Rural POCUS Congress 2.0

May 28 (Thu) | Prince George, BC | In-person workshopAudience: rural family physicians, specialists, nurse practitioners and POCUS users in BC.Overview: Enhance your proficiency in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and build connections within the rural POCUS community. This workshop is designed for users at any skill level, from beginner to advanced. LEARN MORE & REGISTER

BC Rural Health Conference 2026

May 29-31, 2026 | Prince George, BC This annual gathering goes beyond professional development—it’s about building connections and celebrating the spirit of rural healthcare. Connect with colleagues and leave BC Rural Health Conference (RHC) feeling enriched, empowered, and energized. The RHC program will showcase dynamic speakers and engaging topics that address the unique circumstances and …

The BC Obesity Society Presents Obesity Care in 2026: Practical, Precise, and Primary Care–Focused

June 6 (Sat) | 9 a.m.–4:00 p.m. PT | In-person conference | Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, Vancouver, BC Audience: family physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, dieticians, bariatric surgeons, physiotherapists, residents and students. Overview: This conference equips primary care teams with management strategies for obesity care from diagnosis to surgical pathways. Experts cover behavioral strategies, …

Rural POCUS Rounds: Nerve Blocks for Forearm

 June 19, 2026 (Fri) | 12:00-1:00 p.m. PT Speaker bio: Dr. Jonathan Wallace is a rural physician with broad expertise in ultrasound, emergency medicine, anaesthesia, critical care, transport medicine, and chronic pain. He is also deeply committed to medical education and brings practical expertise shaped by years of rural practice and advanced ultrasound training. LEARN …

Surgical First Assist in Obstetrics (Vancouver)

March 21–22 (Sat–Sun) Audience: midwives, family physicians, nurses, physician assistants and residents. Overview: This course was developed to provide training in a Canadian context for entry level skills for the surgical assist with a focus on obstetrics. LEARN MORE & REGISTER

Rural Rounds: Rural Substance Use Care and Innovation

Mar 12, 2026 (Thurs) | 07:45-09:00 a.m. PT Speaker bio: Dr. Alison Hamilton is a rural generalist physician and completed a fellowship in addiction medicine at the BC Centre on Substance Use. Dr. Hamilton discovered her passion for addiction medicine during her residency in Labrador, and has a wide range of rural locum experience in …

Speaking with Care: Culturally Safe Language in Medicine

March 12 (Thu) | 6:30–8 p.m. PT Audience: all health professionals in BC, with a focus on those working with Indigenous patients and communities. Overview: The session examines how cultural safety and anti-Indigenous racism intersect in everyday clinical practice. It explores how language, assumptions and power dynamics affect patient experiences and offers guidance to provide …