Thompson Community Based CPD Program 2023-2024

Description

In order to address the unique clinical characteristics of each community, the Community Based CPD Program is offered in rural Manitoba locations*: Morden/Winkler and Thompson. A community physician for each location is appointed as program chair . These physicians identify the learning needs of their colleagues and work with the University of Manitoba, CPD Medicine Department to organize these events.

Upcoming program topics include: Spirometry interpretation and management of COPD, liver cirrhosis and complication management, palliative care in Northern context, subjects at the interface of Oncology (or Hematology) and Family Medicine.

This event is of interest to rural primary care providers, urban practicing family physicians, interprofessional teams and residents.

The Community Based Program is supported by an unrestricted education grant from the MB Healthcare Providers Network.

Objectives

At the end of this learning activity, participants will be able to:

• Apply diagnosis and management strategies to a variety of medical conditions that are relevant to primary care practice. (Medical Expert)
• Evaluate the literature that is presented on timely research and guidelines that support evidence-based medicine. (Scholar)
• Communicate best practices on a range of timely and challenging topics with patients and their families. (Communicator
• Recognize barriers to change and apply innovative strategies to overcome these barriers. (Medical Expert, Health Advocate, Communicator)
• Identify and address topic-relevant societal needs using principles of inclusivity and equity. (Health Advocate, Professional)
• Identify clinical scenarios that require team-based or collaborative care. (Collaborator)

Agenda

Lecture – September 15, 2023

0900 – Spirometry interpretation and management of COPD – Dr. Evan Orlikow

1000 – Liver cirrhosis and complication management – Dr. Nabiha Faisa

1100-1110 – Stretch Break

1110 – Subjects at the interface of Oncology (or Hematology) and Family Medicine – Dr. Mark Kristjanson

1210-1315 – Lunch break

1315 – Palliative care in Northern context – Dr. Nathan Coleman

1415 – Chronic Kidney Disease – Dr. Bryce Barr

Lecture – December 15, 2023

0900 – Management of Asthma and COPD – Dr. Evan Orlikow

1000 – Overview of the treatment of insomnia in adult- Dr. Adegoke Adelufosi

1100-1110 – Stretch Break

1110 – GI and breast preventive cancer – Dr. Brady Anderson

1210-1315 – Lunch break

1315 – Approach to management of chronic non cancer pain in adults – Dr. Adegoke Adelufosi

1415 – The diagnosis and treatment of delirium – Dr. Mark Kristjanson

Lecture – March 15, 2024

0900 – Dementia and Capacity assessment – Dr. Adegoke Adelufosi

1000 – When to report patients to MPI for driving concerns – Dr. Hunt

1100-1110 – Stretch Break

1110 – Reduce prescription drug costs for patients by altering prescribing habits – Dr. Hunt

1210-1315 – Lunch break

1315 – Overview of Musculoskeletal pain  – Dr. Morrow

1415 – Low back pain/Gout/Osteoarthritis – Dr. Morrow

Lecture –  June 14, 2024

0900 – Evaluation of cognitive impairment and dementia  – Dr. Adegoke Adelufosi

1000 – Assessment, diagnosis and treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults – Dr. Adegoke Adelufosi

1100 – Stretch Break

1110 – Vascular, pustular, and bullous lesions in newborn/infant – Dr. Ayman Sheta

12:10 – Lunch Break

1315 – Evaluation and management of suspected sepsis and septic shock in adults – Dr. Ganesan Abbu

1415 – Sepsis cont’d – Dr. Ganesan Abbu

Registration

This program series offers 4, 1-day sessions on the following dates:

September 15 and December 15, 2023.  March 15 and June 14, 2024.

Physician Single Lecture Session Fee – $175
Allied Health Professional Single Lecture Session Fee – $75
Residents/Students Single Lecture Session Fee –  $30

All Registrants Each Workshop Fee – $200 (registration is limited for workshops)

These sessions will be presented in a format consistent with UM policies and Public Health regulations as determined closer to session date. Connection details will be emailed to registered participants 24 hours prior to each event date for online delivery.

As Per CPD Medicine policy, the department requires any refund or cancelation request to be submitted in writing up to fourteen (14) days prior to the program start date . A $50 administrative fee will be withheld to cover transaction and administrative costs. Refund or cancelation requests made less than fourteen (14) days notice may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Credits

This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been approved by the CPD Medicine Program, University of Manitoba for up to 5.0 Mainpro+ credits.

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 by the CPD Medicine Program, University of Manitoba for a maximum of 5.0 hours.

Participants should only claim credit for the actual number of hours attended.

The University of Manitoba CPD Medicine Program is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME).