In-Person Conference

Annual D.A. Boyes Society Meeting & Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinical Review

Overview

Join us for the 52nd Annual D.A. Boyes Society Meeting & Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinical Review conference.  This interactive and innovative CME-CPD program will provide a timely and clinically relevant update on selected topics in all areas of obstetrics and gynaecology including Maternal Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology, Gynaecology Oncology and General Gynaecology.

We look forward to seeing you this fall on October 29-30 at the Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue in Vancouver BC. 

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Agenda
Thursday, Oct 29 , 2026
All times are in Pacific Time. Titles are subject to change.
TimeSessionSpeaker   
7:15 a.m.   |   Breakfast and registration open   
8:00 a.m.Welcome, Opening Remarks and HousekeepingDr. Deborah Money   
8:10 a.m.Land AcknowledgementDr. Robin Johnson   
8:15 a.m.Keynote: ResilienceDr. Paul Mohapel   
9:00 a.m.PGME  - Giving Feedback Dr. Andrew Stewart   
9:30 a.m.Global Health for OBGYNDr. Marianne Vidler   
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)Moderators    
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 PainDr. Paul Yong   
3:30 p.m.Peds Gyne Hot TopicsDr. 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.
TimeSessionSpeaker 
8:00 a.m.   |   Breakfast and registration open 
8:30 a.m.Welcome, Opening Remarks and HousekeepingDr. Deborah Money 
8:40 a.m.Land AcknowledgementDr. Sarah Finlayson 
8:45 a.m.Keynote: Joy at WorkDr. Jennifer Baxter 
9:30 a.m.RID Hot TopicsDr. Jefferey Wong  
Dr. Julie van Schalkwyk
 
10:00 a.m.Penthrox - Pain Management for Outpatient ProceduresDr. Beth Taylor 
10:20 a.m.DA Boyes AwardsDr. Deborah Money  
10:30 a.m.   |   Networking Break  
11:00 a.m.Contraception UpdateDr. Laura Schummers 
11:30 a.m.Update on Pre-Eclampsia Toxemia (Pet) for the Obstetrician Who Already Knows Everything About PETDr. Kirsten Grabowska 
Dr. Ellen Miles 
 
12:00 p.m.Atypical HUS in Pregnancy - A Case StudyDr. Lindsay Mourrant 
12:15 p.m.Fetal Therapy Team - New Options Dr. Charles Litwin 
Dr. Yasser Sabr
 
12:30 p.m.The Hidden Impacts of Perinatal Loss on Care ProviderDr. Nicole Thompson 
1:00 p.m.   |   Lunch Break 
2:00 p.m.PMOSDr. John Havelock 
2:30 p.m.Metabolic Health/ObesityDr. Ali Zenter 
3:00 p.m.Updates on Management of Complex MenopauseDr. Kelsey Mills 
Dr. Lori Brotto
 
3:30 p.m.Closing Remarks & Conference EndsDr. Deborah Money  
Cost details

*All prices are in Canadian dollars. 5% GST applies to all registration fees.

BOTH DAYS

BY OCT 12

AFTER OCT 12

Physicians & Nurse Practitioners$785$825
Allied Health$265$355
BC Residents/Students*$265$355

DAILY (THU/FRI ONLY)

BY OCT 12

AFTER OCT 12

Physicians & Nurse Practitioners$450$480
Allied Health$170$255
BC Residents/Students*$170$255

Registration Includes: Access to online course materials, breakfast, lunch, and coffee refreshments

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be submitted in writing to @email by Oct 14, 2026 and are subject to a $50 processing fee. No cancellations or refunds are accepted after this date. 
 

Resident and Student rates are available to eligible BC medical residents and students currently training in a regulated health profession in British Columbia. View detailed eligibility requirements. 
 

 

 

Social activities

52nd D.A. Boyes Society Dinner 
Thu, Oct 29 | Reception @ 6:30 pm | Dinner @ 7:30 pm
Fee: $105 (By Oct 12 ) | $140 (After Oct 12)
Location:  Fairmont Pacific Rim 
1038 Canada Pl., Vancouver, BC, V6C 0B9

Buffet style dinner and wine. All prices in Canadian dollars. 5% GST applies

Accommodation

Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver
300-999 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC V6C 3B5
Tel: 1.800.663.1515 or 604-622-8111
Group Name: UBCF1026
or BOOK ONLINE

Rates start at $339 CAD (does not include applicable taxes or parking)
Conference room rates are valid until Sep 28, 2026 (based on availability)

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 

Accreditation

This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by UBC CPD. You may claim a maximum of 11.75 hours (credits are automatically calculated). Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity.

 

 

Key Details

Time and date
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In-Person Conference
Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue, Vancouver, BC
Up to 11.75 MOC Section 1
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Health Professional Student
Medical Resident
Midwife
Specialist Physician
Hospital
Specialist Clinic/Office
Additional Learning Activities
Format
Hybrid Conference
Time
Duration
2 days
Credits
Up to 9.75 Mainpro+
Topic
Men's Health
Women's Health
Overview
Participants will explore topics that are often overlooked or stigmatized, gaining tools to provide more inclusive, affirming, and effective care.
Format
In-Person Conference
Time
Duration
4 Days
Credits
Up to 18 Mainpro+/MOC Section 1
Topic
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care
Overview
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Format
Virtual Conference
Time
Duration
1:00-5:00 p.m. PT | 6 virtual sessions
Credits
21.0 Mainpro+ credits (full series) or 3.5 Mainpro+ (per session)
Topic
Geriatrics
Medical Imaging
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ophthalmology
Palliative Care
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Urology
Overview
Short, focused sessions addressing family medicine topics enabling participants to improve quality and efficiency of their clinical practice.

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