Women's Health Update
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The Victoria Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology is pleased to present the annual Women’s Health Update. This hybrid conference brings together health care providers from Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, and beyond for a full day of evidence-based education, practical clinical updates, and professional networking. Featuring expert speakers and a diverse program covering a broad range of women's health topics, the conference is designed to support health care providers in delivering high-quality, up-to-date care for patients across British Columbia and Canada.
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Recordings
Can't attend live?
Lectures will be recorded and on-demand access is available for up to three months after the event. Note that CME credits are only available for participants who attend live — watching the recordings is not an accreditable group learning activity. If you missed the live event, you may be able to claim self-learning credits after watching the recordings: How-to-Claim-Self-Learning-Credits.
| Time | Presentation | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration Opens & Breakfast Available | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Welcome & Opening Remarks | Sherri Hancock MD, FRCSC, MA, BSc |
| 9:10 a.m. | Women's Mental Health | Stefanie Montgomery MD, Psychiatrist |
| 9:45 a.m. | Contraception Across the Ages and Stages | Emma Herrington MD, CCFP, MSc |
| 10:10 a.m. | Third Party Reproduction for LGBTQIA+ Community | Alannah Smith MD, FRCSC |
| 10:35 a.m. | AM Break | ||
| 10:55 a.m. | Pain, Pain, Go Away: Primary Care Approach to Pelvic Pain | Flora Teng MD, MPH, FRCSC |
| 11:25 a.m. | Vulvar Health 101: Seeing Is Believing | Sherri Hancock MD, FRCSC, MA, BSc |
| 11:50 a.m. | Tbc | Tbc |
| 12:15 p.m. | Lunch Break | ||
| 1:15 p.m. | Osteoporosis, Bone Health and Exercise in Perimenopausal and Menopausal Women | Kari-Jean McKenzie MD, FRCPC |
| 1:40 p.m. | Identifying REDs in a Clinical Setting | Sasja Drechsler BSc Kin, MPT |
| 1:55 p.m. | Testosterone | Kelsey Mills MD, FRCSC, MSCP |
| 2:20 p.m. | PM Break | ||
| 2:40 p.m. | Brain Fog | Robin Whitty MD, MPH, FRCPC |
| 3:05 p.m. | Breast Cancer – Vaginal Estrogen: What Is the Line and What Can We Do? | Debjani Grenier MD, FRCPC |
| 3:30 p.m. | Shift Happens: Evidence-Based Learning in Midlife Management | Kelsey Mills MD, FRCSC, MSCP |
| 4:10 p.m. | Closing Remarks and Time for Evaluation | Flora Teng MD, MPH, FRCSC |
| 4:20 p.m. | Networking Reception Following the conference, in-person registrants are invited to join us for a casual networking event featuring a selection of appetizers, canapés and one drink ticket. The networking reception is included in the registration fee. | |
| IN-PERSON OPTION | Early Bird (By Nov 23) | Regular (After Nov 23) |
|---|---|---|
| Delegates | $299 | $359 |
| BC Residents & Students | $99 | $139 |
- In-person registration includes: Access to all in-person lectures, on-demand access to the recorded lectures, online course materials, breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks, and one ticket to the evening networking reception.
- Resident and Student Rates: Available to eligible BC medical residents and students currently training in a regulated health profession in British Columbia. View detailed eligibility requirements.
- Cancellations: No refunds or transfers unless you cancel in writing to @email by Monday, January 11, 2027. A $50 cancellation fee will apply. After January 11, no full or partial refunds are allowed. You may choose to change your in-person registration to the virtual registration option by January 11.
| VIRTUAL OPTION | Early Bird (By Nov 23) | Regular (After Nov 23) |
|---|---|---|
| Delegates | $299 | $359 |
| BC Residents & Students | $99 | $139 |
- Virtual registration includes: Live virtual access to all lectures, online course materials, and on-demand access to the recordings.
- Resident and Student Rates: Available to eligible BC medical residents and students currently training in a regulated health profession in British Columbia. View detailed eligibility requirements.
- Cancellations: No refunds or transfers unless you cancel in writing to @email by Monday, January 25, 2027. A $25 cancellation fee will apply. Before cancelling, please note that if you are unable to attend live, you will still have access to the recordings and can watch them on demand after the conference. Only live participants are eligible to receive a CME certificate.
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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 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 5.5 hours (credits are automatically calculated). Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity. This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by UBC CPD for up to 5.5 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits. Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity.