UBC IMG Orientation Conference fall 2021

Please join us virtually for IMG Orientation Conference fall 2021. This conference will be delivered virtually over two half-days and will cover the following topics: Introduction to Indigenous health, cultural considerations of communicating with patients in Canada, ethics, liability, communication, professionalism, physician self-care and resilience. Please note: this conference is for physicians registered in the provisional class with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).

Speakers:

• Dr. Steven Yau
• Elder Bruce Robinson
• Dr. David Tu
• Rachel Ho
• Dr. Tahmeena A
• Dr. Katherine Lariviere
• Dr. Derek Puddester
• Paula Osachoff
• Dr. Peter Gibson

Learning objectives:

• Intellectualize and have an emotional understanding of the historic and ongoing determinants of health for Indigenous people in Canada
• Describe the challenges to providing health care to Indigenous people and strategies to improve outcomes
• Recognize the physician’s role and the role of Traditional Elders and culture in improving the health of Indigenous Peoples
• Describe what Personal Learning Plans (PLP) are and who is eligible to participate
• Review the benefits of structured goal-setting and concierge support. Identify common barriers to cross-cultural communication
• Recognize how one’s own cultural beliefs and attitudes impact relationships with patients
• Define the elements of cultural competence
• Define physician burnout
• Describe evidence-informed strategies for self-care and resiliency to prevent burnout
• Identify challenges in physician self-care
• Review common medical-legal risks for physicians
• Describe common pitfalls in documentation
• Review specific documentation issues

How to join:

• Registration required - https://ubccpd.ca/learn/learning-activities/course?eventtemplate=138-img-orientation-conference-fall-2021# - after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the login information to join. 
• Agenda and more information

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 approved for up to 6.5 MOC credits. This Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 6.5 Mainpro+ credits

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