UBC COVID-19 impact: Dealing with the hidden epidemic of alcohol use disorder

Please join us virtually for UBC COVID-19 impact: Dealing with the hidden epidemic of alcohol use disorder. During this educational session, highly experienced physician experts will answer your questions and share their experiences and best practices in managing alcohol use disorder. 

Speakers:

• Dr. Sophie Waterman: MD, CFPC, Physician Lead for the Managed Alcohol Program which was started by the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw First Nation, Physician Lead for the North Island Rural Birth Program and operates a full-time family and emergency medicine practice
• Dr. Julius Elefante: MD, FRCPC, Clinical Instructor for the University of British Columbia, Psychiatrist at SPH, VGH, the West End Mental Health Team, and the Burnaby Centre for Mental Health and Addiction
• Dr. Paxton Bach: MD, MSc, FRCPC, FASAM, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia
• Moderator: Dr. Christie Newton: MD, CCFP, FCFP, Associate Professor, Associate Head Education and Engagement, Medical Director UBC Health Clinic, UBC

Learning objectives:

• Apply evidence-based guidelines and best practices for risk stratification and management of withdrawal in your patients with alcohol use disorder
• Apply pharmacologic and psychosocial approaches to prevent relapse
• Become familiar with available resources to support your patient care

How to join:

• Registration required: https://ubccpd.ca/course/covid19-webinar-april-15-2021- after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the information to join. 

CME: This event 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 has been approved by UBC CPD for up to 1.5 MOC Section 1 Group Learning credits. Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity.

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