This fall, sharpen your skills at these five popular, accredited conferences tailored for health professionals. Join colleagues in person or online and get evidence-based updates on sexual health, occupational medicine, obstetrics and more.
1. Sexual Health Conference 2025
Oct. 17–18 (Fri–Sat)
All health professionals interested in sexual health are invited to attend online or at UBC Robson Square, to learn how to incorporate inclusive, affirming and effective care into clinical practice. Participants are eligible for up to 12.0 Mainpro+ credits.
Session topics include:
- Female Sexual Dysfunction in the Perimenopause (Cases Panel) — Dr. Melanie Altas, Dr. Lori Brotto and Dr. Omolayo Famuyide
- Penthrox Use During In-Office Gynaecology Procedures — Dr. Renee Hall
- Anxiety, Depression and Sexual Health: Intersecting Challenges in Primary Care — Dr. Rosemary Basson
- Male Sexual Dysfunction — Dr. Jason Winters
Register by Sept. 8 for early bird rates.
2. 6th Annual WorkSafeBC-NAOEM Conference: Integrating Occupational Medicine into Everyday Practice 2025
Oct. 18 (Sat)
In collaboration with WorkSafeBC and the Northwest Association of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (NAOEM), this annual hybrid conference returns for a sixth iteration to bring awareness to occupational health. Health professionals can earn up to 6.75 Mainpro+/MOC Section 1 credits.
Discussion topics include:
- Disability Mitigation: How to Help Your Patient Stay at Work and Return to Work — Dr. Leslie Cadet
- Somatic Symptom & Related Disorders — Dr. Andrew Howard
- Alcohol Use Disorder and Work Impacts — Dr. Paul Sobey
Early bird rates end Sept. 22 — learn more and register.
3. 29th Obstetrics Update for Family Physicians
Nov. 27–28 (Thu–Fri)
This dynamic, two-day conference invites primary care providers involved in perinatal care to get practical, evidence-based updates and develop hands-on skills across the spectrum of pregnancy, birth and newborn care.
Online or in-person, participants will learn to:
- recognize and manage prenatal conditions
- integrate trauma-informed, culturally safe approaches into their care
- demonstrate hands-on skills in key obstetric and newborn care areas
Learners are eligible for up to 11.5 Mainpro+ credits.
Secure your spot with a discounted rate by Oct. 20.
4. UBC Division of Palliative Care CME Day 2025
Nov. 28 (Fri)
This year’s Palliative Care CME Day sheds light on how to manage treatment for non-cancer diagnoses, including cardiac and neurological disease, through practical and evidence-based approaches and addressing existential and spiritual distress.
Health professionals are invited to join virtually to earn up to 6.25 credits or watch the full recording on demand for up to three months after the event.
Register by Oct. 13 for a reduced price.
5. Practice Foundations: Achieving Success in Your First Years of Practice
Nov. 29 (Sat)
Back in-person for the first time since 2019, this conference is packed with practical insights from field experts on timely topics. Network with colleagues and potential employers at the job fair and reception and earn up to 5.50 Mainpro+/MOC Section 1 credits.
Topics include:
- Doctors of BC - Insurance and Negotiated Benefits for Physicians — Tu-Anh Lemckert
- The College/CMPA Complaint Journey - Cases, Lessons Learned, What to Do — Dr. Derek Puddester and Dr. Cheryl Hunchak
- AI Scribes in Clinical Practice — Dr. Forson Chan
- Work/Life Harmony: How to Increase Your Work Flexibility — Dr. Mark Sherman
Read the full agenda and register by Nov. 3 at a lower rate.
Don’t miss your chance to learn, connect and earn credits this fall. Stay up to date by signing up for our newsletter and following us online.