2026 NMD4C Clinical Summer School

The NMD4C Clinical Summer School is a two-day event offering hands-on workshops to complement the Royal College–accredited National Neuromuscular Lecture Series. It provides neuromuscular fellows with an engaging environment to refine diagnostic and analytical skills under the guidance of leading Canadian experts, while fostering mentorship, collaboration, and connections with colleagues from across Canada.

On September 24-25 in Calgary, Alberta, NMD4C will host its second Clinical Summer School for neuromuscular fellows from institutions across Canada. The event features hands-on workshops designed to complement the NMD4C Royal College–accredited National Neuromuscular Lecture Series and foster engagement among fellows who represent the next generation of leaders in neuromuscular care.

Supporting clinical trainees is a core priority for the network. The Clinical Summer School will provide a unique environment for participants to refine diagnostic and analytical skills under the guidance of leading Canadian neuromuscular experts, while encouraging professional networking and mentorship. To make this event as accessible as possible for fellows to attend from across Canada, there is no registration fee, and support will be made available for accommodation in Calgary and for travel.

Program and Key Topics

This year, the Clinical Summer School will focus on providing neuromuscular/physiatry fellows with hands-on EMG and Ultrasound experience led by Canadian experts in neuromuscular medicine. Attendees will also have opportunities to network with peers and mentors from across the country.

See highlights from last year's inaugural summer school:

Workshop Leads

Dr. Gordon Jewett

  • Cinical Assistant Professor, Neurologist, Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Director, Neuromuscular and EMG Fellowship Program, University of Calgary

Dr. Marianne Nury

  • Clinical instructor, Université Laval
  • Physiatrist, CHUQ and CIUSSSCN
Dr Grayson Beecher

Dr. Grayson Beecher

  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta
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Dr. Theodore Mobach

  • Clinical Associate Professor and Neurologist, Neurology, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cummings School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Christopher White

Dr. Christopher White

  • Clinical Associate Professor and Neurologist, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Dr. Shahin Khayambashi

Dr. Shahin Khayambashi

  • Clinical Assistant Professor,
    and Neurologist, Neurology, Department of Medicine, UBC
  • Director, Vancouver Centre for Neuromuscular Disease

Thank you to our sponsor:

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Summer School Organizing Team

Gordon Jewett

Gordon Jewett

Dr. Gordon Jewett is an Assistant Professor, Neuromuscular Neurologist and early-career researcher at the University of Calgary, and Director, University of Calgary Neuromuscular and EMG Fellowship and Education Program.

Dr Marianne Nury

Marianne Nury

Dr. Marianne Nury is one of three recipients of the NMD4C, MDC, and CSCN 2022 Clinical Fellowship funding competition which awarded national clinical fellowships in neuromuscular medicine and electromyography.

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Alberto Aleman

Dr. Alberto Aleman is a neurologist at the The Ottawa Hospital. Within the NMD4C, Dr. Aleman is a member of the Curriculum Development working group.