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Preventing Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease:
Where Primary Care meets Guidelines
Course Overview
The intent of this virtual real-time CME is to delve into current dyslipidemia guidelines and explore complex, challenging cases experienced by primary care providers in the context of CVD risk reduction. Participants will engage in stimulating discussions about the intersect between guidelines and practice, how to address unusual cases, and apply a nuanced approach to management.
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Format
This virtual conference will be held using Zoom. You can find the link to the virtual room on this page closer to the conference date.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this virtual real-time CME event, participants will be able to:
- Identify the value of completing CVD risk assessments using Enhanced Lipid Reporting (ELR) for your patient panel,
- Recognize the nuances of current dyslipidemia guidelines to confidently apply them within your practice,
- Describe available laboratory tests, their utilization, and interpretation of the results.
- Effectively discuss CVD risk scores and appropriate interventions with your patients leading to enhanced engagement promoting shared decision making,
- Recognize unique conditions, such as hypertension in pregnancy, requiring specialized CVD risk identification and management.
Who Should Attend
This course will be of interest to all Alberta-based primary care physicians interested in learning more about the current dyslipidemia guidelines.
This course will also serve the learning needs of other healthcare practitioners including nurse practitioners and pharmacists that are working with patients having cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Speakers
Dr. Glen Pearson, Dr. Janet Craig, Dr. Kara Nerenberg, Dr. Katrina Nicholson, Dr. Lisa Stevenson, and Dr. Todd Anderson
Accreditation
This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development for up to 1.5 Mainpro+® credits.
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, and approved by University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. You may claim a maximum of 1.5 hours (credits are automatically calculated).
Additional Information
Jennifer Terpstra MPH, PhD (Co-Chair)
Todd Anderson MD (Co-Chair)
Glen Pearson BSc, BScPhm, PharmD, FSCHP, FCCS
Janet Craig
Katrina (Tina) Nicholson MD, MBChB, CCFP, FCFP
Lisa Stevenson MD CCFP
Carolyn Walker RN BN
Utkarsh Subnis PhD, MBBS (CME Representative)
Course DeliveryKiyana Madani, Education Co-ordinatorkiyana.madani@ucalgary.ca
Course DevelopmentUtkarsh Subnis, Education Consultantutkarsh.subnis@ucalgary.ca
Virtual Room
Friday February, 2024
1250-1300 Opening Remarks
1300-1500 Cultural Diversity and Sensitivity in Clinical Practice
1500-1530 Break
1530-1730 Shared Decision Making with Patients
Saturday February, 2024
0800-1000 Case-Based Overview of Psychiatric Services in Alberta
1000-1030 Break
1030-1230 Pain Management
1230-1240 Closing Remarks
Speaker Bios
Learn more about the speakers presenting at this course.
Cheryl San Juan, RN, BN, MN
Cheryl is a passionate advocate for building health equity for marginalized and underserved populations and the Director of Primary Health Care. Her nursing career has enabled her to work in a variety of acute and primary care settings while gaining an appreciation for the complexity of our Canadian healthcare system. Cheryl has experience advocating to all levels of government to address local, provincial, and national issues related to primary health care. Cheryl is passionate about team wellness, patient-partnered care, utilization-focused evaluation, and developing health programs that are equitable and inclusive. Cheryl endeavors to lead with compassion and authenticity to support the delivery of evidence and trauma-informed health services.
Cheryl also chaired her organization’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee for a 2-year term and continues to learn and grow in the fight to create equity-oriented healthcare environments.
Erik Singendonk, MD, CCFP
Trained at the University of Calgary, Dr. Erik is a Family Physician working with The Alex Community Health Centre non-profit organization to deliver Primary Care to marginalized Calgarians. He also serves as their Associate Medical Director, supporting the ongoing development and improvement of The Alex’s health programming.
Izu Nwachukwu, MD, FRCPC
Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, CSM, University of Calgary
Medical Director Alberta International Medical Graduate Program (CAP/MMI)
Division Head for Community (Adult) Psychiatry
Charlie Chen, MD, CCFP, MEd, FCFP
Dr. Charlie Chen is a palliative care consultant working in Calgary, AB. He is the Medical Director for the Palliative End-of-Life Care Program for Calgary Zone, Alberta Health Services, and is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Calgary in the Division of Palliative Medicine. He is the newly appointed Medical Lead for ACP/GCD for Calgary Zone. Dr. Chen is a Master Facilitator with Pallium Canada.
Dr. Chen is passionate about non-violent communication, advanced care planning, and healthcare provider wellness. He is the Chair of the Wellness Committee for the Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians. In his spare time, he loves to sing and write music.