Theatre of Medicine - Shaw Festival Theatre

September 28-29, 2024

A refreshing new MOC program, delivered by the internationally renowned Shaw Festival, is launching with a 15-hour course this Fall! Come to Niagara-on-the-Lake for this inaugural event, co-created with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, which focuses on meaningful learning through skills and tools found in the performing arts. The Theatre of Medicine program has been approved for University of Toronto accreditation.

Beyond Patient Simulation
Aligning with emergent quality improvement (QI) guidelines, this unique approach to communication and interpersonal skills training goes beyond patient simulation and role-playing to provide tools that can make an immediate, practical difference.   

Learning outcomes will cover:

• Physician Well-being
• Professional Practice
• Interpersonal skills and communication 

Included in this course (and counting towards credit hours): 

• The Theatre of Medicine program has been approved for University of Toronto accreditation.
• Ticket to two 5-star, rave review productions at the Shaw Festival
• Ticket to The Art of Ideas: Art and Medicine, a public plenary session and discussion, featuring guest speakers Dr. Glen Bandiera, Executive Director of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Penelope Rampersad, Cardiologist and dancer, and Alexis Milligan, Shaw Festival Movement Director and program designer of the inaugural Theatre of Medicine MOC course. 
• Delicious breakfasts and lunches prepared by the Shaw Festival in-house chef, and culinary team, in the on-site Green Room kitchens.
• VIP wine tasting and 3-course dinner at an award-winning Niagara winery. 
• Intimate talk backs with elite Shaw Festival actors and artists.
• Rambles in the Commons, a grassy nature reserve on the edge of surrounding wineries. 
• Add on a fantastic companion package and bring someone with you! 

“I’d love to connect more with patients, if I only had the time…”. Studies are repeatedly showing the direct link between physician/surgeon interaction and overall patient outcomes, but communication and empathy can be hard to get right when time is tight, and stress is high.  This unique MOC course can help you find your own pathways to making those first 10 minutes really count.

Cost: $2,100 (plus HST)

Registrants of the Theatre of Medicine weekend can enjoy 25% off* from The Shaw’s preferred hotel partner 124 on Queen Hotel & Spa. Click here for more details.

*First come, first serve, subject to availability. Must book by September 12th to receive this discount. 25% discount available on rooms booked between Sept 25 – 30 inclusive. Discounts are only valid on your present stay. They cannot be postponed onto another booking or redeemed for cash if not used. Offer subject to availability. Not valid for group bookings and can’t be combined with any other promotions. Other restrictions may apply. Free cancellation until 72 hours before arrival. If cancelled within 72 hours of arrival, the first night’s stay with tax will be charged to your credit card.

Click here to download the event flyer in a printable format.
Click here to download the agenda.