Continuing Professional Development and Knowledge Transfer Committee
Develops and implements professional development opportunities that will lead to improved surgical oncology practice and increased knowledge in the field of surgical oncology, as well as improve communication between the Council and the surgeons of BC.
To provide professional development opportunities to surgeons across BC, in a variety of formats, and to enhance communication between the Council and the surgeons of BC. Committee members will provide guidance in developing and implementing a professional development program that will lead to improved surgical oncology practice and increased knowledge in the field of surgical oncology, as well as improve communication between the Council, its members and the surgeons of BC.
Members - Dr. Heather Stuart (Chair, Executive Editor, Newsletter)
- Dr. Sita Ollek
- Dr. Mohammadali Khorasani
Key objectives of the CPD-KT Committee
- Understand and promote the ideals and goals of the BC Cancer Surgery Network.
- Assess professional development needs of members and incorporate needs assessment into the development of educational programs and communication tools.
- Provide professional development opportunities in a variety of clinical speciality areas, in a variety of formats (courses, seminars, distance education), throughout BC annually.
- Provide outcome measurements to demonstrate impact of its professional development programs and assess effectiveness of communication tools and strategies.
- Provide educational opportunities with Maintenance of Certification accreditation.
- Provide professional development sessions linked with professional associations such as the BC Surgical Society.
- Identify education and communication resources already in existence.
- Promote study and research in the area of surgical CPD-KT.
- Publish a newsletter with information on the BC Cancer Surgical Oncology Council & Network including administrative, clinical, educational and research updates (2-3 issues annually).
- Support the BC Cancer Surgical Oncology Council Standing Committees in their communication with members.
- Maintain and update the BC Cancer Surgery Network website.
- Promote the use of electronic resources to facilitate communication (i.e. videoconferencing, Extranet technology).
BC Cancer Surgery Network Spring Update 2022
Colorectal and Breast Cancer
April 10, 2022
BC Cancer Surgery Network Fall Update 2019
Management of Not So Rare Cancers
October 5, 2019
Four Seasons Hotel
Vancouver, BC
BC Cancer Surgery Network Fall Update 2018
Head & Neck Endocrine Tumours
October 13, 2018
Four Seasons Hotel
Vancouver, BC
BC Cancer Surgery Network Fall Update 2017
Colorectal Cancer
October 14, 2017
Four Seasons Hotel
Vancouver, BC
BC Cancer Surgery Network Fall Update 2016
Management of Liver, Pancreas, Melanoma and Breast Cancers
October 22, 2016
Four Seasons Hotel
Vancouver, BC
BC Cancer Surgery Network Fall Update 2015
Upper and Lower GI Tract Cancers
November 7, 2015
Four Seasons Hotel
Vancouver, BC
BC Cancer Surgery Network Fall Update 2014Breast Cancer: Current Controversies
October 18, 2014
Four Seasons Hotel
Vancouver, BC
BC Cancer Surgery Network Fall Update 2013Endocrine Cancers
November 2, 2013
Four Seasons Hotel
Vancouver, BC
Event Presentations
BC Cancer Surgery Network Fall Update 2012
Malignancies of the Lower GI Tract
October 20, 2012
Four Seasons Hotel
Vancouver, BC
Event Presentations
BC Cancer Surgery Network Fall Update 2011
From Uncommon to Common
October 22, 2011
Vancouver, BC
Four Seasons Hotel
Event Presentations
BC Cancer Surgery Network Fall Update 2010
Upper GI and Hepatobiliary Cancers
October 23, 2010
Vancouver, BC
Four Seasons Hotel
Event presentation
BC Cancer Surgery Network Fall Update 2009
Breast Cancer Update:
October 24, 2009
Vancouver, BC
Four Seasons Hotel
Event presentations
BC Cancer Surgery Network Fall update 2008
Rectal Cancer Update:
The Last 5cm Distal TME and Beyond
Saturday October 24, 25, 2008
Vancouver, BC
St. Paul's Hospital
Event Presentations
BC Cancer Surgery Network Fall Update 2007
Endocrine Surgical Oncology
Saturday October 27, 2007
Vancouver, BC
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Event Presentations
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
The Surgery Network hosted a one day conference on Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Vancouver, BC on November 24th, 2006 at the Plaza 500 Hotel.
Event Presentations
Surgical Problems in Proximal GI Cancer Management
The Surgery Network hosted a one day conference on Proximal GI Cancers on December 3rd, 2005.
Pre and Post Test Results
Copies of the presentations are available here
Current Management of Head and Neck Masses
Sessions have been held in Vancouver on December 10th, Kelowna, on Friday 21st January 2005, in Surrey on Aril 29th, 2005, in Prince George on September 30th and in Victoria on January 27th, 2006
The 2004 BC Cancer Annual Conference took place on November 25th-27th at the Westin-Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver. Presentations and pre and post test results are available on the conference page.
Breast Cancer Symposium in Victoria, 24th April, 2004
Annual Surgical Oncology Council Meeting in Vancouver, 6th February 2004. Results from the Breast Cancer Symposium 2004
History/Archive
Internet Course for Surgeons
A course provided in conjunction with the College of Physicians & Surgeons is nearing completion and will be available on the SON website. It will take you through all steps of an internet search to answer clinical questions. When available, there will be a direct link from this page.
Certification Program
One of the core features of the Council & Network is a strong educational focus. A continuing education/maintenance of certification program has been developed to provide learning opportunities for all surgeons in BC who provide oncologic care. Various formats are offered.
Education Needs Assessment
In early December, 2001, the B.C. Surgical Oncology Council and Network distributed an Education, Communications and Research Needs Assessment Questionnaire to the surgeons in the province of BC.
The short form was sent to all surgeons and additional material requesting areas of educational need, was sent to seven key specialties. Copies can be viewed below.
Assessment Survey Results
Terms of Reference
Related Sites
Dedicated Journals in Surgical Oncology
Annals of Surgical OncologyEuropean Journal of Surgical OncologyJournal of Surgical OncologySurgical Oncology Clinics of North AmericaSeminars in Surgical OncologySeminars in Urologic OncologyUrologic OncologyJournal of Neuro-oncologyGynaecology OncologyJournal of Clinical OncologyCollege of Family Physicians and Surgeons of BC
The Society of Surgical Oncology - useful for their annotated bibliography, education section, guidelines and online symposia
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada - Related Sites menu
If you have questions about the CME Committee please email son@bccancer.bc.ca.
