You are invited to the 2nd Annual New Graduate and Locum Physician Conference presented by UBC CPDKT.  Fully accredited, this event features unique clinical and real-life practice topics not available elsewhere.   Emphasis is on the practical knowledge you need for effective and safe practice; you will also get the chance to meet with recruiters, recent graduates (including IMG's currently in the program) and locum physicians.  Excellent forum to network and learn about future career options - ideal for IMG's and residents.  You will also be one of the first to hear about the $10 Million Program for recruiting new grads to start full service practice in BC.

Topics:

Common Mistakes in Dermatology and How Not to Make Them

Insiders' Guide to Hospitalist Medicine - a must for anyone considering a locum or career as a hospitalist

Radiology Guidelines for Office & ER - did you know that a full body CT is equivalent to 9 years of background radiation exposure or 1,000 CXR's?  Learn this and other highlights from the Canadian Radiologist Association Guidelines (copies of handbook will be provided)

Challenging Common ER Cases - important for any doc covering suburban and rural ER's

Work & Play Down Under - A Locum's Romp in Australia - thinking about a sunny working holiday? Hear about a recent grad's (IMG herself) 6 month experience in Australia

Basic and Advanced Billing Workshops - clear and concise explanation of basic MSP billing and the recent GPSC fee codes; learn to maximize your billings

How to Negotiate Locum Terms and Contracts

Occupational Health for Family Physicians

How to Spot and Manage "Extreme Personality Styles" and Other Difficult Patients

Locums, Inc - How to Set Up Your Locum Practice - tax and accounting advice from a chartered accountant

Other conference events include ACLS update, breakfast roundtables to learn about career opportunities and new grad funding incentives.  Join us for a family social dinner, too!

Sign up for the low rates of $139 ($59 for residents).  Click on the link at the top of page to view full brochure and online registration:

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Feedback from last year's event:

"Small groups focus on practical skills was wonderful"

"Excellent variety and choice of topics not covered well in med school and residency"

"Panel discussion was innovative, interesting and useful - great idea!"

"Well chosen topics - all applicable"

"Very useful, common, practical, significant information."

"Great job - very well organized.  Very useful for future practice."

"Great pearls about practice that were important and easy to apply."