Continuing Medical Education

The Network strives to provide directly relevant, accessible oncology continuing medical education opportunities for primary care providers in BC and the Yukon.



Webcasts

Presented in partnership with UBC's Division of Continuing Professional Development, webcasts are held 8-9:00 a.m. (Pacific time) the third Thursday of every month (except July, August and December). Our complimentary webcasts provide opportunity to participate in topical, interactive oncology presentations from anywhere with Internet access. Learners may earn additional Mainpro+ credits for recorded webinars through a CFPC Linking Learning to Practice exercise.

Note: As of November 2020, webcasts are delivered on Zoom. To participate in our live webcasts, simply register for the session and enter via the URL provided. For mobile devices, download the Zoom app from the app store. 

Accreditation

This Group Learning program has been reviewed and approved by the UBC Division of Continuing Professional Development. This Group Learning course meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by UBC CPD for 1 Mainpro+ credit per session.

This program was co-developed with UBC CPD and BC Cancer , Family Practice Oncology Network (FPON) and was planned to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity and balance.

Upcoming Webcasts

  • November 20: Recognizing Hematologic Malignancies in Primary Care. Register HERE. 
  • January 15: Breast Cancer Screening and Breast Density. Register HERE.

View Recorded Webcasts below

Note: ensure Flash is enabled on your computer's browser or, for mobile devices, that you use a flash enabled browser (available via the app store). 

Gain credit through the College of Family Physicians of Canada Linking Learning Exercises. 

 

Management of Early Breast Cancer for Primary Care: Guiding Patients While Awaiting Medical Oncology Consultation​ - Oct. 16 by Dr. Sanji Ali​

Oropharyngeal Cancer - Sept. 18 by Dr. Suzanne Carlisle

The Role of Diet and Exercise in Cancer Treatment and Survivorship - Jun. 19 by Dr. Thomas Hedley

Reducing Ovarian Cancer Risk: Discussing Opportunistic Salpingectomy with Patients in Primary Care - May 22 by Dr. Gillian Hanley

Localized Prostate Cancer Management and Surveillance - Apr. 17 by Dr. Clement Ho

Post-Breast Cancer Treatment Follow-up Care - Mar. 20 by Dr. Karen Gelmon

Thyroid Cancer: What Family Physicians Need to Know When Caring for Their Patients - Feb. 20 by Dr. Shivraj Riar

Endometrial Cancer - Jan. 16 by Dr. Anna Tinker

 

Ovarian Cancer for Primay Care Providers - Nov. 21 by Dr. Kim Stewart

Oncofertility - Oct. 17 by Dr. Kristin Marr

Hereditary Cancer Update: Mainstreamed Testing - When to Test, When to Refer - Sept. 19 by Drs. Sophie Sun & Intan Schrader

Advanced Melanoma: Current Management and Follow-Up Care - Jun. 20 by Dr. Vincent Poon

Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection - May 20

  • No Recording or Presentation PDF  available

Bone Health in Cancer Care - Apr. 18 by Dr. Akshay Jain

Radiation 101: What's Available and Side Effets - Mar. 21

 by Dr. Dylan Narinesingh

Management of Surgically Induced Menopause - Feb. 15 by Dr. Rona Cheifetz and Dr.  Lesa Dawson

Colorectal Cancer Current Screening Recommendations and Follow-Up Care - Jan. 18 by Dr. Jennifer Telford 

 

Female Sexual Health & Cancer Survivorship - Nov. 16 by Dr. Melanie Altas

Prostate Cancer Screening and Early Prostate Cancer Management - Oct. 19 by Dr. Marie-Pier St-Laurent

Opioid Prescribing for Cancer Pain in Primary Care - Sept. 21
by Dr. Chantal Chris 

Management of Treatment-Related Side Effects of Androgen Deprivation Therapy - June 15 by Nikita Ivanov

Things You Can Do In Clinic Today to Prevent Ovarian Cancer - May 18 by Dr. Lesa Dawson, Gillian Hanley and Dr. Alicia Tone

