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UBC CPD We design and deliver exceptional learning opportunities for health professionals.

UBC Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD) is an academic unit within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. We advance the field of continuing professional development (CPD) through the design, delivery, accreditation, evaluation and research of lifelong learning opportunities for health professionals in British Columbia and beyond. As a learning organization, we believe in the power of education, connection and reflection to support a thriving health-care system in pursuit of healthy communities, social justice and knowledge translation.

Bringing ultrasound training closer to home: meet Dr. Breanne Abbott, rural family physician and Hands-On Ultrasound Edu...
10/21/2026

Bringing ultrasound training closer to home: meet Dr. Breanne Abbott, rural family physician and Hands-On Ultrasound Education (HOUSE) instructor, and discover how Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) helps improve access to care in remote communities.

“By helping physicians develop confidence and competence in POCUS, HOUSE supports greater diagnostic capacity within rural communities and reduces reliance on distant imaging services.”

Read the full spotlight: https://bit.ly/3WhPJFa

Rural Coordination Centre of BC - RCCbc

Celebrate National : meet Matteo Damascelli, Research and Program Assistant at Rural CPD, and discover how programs lik...
10/20/2026

Celebrate National : meet Matteo Damascelli, Research and Program Assistant at Rural CPD, and discover how programs like Training Rural Intensive Care Skills (TRICS) and the Nawh Whu’nus’en — We See in Two Worlds workshops support rural health professionals across BC.

“Through rural-focused, hands-on training delivered across multiple sites, TRICS can help expand critical care capacity, improve physician confidence and wellbeing... and improve the health of patients in rural and remote communities.”

Read the full spotlight: https://bit.ly/4zIoJwY

. Rural Coordination Centre of BC - RCCbc

Today marks the beginning of National . We’re proud to acknowledge the passionate people and valued partners who work t...
10/19/2026

Today marks the beginning of National . We’re proud to acknowledge the passionate people and valued partners who work to improve health care in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.

Over the next three days, we’ll feature stories from individuals who are helping shape the future of rural health. Follow along from October 20-22 to learn more about their experiences and contributions.

In the meantime, explore our educational offerings and all the ways we support rural health: https://ubccpd.ca/learn/tailored-initiatives/rural-cpd

Rural Coordination Centre of BC - RCCbc

Menopause care is evolving, and evidence-based learning is essential to equip you with tools to confidently assess, disc...
10/16/2026

Menopause care is evolving, and evidence-based learning is essential to equip you with tools to confidently assess, discuss and support menopause‑related concerns in everyday practice.

Our new four-module online course explores common misconceptions about diagnosis and treatment.

Learn to:

- recognize clinical features, symptoms and potential impacts across different phases of the menopausal transition
- identify appropriate and effective diagnostic approaches for assessment
- apply evidence-based hormonal and non-hormonal approaches to manage common and complex presentations

Build confidence in menopause care with flexible online learning: https://bit.ly/4Bt8iqj

What helps internationally trained physicians succeed in BC? Join us virtually on Nov. 2 to explore factors that shape p...
10/15/2026

What helps internationally trained physicians succeed in BC?

Join us virtually on Nov. 2 to explore factors that shape physician integration, experiences of internationally trained physicians and the role colleagues, administrators and educators play to support their success.

Hear from a panel and ask questions in real time.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4rRt6mF

From Long COVID and MASLD to menopause and Alzheimer’s disease care, what are the latest updates in internal medicine? J...
10/14/2026

From Long COVID and MASLD to menopause and Alzheimer’s disease care, what are the latest updates in internal medicine?

Join UBC’s Division of General Internal Medicine virtually on Dec. 5 for Hot Topics in Internal Medicine. This half-day conference covers timely topics across internal medicine and practical approaches for practice.

Hear the latest on cardiovascular risk, palpitations, deprescribing, emerging Alzheimer’s disease therapies and more.

Take away practical approaches and insights you can bring to your practice.

Register by Nov. 2 for early-bird pricing: https://bit.ly/47HDSTf

How can primary care providers support patients who experience menopause symptoms after hormone-sensitive cancer? Join t...
10/13/2026

How can primary care providers support patients who experience menopause symptoms after hormone-sensitive cancer?

Join the Family Practice Oncology Network (FPON) webinar, Managing Menopause in Patients with Hormone-Sensitive Cancers: Practical Strategies for Primary Care, on Nov. 19.

Explore how cancer treatments can contribute to menopausal symptoms, how to assess and manage symptoms, and which practical resources can support clinical decision-making and patient education.

Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/4znn0NE

This Thanksgiving, we extend our gratitude to the learners, faculty and partners who support lifelong learning across BC...
10/09/2026

This Thanksgiving, we extend our gratitude to the learners, faculty and partners who support lifelong learning across BC.

Please note that the UBC CPD office will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, for the holiday. Our accredited, self-paced eLearning courses remain available anytime. ⁣

We wish you a restful Thanksgiving long weekend.

Explore our eLearning courses: https://ubccpd.ca/learn/learning-activities

UBC CPD is hiring a Registration and Administration Associate to support learner registration, financial processing and ...
10/09/2026

UBC CPD is hiring a Registration and Administration Associate to support learner registration, financial processing and operational processes across a variety of continuing professional development programs.

In this role, you will manage registration systems and learner records, respond to participant inquiries, support financial processing and reporting, and coordinate online and in-person learning activities.

Ideal applicants have strong administrative, organizational and customer service skills. Experience with registration systems, databases or financial processes is an asset.

Apply by Oct. 14: https://bit.ly/4kPMlbH

Learn, practise and build confidence in common outpatient procedures in a supportive, hands-on learning environment. Dev...
10/08/2026

Learn, practise and build confidence in common outpatient procedures in a supportive, hands-on learning environment.

Developed by the Nurse Practitioner CPD program, the Primary Care Procedural Skills: Hands-On Intensive Training Day offers a full day of practical training in six high-value procedures commonly encountered in primary care.

Learn through focused teaching, live demonstrations and supervised skills practice in suturing and biopsy, dermoscopy, knee assessment and injections, trigger finger injections and toenail wedge resection.

Receive individualized feedback from experienced clinical faculty and build practical skills you can apply in daily practice.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4emYVyb

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