Posted on: March 16, 2023
Island Medicine Conference: Updates, Skills and Networking
Registration now open!
Main Conference June 2 (Fri) | The Victoria Conference Centre, Victoria, BC | In-person Conference
Skills/Hands on Session June 3 (Sat) | Centre for Interprofessional Clinical Simulation Learning (CICSL), Victoria, BC | In-person Conference
Audience: family physicians, emergency physicians, geriatricians, hospitalists, midwives, nurse practitioners, pediatricians, residents and students.
Overview: The conference will focus on topics that health professionals encounter in their daily practice. You can expect a mix of plenary, breakout and panel discussions. Get ready for a hands-on learning experience at our Skills Day, held at the Centre for Interprofessional Clinical Simulation Learning (CICSL).
Up to 10.5 MOC Section 1/Mainpro+
Highlights:
- Customize your learning by attending breakout sessions that suit your interests in the afternoon
- Join an engaging networking reception on Friday!
- Work in teams on various topics, including responding to opioid toxicity, eye exams and the use of a slit lamp, trigger finger, ultrasound, injections, contraceptive devices and skin procedures during day two at Skills Day.
- A shuttle bus will be arranged to/from the Victoria Conference Center to the CICSL (one pick up in the morning and one drop off at the end of the day)
Accommodation:
A small block of rooms is available for conference attendees at the
Hotel Grand Pacific. Rates start at $239/night + taxes, excluding parking. To qualify for the group rate, please use one of the following:
Group Name: Island Medicine Conference UBC CPD
Group Code: JUN23UNIV
Toll Free 1-800-663-7550
Direct (250) 386-0450
Email reserve@hotelgrandpacific.com
Book your reservation by May 1, 2023 to get the conference rate.
Friday Agenda Highlights:
|
Rheumatology: A Whirlwind Update for 2023 |
Dr. David Shaw |
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Hematology Pearls |
Dr. Adrian Yee |
|
Diabetes Update |
Dr. David Miller |
|
Updates in HF — Focusing on Island Care |
Dr. Olivier Desplantie |
|
Alcohol Use Disorder Management |
Dr. David Reading |
|
Pediatric ADHD and Depression — Assessment and Treatment |
Dr. Nicole Martin |
|
Trauma-informed Care, Practical Tips for Working with Intergenerational Trauma |
Dr. Erica Cheng |
|
Artificial Intelligence: what’s the hype? where’s the substance? |
Dr. Kendall Ho |