Children's Health Today Virtual Pediatric Conference on October 22-23, 2021 in Vancouver, Canada

Children's Health Today Virtual Pediatric Conference on October 22-23, 2021 in Vancouver, Canada

Children’s Health Today Conference 2021 is partnership between the BC Pediatric Society and the BC Children’s Hospital Division of Rheumatology. The conference is offered via an easy-to-use virtual platform.

Through lectures and small group workshops, day one of the conference will explore current issues in contemporary pediatrics with an emphasis on up-to-date evidence and practical management approaches. Day two will address challenges and controversies in pediatric rheumatology, providing the most current information from experts in the field.

8:00 AM - 8:10 AM Opening Remarks Day 1

8:15 AM - 8:55 AM Time for Change: Meaningful Support for Families of Children with Medical Complexity Dr. Hema Patel - 0.6875 Credit Hour

9:00 AM - 9:40 AM What Paediatricians Can Do to Address Teen Substance Use Dr. Scott Hadland - 0.6875 Credit Hour

9:40 AM - 9:55 AM AM Friday Coffee Break 

9:55 AM - 10:35 AM Motivational Interviewing: How to Help Your Patients Make the Changes They Need Dr. Cindy Landy and Dr. Todd Hill - 0.6875 Credit Hour

10:40 AM - 11:20 AM A Deep Dive into Pediatric Point of Care Ultrasound Dr. Peggy Lambos - 0.6875 Credit Hour

11:25 AM - 12:05 PM Pediatric Dermatology Tips and Tricks 2021 Dr. Joseph Lam - 0.6875 Credit Hour

12:05 PM - 12:35 PM Friday Lunch Break

12:35 PM - 1:15 PM Pathways to Addressing Race Based Discrimination for Paediatricians Dr. Anas Manouzi & Dr. Tatiana Sotindjo - 0.6875 Credit Hour

1:20 PM - 2:20 PM  KEYNOTE Pediatrics and the Impacts of the Pandemic on Children’s Health Dr. Katharine Smart - 1 Credit Hour

2:20 PM - 2:35 PM PM Friday Coffee Break

2:35 PM - 3:15 PM Health Care for Transgender Youth in BC Dr. Brendan Hursh - 0.6875 Credit Hour

3:20 PM - 4:00 PM Economics and Billing Session 0.6875 Credit Hour

4:05 PM - 4:15 PM Closing Remarks Day 1


8:00 AM - 8:10 AM Day 2 Opening Remarks

8:15 AM - 9:15 AM KEYNOTE Choosing Wisely: How Pediatric Rheumatology Recommendations Affect Your Practice Dr. Nadia Luca - 1 Credit Hour

9:20 AM - 10:00 AM Tips to Improve your Musculoskeletal Physical Examination Dr. Mercedes Chan - 0.6875 Credit Hour

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM AM Saturday Coffee Break

10:15 AM - 10:55 AM Thinking like a Rheumatologist: Practical Tips for the Pediatrician Dr. Tommy Gerschman - 0.6875 Credit Hour

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM 2021 Treatment Guidelines for Children with JIA Dr. Jaime Guzman - 0.6875 Credit Hour

11:45 AM - 12:25 PM Living with JIA - Perspective from a Teen and her Mom Dr. Lori Tucker with patient Abby Mazzone and Abby's mother, Amy Mazzone - 0.6875 Credit Hour

12:25 PM - 12:55 PM Saturday Lunch Break

12:55 PM - 1:35 PM Biologic Treatment for Rheumatic Disease: What the Pediatrician Needs to Know Dr. Kristin Houghton - 0.6875 Credit Hour

1:40 PM - 2:20 PM Dermatology for the Pediatric Rheumatology Patient Dr. Wingfield Rehmus - 0.6875 Credit Hour

2:20 PM - 2:35 PM PM Saturday Coffee Break

2:35 PM - 3:15 PM CRMO - What is it? How do you diagnose it? How is it treated? Dr. Andrea Human - 0.6875 Credit Hour

3:20 PM - 4:00 PM The Child with Frequent Fevers: Should I be Worried? Dr. Lori Tucker - 0.6875 Credit Hour

4:05 PM - 4:25 PM Day 2 Closing Remarks

Name: The BC Pediatric Society (BCPS)
Website: https://www.bcpeds.ca/

The BCPS seeks to advance public policy to benefit children and their communities The BCPS collaborates with other child and family health advocates The BCPS initiates and supports research projects that impact child health in our region The BCPS advocates for pediatricians professionally, providing ongoing education and representation at regional, provincial and federal medical organizations The BCPS advocates for economic incentives to promote retention of specialists in pediatric practice
Description Price Date
Physician Member USD 250.00 Before October 22, 2021
Physician Non-Member USD 315.00 Before October 22, 2021
Resident USD 100.00 Before October 22, 2021
Nurse / NP / Allied Health USD 160.00 Before October 22, 2021
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