The Island Medicine Conference will return to Victoria for its second year on June 2 – 3, 2023.
This event provides Island frontline healthcare workers the opportunity to hear from local experts on topics seen every day in practice, as well as make connections with fellow providers from across the area.
“Last year’s conference was a great success,” says Dr. Chris Morrow, conference chair and director of the Island Medical Program’s Physician Education Program. “It was fantastic to be together, building those professional and personal connections while taking part in important, relevant, and impactful updates.”
The first day of the Island Medicine Conference 2023, which will take place at the Victoria Conference Centre, will include a mix of plenary, breakouts, and panel discussions. Topics covered include trauma-informed care, pediatric ADHD and depression, women’s health, artificial intelligence, alcohol use disorder management, wilderness medicine, and more. There will also be a reception and networking party after the sessions for attendees to catch up with their colleagues.
The second day will focus on small-group, hands-on skills workshops hosted at the Centre for Interprofessional Clinical Simulation Learning at Royal Jubilee Hospital. Topics including ultrasound, trigger finger injections, contraceptive devices, responding to opioid toxicity, skin procedures, and more.
“The skills day was a hit last year,” says Dr. Morrow. “Participants loved learning or updating skills in a fun and supportive environment. This year will be even better.”
The Island Medicine Conference 2023 is open to all healthcare professionals. However, please note the content is geared toward family physicians, emergency physicians, hospitalists, geriatricians, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, nurses, residents, and medical students. Attendees can earn up to 10.5 MOC Section 1 / Mainpro+ credits.
Costs to attend vary, and there is an Early Bird discount until May 2, 2023. To register and for more information—including a full list of topics and speakers, costs, accommodation options, and more—please visit the conference’s website.