Subject: Genetics Day is tomorrow - it's not too late to register!

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CPD MEDICINE
Learning for Life
The future is here! Essential topics for the non-geneticist
Recreational DNA testing, accessing genetic counselling, prenatal and newborn genetic assessment, DNA testing in Manitoba-specific populations, and access to new treatments.
FRIDAYS AT THE UNIVERSITY
Join us for all of these timely and informative sessions!
Register for all 8 sessions today and save the dates!

NOVEMBER 8 | HEPATIC AND GI DISORDERS – CORE CONCEPTS IN CARE
Abdominal pain – the Choosing Wisely diagnostic workup, red flags | Pancreatic enzymes: function, replacement therapy | GI bleed | Liver enzymes | Hepatic cancer update | Hepatitis update | Functional bowel – diarrhea /
constipation | Everything you need to know about the gall bladder

DECEMBER 13  |  GUIDELINES AND UPDATES IN CHRONIC CARE 
CHF Guidelines – clinics | Neurodegenerative diseases/disorders | Cannabis | Peripheral edema – vascular, cardiology, nephrology, hepatology | Urosepsis | A nephrologist’s approach to electrolyte imbalance | COPD – puffers

JANUARY 10  |  LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT 101
Mental wellbeing | Seasonal affective disorder | Panic disorder | Insomnia | Exercise and yoga for fall prevention | Low back and knee exercises | The keto diet | Canada’s Food Guide | Intermittent fasting | Mediterranean vs. DASH

FEBRUARY 14  |  DEMENTIA, DELIRIUM, AND DRIVING - GERIATRICS UPDATE 
Polypharmacy | Primary prevention and ageism | Delirium | Depression and isolation | Transitions (GPAT team and GMHT) | Insomnia and sleep disturbances | Dementia – criteria, dementia/delirium comparison, work up, treatment | Genitourinary symptoms | Driving assessments in the elderly

MARCH 6  |  15-MINUTE CONSULTATIONS FOR COMMON AILMENTS 
18 topics in ONE DAY! Some highlights of the day include: Lab result interpretations | EKG interpretations | Endocarditis diagnosis | Management of the diabetic foot | Management of the vaccine hesitant parent | Syphilis treatment | Travel vaccinations | Acute and chronic sinusitis | HIV in your office

APRIL 3  |  AN APPROACH TO COMMON SYMPTOM PRESENTATIONS
Approach to workups and referrals for cough – respiratory vs. GI vs. ENT | Headaches and facial pain – neurology vs. ENT vs. dental/TMJ | Acute vs. chronic pain | Neuropathic vs. somatic pain | Palliative vs. non-cancer pain

JUNE 5  |  ENDOCRINOLOGY DAY 
Osteoporosis – treatments, screenings, drug holiday | Diabetes-therapeutic update | Evidence in DM therapeutic | DKA in the ER | Thyroid storm – endocrine emergencies | Immunotherapy outcomes in endocrinology | Obesity therapy | Para-thyroid | Gestational diabetes – metformin use | Hypogonadism
Don't miss any of these upcoming hands-on skills workshops
Register today - seats are limited! 
4.0 Mainpro+ and MOC Section 1 credits
NOT FOR DENTISTS!  This four hour course is for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and medical residents who want to become knowledgeable and proficient in assessing and relieving intraoral pain in a medical context. When you can’t call a dentist, you will be confident that you can provide the help and relief your patient needs. Registration closing soon
Join us at the Samuel N. Cohen Auditorium at St. Boniface Hospital as we address essential topics in pediatric orthopaedics, hip and knee arthroplasty, and trauma. Additional talks will also cover subjects in rehabilitation, hip arthroscopy, and orthopaedic oncology. 
Upcoming 2019 Sessions:
NEW LOCATION: Brandon Regional Health Centre Lecture Theatre
Timely and relevant topics - managing opioids, vaping, cancer emergencies, current Manitoba critical health issues, managing LGBTQ2S patients, physician wellness.

Friday Hands-On Skills Session - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Primer
Learn how to apply this useful technique in primary care. Limited spaces are available - registration closes October 29
A full day of education about stroke and related cerebrovascular diseases. 
Topics include hyper acute, acute, inpatient and outpatient management of stroke (ischemic and hemorrhagic), stroke prevention at family physician’s office, management of atrial fibrillations and uses of anticoagulation, TIA recognition and management, stroke in young, brain images in stroke and an update on stroke rehabilitation. 
UPCOMING CPD: Offered by the Manitoba College of Family Physicians
These sessions were among the highest rated sessions at the 61st Annual Scientific Assembly. If you missed the ASA, here’s your chance to catch up on the highlights. And if you attended the ASA, here is your opportunity to delve deeper into your favourite sessions!
November 21, 2019 6:30 – 8:30 pm
HERBAL CANNABIS FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT
Dr. Neil Craton, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba; Adjunct Professor, Gupta School of Kinesiology and Applied Health, University of Winnipeg

November 27, 2019 6:30 – 8:00 pm
WHAT DRUG-TO-DRUG INTERACTIONS DO I REALLY NEED TO BE AFRAID OF?
Dr. Jamie Falk, Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy & Clinical Pharmacist, Department of Family Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Office of Continuing Competency 
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University of Manitoba
260 - 727 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, R3E 3P5, Canada
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