Sexual Health Conference
Sexual health is an integral component of overall well-being as it intersects with pleasure, identity, connection, and autonomy, and deserves attention beyond risk management. This well-attended and dynamic hybrid conference invites clinicians across all disciplines to broaden their understanding and approach to sexual health. Through expert-led sessions and interactive discussions, participants will explore topics that are often overlooked or stigmatized, gaining tools to provide more inclusive, affirming, and effective care.
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast and registration open | ||
| 8:45 a.m. | Welcome, Opening Remarks and Housekeeping | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Why Sexual Health Matters in Primary Care Today | Dr. Omolayo Famuyide |
| 9:15 a.m. | Sexual Health in the Age of Misinformation and AI | Dr. Emily Stuart |
| 9:55 a.m. | Hot Topics in Youth Sexual Behaviour: Health and Communication | Kristen Gilbert Nicole Pasquino |
| 10:35 a.m. | Networking Break | ||
| 10:55 a.m. | Contraceptives: Troubleshooting—Your Questions Answered | Dr. Nicole Todd |
| 11:35 a.m. | Challenges in Male Sexual Function | Dr. Stacy Elliott |
| 12:05 p.m. | Challenges in Female Sexual Function | Dr. Nazanin Rahnema |
| 12:35 p.m. | Lunch Break | ||
| 1:35 p.m. | Medical and Sexual Issues in Two Common Gynecological Conditions: PCOS/PMOS and Endometriosis | Dr. Christina Williams Presenting virtually |
| 2:35 p.m. | Abortion Care, Including the Rural and Remote Experience | Dr. Lauren Galbraith |
| 3:05 p.m. | Networking Break | ||
| 3:25 p.m. | STIs in 2026: What’s Changed? | Dr. Troy Grennan Dr. Gina Ogilvie |
| 3:47 p.m. | Short Break | ||
| 4:15 p.m. | Panel Putting It All Together—Real-World Cases in Sexual Health | Dr. Emma Coffey Dr. Omolayo Famuyide Dr. Lauren Galbraith Dr. Jae Ford |
| 4:50 p.m. | Day 1 Closing Remarks | |
| 5:00 p.m. | End-of-Day Debrief, Snacks and Networking | |
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast and registration open | ||
| 8:00 a.m. | Welcome, Opening Remarks and Housekeeping | |
| 8:15 a.m. | Respectful Approaches to Sexual Health Care for Newcomer and East Asian Patients | Dr. Silvain Dang Roja Bagheri, MA, RCC |
| 8:55 a.m. | Sex as Medicine: Cultural Safety and Humility in Sexual Health Conversations with Indigenous Peoples | Dr. Jae Ford |
| 9:25 a.m. | Couples Sex Therapy: The Good, the Bad and the Tricky | Dr. Jason Winters |
| 9:55 a.m. | Networking Break and Travel to Concurrent Sessions | ||
| 10:10–11:10 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions — Choose one of four | ||
| A1 | Postpartum Sexual Health and Contraceptive Conversations | Dr. Rachel Vogler Co-presenter TBC |
| B1 | Supporting Patients Affected by Intimate Partner Violence: A Practical Guide for Clinicians | Angela Marie MacDougall Executive Director, Battered Women’s Support Services |
| C1 | Care of Transgender Children and Youth Does not repeat | Dr. Daniel Metzger Kendall McSweeney, MSW, RSW Stephanie Kemp, RN |
| D1 | Pain Management for In-Office Gynecologic Procedures Does not repeatLivestreamed | Dr. Emma Coffey |
| 11:10 a.m. | Networking Break and Travel to Concurrent Sessions | ||
| 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions — Choose one of four | ||
| A2 | Postpartum Sexual Health and Contraceptive Conversations | Dr. Rachel Vogler Co-presenter TBC |
| B2 | Supporting Patients Affected by Intimate Partner Violence: A Practical Guide for Clinicians Livestreamed | Angela Marie MacDougall Executive Director, Battered Women’s Support Services |
| C2 | Autism and Sexual Health: Practical approaches for supporting autistic patients across the spectrum with dating, relationships and sexual health Does not repeat | Kendall McSweeney, MSW, RSW Tesla Bellina-Gustafson Educator, Canucks Autism Network |
| D2 | Male Contraception and Vasectomy Does not repeat | Dr. Ryan Flannigan |
| 12:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks and Time for Evaluation | |
| 12:40 p.m. | Conference Adjourns | |
| 1:00–3:00 p.m. | Add-On Workshop Vasectomy 101: Introduction to Vasectomy Care and Technique Limited spots available. Full in-person conference registration is required. | |
*All prices are in Canadian dollars. 5% GST applies to all registration fees.
| IN-PERSON | By Sep 7 | After Sep 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Delegates | $389 | $409 |
| Residents/Students | $149 | $149 |
| VIRTUAL | By Sep 7 | After Sep 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Delegates | $349 | $369 |
| Residents/Students | $149 | $149 |
In-Person Registration Includes
- Access to all plenary and breakout sessions.
- Online course materials & on-demand access to recorded lectures (with presenter consent).
- Breakfast, lunch, and coffee refreshment
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be submitted in writing to @email by Sep. 14, 2026 and are subject to a $50 processing fee. No cancellations or refunds are accepted after this date.
Virtual Registration Includes
- Access to all plenary sessions and two pre-selected breakout sessions.
- Online course materials & on-demand access to recorded lectures (with presenter consent)
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be submitted in writing to @email by Sep. 28, 2026 and are subject to a $25 processing fee. No cancellations or refunds are accepted after this date.
Vasectomy 101: Introduction to Vasectomy Care and Technique
Max 10 participants
Participants must be registered for the full Sexual Health Conference to register for this workshop.
Date: Saturday, Oct 3
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Fee: $249 + 5% GST
Overview: This 2-hour introductory workshop provides foundational knowledge and hands-on simulation experience in vasectomy care and technique. This workshop is intended to prepare participants for consideration for the clinical preceptorship. Progression to the preceptorship is contingent upon demonstration of foundational knowledge, technical aptitude, and safe procedural skills during the workshop.
Important Course Information:
- The introductory workshop is not a certification course.
- Entry into the preceptorship is not guaranteed and depends on readiness.
- Participants may be advised to pursue additional learning or practice before entering the preceptorship.
- Physicians should not perform vasectomies independently until they have successfully completed the supervised clinical training and their preceptor has determined they are competent.
Accreditation:
The Division of Continuing Professional Development, University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine (UBC CPD) is fully accredited by the Continuing Medical Education Accreditation Committee (CACME) to provide CPD credits for physicians. This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by UBC CPD for up to 4.0 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits. Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity.
Registration Includes: Pre-recorded lecture (required), course materials, and light lunch
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be submitted in writing to @email by Sep. 14, 2026 and are subject to a $50 processing fee. No cancellations or refunds are accepted after this date.
"Interesting. Relevant. Excellent speakers. Up to date. Mind Expanding" - Past Participant
Thank you to our collaborators at Options for Sexual Health