CBT Canada and Dalhousie Family Medicine Residency and CBDHA Mental Health are pleased to present a CBT Tools workshop on Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront.

Workshop hours are 9:00AM to 4:30PM each day, and catered lunches are included.

ON BEHALF OF THE IMG COMMITTEE

Invitation to all International Medical Graduates

Date:  Postponed to a later date.

            Dinner  – 6:30pm

            Talk  –   7pm

Location: Manitoba College of Family Physicians

240-1695 Henderson Highway, Winnipeg.

MD Management is a Financial Planning Organization exclusively for Canadian Physicians.

MD Management Financial Consultant, Morgan Watt, will provide information regarding

services that are available to new physicians entering practice in Canada.

This is most valuable information for all International Medical Graduates..

If you plan to attend, please click on the following link. CLICK HERE Please advise in your registration if you

Have any dietary requirements.

John Hedden MD

IMG Representative, Manitoba College of Family Physicians.

• All In-Person sessions include dinner at 6:30.  Sessions start at 7:00 pm
• All sessions take place at the MCFP Boardroom:  240 – 1695 Henderson Highway, Winnipeg
• Each session is certified by CFPC for up to 1.5 Cert+ credits.

CBT Arizona will be held November 28-30, 2019 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Workshop hours are 8:00AM to 12:15PM, with a complimentary Fairmont Breakfast included at 7:30AM every morning. You’re free from 12:15PM onward on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday to enjoy the sunshine and warmth of Scottsdale, Arizona.

McGill University Faculty of Medicine is again sponsoring two medical CBT workshops at the Annual Refresher Course for Family Physicians.

Both workshops assume that appointments are ten minutes or less in duration. As such, the focus is exclusively on those tools that are highly practical and efficient.

Although ideally taken together for 18.0 Mainpro+ credits, the workshops can also be taken individually for 9.0 Mainpro+ credits each.

The training will be held at the Hôtel Bonaventure Montréal, located at 900 Rue de la Gauchetière Ouest (map).

CBT Canada is pleased to present a Ten-Minute CBT workshop at the Delta Kingston Waterfront on Friday, December 6, 2019.

The workshop covers the Ten-Minute CBT approach, fundamental tools of persuasion, and important CBT pearls regarding patient adherence to therapy, chronic disease management (e.g., hypertension, diabetes), illness anxiety disorder (“hypochondriasis”), substance abuse, smoking cessation, chronic worry (“GAD”), major depression, vaccine refusal, OCPD (perfectionism) and other disorders common in medical practice.

The day begins with check-in starting at 8:45AM. Coffee breaks are at 10:30AM and 2:30PM. A complimentary catered lunch begins at high noon, and the day wraps up at 4:30PM.

The Business of Medicine CPD Series starts with a presentation by Roger Jamieson from Doctors Manitoba and Tyler Curry from Chochinov Curry LLP. Very Limited space available. A reminder will be sent prior to this event, if you can not attend please advise as this event will fill to capacity.

CHF Guidelines – clinics | Neurodegenerative diseases/disorders | Cannabis | Peripheral edema – vascular, cardiology, nephrology, hepatology | Urosepsis | A nephrologist’s approach to electrolyte imbalance | COPD – puffers

Learn the essential skills of performing biopsies and other office dermatological procedures.

Objectives:

• Identify common lesions observed in primary care.
• Specify the indications for biopsy of common skin lesions.
• Identify evidence-based treatments for common skin lesions.
• Demonstrate how to perform a skin biopsy and other skin lesions treatments.
• Explain the complications of skin biopsies and treatments with their patients.

CBT Canada is pleased to offer a CME cruise from December 14-21, 2019 aboard the pristine $1 billion Disney Fantasy. The Fantasy is the latest & greatest ship from an extraordinary cruise line. Travel+Leisure awarded Disney Cruise Line an incredible 97% rating for families. Royal Caribbean was a sad second at 82%.

The 9th Annual Disney World Conference will be held Friday, December 27 to Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Disney World’s Yacht Club Resort. Workshop hours are 8:00AM to 12:15PM. You’re totally free every afternoon and evening to join your family in exploring the world’s #1 theme park—and to delight in the joy on your children’s faces.

Mental wellbeing | Seasonal affective disorder | Panic disorder | Insomnia | Exercise and yoga for fall prevention | Low back and knee exercises | The keto diet | Canada’s Food Guide | Intermittent fasting | Mediterranean vs. DASH

Learn the essentials to effectively perform driver fitness assessments, review the medical conditions for the report, and ensure that the medical standards are met.

Registrants must complete the following required documentation:

• Needs Assessment
• Session Evaluation
• MainPro+ Post-reflective Activity

These documents will be sent to registrants via email or handed out during the event.

Friday January 24, 2020 Location to be announced

CBT Canada and the University of Calgary’s RAS Residency Program are pleased to present an Introduction to Medical CBT workshop on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the Lethbridge Lodge. Workshop hours are 9:00AM to 4:30PM. A catered lunch is included.

A case-based, hands-on workshop that will enhance your ability to incorporate cognitive therapy techniques in everyday practice.

Objectives:

• Explain the evidence that supports the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in primary care
• List the clinical conditions for which CBT is indicated
• Explore the CBT techniques that are useful in the primary care setting
• Apply the CBT techniques in a standardized patient interview based on two different clinical scenarios

The 18th CBT Whistler will be held at the fantastico ski-in ski-out Fairmont Chateau Whistler from Monday, March 16 to Wednesday, March 18, 2020. We go in mid-March because it’s the absolute prime of the entire year’s ski season, corresponding to the historical records for Whistler’s best base depths (e.g., 260cm on March 15, 2019).

Workshop hours are 7:00AM–9:00AM and 4:00PM–6:00PM, leaving you seven (7) daylight hours per workshop day to tire yourself out exploring Whistler & Blackcomb’s vast terrain (although a ~9:30AM start to the ski day doesn’t allow for the freshest tracks, it’s pleasant in that the morning lift lines have largely dissipated by then).

Interested in 15-20 minute short snappers on a variety of topics and a great breakfast prepared by the FFYFP COMMITTEE? Very Limited space available. A reminder will be sent prior to this event, if you can not attend please advise as this event fills to capacity every year.

Aloha! CBT Maui will be held at the spectacular Sheraton Maui on the world-class Kāʻanapali Beach from March 23-25, 2020. Workshop hours are 8:00AM to 12:15PM on the Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, leaving you free all other times to explore the beautiful island of Maui.

Rotate through four stations, including fine needle biopsy, particle repositioning maneuver in BPPV, ear cleaning and nasal packing and cautery.

Objectives:

• Explain the supporting evidence, indications and contraindications for fine needle biopsy, the particle repositioning maneuver, ear cleaning and nasal packing and cautery in general practice.
• Explain the relevant procedure to a patient including the indication, procedural risks and aftercare instructions.
• Demonstrate appropriate technique in performing fine needle biopsy, the particle repositioning maneuver, ear cleaning and nasal packing and cautery.
• Identify common complications of the above mentioned procedures, including appropriate management strategies for each complication.

April 23, 2020

CBT Canada and Queen’s University Department of Family Medicine are pleased to present the 9th Annual Introduction to Medical CBT workshop on Friday, May 8, 2020.

The workshop covers the Ten-Minute CBT approach, fundamental tools of persuasion, and important CBT pearls regarding chronic worry (GAD), illness anxiety disorder (“hypochondriasis”), major depression, vaccine refusal, self-criticism, panic disorder, chronic pain, persistent depressive disorder (“dysthymia”), non-compliance, borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, PTSD, substance abuse, suicidality, and other disorders.

CBT Canada and Professional Development and Conferencing Services, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland are pleased to present a two-day medical CBT training program from May 29-30, 2020 at the Health Sciences Centre Lecture Theatre B. Workshop hours are 9:00AM to 4:30PM each day, and catered lunches are included.

CBT Canada and Dalhousie Family Medicine Residency are pleased to present a CBT Tools workshop on June 1-2, 2020 at the Dr Everett Chalmers Hospital Chat Theatre. Registration begins at 8:30AM. Workshop hours are 9:00AM to 4:30PM each day, with a complimentary catered lunch at 12:00PM.

A practical workshop focused on in-office assessments, effective office, bedside and community interventions, and developing a plan for long-term management of diabetic foot ulcers.

CBT Ottawa will be held Thursday June 18 and Friday June 19, 2020 at the Shaw Centre (formerly known as the Ottawa Convention Centre). Workshop hours are from 9:00AM to 4:30PM, including a catered lunch from 12:00PM to 1:00PM.

The 10th Annual CBT Blue Mountain will be held July 2-4, 2020 at the state-of-the-art Blue Mountain Conference Centre. Workshop hours are 8:00AM to 12:15PM on each of the three days, leaving you & your family free in the afternoons and evenings to play.

CBT Banff will be held Wednesday, July 15 to Friday, July 17 at the beautiful Rimrock Resort. Workshop hours are 8:00AM to 12:15PM, leaving you free during afternoons & evenings to explore Banff township and Banff National Park.

The 19th CBT Whistler will be held Monday, July 27 to Wednesday, July 29 at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Workshop hours are 8:00AM to 12:15PM. You’re free each afternoon and evening to join your family in exploring Canada’s #1 resort destination.

CBT Vancouver will be held Monday, August 10 and Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at the modern & convenient Westin Vancouver Airport. Workshop hours are 9:00AM to 4:30PM both days. A catered lunch is included.

CBT Toronto will be held Thursday, September 17 and Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Sheraton Centre in downtown Toronto. Workshop hours are 9:00AM to 4:30PM, with a catered lunch from 12:00PM to 1:00PM.