Last chance for in-person early bird tickets! March 14th at 11:59pm!
Program
| 5:00 – 6:15 pm PST | Registration, Buffet Dinner, and Manufacturers’ Booths* |
| 6:15 – 6:20 pm | Welcoming Remarks |
| 6:20 – 6:25 pm | CSHP – BC President Update |
| 6:25 – 7:05 pm | Infectious Disease Updates Dr. Victor Leung, MD, FRCPC Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control, Physician Lead – Antimicrobial Stewardship | Providence Health Care This presentation will review updates on vaccinations and management of sexually transmitted infections. |
| 7:05 – 7:45 pm | Introduction to Regional Anesthesia Dr. Christopher Prabhakar, MD, FRCPC Staff Anesthesiologist | Providence Health Care This presentation will review the pharmacology of local anesthetics, applications for surgical procedures, and benefits of regional anesthesia for intraoperative and postoperative pain management. |
| 7:45 – 8:15 pm | Coffee and Dessert Break, and Manufacturers’ Booths (Available on-site for in-person attendees) |
| 8:15 – 8:55 pm | Gender Affirming Care Dr. Charlotte Boone, PharmD, ACPR Clinical Pharmacist – Psychiatric Assessment Unit | Vancouver General Hospital By the end of this presentation, you will be able to recognize pharmacological therapies that are commonly used in gender-diverse youth describe, and describe effectiveness and safety monitoring for masculinizing and feminizing pharmacotherapy. |
| 8:55 – 9:00 pm | Closing Remarks |
This event will be reviewed for accreditation by the CSHP-BC Branch for 2 CEUs. CCCEP number 8013-2025-3945-C-Z
CE credits from this event will contribute to the April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 as per the BC College of Pharmacists registration renewal requirements.
Learning Objectives:
- To expose attendees to clinical topics/controversies in pharmacy practice.
- To improve knowledge of various areas of pharmacy practice.
- To keep up to date in the areas of infectious diseases, regional anesthesia, and gender affirming care.
Register online at: link to Eventbrite
Event Pricing
Pharmacist CSHP Member
| In-person | $65 |
| Early bird- in-person | $55 |
| Virtual | $45 |
Pharmacist/ Student / Technician/Retired CSHP Member
| In-person | $45 |
| Early bird- in-person | $35 |
| Virtual | $25 |
Non-CSHP Member
| In-person** | $150 |
| Early bird- in-person | $140 |
| Virtual** | $85 |
**Prices do not include Eventbrite service fee. Service fee is waived for CSHP Members
No tickets will be available at the door. Tickets will not be refunded for cancellations received after April 3rd, 2025. Contact programs@cshp-bc.com for information.
Health and Safety:
Currently in BC, there are no restrictions on organized gatherings, including conferences. Wearing masks in public indoor settings is not required by public health.
Important Deadlines
- Last chance for in-person early bird tickets: March 14th at 11:59pm PDT
- Last chance for in-person tickets: April 3rd at 11:59pm PDT
- Last chance for virtual tickets: April 8th at 11:59pm PDT
- Last chance to view recording, complete evaluation and get 2 CEU: April 24th at 11:59pm
Our Sponsors
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