Grand Rounds 2025 - 2026
September 10
Topic: Measles
Presenter: Dr. Maulik Baxi
Cancelled
September 17
Topic: Medications for Menopause-Associated Vasomotor and Genitourinary Symptoms
Presenter: Dr. Fatima Ladha
Learning Objectives:
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Estrogen and progestogen products: most commonly prescribed in B.C. for vasomotor and genitourinary symptoms (oral, transdermal, vaginal).
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Fezolinetant: the first non-hormonal medication approved by Health Canada for vasomotor symptoms.
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Transdermal testosterone: for hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
Recording and slides: Not Available
September 24
Topic: Patients Who Get “Cured” of Stage IV Cancer – A Practical Approach
Presenter: Dr. Jenny Ko
Learning Objectives:
• Review cases of patients who have durable and permanent response to treatment for
stage IV solid tumour
• Review survivorship issues for patients who continue to live after diagnosis of stage IV solid tumour
Recording : Available
October 8
Topic: Common Headach Disorders
Presenter: Dr. Natalie Hendon
Learning Objectives:
Recording and slides: Not Available
October 22
Topic: Respiratory Infections Seasonal Updates 2025-26: Protect What Matters
Presenter: Dr. Maulik Baxi
Learning Objectives:
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Review respiratory infections seasonal epidemiology.
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Develop high level understanding of prevention opportunities, including Immunization and Community Infection Prevention and Control options.
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Apply lessons learned from past seasons to prepare for future seasons.
Recording: Available
October 29
Topic: Doctor I Can’t See! Doctor My Eye is Red! A Case-based Approach to Common Eye Problems Seen in a Family Medicine Clinic
Presenter: Dr. Randy Walker
Learning Objectives:
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To improve history taking in order to narrow down a differential diagnosis for ophthalmological problems
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To gain confidence when evaluating these patients
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To be able to recognize various causes of decreased vision and red eye
Recording: Available
November 5
Topic: Hypertension Guidelines: The Highlights
Presenter: Dr. Euiseok Kim
Learning Objectives:
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Review the new 2025 Hypertension guidelines
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Review some of the rationale behind its recommendations
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Develop an approach to managing new hypertension, based on the new guidelines.
Recording: Available
November 19
Topic: Common Tendon Ruptures of the Upper and Lower Extremity
Presenter: Dr. Chris Day
Learning Objectives:
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Understand the clinical presentation of common tendon ruptures
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Understand the mechanism of tendon ruptures
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Understand the use of imaging in the diagnosis tendon ruptures
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Understand the importance of early referral for suspected tendon ruptures.
Recording: Available
November 26
Topic: Epicondylitis and beyond: The primary care elbow
Presenter: Dr. Mikaela Peters
Learning Objectives:
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Develop a structured and clinically relevant differential diagnosis for common presentations of elbow pain.
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Increase confidence in performing a focused elbow examination tailored to the patient’s specific pain location.
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Recognize appropriate indications for imaging and identify when referral to a specialist is warranted.
Recording: Available
December 3
Topic: Tuberculosis Refresher and A Quick Intro on Identifying TB in an Acute Care
Presenter: Drs. Harvey Dhillon and Yiannis Himaras
Learning Objectives:
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Risk factors/symptoms of TB
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Initial Management
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Where to refer
Recording: Available
December 10
Topic: Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: What We All Need to Know
Presenter: Dr. Ed Tam
Learning Objectives:
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Review new nomenclature and classification in steatotic liver disease
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Discuss the evaluation, diagnosis and natural history of steatotic liver disease
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Explore treatment including lifestyle changes and pharmacologic interventions
Recording: NA
December 17
Topic: Medical Genetics
Presenter: Genevieve St. Martin, Genetic Counsellor
Recording: NA
January 7
Topic: Common Pigmentary Dermatoses: From Diagnosis to Management
Presenter: Dr. Monica Li
Learning Objectives:
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Recognize the clinical features supporting the diagnosis of common disorders of hyperpigmentation
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Differentiate causes and treatment of benign vs. malignant; transient vs. chronic pigmentary dermatoses
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Develop multimodal strategies for managing melasma
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Review topical therapeutic advances for treating benign hyperpigmentation
Recording: Audio Only
January 14
Topic: Endometriosis: Diagnosis and Treatment
Presenter: Dr. Paul Yong
Learning Objectives:
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To introduce a paradigm shift in the diagnosis of endometriosis, from surgical to non-surgical
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To demonstrate how to evaluate pain comorbidities in endometriosis on history and examination
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To discuss primary care management of endometriosis
Recording & Slides: Available
January 21
Topic: Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Presenter: Dr. Mosaab Alam
Learning Objectives:
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Identify skin infections
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Role for antibiotic stewardship
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Management of infections
Recording & Slides: Available
January 28
Topic: Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults
Presenter: Dr. Martha Spencer
Learning Objectives:
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Review normal physiological changes with urination in older adults
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Learn from a case of a patient with urinary incontinence including history and physical exam
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Discuss pharmacological management of urinary incontinence that is appropriate and safe for older adults
Recording & Slides: Available
February 4
Topic: PMR and GCA: Overview and Clinical Pearls
Presenter: Dr. Adam Amlani
Learning Objectives:
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Overview of the diagnosis, pathogenesis and treatment of PMR and GCA
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Highlight complications and cases illustrating important differential diagnoses
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Discuss the limitations of glucocorticoid monotherapy in GCA and review current evidence supporting the use of steroid-sparing therapies
Recording & Slides: Available
February 11
Topic: Reflux and Rings: Modern Management of GERD and EoE for the Primary Care Physician
Presenter: Dr. Estello Hill
Learning Objectives:
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Accurately differentiate GERD from eosinophilic esophagitis using a history-based approach and recognize alarm features requiring prompt endoscopy.
