Join us once again for our very popular Orthopaedic Virtual Series for Primary Care! This year's theme includes pediatrics, spine, sports and trauma focused topics. Series Topics: Jan 4, 2023: Understanding Neck and Back Pain in Adult and Children Jan 11, 2023: Lost in Translation - interpreting radiology reports of the Spine Jan 18, […]
We can’t wait to have you join us in Whistler for the IN-PERSON 2023 Canadian Paediatric Trauma Course (CPOT) in January. We’ll have current and practical updates in all aspects of paediatric trauma surgery provided by experts who will share insights, tips, and up-to-date surgically relevant content. Learn, network, and play all in beautiful Whistler, BC. […]
We can’t wait to have you join us in Whistler for the IN-PERSON 2023 Canadian Paediatric Trauma Course (CPOT) in January. We’ll have current and practical updates in all aspects of paediatric trauma surgery provided by experts who will share insights, tips, and up-to-date surgically relevant content. Learn, network, and play all in beautiful Whistler, BC. […]
The Centre for International and Child Health (CICH) at BC Children's Hospital and the BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre are thrilled to announce the 5th Annual Global Health Conference (GHC23). GHC23 is an annual event bringing together a community of students, trainees, clinicians, researchers, and faculty from across health professions and disciplines to share […]
Our popular and award-winning series of short and focused sessions, CME on the Run! 2022-2023, will be offered virtually again this year from Sept. 2022 to May 2023. The UBC Department of Family Practice and UBC CPD are excited to introduce our next series of lectures and incredible speakers. Session dates and themes: Sep 16, […]
Chronic Disease Webinar: What You Need to Know about Health Screening Free Webinar, Delivered in Panjabi Presented by: Dr. Madhu Jawanda, Family Physician In this session participants will learn about: The importance of routine health screenings for chronic disease management and prevention (e.g., blood pressure, cholesterol/lipid, blood sugar, kidney/liver function) How to monitor key vital […]
The Women’s Health Seminar Series features multidisciplinary research on women’s health. The goal of the series is to provide multidisciplinary training and mentorship to faculty, students, and community members across a broad range of women’s health research topics. Speakers will present their research regarding the biological, psychological, behavioural, economic and social impacts on women’s health […]
The UBC Department of Surgery Grand Rounds is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. These rounds are typically scheduled on the second Wednesday every month during the academic year (September to June), from 7 am to 8 am, cover a […]
This lecture will analyze the burden of mental health and substance use in Canada and globally, focus on the imbalance between burden and spending, convey the fundamentals of needs-based planning, and pose some questions about B.C. policy. This seminar will take place in person at St. Paul’s Hospital (Hurlburt Auditorium). Virtual attendance will also be available. All attendees […]
When challenged by complex cases involving people taking too many medications, we may ask: Can I stop any of these? Which should I stop first? Do I need to taper this drug? If so, how? What should I monitor for after stopping, and when? Many clinicians address these clinical questions successfully, improving outcomes for patients. […]
The UBC School of Population and Public Health invites you to attend the Global Health Lunch & Learn Seminar Series: The role of border management in global pandemic governance: Legal, ethical and operational challenges. Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:30–1:30 pm PST This will be a hybrid event, both on-line and in-person. Location: School of Population […]
Join UBC's Department of Psychology for a colloquium featuring Dr. Christine Chambers, Dalhousie University Title: From Evidence to Influence: Making a Difference for Children in Pain Abstract: In the long run, scientific research will only help patients if it can be effectively disseminated and implemented. Unfortunately, the public is generally unaware of the value and importance […]
