UBC CPD IMG Orientation Conference Spring 2022

Please join us virtually for IMG Orientation Conference Spring 2022. This conference covers the following topics: Ethics, liability, communication and professionalism; Cultural considerations of communicating with patients in Canada; Introduction to Indigenous health​; and Physician self-care and resilience.

Speakers:

• Dr. Steven Yau
• Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh
• Elder Bruce Robinson
• Dr. David Tu
• Dr. Trudy Nasmith
• Dr. Tahmeena Ali
• Dr. Catherine Pound
• Dr. Derek Puddester
• Dr. Peter Gibson
• Doris Au Yeung
• Julie Kwan

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.
• Identify the cultural demographics in BC.
• Recognize strategies for effective communication in Canadian health care system.
• Identify local resources to support communication between patients and care providers.
• Recognize how one’s own cultural beliefs and attitudes impact relationships with patients.
• Review common medical-legal risks for physicians.
• Describe common pitfalls in documentation.
• Review specific documentation issues.
• Examine various factors that influence resilience.
• Identify areas of dissatisfaction in your life.
• Identify one simple thing that you can do to make a difference in your wellness.

How to join:

• Registration required https://ubccpd.ca/learn/learning-activities/course?eventtemplate=212-img-orientation-conference-spring-2022#
  after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the login information to join.

CME: This Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 6.50 Mainpro+ credits.

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