CSHP-BC Clinical Symposium 2025

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: Understand the underlying mechanisms of adverse reactions from immunotherapies such as checkpoint inhibiting agents. Describe the different toxicities a patient may experience with immunotherapy and how to manage them.	Dr. Tom McFarlane
6:55–7:35 pm	An Update on Pediatric Asthma Learning Objectives: Explain how asthma has been historically diagnosed in pediatric patients, and list the current diagnostic criteria. Explain the acute management of asthma exacerbations. Explain the chronic management of asthma. 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 the 2025 ACC/AHA/ACEP/NAEMSP/SCAI Guideline for the Management of Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes Learning Objectives: Outline an evidence-based, standard approach to acute management of ACS. 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).

** Taxes not included

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