This series of hybrid lectures is focused on intensive care skills topics for rural providers. The 2026 TRICS program runs from August 24th to November 20th and aims to increase the comfortability with and use of intensive care skills for rural-based health professionals.

If you are interested in attending a lecture, please email @email and specify the lecture of interest (see schedule below). Registration is free. Session information will be emailed prior to the lecture date. 

Upcoming Lectures:

Nephrology

Oct. 2, 2026 | Fri | 12-1 p.m. PT 

Speaker: Dr. Anurag Singh

Location: University Hospital of Northern BC, Prince George

Learning objectives: 

1. Demonstrate a systematic approach to the assessment and initial management of acute kidney injury in the context of PRRH
2. Demonstrate an understanding of how nephrology services are organized in the Northern Health Region
3. Demonstrate an understanding of how referral and transfer processes are best implemented for patients presenting to rural sites who may require a higher level of nephrology input

The recording for this session can be accessed here.

Neurological Emergencies

Oct. 21, 2026 | Wed | 10:30-11:30 a.m. PT

Speaker: Dr. Patrick Lindsay

Location: University Hospital of Northern BC, Prince George

Learning objectives: 

1. Recognize neurological emergencies requiring urgent assessment and intervention, including acute ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, status epilepticus and raised intracranial pressure
2. Identify appropriate initial investigations and interpret key clinical findings to guide timely diagnosis and management
3. Initiate evidence-based treatment for common neurological emergencies, including blood pressure management, anticoagulation reversal, seizure control and management of raised intracranial pressure.
4. Recognize neurological deterioration and implement appropriate resuscitation and stabilization strategies to prevent secondary neurological injury
5. Identify indications for specialist consultation and interfacility transfer, including appropriate stabilization and ongoing management while awaiting transfer to a tertiary care centre

Gastroenterology and hepatology

Oct. 29, 2026 | Thurs | 4-5:30 p.m. PT 

Speaker: Dr. Paul Mullins

Location: University Hospital of Northern BC, Prince George

Learning objectives: 

1. Demonstrate a structured approach to the assessment, investigation and further management of the patient presenting to a rural hospital with hepatic pathology
2. Display an understanding of the common, less common and rarer ethology of liver disease in northern B.C.
3. Evaluate the resources available at a rural facility to guide an approach to the management and appropriate disposition for a patient presenting with upper GI hemorrhage

November dates to be posted in October.