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Physician Education Conference
October 11, 2008
Coast Capri Hotel
Kelowna, B.C.
WorkSafeBC is proud to host the 9th Annual Physician Education Conference, taking place October 11, 2008, in Kelowna, B.C.'s Coast Capri Hotel.
Family members are invited to join conference participants for a fun-filled Okanagan weekend. Local activities include wine tours, golf, hiking, biking, as well as the Fall Wine Festival (October 2-12) and Okanagan International Marathon (October 11-12).
Registration:
Registration Deadline: September 30, 2008
Before Sept. 30 |
After Sept. 30 |
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| Physicians | $160 |
$200 |
| *Students and Residents | $80 |
$100 |
* Students and residents must present proof of status at the time of registration in order to receive this reduced rate
Download the conference brochure and registration form (PDF 234kb)
Plenary sessions:
- Management of Chronic Pain Patients and Not Just Their Pain – Why Pills, Potions, & Procedures are Insufficient
Dr. Dennis Turk - Opiate Prescription for the Chronic Non-Cancer Pain Patient
Dr. Gary Franklin - Recognizing Occupational Lung Disease
Dr. Sami Youakim - Repetitive Strain Injury: The truth is rarely pure and never simple
Dr. Jennifer Robinson
Workshops:
- Approaches to Low Back Pain (limited to 10 attendees). This is a Practice-Based Small Group Learning
Facilitator: Dr. Allison Rankin - Practical Exam of the Back
Drs. Prenesh Govender and Don Krawciw (facilitator) - Practical Exam of the Shoulder
Drs. Jason O'Brien and Don Krawciw (facilitator) - Negotiating Return to Work Plans
Drs. Alison Henry and Lauren Lypchuk with WorkSafeBC Kelowna Nurse Advisors - The Lower Extremity: what you need to know in orthopedic trauma for your family practice
Dr. Pierre Guy - The Upper Extremity: what you need to know in orthopedic trauma for your family practice
Dr. Pierre Guy, also in attendance Dr. Jason O'Brien - Worksite assessment: Campion Marine Luxury Boats
Facilitator: Dr. Ken Kristjanson
Accreditation:
As an organization accredited to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS), the UBC Division of Continuing Professional Development & Knowledge Translation designates this educational program as meeting the accreditation criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 3.50 Mainpro-M1 credits. It also meets the accreditation criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been accredited for 1.5 Mainpro-C credits/workshop. Each physician should claim only those credits he/she actually spent in the activity.
Guest speakers
| Dr. Gary Franklin Research Professor Environment and Occupational Health Sciences Dept University of Washington Seattle, WA |
Dr. Lauren Lypchuk Family Medicine WorkSafeBC Kelowna, BC |
| Dr. Prenesh Govender Neurosurgeon Kelowna General Hospital Kelowna, BC |
Dr. Jennifer Robinson Family Medicine WorkSafeBC Richmond, BC |
| Dr. Pierre Guy Orthopedic Surgeon Assistant Professor Department of Orthopedics University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC |
Dr. Peter Rothfels Chief Medical Officer WorkSafeBC Richmond, BC |
| Dr. Alison Henry Family Medicine WorkSafeBC Kelowna, BC |
Dr. Dennis Turk Professor of Anesthesiology University of Washington Seattle, WA |
| Dr. Don Krawciw Sports Medicine WorkSafeBC Victoria, BC |
Dr. Sami Youakim Occupational Medicine WorkSafeBC Richmond, BC |
Please check back regularly for more details. For more information:
Jocelyne Fidyk
Phone: 604 231-8651
Toll-free: 1 877-633-6233
Vancouver Island Safety Conference
November 1, 2008
Qualicum Beach Civic Centre
Qualicum Beach, B.C.
The theme of the conference is “Human Factors – Why bad things happen to good people.” It will look at impairment, hazard and risk assessment, and the root causes of incidents in the pulp and paper, wood products manufacturing, forestry, and related transportation sectors.
Space is limited so please register by October 15, 2008. Registration forms are available from the BC Forest Safety Council web site. The conference is free, so please bring a non-perishable item for the Steelworkers Food Bank. For more information, contact Chris Warburton by phone at 250 751-8060 or by e-mail at visc@bcforestsafe.org.
7th Annual Safety Committee Conference
November 17, 2008
Sheraton Guildford Hotel
Surrey, B.C.
Not just another safety conference, the 7th Annual Provincial Safety Committee Conference is an indispensable opportunity to learn improved conflict resolution techniques and strategies for effective teamwork. New safety committee members will gain fundamental knowledge, while those who are more experienced will discover information to help remain current with the latest improvements in workplace safety programs. Great for separating fact from fiction, this unique learning experience is taught by experienced safety professionals, not classroom-oriented academics.
For more information, visit www.pacificsafetycenter.com or e-mail marym@pacificsafetycenter.com.
5th Annual Health Care Provider Conference
May 8, 2009
WorkSafeBC's Health Care Services is bringing back the Health Care Provider Conference to the Lower Mainland.
More details on the great conference topics and exciting prizes will be coming soon. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities will be available.
For more information, contact Christine Lynn, WorkSafeBC Events Coordinator, at 604 276-3329 or e-mail hpconference@worksafebc.com.
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