“…Allah will elevate those of you who are faithful, and ˹raise˺ those gifted with knowledge in rank…”
Qur’an [Al-Mujadila 58:11]
We host and facilitate educational initiatives for members as well as healthcare professionals throughout the year, including conferences, lectures, workshops and research opportunities.
Have questions about our education or research activities? Have a topic request or would like to sign up as a speaker?
CME-accredited conferences with invited expert speakers are arranged on an array of medical and health-related topics. With a holistic and evidence-based focus, topics span the breadth of clinical medicine, Islamic medical principles, practice management and wellness.
Canadian Muslim Mental Health Conference
The CMMHC is an annual conference in collaboration with the University of Toronto’s Department of Psychiatry, focusing on mental health topics in the context of spirituality. As the largest conference of its kind in Canada with internationally renowned speakers, this CME-accredited conference is open to Canadians of all faiths and backgrounds, and is well attended by healthcare practitioners, faith leaders and community members.
Professional Education
Subspecialists share their knowledge and expertise with other healthcare professionals through focused, in-person or virtual lectures and workshops, on topics of interest.
Islamic Bioethics Series
Uncover the ethical guidelines set forth by Islamic teachings in medical research, clinical trials, and healthcare delivery. We explore the ethical responsibilities of healthcare professionals and researchers through an Islamic lens.
Research Collaborations Hub
Our budding research hub fosters research collaborations through our network, mentorship through research opportunities, and assistance with research team or study participants recruitment.