Doctors of BC Education Day, Lower Mainland

Location: 
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre - Pavilion Ballroom
1088 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R9
Date: 
May 13, 2017

OVERVIEW

Doctors of BC’s Education Day brings together family physicians and specialists for a diverse learning and networking opportunity. Attendees will participate in education sessions that will inform you about the services and supports Doctors of BC provides to make a positive difference in your practice and for the profession.

PROGRAM

8:30 Breakfast & Registration
9:00 Welcome & Opening Remarks Nicole Newman & Sara Taghipour
9:10 President Elect Overview... What is Important to us right now Dr Trina Larsen Soles
9:30 Advocating Through Policy Deb Viccars
9:50 Physician Master Agreement - The Big Picture Paul Straszak
10:10 Local Negotiations, Advocacy & Member Support Deanna Mayhew
10:30 Break
10:40 Personal Insurance: Do you know what you need? Erin Higgins
11:00 JCC Update

SSC - Adrian Leung

GPSC - Dr Brenda Hefford

SCC - Margaret English

12:00 Lunch
1:00 Patient Medical Home Strategy Dr Brenda Hefford
1:30 Update on Priorities Dr Vanessa Brcic & Dr Jeff Dresselhuis
1:45 Violence Against Physicians Rob Hulyk
2:05 Break
2:15 Audit & Billing: Avoiding the Pitfalls Juanita Grant
3:00 Reception

REGISTRATION

Registration is limited to the first 100 registrants. Registration is free, however attendees who have registered are committing to attendance. “No-show” attendees will be charged $50 on their credit card to cover costs associated with holding their place. 

Honoraria of $200 and travel outside 40km will be paid. 

To register, please complete the registration form and email it to 
or fax 604.638.6054.

ACCREDITATION

Up to 4.75 MOC Section 1/Mainpro+ credits

PARKING INFORMATION

Entrance to the parkade is on Hornby Street. Regular (early-bird) parking is covered by Doctors of BC (only applicable to those arriving before 9am and leaving before 6pm). Valet parking will not be covered. 

AMAZING DOOR PRIZES TO BE WON!