Canadian Women Leaders in Emergency Medicine Workshop - Canada Edition
The CAPE, Picton
Prince Edward County, ON
October 6 - 10, 2025
Women in EM face unique challenges that impact recruitment and retention in leadership. This workshop offers a supportive space to share experiences, build skills, exchange mentorship, and grow as leaders.
Open to all women-identifying physicians and trainees across clinical, academic, administrative, and other leadership roles, it provides training tailored to the specific needs of women in EM. Building on the success of the 2024 and early 2025 workshops, this retreat brings together women at all career stages to connect, recharge, and lead with renewed purpose.
LEARNING THEMES
Strengthening Self-Awareness in Leadership
Identity, bias, and internal narratives that shape how we lead
Strategic Communication and Negotiation
Speaking with authority, negotiating with confidence, and advocating for yourself and others
Leading with Integrity and Inclusion
Anti-oppression, accountability, and fostering inclusive environments
Building Sustainable and Impactful Leadership Paths
Avoiding burnout, aligning leadership with values, and planning for career longevity
Photography by: The CAPE, @daph.nico, CWLEM '24, Christian LaRiviere
AGENDA
Monday October 6, 2025
Arrival in Picton
Welcome Dinner Reception
Tuesday October 7, 2025
Session #1 – Morning
Networking Event – Afternoon
Optional: Nordic Spa Visit – Evening
Wednesday October 8, 2025
Optional: Morning Activities
Prince Edward County Tour – Afternoon
Session #2: Dinner & Dialogue – Evening
Thursday October 9, 2025
Session #3 – Morning
Optional: Afternoon Activities
Closing Dinner – Evening
Friday October 10, 2025
Session #4 – Morning
Departures – Afternoon
Agenda Subject to Change
FACULTY
Dr. Carolyn Snider
Past Chief of EM
Unity Health Toronto,
St. Michael’s Hospital
Dr. Joan Cheng
Chief of EM
Unity Health Toronto,
St. Joseph's Hospital
Dr. Sydney Tam
Staff Physician,
Markham-Stouffville Hospital
& Sherbourne Health
WORKSHOP FEE
Included in Course Fee:
Workshop Sessions
Meals (unless noted) — hearty brunch may replace lunch on some days
Networking Activities
Not included:
Travel to/from Picton
Accommodations
Tuesday dinner (at Nordic Spa)
Wednesday brunch
Alcohol
All Optional Activities
LOGISTICS
TRAVEL
Travel 2.5–3 hours from Toronto Pearson or Ottawa International Airport
1 hour from Kingston Airport
30 minutes from Belleville Via Rail Station
Private transfers available from airports and Via Rail Station
Driving or rental car option; parking is available at The CAPE
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel Rooms being held at local hotels ~$350/night
More details with special codes coming.
Secure your Spot for $50!
This workshop requires a minimum of 17 participants by June 30, 2025 to be confirmed