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March 2024

We’re looking ahead to spring this month, when we host learning for Managing Alcohol Use Disorder in BC: New Guidelines, Challenges and Clinical Pearls. 

Later this month, we’ll implement a new email system that will introduce updated designs and allow you to better manage your subscription preferences. Watch for updates in your inbox. 

We also invite you to engage in the latest news on technology in health care — read Talking smart: conversational AI streamlines clinical practice, the latest TCMP article, and Drug discovery at an atomic scale, the latest marquee story from the UBC Faculty of Medicine.

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News

New Guidelines, Challenges and Clinical Pearls for Managing Alcohol Use Disorder in BC

At this upcoming accredited webinar on April 9, highly experienced medical experts will share their knowledge regarding alcohol use disorder. Health professionals are invited to learn how to better support patients and provide new recommended consumption limits, identify available resources, prescribe treatment options and more. 

Further your learning on alcohol use disorder.

UBC Faculty of Medicine explores cutting-edge imaging technology 

Dr. Sriram Subramaniam’s lab at UBC is using cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) to “accelerate drug development for cancer, infectious diseases and more.” With cryo-EM, scientists can access detailed images of “protein structures in action at the atomic level” with powerful microscopes, allowing them to learn more about the effect of protein structure on diseases. 

Read more in the latest UBC FoM marquee feature, Drug discovery at an atomic scale. 

CPD Updates

UBC CPD introduces new email design and subscription preferences

Coming soon, UBC CPD will transition to a new email system, changing the look and source of our email announcements. In addition, you will have the ability to better manage your subscription preferences.  

Once launched, you’ll receive emails from UBC CPD Learning: @email. Please consider adding this email to your contacts and safe-sender list to ensure you receive the latest CPD in your inbox.

Not yet signed up to our email list? Sign up online and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for more information. 

This changed my practice

Talking smart: conversational AI streamlines clinical practice  

Traditional documentation within patient care is firmly rooted in Canadian family medicine and is a daily dilemma for physicians. Dr. Singla, Dr. Raff, Dr. Vivier and Dr. Van Wyk address the integration of conversational AI technology, such as a digital scribe, into daily clinical practice to provide better patient care. 

Read the TCMP article and earn credits.

Can’t miss learning activities

March 7 | Early Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy (Part 2: Diagnosis and Beyond)

Learn more about tools that support early diagnosis of cerebral palsy in community pediatrics.

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March 8 | Rural POCUS Rounds: POCUS Potpourri 

Dr. Tracy Morton will cover a range of applications and conditions. 

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March 20 | Allergy and Clinical Immunology Update 2024 

Join the Division of Allergy and Immunology at St. Paul’s Hospital to learn about the most common allergy and immunology issues faced by family physicians in a clinical setting.  

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March 14 | Nawh whu’nus’en - We see in two worlds: Trauma sensitive practices for collectively healing in relationship (Level 1 | March 14) 

Take away tangible trauma-sensitive practices for offering health care rooted in cultural understanding and safety for Indigenous peoples. 

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March 21 | FPON Webinar – Radiation 101: What’s Available and Side Effect Management 

The next talk in the Family Practice Oncology Network (FPON) Webinar Series on Radiation 101: What’s Available and Side Effect Management with Dr. Dylan Narinesingh.

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Get even more

We offer a variety of accredited learning activities to serve the needs of rural and urban physicians across British Columbia and beyond. Specialist topics and learning designed for resident doctors, physical therapists, midwives, nurses and nurse practitioners serve our communities with continuing professional development.

Find eLearning, webinars, conferences and more available on the learning activities page.

January 2024 News

We welcome 2024 with opportunities to connect and create together. A new season of learning is ushered in with education on enhanced technology and treatments for pediatric diabetes, updated learning on postpartum care and brand-new tools to support early diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy. We mark the twentieth year of the virtual Hot Topics in Cardiology conference and share a brand-new interactive resource on clinical tools to provide care to children and youth experiencing substance use. This month, we’re joined by a visiting professor and a new member of the Conference team. Happy New Year!
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February 2024 News

This February, UBC CPD celebrates resident doctors’ dedication to enhance health care throughout the province. In recognition of Resident Doctor Appreciation Week, we are pleased to announce three recipients of the Educational Research Grants for Residents, share a brand-new coaching portal for physician residents to create their own coaching program, and encourage residents to take part in CPD learning opportunities and foster connections with peers. We’re excited to share that the Vancouver Division of Family Practice (VDoFP) has launched in-person workshops on the best practices in team-based care. Our popular Spring Dermatology Review Virtual Series will address original topics in primary care practice, including new dermatologic therapies. We also offer a new approach to asthma and COPD therapy in the latest This Changed my Practice article. UBC CPD also welcomes two new team members and recruits a Research Associate.
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December 2023 News

This December, we announce several exciting events to take place in the new year. Discover more this month through our learning activities about new challenges and best practices for managing syphilis and other STIs and rounds dedicated to managing young febrile infants in the rural setting. UBC CPD welcomes a new member to our administrative team and congratulates the recipients of the 2023 Faculty of Medicine awards. Don’t miss the new guidelines for our Provincial Opioid Addiction Treatment Support Program and our final call to apply for UBC CPD Resident Grant applications.
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November 2023 News

November is a busy month for continuing professional development — several new learning activities have been announced and many popular events are just around the corner. It’s also a month when we celebrate the achievements of our colleagues.
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October 2023 News

This month we encourage you to take part in Occupational Therapy Month and World Hospice and Palliative Care Day with learning that focuses on these topics. In addition to some popular annual events, October also launches several new learning activities related to adult mental health, ophthalmic emergencies, virtual geriatric exams, and rounds dedicated to rural settings, including a new option for dedicated support with office hours.
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September 2023 News

Welcome back to the fall season of learning. We’ve prepared an incredible lineup of conferences, workshops, webinars and eLearning modules for you, including two just announced webinars and an additional winter session of Rural Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Rounds. In recognition of Childhood, Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September, we’re highlighting learning on cancer screening and care developed in partnership with BC Cancer. We look forward to seeing you at some of our incredible learning activities in the coming weeks.
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August 2023 News

In August, we’re celebrating the many collaborative partnerships we share with health organizations, authorities and committees to bring CPD solutions to life. Climate change and extreme heat are top of mind this time of year. Visit our resources related to climate action, a shared focus this month with stories from the Faculty of Medicine Pathways.
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March 13-19 is Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Take part by registering for our online course, Autism and Neurodiversity in Primary Care (ASD) - Recognize and Refer

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