Program
CME Credits Available
This Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the British Columbia Chapter for up to 13.50 Mainpro+ credits.
Conference Learning Objectives
Identify, discuss, and summarize the top 3 hot topics in infectious diseases in 2024 and what’s new in sexually transmitted infections.
Discuss and summarize the efficacy and current recommendations for the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines and other new vaccines and COVID-19 therapeutics.
Recommend appropriate investigations and treatments for antibiotic management of UTIs, SSTIs, STIs, and eye infections.
Distinguish, differentiate, and discuss the investigation of immunodeficiency as well as infections in patients with comorbidities including lung disease.
Identify, discuss, and summarize a plan of care to manage and how to work up a fever in a returning traveller.
Identify and discuss the top pediatric infections including what’s new with RSV in 2024.
Restate and review pearls of knowledge on HIV, PrEP, and hepatitis management.
Discuss and review new community vaccines for adults as well as travel vaccines.
Program: Friday February 2, 2024
8:25am - 8:30am
Welcome and Introduction
Dr. Wayne Ghesquiere, Conference Chair
8:30am - 9:15am
Hot Topics in ID for 2024
Dr. Aamir Bharmal
9:15am - 9:55am
Combating Health Misinformation in Clinical Practice
Dr. David Sweet
9:55am - 10:20am
Break + Exhibits
10:20am - 11:00am
Practical Advice for Antibiotic Stewardship in the Outpatient Setting
Dr. Aamir Bharmal
11:00am - 11:35am
Are you Confused About COVID-19 Treatments: Answers to your Questions
Ajit Johal, Pharmacist
11:35am - 12:15pm
How AI Can Help Us to Predict and Contain Infectious Disease Outbreaks in the Future
Dr. Kamran Khan
12:15pm - 1:45pm
No Programming
CONCURRENT SESSIONS: Outpatient Infectious Disease (Theatre)
1:45pm - 2:25pm
GI Infections: To Treat or Not to Treat
Dr. Torrence Oravec
2:30pm - 3:10pm
Cellulitis and Wound Infections
Dr. Eric Partlow
3:10pm - 3:30pm
Break + Exhibits
3:30pm - 4:10pm
HIV and PrEP: What’s New and Current
Dr. Mark Hull
4:15pm - 5:00pm
Infectious Causes of Elevated Liver Enzymes: Tips on How to Sort Out and Treat
Dr. Wayne Ghesquiere
CONCURRENT SESSIONS: Travel Medicine and Vaccines (Saanich Room)
1:45pm - 2:25pm
What’s New in Travel Vaccine Recommendations in 2024
Dr. Susan Hollenberg
2:30pm - 3:10pm
Dengue, Chikungunya & Zika: Answers to Common Questions
Dr. Wayne Ghesquiere
3:10pm - 3:30pm
Break + Exhibits
3:30pm - 4:10pm
COVID-19 Vaccines Update: Staying Current
Ajit Johal, Pharmacist
4:15pm - 5:00pm
Are you Current on Essential Travel Advice in 2024: From Diarrhea to Malaria
Dr. Susan Hollenberg
Program: Saturday February 3, 2024
8:25am - 8:30am
Welcome and Introduction
Dr. Wayne Ghesquiere, Conference Chair
8:30am - 9:15am
Update Your Knowledge on Adult Vaccines for 2024
Dr. Angel Chu
9:15am - 10:00am
Vaccinating Your Patients with Chronic Lung and Heart Disease
Dr. Ronald Grossman
10:00am - 10:30am
Break + Exhibits
10:30am - 11:15am
Sexually Transmitted Infections: What Tests to Order and How Best to Treat
Dr. Angel Chu
11:15am - 12:00pm
RSV Infection: What is it and How to Prevent it
Dr. Ronald Grossman
12:00pm - 1:30pm
No Programming
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Women’s Health: Tips on Treatment of Common Women’s Infections
Dr. Mary Kestler
2:15pm - 3:05pm
Common Microbiology Serology: What to Order and How to Interpret Results
Dr. Pamela Kibsey
3:05pm - 3:25pm
Break + Exhibits
3:25pm - 4:05pm
Pediatric Infectious Diseases: What’s New
Dr. Jennifer Balfour
4:05pm - 5:00pm
Top 5 Articles and Advances in the Past Year that will Change Your Practice
Dr. Wayne Ghesquiere
5:00pm - 5:05pm
Closing Remarks
Dr. Wayne Ghesquiere, Conference Chair
Program is subject to change without notice