The 2025 NBMS Health Summit is set to take place on Friday, May 30th and Saturday, May 31st, at the Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews, NB. This premier event brings together health-care professionals, policymakers, and community leaders to engage in meaningful discussions on the most pressing health-care issues facing our province.
Day 1 Highlights – May 30
✔ 2025 NBMS Annual General Meeting
✔ Physician & Family Dinner
✔ Physician Social
NBMS Annual General Meeting, May 30th 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The NBMS Annual General Meeting (AGM) offers the flexibility to attend virtually or in person. Please note that while the AGM itself provides a virtual attendance option for physicians, the rest of the Health Summit will be held in person only.
All voting at the AGM will take place exclusively through the Zoom voting feature, regardless of virtual or in person attendance.
Access the Zoom registration link here: 2025 Annual General Meeting
Day 2 Highlights – May 31
✔ Shaping the Future of New Brunswick – Featuring Hon. Susan Holt
✔ Insights from André Picard – One of Canada’s most influential health journalists, exploring the transformative potential of population health strategies.
✔ Keynote by Dr. David Katz – A global authority on preventive medicine, sharing practical approaches to building healthier systems and communities.
✔ Panel Discussion: “Collaborating for a Healthier New Brunswick” – Experts from across sectors will discuss innovative partnerships to promote health and prevent chronic diseases.
✔ Research Spotlight – Led by New Brunswick researchers, these sessions will dive into urgent topics such as mental health, nutrition, and physical activity.
This year’s theme, “Collaborating for a Healthier New Brunswick,” highlights the power of cross-sector partnerships in advancing health promotion and preventing chronic diseases. Attendees will gain insights from leading experts, exchange best practices, and explore innovative solutions to enhance patient care.
A key feature of the NBMS Health Summit is the Collaborative Health-care Panel, moderated by Dr. Jules Cormier, a family physician, skin surgeon, podcaster, athlete, nutritionist, and naturopath. Panelists include:
- Dr. Jennifer Russell – Executive Director, UNB Institute of Population Health
- Dr. Yves Léger – Chief Medical Officer of Health, Province of New Brunswick
- Dr. Natalie Banville – Vice‑President of Medical Affairs, Vitalité Health Network
- Dr. Susan Brien – Senior Vice-President Medical, Academic and Research Affairs, Horizon Health Network
- Hon. Minister Claire Johnson – Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development
In addition to engaging discussions, attendees can take advantage of networking opportunities, professional development sessions, and a dedicated kids program for families.
The 2025 NBMS Health Summit is organized in partnership with the New Brunswick College of Family Physicians. Registration is complimentary for physicians and medical learners.
Kids Program
A Kids Program (ages 5-11) will be available on Saturday, May 31, ensuring a fun and engaging experience for your family while you participate in the Summit.
Celebration of Medicine
Join us on Saturday evening for an unforgettable Awards Gala, where we will honour excellence in medicine and recognize the outstanding contributions of New Brunswick students, residents and physicians who make a difference in healthcare. Enjoy an evening of celebration, connection, inspiration and live music featuring Dr. Frank Soucie and his band Excel and the Spreadsheet, as we come together to applaud those shaping the future of medicine.
Hotel Accommodations
The NBMS room block at the Algonquin Hotel is fully booked. We recommend exploring local accommodation options for availability Expedia – St. Andrews.
Deadline to register: April 29, 2025
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with top thought leaders and drive meaningful change!
Nora Lacey, Chief of Physician & Patient Engagement
