Limited Time Events
What’s New in Womens’ Health? Update on Contraception Options and HPV Prevention
Objectives Review recent developments in LARC options for contraceptionShare experiences on how to initiate conversations with appropriate patients about LARC methodsDiscuss the latest clinical data and recommendations for HPV immunizationExamine methods to optimize counselling on HPV disease and its prevention by vaccination Speaker Dr. Denise Black Gynecologist – MD, FRCSC Assistant Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and […]
Reaching Full Functional Outcomes When Treating Depression with or without Anxiety or Anxious Distress
Download the event flyer Presented By Dr. Margie Oakander MD, FRCPC Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary Consulting Psychiatrist, Sunridge Mental Health Clinic working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team of mental health care providers Learning Objectives Review the burden of Major Depression Disorder with anxiety or with anxious distress.Emphasize […]
Helping Your Patients with Major Depressive Disorder A Journey to Wellbeing
Description Dr. Atul Khullar will present. This program is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the tools necessary to help set patients living with depression up for success. It discusses how to answer common patient questions once they start therapy, how to communicate effectively and how to empower patients towards better self-care. He will also […]
DermWatch Renewed
Presenter Andrei Metelitsa, MD, FRCPC, FAAD Dermatologist Location https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqfuutpzsoGdfaaFUcLhMFTfkn-OB9iucI RSVP Angela Park - angela.park@pfizer.com (403) 702-5824 prior to October 22, 2021
What’s New in Heart Failure?
Objectives Review the 2021 Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) Heart Failure Guidelines anddiscuss the application to practiceReview the indications and expected treatment outcomes when prescribing SGLT2inhibitorsReview clinical applications of heart failure management incorporating the 4 pillars ofguideline directed therapies Speakers Dr. Sandeep Aggarwal MD FRCPCClinical Professor Cummings School of Medicine, University of Calgary Medical Director Total […]
Nurse Practitioner Asthma Update
Presented by Dr. Rakesh Patel, Family Physician MB BS MRCGP (UK) CCFPModerated by Dr. Mohamed El-Hussein RN, PhD, NP The objectives of this program are to: Provide NPs with a review of the updated global and Canadian asthma treatment recommendations.Discuss the clinical significance of SABA over-reliant patients and its presentationDefine the clinical indicators of asthma […]
Assessing and Managing Mood Disorders Efficiently for the Nurse Practitioner
Description Program Objectives: Understand quick high yield strategies for early intervention in mood disorders patients in the post COVID eraLooking at newer more efficient treatment paradigms that require less intervention and monitoringCreating a treatment paradigm for patients that focuses on compliance, key symptoms and function Dr. Atul Khullar Dr. Atul Khullar is a psychiatrist who […]
Sublocade – buprenorphine extended-release injection
Description Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this program, participants will be better able to: Understand the mechanism of action and clinical pharmacology of buprenorphineextended-release injectionConfidently support and treat patients with problematic opioid useReview and understand the positive impact new treatment options offer patients withOpioid Use Disorder Speaker Katie Dunham is a primary care nurse practitioner with […]
Type 2 Diabetes: Navigating Pharmacotherapy in Clinical Practice
Objectives 1. Review the approach to pharmacotherapy for T2DM (2020 guidelines update) 2. To discuss priorities in choosing the most appropriate DM medication for our patient: real life cases! 3. Clinical pearls and practical aspects in prescribing SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 receptor agonists Speaker Sue D. Pedersen, MD, FRCPCSpecialist in Endocrinology & Metabolism Diplomate, American Board […]