Women's Health Update
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.
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. | Key Mental Health Highlights from PMDD to Menopause | Stefanie Montgomery MD, Psychiatrist Christina Frizzo MD, Psychiatrist |
| 9:45 a.m. | Inclusive Contraception Across the Ages and Stages | Emma Herrington (She/Her) MD, CCFP, MSCP |
| 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. | HPV Screening in Evolution | Shaina (Joohyun) Lee MD, FRCSC |
| 12:15 p.m. | Lunch Break | ||
| 1:15 p.m. | Hot Flashes and Heavy Weights: Recommendations for 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. | An Evidence-Based Guide to Testosterone and Midlife Women’s Health | 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 and Vaginal Estrogen: Safe or Not? | 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 |
| VIRTUAL OPTION | Early Bird (By Nov 23) | Regular (After Nov 23) |
|---|---|---|
| Delegates | $299 | $359 |
| BC Residents & Students | $99 | $139 |
728 Humboldt St, Victoria, BC V8W 3Z5
Group Rate: Starting at $199 CAD/night + taxes
Reservation Deadline: January 8, 2027
“I would highly recommend this program. Great breadth of topics, including several "hot" topics, with wonderful speakers”
“It was one of the best CPD sessions I have attended this year!”
— 2026 Participant Feedback
This program is presented by the Victoria Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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.