BC Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting and AGM
Join us for this year's BC Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting and AGM hybrid conference in November at UBC Robson Square in Vancouver BC! We have lined up some world-class speakers for this year's meeting. We hope to see you there!
The BC Psychiatric Association is the professional association for psychiatrists in British Columbia. We advocate for our patients and our profession by working with allied organizations to reduce stigma and build resources for people with mental illness.
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 7:45 a.m. | Breakfast and registration open | ||
| 8:30 a.m. | Welcome, Opening Remarks and Housekeeping | Dr. Nicholas Ainsworth |
| 8:40 a.m. | Navigating Mental Health Review Board Hearings: Legislative Updates, the Review Panel Service (RePS) pilot, and Trauma-Informed Practice | Dr. Harry Karlinsky |
| 9:20 a.m. | Question Period | |
| 9:40 a.m. | AGM & Elections Not Accredited | Dr. Nicholas Ainsworth |
| 10:30 a.m. | Networking Break | ||
| 11:00 a.m. | Panel: Contemporary Approaches to Personality Disorder Treatment: Integration, Innovation, and Group-Based Interventions | Dr. Connor Hawkins Dr. Robert Nathan |
| 11:40 a.m. | Question Period | |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch Break | ||
| 1:00 p.m. | Menopause and Mental Health: Navigating the Diagnostic and Treatment Complexities of Hormonal Change | Dr. Ariel Dalfen |
| 2:00 p.m. | Question Period | |
| 2:30 p.m. | Networking Break | ||
| 2:50 p.m. | Awards PresentationsNot Accredited | Dr. Nicholas Ainsworth |
| 3:20 p.m. | Economics and Billing Review | Dr. Tyler Black |
| 3:50 p.m. | Question Period | |
| 4:20 p.m. | Closing Remakrs | |
| 4:30 p.m. | Conference Ends | |
*All prices are in Canadian dollars.
Fee (In-Person & Virtual) | BY OCT 19 | AFTER OCT 19 |
|---|---|---|
| BCPA Member | $180 | $250 |
| BCPA Non Member | $280 | $350 |
| Residents & Students (BC only) | Complimentary You must become a BCPA Member and join the Section of Psychiatry at Doctors of BC | |
In-Person Registration Includes: access to all in-person lectures, 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 Oct 26, 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, online course materials & on-demand access to recorded lectures (with presenter consent)
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be submitted in writing to @email by Nov. 9 , 2026 and are subject to a $25 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.
"Well organized, clinically relevant and practical, hybrid option well done and appreciated."
-2025 Conference Participant
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 4.5 hours (credits are automatically calculated). Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity.