Upcoming Learning Activities for UBC Postgraduate Trainees

In-person/Virtual Workshops and Educational Events

TitleDate and TimeRecommended for
CME on the Run! 2023-2024Apr. 26, June 7 (Fridays) | 1–5 p.m. PT family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, residents and students.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Skills Physician Wellness Group TrainingMarch 13–July 2 (Various start dates)
all health professionals
Nawh whu’nus’en - We see in two worlds: Trauma sensitive practices for collectively healing in relationship (Level 1 | January 18)June 17 (Mon) | 5:30–8:30 p.m. PDTrural health professionals
Spring Dermatology Review Virtual Series 2024April 3, 10, 17, 24 (Wednesdays) | 5:30–7 p.m. PST dermatologists, family physicians, nurse practitioners, residents and students.
Hot Topics in Mental HealthApr 12 | 1300–1620 PST | 3.25 hrFamily Medicine, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Residents & Students
What’s New in Toxicology? What Every Acute Care Practitioner Needs to KnowSat, Apr 20 | 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Mental Health, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacy/Therapeutics, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, Other, Addiction Medicine
Medical Disorders and Pregnancy 2024April 20 (Sat) | 8 a.m.–3:10 p.m. PDT | Virtual Conferencemidwives, family physicians, obstetricians, perinatologists, internists and subspecialists, nurse practitioners, maternity nurses, residents and students.
Prince George Division HDC Small Group Learning Session: Adult Mental HealthApril 23 | 1700-2000 PSTFamily Medicine, Mental Health
Orthopaedic Update & BCOA Annual MeetingThu May 2 - Fri May 3, 2024Research, Specialty Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics
Island Medicine Conference: Updates, Skills and NetworkingMay 3 (Fri) | Add-ons May 4Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Mental Health, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Rural Medicine, Specialty Medicine
Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis In Community Pediatrics: Using the New Clinical Pathway (Nanaimo)May 9 (Thu) | 6:00-8:00PM Pediatricians
Implants and IUDs: Comparing and Inserting Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC)May 11, 2024 | 9:15 am - 3:00 pmFamily Medicine, Gynecology, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students
Rural POCUS CongressMay 23 (Thu) |1000 - 1630 PSTrural family physicians, specialists, and nurse practitioners.
BC Rural Health Conference 2024May 24–26 (Fri–Sun) rural physicians, family physicians, emergency physicians, nurse practitioners, residents and medical students.
6th Annual BC Substance Use ConferenceMay 31–June 1 (Fri–Sat) family physicians, specialists, psychiatrists, mental health professionals, rural health professionals, hospitalists, internists, psychiatric nurses, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, pharmacists, residents, social workers, people with lived (or living) experience, medical students, caregivers, family members, policy, administration and government.
12th BC Obesity Society ConferenceJun 1 (Sat)Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, Obesity, Bariatric Surgery, Registered Dietitians
22nd Annual St. Paul's Emergency Medicine UpdateSep 26-29 | Add-ons Sep 25 + 26Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Rural Medicine, Licensed Practical Nurses

Live Webinars

Title Date and TimeRecommended for
Rural Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Rounds 2023March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14 (Fridays) | 12–1 p.m. PTrural health professionals and urban physicians supporting rural communities.
Rural CPD Rounds SeriesApril 12, May 24 (Fridays) | 8–9 a.m. PDTemergency physicians, family physicians, rurally based physicians and specialists
FPON Webinar: Bone Health in Cancer CareApril 18 | 0800-0900 PDT Family Medicine, GPOs, Oncology
Beyond Stigma: Understanding and Supporting Men's Mental HealthMay 16 | 1830-2000 PTFamily Medicine, Mental Health, Specialty Medicine
Protecting Patients Through Wildfire Season: What You Need to KnowMay 28 | 6:30PM - 8:00PMFamily Medicine

e-Learning

Title Date and TimeRecommended for
Addiction Care and Treatment Online CourseAnytimeEmergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacy/Therapeutics, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, Addiction Medicine
Security in Low Doses: Safeguarding Patient Information in Private PracticeAnytimeFamily Medicine, Midwifery, MOAs, Nurse Practitioners, Residents & Students, IMGs
Safe Surgical Care: Strategies During a PandemicAnytimeAnesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapy, Radiology, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Respirology, Specialty Medicine, Surgery, COVID-19, IMGs
Safe PrescribingAnytimeFamily Medicine, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, IMGs, Addiction Medicine
Provincial Opioid Addiction Treatment Support ProgramAnytimeEmergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacy/Therapeutics, Physiotherapy, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, Addiction Medicine
Preventing Food Allergies in Infants: Early Introduction to Allergenic SolidsAnytimeFamily Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Pediatrics, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine
Practice ManagementAnytimeFamily Medicine, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, IMGs
Pediatric FoundationsAnytimeFamily Medicine, MOAs, Nurse Practitioners, Pediatrics, Physiotherapy, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine
Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Online EducationAnytimeAllergy and Immunology, Dermatology, Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Pediatrics, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students
Pediatric Asthma ManagementAnytimeAllergy and Immunology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Pediatrics, Residents & Students, Respirology
Pearls for Immunization PracticeAnytimeAllergy and Immunology, Family Medicine, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Pharmacy/Therapeutics, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, IMGs
Optimizing Communication for ExcellenceAnytimeCommunication, Family Medicine, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapy, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, IMGs
Not Just a Prescription Pad: A Multimodal Approach to Chronic Non-Cancer Pain ManagementAnytimeFamily Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacy/Therapeutics, Physiotherapy, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, Other, Occupational Medicine
Motivational InterviewingAnytimeCommunication, Family Medicine, MOAs, Nurse Practitioners, Patient Education, Residents & Students
Late Effects of Childhood CancersAnytimeFamily Medicine, GPOs, Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Oncology, Physiotherapy, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine
Induction and Augmentation of LabourAnytimeMidwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Obstetrics, Pharmacy/Therapeutics, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students
HIV Testing in Primary CareAnytimeEmergency Medicine, Family Medicine, HIV, Internal Medicine, Midwifery, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, IMGs
Introduction to WorkSafeBC & ICBCAnytimeFamily Medicine, Residents & Students,Specialty Medicine, IMGs
Gender-Affirming Perinatal Care: Safe, Respectful, and CelebratoryAnytimeFamily Medicine, Gynecology, LGBTQ Health, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Obstetrics, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, Women's Health
The 5As of Healthy Pregnancy Weight GainAnytimeFamily Medicine, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Obstetrics, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, Women's Health, Registered Dieticians
BC Cancer Primary Care Learning Sessions: Prostate CancerAnytimeFamily Medicine, GPOs, Nurse Practitioners, Oncology, Residents & Students
But I Don't Do Maternity Care! Essentials for Family PhysiciansAnytimeFamily Medicine, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Obstetrics, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Women's Health
Sexually Transmitted and Blood-borne Infections: Barriers to Screening / Infections transmissibles sexuellement et par le sang : obstacles au dépistageAnytimeCommunication, Family Medicine, HIV, LGBTQ Health, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Rural Medicine, Specialty Medicine, Cultural Safety, Francophone
Virtual Examinations – Tools for Clinical PracticeAnytimeCommunication, Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapy, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Rural Medicine, Technology
Billing in BC: Basics for Family MedicineAnytimeFamily Medicine, Practice Management, Residents & Students, IMGs
Looking Beyond a Diagnosis: Mental Health in Primary Care Online CourseAnytimemental health professionals, family physicians, nurse practitioners, residents and students.
ThisChangedMyPracticeAnytime all health professionals
BC Cancer Primary Care Learning Sessions: Lung CancerAnytime family physicians, oncologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, GPOs, residents and students.
IMG Peer Support NetworkOctober 2023 to April 2024International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who completed the BC-PIP program within the last five years. Seeking IMG participants and Coaches/Mentors.  
Personal Learning Plans (PLP)On Demandnew to rural practice physicians (according to RSA schedule) and BC-PIP participants (less than five years of practice in BC) or International Medical Graduates practicing in rural communities (according to RSA schedule). 
Coaching and Mentoring Program (CAMP)OngoingBC physician coaches, rural BC physician coachees.
Not Just The Blues: Perinatal Depression and AnxietyAnytimeFamily Medicine, Mental Health, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapy, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Women's Health
Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms and Anxiety Post Motor Vehicle Crash (MVC)AnytimeEmergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Mental Health, Residents & Students, Rural Medicine
Cannabis Education for Health Care ProvidersAnytimefamily physicians, nurse practitioners, residents and students.     
Looking Beyond a Diagnosis: Major Depressive DisorderComplete online at your own pace (Self-paced)Family Medicine, Mental Health
Pediatric Nutrition Guidelines Online CourseComplete online at your own pace (Self-paced)Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Pediatrics, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, Registered Dietitians
CPD eCoachAnytimeFamily Medicine
Specialist CPD eCoachAnytimeSpecialty Medicine
Looking Beyond a Diagnosis: Generalized Anxiety DisorderAnytimeFamily Medicine, Mental Health
We create education grounded in quality improvement and best practices for adult learning.Ongoingpracticing BC physicians
Real-Time Virtual Support (RTVS) SimulationFor more info, contact us at cpd.rtvs@ubc.caEmergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Rural Medicine, Technology
But I Don't Do Maternity Care! Specialist Physician Management of the Breastfeeding PatientAnytimeAnesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Gynecology, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Psychiatry, Specialty Medicine, Women's Health
BC Cancer Primary Care Learning Sessions: Breast CancerComplete online at your own pace (Self-paced)Family Medicine, GPOs, Mammography, Oncology, Residents & Students, Women's Health
Breast Cancer Screening in BCAnytimefamily physicians, oncologists, GPOs, IMGs, women’s health specialists, residents and students
Strengthening Kangaroo Care for Preterm Infants in British ColumbiaComplete online at your own pace (Self-paced)Emergency Medicine, Gynecology, Hospital Medicine, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Obstetrics, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Respirology, Women's Health
Sonnie: Your Ultrasound Partner
Complete online at your own pace (Self-paced)

Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Ob Ultrasound, Obstetrics, Residents & Students, Ultrasound
Looking Beyond a Diagnosis: Child & Youth Mental HealthComplete online at your own pace (Self-paced)Family Medicine, Mental Health, Pediatrics
Strengthening Kangaroo Care for Preterm Infants in British ColumbiaComplete online at your own pace (Self-paced)Emergency Medicine, Gynecology, Hospital Medicine, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Obstetrics, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Respirology, Women's Health
Pediatric Nutrition Guidelines Online CourseComplete online at your own pace (Self-paced)Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Pediatrics, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine, Registered Dietitians
Team-Based Care Online EducationComplete online at your own pace (Self-paced)Family Medicine, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapy, Practice Management, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Rural Medicine, Specialty Medicine
Continuous Learning & Practice Improvement for SpecialistsOngoingSpecialty Medicine, IMGs
Beyond Nutrition: Talking About Food and Eating for Health ProfessionalsComplete online at your own pace (Self-paced)Diabetes, Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Obesity, Cultural Safety, Registered Dietitians
Emergency Contraception UpdateComplete online at your own pace (Self-paced)family physicians, gynecologists, midwives, specialists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, pharmacists, residents and medical students.  
Not Just The Blues: Perinatal Depression and AnxietyComplete online at your own pace (Self-paced)Family Medicine, Mental Health, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapy, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Women's Health
Caring for Back and Neck Pain Arising from Soft Tissue InjuriesComplete online at your own pace (Self-paced)Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Physiotherapy, Residents & Students
Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Online EducationComplete online at your own pace (Self-paced)Allergy and Immunology, Dermatology, Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Pediatrics, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students
Beyond Nutrition: Talking About Food and Eating for Health ProfessionalsComplete online at your own pace (Self-paced)Diabetes, Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Cultural Safety, Registered Dietitians
Perinatal Substance UseComplete online at your own pace (Self-paced)Family Medicine, Midwifery, MOAs, Nurse Practitioners, Pediatrics, Specialty Medicine, Women's Health, Addiction Medicine
Peer-2-Peer Resident Coaching PortalComplete online at your own pace (Self-paced)Family Medicine, Residents & Students, Specialty Medicine
Virtual Examinations – Tools for Clinical PracticeComplete online at your own pace (Self-paced)Communication, Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapy, Registered Nurses, Residents & Students, Rural Medicine, Technology, Chiropractic
We All Have a Role to Play: Increasing Access to Abortion Care in Canada / Nous avons tous un rôle à jouer : améliorer l'accès aux soins d'avortement au CanadaAnytimeall health professionals
Landscape of Health Care in BC and CanadaComplete online at your own pace (Self-paced)Family Medicine, Specialty Medicine, IMGs