core curricula linked to each topic.
Session and topic themes were created from Public Health Agency of Canada core competencies for public health in Canada, the set of minimum competencies for medical officers of health in Canada, and a review of the American College of Preventive Medicine review course syllabus and the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada Primer on Population Health. Our goal is to ensure all residents are familiar with this core curricula content and have a solid base on which to prepare for their examinations.
We look forward to seeing you at the conference! If you have any questions, please contact us at at phpm.reviewcourse@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
| Dr. Samantha Buttemer, MD, MSc, CCFP, FRCPC Program Director, Queen’s PHPM Residency Program | Dr. Shovita Padhi, MD MPH FRCPC Associate Program Director, UBC PHPM Residency Program |
Registration is open to all Canadian residents from Royal College training programs in Public Health and Preventive Medicine. Registration is also open to practicing physicians seeking to review core public health and preventive medicine topics.
The deadline for in-person registration (individuals or groups) is October 14 at 11:00 am ET / 2:00 pm PT.
The deadline for virtual registration is October 22 at 2:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT.
Group registration for PHPM Residency Programs
We are pleased to be able to offer a group discount for eligible residents. To qualify for the group rate, all R4 and R5 residents from a university’s residency program must be enrolled in the NRC and the residency program must pay the registration fees on behalf of the residents. To access this rate, send a request to the NRC project manager at phpm.reviewcourse@gmail.com.
Financial Hardship Subsidy
Up to two $500 scholarships are available to support virtual course registration for PHPM residents experiencing financial hardship.
Eligibility:
- Senior resident (R4 or R5) enrolled in a Canadian PHPM residency program
- The resident’s PHPM program or PGME must not cover NRC course registration costs
Application Instructions:
To apply for the financial hardship subsidy, residents must submit a brief rationale (up to 500 words) to phpm.reviewcourse@gmail.com by October 2, 2026. Decisions will be made by the NRC Scientific Planning Committee, with priority going to R5 residents.
Indigenous & Black PHPM Residents Scholarship
To challenge systemic inequities faced by Indigenous and Black PHPM residents in Canada, the NRC has made available up to two $500 scholarships to cover a portion of course fees.
Eligibility:
- Senior resident (R4 or R5) enrolled in a Canadian PHPM residency program
- Not enrolled at UBC or Queen’s (registration is already subsidized)
- Self-identifies as Indigenous or Black
Application Instructions:
To apply for the Indigenous & Black PHPM Residents Scholarship, residents must contact phpm.reviewcourse@gmail.com by October 2, 2026. Should more than two eligible applicants apply, the recipients will be chosen at random.
Registration Fees
| Registration Type – Individual Rate | Price |
| PHPM Residents (In-person in Kingston or Vancouver) | $925 |
| PHPM Residents (Virtual attendance) | $750 |
| Registrants not in a PHPM residency program (In-person in Kingston or Vancouver) | $1750 |
| Registrants not in a PHPM residency program (Virtual attendance) | $1550 |
| Registration for one session (Virtual attendance) | $175 |
| Medical students (Contact phpm.reviewcourse@gmail.com for instructions) | Free |
| Registration Type – Group Rate | Price |
| PHPM Resident Group Rate (In-person in Kingston or Vancouver) | $850 (per resident) |
| PHPM Resident Group Rate (Virtual attendance) | $650 |
Registration Notes:
The final day of registration for in-person attendance is October 14, 2026. Registration for virtual attendance will be available until October 22, 2026.
Registration is not required for UBC and Queen’s residents – you will be given further details by email.
Cancellation Policy:
If written notice of withdrawal is received by October 13, 2026 the registration fee, less a $50 CDN handling charge, will be refunded. No refunds will be granted for withdrawal after this date. No refunds will be granted after the course has commenced for any reason.
Core topics will include: Leadership & Management, Environmental Health, Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methods, Health Policy, Communicable Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health Ethics, Indigenous Health, Emergency Management, Non-Communicable Diseases, Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, Health Promotion, Public Health Law.
Participants attending in-person will be provided with lunch and light refreshments during each day of the course.
