Faculty of Medicine – Continuing Professional Development

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 […]

June 5 (Wed) | 6:30–8 p.m. PST | Webinar Audience: midwives, family physicians, specialists, obstetricians, oncologists, gynecologists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and MOAs. Overview: BC Cancer experts will share updates and answer questions on cervical cancer screening guidelines in primary care settings. Join us to learn about identifying eligibility, follow-up algorithms and support pathways for patients undergoing cervix screening. […]

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. Last […]

Experts will share and discuss case examples June 24 (Mon) | 6–7:30 p.m. PDT | Webinar Audience: primary care providers who work in community with youth (family physicians, nurse practitioners, counsellors, pediatricians, psychiatrists, residents/students). Overview: Tune in for presentations from experts who want to support you in navigating child and youth substance use (CYSU) clinical care pathway in […]

Learn more about detecting, navigating and discussing health misinformation June 27 (Thu) | 6:30–8 p.m. PDT | Webinar Audience: all health professionals. Overview: Gain insight on how to help patients navigate health misinformation and get access to recommended resources to help clinicians and patients assess the reliability of health information. Our panellists are available to share their knowledge […]

Join us for an enlightening webinar that focuses on raising awareness and addressing concurrent mental health and substance use disorders among youth. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to gain insights and learn effective approaches for discussing this topic with youth, their caregivers, and support networks. We will also explore available resources for youth experiencing concurrent […]