Annual D.A. Boyes Society Meeting & Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinical Review
Overview
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 52nd Annual D.A. Boyes Society Meeting & Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinical Review which took place Oct 29-30, 2026.
We hope to see you next year on Nov 4-5, 2027.
See below for 2026 Program Schedule. Click Notify Me to receive an email when registration opens for the 2027 conference.
See below for 2026 Program Schedule. Click Notify Me to receive an email when registration opens for the 2027 conference.
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Agenda
Thursday, Oct 29 , 2026
All times are in Pacific Time. Titles are subject to change.
| Time | Session | Speaker | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15 a.m. | Breakfast and registration open | |||||
| 8:00 a.m. | Welcome, Opening Remarks and Housekeeping | Dr. Deborah Money | |||
| 8:10 a.m. | Land Acknowledgement | Dr. Robin Johnson | |||
| 8:15 a.m. | Keynote: Bouncing Back: Designing a Life You Control | Dr. Paul Mohapel | |||
| 9:00 a.m. | Feedback That Sticks! | Dr. Andrew Stewart | |||
| 9:30 a.m. | Global Health for OBGYN | Dr. Marianne Vidler Dr. Ruth Vilayil Dr. Jessica Liauw | |||
| 10:00 a.m. | Networking Break | |||||
| 10:30 a.m. | Prenatal Genetics: Understanding the Complexities of Genetic Testing | Dr. Kirsten Niles Dr. Jessica Zambonin | |||
| 11:00 a.m. | Hereditary Cancer Genetic Testing: What OBGYNS need to know | Dr. Jennifer Nuk | |||
| 11:30 a.m. | Navigating Endometrial Biopsy Pathology Results: Practical tips for the clinician and case examples | Dr. Guangming Han Dr. Jessica McAlpine | |||
| 12:00 p.m. | Moderated Q&A (All Presentations Above) | Moderator: Dr. Kirsten Grabowska | |||
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch Break | |||||
| 1:30 p.m. | Coercive Sterilization Talk | Dr. Robin Johnson | |||
| 2:00 p.m. | Informed Consent | JoAnne Barnum Lawyer | |||
| 2:30 p.m. | Networking Break | |||||
| 3:00 p.m. | Trigger Points in Chronic Pain | Dr. Paul Yong | |||
| 3:30 p.m. | Thanks, I Hate It: Hormones & Mood in Adolescents | Dr. Aalia Sachedina Dr. Tara Justice | |||
| 4:00 p.m. | Day 1 Ends | ||||
| DA Boyes Society Dinner Fairmont Pacific Rim Reception @ 6:30 pm | Dinner @ 7:00 pm | |||||
Friday, Oct 30, 2026
All times are in Pacific Time. Titles are subject to change.
| Time | Session | Speaker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast and registration open | |||
| 8:30 a.m. | Welcome, Opening Remarks and Housekeeping | Dr. Deborah Money | |
| 8:40 a.m. | Land Acknowledgement | Dr. Sarah Finlayson | |
| 8:45 a.m. | Keynote: Bringing Joy Back to Work | Dr. Jennifer Baxter | |
| 9:30 a.m. | RID Hot Topics | Dr. Jeffrey Wong Dr. Julie van Schalkwyk | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Penthrox - Pain Management for Outpatient Procedures | Dr. Elizabeth Taylor | |
| 10:20 a.m. | DA Boyes Awards | Dr. Deborah Money | |
| 10:30 a.m. | Networking Break | |||
| 11:00 a.m. | Universal Contraception Coverage in BC | Dr. Laura Schummers | |
| 11:30 a.m. | Update on Pre-Eclampsia Toxemia (Pet) for the Obstetrician Who Already Knows Everything About PET | Dr. Kirsten Grabowska Dr. Ellen Miles | |
| 12:00 p.m. | Atypical HUS in Pregnancy - A Case Study | Dr. Lindsay Mourant | |
| 12:15 p.m. | Fetal Therapy Team - New Options | Dr. Charles Litwin Dr. Yasser Sabr | |
| 12:30 p.m. | The Hidden Impacts of Grief and Loss in OBGYN Care | Dr. Nicole Thompson | |
| 1:00 p.m. | Lunch Break | |||
| 2:00 p.m. | PMOS - Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome | Dr. Jon Havelock | |
| 2:30 p.m. | No Fat Shame: An Approach to Obesity Medicine | Dr. Ali Zenter | |
| 3:00 p.m. | Updates on Management of Complex Menopause | Dr. Kelsey Mills Dr. Lori Brotto | |
| 3:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks & Conference Ends | Dr. Deborah Money | |
Learning objectives
- Describe recent advances and evolving evidence in key areas of obstetrics and gynaecology.
- Evaluate clinical approaches to common and complex cases in Maternal Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology, Gynaecologic Oncology, Obstetrics and General Gynaecology
- Incorporate evidence-based recommendations into clinical decision-making to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Testimonials
"Very well organization, inclusiveness and variety of presenters." - Past Participant
Key Details
In-Person Conference
Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue, Vancouver, BC
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Health Professional Student
Medical Resident
Midwife
Specialist Physician
Hospital
Specialist Clinic/Office
Additional Learning Activities
Overview
Participants will explore topics that are often overlooked or stigmatized, gaining tools to provide more inclusive, affirming, and effective care.
Overview
Short, focused sessions addressing family medicine topics enabling participants to improve quality and efficiency of their clinical practice.