Faculty of Medicine – Continuing Professional Development

Tailored for health professionals seeking concise and focused sessions. Stay informed on the latest evidence and best practices in patient care. Across six consecutive Friday afternoons from 1 to 5 p.m., participants can engage with experts from the comfort of their own space. Designed and delivered in partnership with UBC Department of Family Practice. Remaining […]

Orthopaedic Update & Annual BCOA Meeting This year’s theme: Sole (Soul) to Shoulder May 2–3 (Thu–Fri) | Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue, Vancouver, BC | Hybrid Conference Audience: orthopaedic surgeons, specialists, researchers, residents and students. Overview: Discover the latest in orthopaedic research and clinical practice at this year’s event, brought to you by the UBC Department of […]

Save-the-date May 3 (Fri) | Add-on Skills Day May 4 | In-person Conference | Victoria, BC Audience: family physicians, emergency physicians, rural physicians, hospitalists, specialty physicians, midwives, nurse practitioners, residents and students. Overview: Please join us for this year's Island Medicine Conference — a great inter-island community conference designed for all health–care professionals working either on the island […]

May 15 (Wed) | 6:30-8 p.m. PDT | Webinar Audience: all health professionals. Overview: Learn about the importance of fall prevention and available resources from experts in the field. Panelists will share their knowledge and insight on fall risk assessments, fall morbidity and ways to provide patient support. ⁣Don’t miss the opportunity to get your […]

New May 16 (Thu) | 6:30–8 p.m PDT | Webinar Audience: all health professionals. Overview: Join this 90-minute webinar to gain crucial insights on supporting men's mental health. Our panelists will explore key factors affecting men's mental health, from cultural stereotypes to childhood experiences. Discuss the disproportionate impact of mental health issues on men, including the heightened likelihood […]

Save-the-date May 24–26 (Fri–Sun) | In-person Conference | Whistler, BC Audience: rural physicians, family physicians, emergency physicians, nurse practitioners, residents and medical students. Overview: The BC Rural Health Conference is returning to beautiful Whistler, BC, in 2024! This annual conference is known for its dozens of rurally-relevant lectures and hands-on workshops, plus a robust social program with numerous […]

May 28 (Tue)| 6:30-8 p.m. PDT | Webinar Audience: Family physicians, health-care professionals Overview: Join us for this free accredited educational session where highly experienced and knowledgeable medical experts will answer your questions and share their knowledge regarding how to address the potential harms of exposure to wildfire smoke.  As a result of attending this webinar, participants will […]

New May 28 (Tue) | 6:30–8 p.m PDT | Webinar Audience: all health professionals. Overview: This accredited educational session invites highly experienced and knowledgeable medical experts to answer your questions and share their knowledge on the potential harms of wildfire smoke exposure. As a result of attending this webinar, participants will be able to recognize the known and […]

Save-the-date June 1 (Sat) | In-person Conference | Vancouver, BC Audience: family physicians, bariatric surgeons, surgeons, nurse practitioners, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, midwives, residents, students and health professionals who provide care for obese patients. Overview: This meeting serves as a forum to connect health–care practitioners who share a specific interest in caring for patients with obesity. Knowledgeable presenters […]