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Apply current diagnostic and management guidelines for GERD and EoE, including appropriate use of PPIs and the “3 Ds” framework for EoE.
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Implement long-term, multidisciplinary care strategies to prevent complications such as Barrett’s esophagus and fibrostenotic disease while counseling patients on treatment safety and maintenance therapy.
Recording & Slides: Available
February 25
Topic: Staph aureus bacteremia
Presenter: Dr. Mosaab Alam
Learning Objectives:
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approach to staph aureus bacteremia
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diagnostic approach
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management of bacteremia and its complications
Recording: Available
March 4
Topic: Pharmacotherapy for Alzheimer’s disease
Presenter: Dr. Derrick Chan
Learning Objectives:
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Review pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease
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Review current medications including cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine
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Review monoclonal antibody therapy
Recording: Available
March 11
Topic: Kidney stone in primary care
Presenter: Dr. Connor Forbes
Learning Objectives:
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Identify features of an upper urinary stone that make it urgent
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Approach to workup and treatment of urgent upper urinary stones (obstructing/ureteral)
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Approach to workup and treatment of non-urgent upper urinary stones (renal/nonobstructing, what might warrant intervention, rates of passage)
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Prevention and recurrence of upper urinary stones
Recording: Available
April 15
Topic: Up in Smoke: Adolescent Nicotine & Cannabis Use.
Presenter: Dr. James Wang and Sabrina Gill
Learning Objectives:
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Summarize key epidemiological trends and terminology
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Identify signs and symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal
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Outline evidence-based pharmacotherapy
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Apply strategies for developmentally appropriate harm reduction counseling
Recording: Available
April 22
Topic: Treating Opioid Use Disorder in an Inpatient Setting
Presenter: Dr. Erin Budd
Learning Objectives:
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Understand how to diagnose OUD
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Gain an understanding of the 4 main medications which are evidence-based gold standard pharmacological therapy
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Understand how to manage OUD for inpatients including hospital PPOs and who to call for help
Recording: Available
April 29
Topic: Caridology Updates
Presenter: Dr. Nader Elmayergi
Learning Objectives:
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Review of new and updated Cardiology Trials and real-world applications.
Recording: Available
May 6
Topic: Crystal Arthopathies
Presenter: Dr. Adam Amlani
Learning Objectives:
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To explore the diagnosis, pathophysiology and treatment of crystal arthropathies
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To discuss the dietary management of gout
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To present atypical cases with clinical pearls
Recording: Available
May 13
Topic: Perimenopause and Menopause
Presenter: Dr. Shahana Alibhai
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding basic biology regarding estrogen and progestogens
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Understand the indications for MHT and where non hormonal products are indicated
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Understand the CI to MHT
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Discuss common questions and misconceptions regarding perimenopause and menopause
Recording: Available
May 27
Topic: The COPD Management Spectrum: From Inhalers to Pulmonary Rehab and Beyond
Presenter: Dr. Kevin Duan
Learning Objectives:
- Apply guidelines to inhaler prescribing and identify candidates for pulmonary rehabilitation
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Develop familiarity with advanced COPD management (pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic)
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Understand the intersection of climate change and COPD
Recording and slides: Available
June 3
Topic: Palliative Care, Everywhere
Presenter: Dr. Leanne Chew
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the referral pathways to specialist palliative services in Fraser Health
- Using case examples, discuss the various locations that patients can have end of life care, the differences between each and how to help patients navigate the system
- Discuss some symptom management pearls that can enhance your prescribing patterns for palliative patients
Recording and slides: Available
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