Vancouver Island Health Authority
CPD for Physicians
University of Victoria - Centre for Addictions Research of BC
Conference Agenda

Addiction Medicine for Family Physicians and Psychiatrists

Addiction Matters

 Friday, March 19, 2010
Crown Isle Resort and Conference Centre, 399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay, BC

Room Time Activity: Plenary Speaker / Moderator
  0700-0800 Registration  
 
0800-0810

Welcome and introductions

Dr. Diane Rothon
  0810-0900 Fundamentals of addiction: What I've learnt Dr. Gary Richardson
  0900-0950 AA - What does the science tell us? Dr. Graeme Cunningham
 
0950-1010

Nutrition Break - Refreshments Provided
 
  1010-1100 Practical approaches to adolescent addictions Dr. Doug McGhee
  1100-1150 Prescription opioid addiction Dr. Trent Faraday
 
1150-1300

Lunch Provided On Site
 
  1300-1400 Rethinking the traditional approach to addiction Dr. Lincoln Stoller
 
Concurrent sessions 1
  1410-1500 PTSD / Concurrent disorders Dr. Mel Vincent
  1410-1500 How to quit smoking for the savvy physician Dr. Derek Poteryko
  1410-1500 Occupational Addiction Medicine: The role of community-based health providers Dr. Ray Baker
 
1500-1510

Refreshment Break - Beverages and snack provided
 
 
Concurrent sessions 2
  1510-1600 Neurofeedback changes the unconscious mind Dr. Lincoln Stoller
  1510-1600 Myths and misconceptions about addiction treatment Dr. Graeme Cunningham
  1510-1600 Challenging cases in opioid prescribing Dr. Trent Faraday
Thuy Nguyen
 
Activity: Closing Plenary
  1600- 1700 Recovery strategies for you and your patients - Burnout, chronic pain, depression, stress disorders, addictions: The long and happy road Dr. Ray Baker
 
1700-1710

Closing comments

Dr. D. Rothon


Professional Accreditation


“Addiction Matters” Addiction Medicine for Family Physicians and Psychiatrists has been
reviewed by The College of Family Physicians of Canada and we are pleased to 
confirm that this program meets the accreditation criteria of 
The College of Family Physicians of Canada 
and has been accredited by the BC Chapter 
for up to 7 Mainpro-M1 credits
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This event is an accredited group learning activity (section 1) as defined by the
Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and
Surgeons of Canada, approved by the Canadian Psychiatric Association.


Planning Committee


Chair: Dr. Diane Rothon

Dr. Granger Avery
Dr. Jane Clelland
Dr. Barb Fehlau
Dr. Rick Potter-Cogan
Dr. Gary Richardson
Dr. Mel Vincent

Conference Support


Emma Carter