January 2024 News
We welcome 2024 with opportunities to connect and create together.
A new season of learning is ushered in with education on enhanced technology and treatments for pediatric diabetes, updated learning on postpartum care and brand-new tools to support early diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy.
We mark the twentieth year of the virtual Hot Topics in Cardiology conference and share a brand-new interactive resource on clinical tools to provide care to children and youth experiencing substance use.
This month, we’re joined by a visiting professor and a new member of the Conference team. We’re also recruiting a Research Associate — apply by Jan. 31.
Happy New Year!
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News
A UBC CPD snapshot – reflecting on 2023 and embracing the year ahead
We want to extend our gratitude to you for being an integral part of our community through participation in learning and collaboration as partners in 2023.
This past year we hosted 50 conferences, more than 70 eLearning activities, a series of webinars, rounds, workshops and mentoring opportunities, welcoming more than 70,000 participants.
With optimism for what this new year will bring, we’ve been reflecting on what it really means to belong and are making efforts to create meaningful moments online and in person with our partners and learners.
Connect with us in 2024 through our learning activities and see how the Faculty of Medicine works to transform health.
New technology and treatment options addressed in 9th Annual BC Pediatric Diabetes Day
This in-person conference will address new technology and treatment approaches for pediatric diabetes through presentations on diet, exercise, disordered eating and more. Physicians, allied health professionals, residents and students are invited to network and work together to help standardize pediatric care throughout the province.
Updated and improved workshop for family physicians focuses on postpartum care
UBC CPD has partnered with the Vancouver Division of Family Practice to create the virtual But I Don’t Do Maternity Care! Postpartum Essentials workshop. Learn how to diagnose and treat low milk supply in breastfeeding, communicate new safer sleep guidelines and more.
Brand new education on Cerebral Palsy diagnosis for community pediatricians
UBC CPD launches a two-part training program to support community pediatricians in early diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy, including a new algorithm and access to information on supporting families.
Find information on Part 1: Fundamentals and Part 2: Diagnosis and Beyond.
Hot Topics in Cardiology conference marks its 20th year
In partnership with the UBC Division of Cardiology, UBC CPD presents the 20th year of this virtual cardiology conference where attendees will learn key updates on the management of cardiovascular disease and what is new in the field relevant to patient care.
Register for this long-standing, popular conference.
New Clinical Care Pathway for Child and Youth Substance Use
Available through BC Pathways, this new interactive PDF resource was created to support health professionals in providing care to children and youth experiencing substance use.
CPD Updates
UBC CPD welcomes visiting professor
Dr. Vernon Curran joins UBC CPD this January to initiate new research. Dr. Curran’s teaching and research focuses on digital health and learning in medicine, interprofessional education and collaboration in health professions and more.
Now hiring Research Associate
UBC CPD seeks a Research Associate to lead and oversee the development of a scholarly Continuing Professional Development (CPD) research program.
Read the full position and apply by Jan. 31.
UBC CPD welcomes new team member
Helena Knezickova will join the UBC CPD Conference team on Jan. 16 as a Registration and Administrative team member.
This changed my practice
Top 5 articles for practice change in 2023
- Practical Tips in the Management of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) by Drs. Kevin Lee and Persia Pourshahnazari
- Management of Helicobacter pylori in 2023 by Dr. Sander Veldhuyzen van Zanten
- LNG-IUS (Mirena) IUD for Emergency Contraception by Dr. Emma Coffey (70.16%)
- Palliative Approach to Care and Serious Illness Conversations by Dr. Shirley Samuel-Haynes
- Changing the Game for Acute Infectious Diarrhea by Dr. Ken Tan, Dr. Julia Stewart, Dr. Doug McTaggart, Dr. Sandra Lee, Chase Simms (MPH)
Read the end-of-year letter by Dr. Steve Wong, Medical Director, This Changed My Practice, UBC CPD.
Can’t miss learning activities
Jan. 10 | Orthopaedics for Primary Care Virtual Series 2024
Join us once again for our popular Orthopaedic virtual series for Primary Care. This year's theme focuses on sports injuries of the foot and ankle, adolescent and adult knee and injuries of the shoulder and elbow.
Jan. 16 | What All Primary Care Providers Should Know: Managing Lifelong Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health Risks After Pregnancy Complications
In partnership with the Perinatal Community of Practice, primary care providers are invited to hear experts discuss increased health risks from pregnancy complications and share practical strategies on providing long-term care to those affected.
Jan. 18 | Rural Rounds: Getting to Know Your Rural ER (Where is that thing?)
Join us for the next Rural Rounds session on getting to know your rural ER with Dr. Zeke Steve.
Jan. 18 | FPON Webinar: Colorectal Cancer Current Screening Recommendations and Follow-Up Care
Join us for the next talk in the Family Practice Oncology Network (FPON) Webinar Series on colorectal cancer current screening recommendations and follow-up care with Dr. Jennifer Telford.
Jan. 26-28 | Acute Care of At-Risk Newborns (ACoRN) Workshop
Care providers are invited to join the ACoRN workshop to learn the process of stabilizing at-risk newborns and how to use a consistent systematic approach at the bedside.
Get even more
We offer a variety of accredited learning activities to serve the needs of rural and urban physicians across British Columbia and beyond. Specialist topics and learning designed for resident doctors, physical therapists, midwives, nurses and nurse practitioners serve our communities with continuing professional development.
Find eLearning, webinars, conferences and more available on the learning activities page.
