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CSHP-BC Clinical Symposium 2025

The Canadian Society of Healthcare-Systems Pharmacy

CSHP-BC Branch Proudly Presents:
Clinical Symposium 2025

Speakers

Dr. Tom McFarlane
B.Sc. (Pharm), PharmD, FCAPhO

Clinical Associate Professor
University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy

Dr. Kyle Collins
B.Sc. (Pharm), ACPR, PharmD

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care
Island Health

Dr. Melanie Carter
B.Sc. (Pharm), ACPR, PharmD

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Cardiology
Kelowna General Hospital
Clinical Practice Lead –
Central Okanagan Pharmacy

Program

Time Presentation Presenter
6:00–6:05 pm Welcoming remarks Dr. Tamara Mihic
6:05–6:15 pm CSHP‑BC President Update Dr. Asal Taheri
6:15–6:55 pm Autoimmune Toxicity from Cancer Immunotherapies
Learning Objectives:
  1. Understand the underlying mechanisms of adverse reactions from immunotherapies such as checkpoint inhibiting agents.
  2. Describe the different toxicities a patient may experience with immunotherapy and how to manage them.
Dr. Tom McFarlane
6:55–7:35 pm Pediatric Asthma
Learning Objectives:
  1. Explain how asthma has been historically diagnosed in pediatric patients, and list the current diagnostic criteria.
  2. Explain the acute management of asthma exacerbations.
  3. Explain the chronic management of asthma.
  4. Describe quality improvement projects related to asthma that can be undertaken in a hospital setting.
Dr. Kyle Collins
7:35–7:45 pm Break
7:45–8:25 pm Update on Acute Coronary Syndrome Guidelines
Learning Objectives:
  1. Outline an evidence-based, standard approach to acute management of ACS.
  2. List potential complications of ACS and be able to discuss therapeutic alternatives for these complications.
Dr. Melanie Carter
8:25–8:30 pm Closing remarks Dr. Tamara Mihic

This event will be reviewed for accreditation by the CSHP‑BC Branch for 2 CEUs.

CCCEP number: 8013-2025-3994-L‑Z

Event Pricing

CSHP Member: Pharmacist*
Virtual $10
CSHP Member: Pharmacy Resident / Student / Technician / Retired Pharmacist*
Virtual FREE
All Non-CSHP Members
Virtual $50.50

* Please refer to the CSHP Website for information on membership registration and membership dues by category (including membership rates for students, technicians, and retired pharmacists).

Tickets will not be refunded for cancellations received after September 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM PDT. Contact programs@cshp‑bc.com for information.

 

Important Deadlines

  • Last chance for virtual tickets: Sept 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM PDT
  • Last chance to view recording, complete evaluation, and get 2 CEU: Oct 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM PDT

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