Community Oncology Network Pharmacy Educators

The Community Oncology Network Pharmacy Educators are a team of pharmacists from regional BC Cancer centres who facilitate and support the ongoing professional development of oncology pharmacy staff across the province.

Who we are
​The Community Oncology Network (CON) is a collaborative partnership between BC Cancer regional centres and participating regional hospitals across British Columbia. Sites within the network deliver varying levels of cancer care services, tailored to their regional needs and operational capacities. This integrated network approach ensures patients have access to standardized, high-quality cancer treatment closer to home, fully aligned with the standards established by BC Cancer. 

​​The BC Cancer Community Oncology Network (CON) Pharmacy Educators are a team of four pharmacists from regional BC Cancer centres who facilitate and support the ongoing professional development of oncology pharmacy staff across the province and throughout the network.

What we do
​We develop and maintain key educational resources and training programs for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy assistants across BC Cancer and the Community Oncology Network hospitals, with the goal of strengthening oncology pharmacy practice and improving patient care. 

These resources include:
CON Pharmacy Educators are also available to:
  • Answer questions from community oncology pharmacy staff
  • Organize, prepare, and deliver in-person or virtual educational in-service training
  • Orient new staff to BC Cancer Pharmacy webpages, educational resources, and tools
  • Share invitations to BC Cancer Pharmacy Rounds and other relevant educational events
For questions, to join the mailing list, or to arrange a videoconference presentation or site visit, please contact your CON Pharmacy Educator.

Contact us

​Fraser Health and Northern Health (West)

Khushminder Rai
BC Cancer - Surrey
khushminder.rai@bccancer.bc.ca
(604) 675 - 4100 ext. 203813

Interior Health

Sonia Szombathy
BC Cancer - Kelowna
(604) 675-4100 ext. 203812

Island Health

Lisa Wanbon
BC Cancer - Victoria
(604) 675-4100 ext. 205366

Vancouver Coastal, Northern Health (East), and Yukon

Mandeep K. Bains
BC Cancer - Vancouver
(604) 675-4100 ext. 203814​
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