Explore a range of upcoming sessions designed to help you prepare for independent practice, strengthen your teaching skills or pursue a career in clinician science, these events offer practical, hands-on guidance.
Register Now: PGME Scholar Day
We are excited to announce the first PGME Scholar Day on October 16, 2025, this initiative highlights the outstanding scholarly work of our postgraduate trainees. The event will feature resident-led oral presentations in research, quality improvement, and more.
This is a great opportunity for all members of the PGME community to attend, showcase work, engage with peers, and provide valuable feedback.
Event Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 8am-1pm
Location: In person at Paetzold Auditorium (VGH) or Virtual (Zoom)
Registration Link (Closes Friday, October 3)
For any inquiries, kindly email pgme.research@ubc.ca
Transition Into Practice
The Transition into Practice (TIP) program prepares all residents for their transition into practicing independently. We host our Transition Tuesday Evening Seminar Series regularly at 6:00 PM to support self-directed learning on topics such as financial literacy, debt management, tax planning, and more.
Understanding the Agreements and Contractual Terms Relevant for Newly Practicing Physicians
August 12, 2025 | 6:00-7:00PM PST
The session will provide a general introduction to contracts and contractual terms relevant to new physicians. The focus of this session will be on the terms of contracts using the examples of different types of locum contracts and other contractual agreements.
The LFP Payment Model 101 – How to get Started
August 19, 2025 | 6:00-7:00 PM PST
This session focuses on learning about the LFP Payment Model as a compensation option for longitudinal family physicians and locums.
Show Me The Money: The Business Behind Medical Clinics
August 26, 2025 | 6:00-7:00 PM PST
This session explores how community clinics operate. It aims to give physicians insight into behind-the-scenes operations at their future workplaces to enhance transparency and understanding.
Resident Counselling & Peer Support
Attention MD: Executive Functioning Skills for Success (7-weeks, starts Aug. 27)
Residents & Fellows on Leave/Accommodations (4-weeks, starts Oct. 20).
Email pgme.rcaps@ubc.ca if you have any questions or are interested in registering.
Residents as Teachers
Elevate your ability to teach, inspire, and lead. Residents are invited to attend Residents as Teachers (RaT) workshops that prepare you to enhance your teaching moments. All residents are welcome to attend.
Patient Education
September 22 | 12:00-1:30pm PST | Facilitators: Drs. Adrian Yee and Kim Papp
In this session, participants will learn to highlight the role of patient education in care and teaching, communicate clearly, engage empathetically, and use the Teach Back method to ensure understanding and support treatment plans.
Designing presentations for learning
October 21 | 3:30-5:00pm PST | Facilitators: Dave Sanders, and Drs. Michelle Schneeweiss, and Tony Fang
Participants will learn to design interactive presentations using backward design, apply multimedia learning principles to reduce cognitive overload, and create inclusive, supportive learning environments through thoughtful language and visuals.
Teaching clinical reasoning with collaborative questioning
November 19 | 12:00- 1:30pm PST | Facilitators: Drs. Kyla Hildebrand, Tony Fang, and Shandel Riedlinger
This session will equip participants to map the diagnostic reasoning process, identify clinical reasoning types, and implement the “Collect-Generate-Prune” method.
Clinician Investigator Program Info Sessions
The UBC Clinician Investigator Program is an exciting opportunity for UBC residents to pursue Master, PhD or postgraduate studies through a RCPSC accredited program. Register for a virtual info session:
The CIP info sessions are for Royal College (specialty) residents only.
Save the Date: PGME Scholar Day
We are excited to announce the first PGME Scholar Day on October 16, 2025, a new initiative that highlights the outstanding scholarly work of our postgraduate trainees. This event is open to all residents across all PGME programs will feature resident-led oral presentations in research, quality improvement, and other scholarly activities. Stay tuned for more details.
Entrada Weekly Drop-In Support
Have questions about Entrada? Join our virtual drop-in session for real-time support. Open to all users—including Residents, Fellows, Faculty, PAs, PDs, and CCs—this informal session is your space to get help, ask questions, and troubleshoot challenges.
Happens every Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST | Location: Virtual (Zoom Link) | No registration required | Questions? Email: pgme.cbme@ubc.ca
Continuing Professional Development
UBC Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD) designs, delivers, accredits, researches and evaluates lifelong learning opportunities for health professionals in British Columbia and beyond. They have many events suitable for residents on their website.
Surgical First Assist in Obstetrics
October 25 | Vancouver, BC
This course was developed to provide training in a Canadian context for entry level skills for the surgical assist with a focus on obstetrics. It is appropriate for Midwives, Family Physicians, Physician Assistants and Residents.
Practice Foundations: Achieving Success in Your First Years of Practice
November 29 | UBC Robson Square | Vancouver, BC |In-person Conference
Audience: family physicians, specialty physicians, nurse practitioners, international medical graduates, residents and students.
Join this dynamic, in-person conference packed with practical insights from experienced professionals currently in the field. Explore a wide range of timely topics including job opportunities, work–life balance, practice management, college complaints, billing strategies, navigating Pathways, and more. Don’t miss the chance to connect with colleagues and potential employers at our networking reception and job fair.
