UBC Care of the Elderly Virtual Conference
UBC Care of the Elderly Virtual Conference
Feb 12 (Fri) | 0800–1515 PST +Add to Calendar
Target audience: Family physicians, geriatricians, nurse practitioners, residents and students
Up to 6.0 Mainpro+/MOC Section 1 credits
Course Webpage | Registration Form
Overview:
We will have space for you this year! We have condensed our popular 3-days intensive course into 1-day virtual conference for you to participate in the safety and comfort of your own home or office. Each presentation will last 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A. Topics are tailored for primary care providers who work with elderly patients. Participants will also have the opportunity to express their learning needs on each topic prior to the event. Check out the agenda below!
Agenda*
07:50–08:00 Connect to Zoom
08:00–08:15 Welcome & Opening Remarks | Dr. Janet Kow
08:15–08:45 Incorporating Frailty into Cancer Care Plans | Dr. Caroline Mariano
08:45–09:15 Deprescribing—How To | Dr. Mark Fok
09:15–09:45 Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia | Dr. Peter Chan
09:45–10:00 Stretch Break
10:00–10:30 COVID and Seniors | Dr. Janet Kow
10:30–11:00 Low Vision in the Elderly | Dr. Mary Lou Jackson
11:00–11:30 Effective Assessment of Seniors Virtually | Dr. Amanda Hill
11:30–12:15 Lunch Break
12:15–12:45 Update on Diabetes Management for the Elderly | Dr. Sarah Sy
12:45–13:15 Delirium and Antipsychotic Use in End of Life Care | Dr. Gil Kimel
13:15–13:45 Beyond Bisphosphonates: Options for Care | Dr. Larry Dian
13:45–14:00 Stretch Break
14:00–14:30 Chronic MSK Pain—A Physiatry Perspective | Dr. Evan Kwong
14:30–15:00 Cognitive Testing—MMSE vs Moca? | Dr. Phil Lee
15:00–15:15 Take Home Points Summarized & Closing Remarks | Dr. Janet Kow
15:15 Conference End
*Subject to Change
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Conference Secretariat
Division of Continuing Professional Development
UBC Faculty of Medicine
City Square, East Tower, Suite 200, 555 W 12th Ave
Vancouver, BC Canada V5Z3X7
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