Kingston
9:00 am to 6:30 pm ET daily*
Vancouver
8:00 am to 5:00 pm PT daily*
*Notes:
- Exact times will vary each day. The schedule will be provided to registered participants.
- Exam prep sessions, scheduled before or after the main sessions, will be available to all registered participants. Practicing physicians may choose to skip these sessions.
- Only the core sessions will be recorded. Other sessions including, exam prep sessions, the emergency management simulation, and other supplementary sessions will not be recorded.
Speaker Bios (2026)
The teaching faculty will be announced shortly.
This program was co-developed between UBC School of Population and Public Health and Queen’s University Department of Family Medicine (Public Health and Preventive Medicine residency program) and was planned to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity and balance.
Accreditation Credits for Royal College Specialists
More details to be added shortly.
Course Material
All registrants will be provided with electronic access to the course materials. To prevent unnecessary printing, we will not be providing paper copies of presentations or materials. There will be WiFi at the course locations in Vancouver and Kingston to access the material online. Everyone with full registration will be given access to core session recordings and PowerPoint slides for asynchronous learning. Exam prep sessions, the emergency management simulation, and other supplementary sessions will not be recorded.
CONTACT US
Any questions about the 2026 National Review Course should be directed to phpm.reviewcourse@gmail.com
Vancouver
The 2026 NRC in Vancouver will take place on the UBC Campus at the School of Population and Public Health, 2206 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Information about places to stay at or near UBC can be found on the website: https://visit.ubc.ca.
Accommodation options
- Gage Suites at UBC: https://suitesatubc.com/gage-apartments-vancouver/
- West Coast Suites: https://suitesatubc.com/west-coast-suites-vancouver
- Carey Lodge on UBC Campus: https://careylodge.com/
Amenities at UBC
Expect to find anything you need on campus.
- Wi-fi Access: Visitors to UBC have free access to wi-fi all across campus: just select the ubcvisitor network on your wireless device, open up a web browser, and you’ll be directed to the log-in page.
- Money: Credit and debit cards are widely accepted by UBC-based businesses. There are several ATMs in the Student Nest and the UBC Bookstore.
- Weather: Located on the ocean, UBC’s Vancouver campus is subject to coastal weather patterns. It’s a little wetter, a little windier and a little more changeable than elsewhere around the city. Dress in layers so you can adjust to changing temperatures.
Getting to UBC From Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
By Car (~30 minutes)
- Head east on Grant McConachie Way.
- Cross the Arthur Laing Bridge, continuing onto Southwest Marine Drive.
- Keep right at the fork and follow signs for Granville Street/BC-99, merging onto SW Marine Drive.
- Turn left to stay on Southwest Marine Drive.
- Continue on Southwest Marine Drive as it becomes Northwest Marine Drive and later Chancellor’s Boulevard.
- Turn right onto Wesbrook Mall.
- Turn right onto Iona Drive.
Parking: Limited parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Use the QR code on the main entrance doors to register and pay at the front desk during office hours.
By Transit (~60 minutes)
Note: There is no direct bus service from Vancouver International Airport to UBC.
- From YVR, take the Canada Line SkyTrain (all trains head north).
- Transfer at one of the following stations to a bus heading to UBC:
- Oakridge Station (41 Ave. & Cambie St.): Take bus R4.
- Broadway-City Hall Station (Broadway & Cambie St.): Take bus #99 (B-Line).
- Olympic Village Station (4 Ave. & Cambie St.): Take bus #84.
- Langara-49th Ave Station (49 Ave. & Cambie St.): Take bus #49.
Arrival at UBC: UBC is the final stop for all buses.
More details are available at https://visit.ubc.ca/plan-your-trip/how-to-get-to-ubc/
Kingston
The course will take place at the Donald Gordon Centre (421 Union Street, Kingston). A discounted rate is available until October 6 for course participants who wish to stay overnight at the Donald Gordon Centre. Please contact phpm.reviewcourse@gmail.com for discount details.
Information on places to stay in Kingston can be found on the Visit Kingston Website: https://www.visitkingston.ca/places-to-stay/
Travel to and around Kingston
Any questions about the National Review Course should be directed to phpm.reviewcourse@gmail.com