Pancreatic Cancer - April 20 by Dr. Muhammad Zulfiqar

Lung Cancer Screening and Suspected Lung Cancer in Primary Care - March 16 by Dr. Stephen Lam

Psychosocial Perspective on Cancer-Related Fatigue - What is it, and what can we do about it? - Feb. 16 by Ms. Marita Poll

Precancerous Lesions of the Vulva - What You Need to Know - Jan. 19 by Dr. Melanie Altas

 

Hepatocellular Cancer - Nov. 17 by Dr. Janine Davies

Nutrition and Cancer: What's the evidence? - Oct. 20 by Terry Lok

Understanding Mental Health in Our Patients with Cancer - Sept. 15 by Dr. Alan Bates

  • Recording available to BC Cancer staff

Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention - Jun. 16 by Dr. Zia Poonja

BC Cancer Breast Screening Program clarification regarding scheduling of screening mammograms:  An individual's next screen date is based on their most recent bilateral mammogram, whether it be from the screening program, or through diagnostic imaging.  For an average risk individual then, they will be recalled in two years from their most recent screening or diagnostic bilateral mammogram.

Please refer to the website for further breast screening details and resources: screeningbc.ca/breast
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Approach to Oncologic Emergencies (spinal cord compression and superior vena cava syndrome) - May 19 by Dr. Stepahnie Casey

Return to Work for Cancer Survivors - Mar. 17 by Ms. Maureen Parkinson

Minimally Invasive Procedures in Cancer Management - Feb. 17 by Dr. Behrang Homayoon

Case Studies in Cancer Related Thrombosis - Jan. 20 by Dr. Adrian Yee

 

Follow-Up Care of Patients with Indolent Lymphoma - Nov. 18 by Dr. Kai Luecke

Immunization in Childhood Cancer - Oct. 21 by Dr. Amanda Li

Beyond Angelina Jolie: Diagnosis and Management of Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome - Sept. 16 by Drs. Rona Cheifetz & Lesa Dawson

Breaking Bad News Skillfully - Jun. 17 by Dr. Corey Metcalf

Exercise and Cancer Care: When, Why, What and How Often? - May 20 by Dr. Donald McKenzie & Ms. Rachel Mark   

BC's Smoking Cessation Program and Cancer Outcomes - Apr. 15 by Dr. Renelle Myers

Immunotherapy: Benefits and Toxicities - Mar. 18 by Dr. Suzana Gilmour  

 
Fertility Preservation in Cancer Patients - Feb. 20 by Dr. Beth Taylor 
  • No Recording or Presentation PDF available.
 

 

Supportive Care for Radiation Therapy Side-Effects - Jun. 20 by Dr. SheikhNisar Ahmed

ABC's of Opioid Prescribing - May 16 by Dr. Julia Ridley

 

Complexities of Paraneoplastic Syndromes - Sept. 20 by Dr. John Paul McGhie

Managing Symptoms in Palliative Cancer Patients - Feb. 15 by Dr. Julia Ridley

 

Advance Care Planning: Improving Person-Centred Care - May 19 by Dr. Charlie Chen

 

Early Integration of Palliative Care - Jun. 18 by Dr. Pippa Hawley


Partner Webinars
Bispecific Antibody Therapy in Cancer Care: What Acute Care Physicians Need to Know for Safe Administration

September 12, 2024 by Dr. Azadeh Arjmandi, Dr. Alina Gerrie, Dr. Sian Shuel (moderator)

Video Recording. The link also includes slides and resources.

 
  • Early Integration of Palliative Care presented June 18 by Dr. Pippa Hawley
    Presentation PDF


Primary Care Learning

Working with our partners, UBC Division of Continuing Professional Development, we are developing a series of interactive online learning sessions to help primary care providers better support their cancer patients.

The first four feature lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancer and cover best practices in screening, treatment, and surveillance through case studies and the inclusion of helpful resources. 

The Cervical Cancer online course is designed to provide primary care providers with up-to-date and information on best practices related to prevention, screening, diagnosis, management, and surveillance of cervical cancer in primary care settings.

There is no charge for these sessions accredited at up to 1.0 Mainpro+ credit each:

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