24th Continuing Professional Development meeting

Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed colleagues, and healthcare professionals, welcome to the upcoming CPD event in the bustling city of Toronto! As we prepare to embark on the 24th edition of this esteemed conference, we are thrilled to announce an exceptional lineup of speakers and topics that promise to inspire, educate, and ignite meaningful dialogue.

With their collective expertise spanning various disciplines within healthcare, they are poised to deliver insightful discussions that will undoubtedly shape the future of our profession.

Throughout the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to explore a diverse range of topics, each meticulously selected to address pressing challenges and opportunities in contemporary healthcare. From gaining valuable insights into the intricate processes of Drug Funding and Health Technology Assessment to exploring groundbreaking advancements in Mirvetuximab and Antibody-Drug Conjugates, our program is designed to provide attendees with actionable strategies and innovative solutions to enhance patient care and drive positive outcomes.

Moreover, we are proud to feature sessions dedicated to addressing critical issues such as Delivering Healthcare to Indigenous Communities and Menopause Treatment for Cancer Patients. By shining a spotlight on these important topics, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering inclusivity, equity, and excellence in healthcare delivery.

In addition to our keynote presentations, attendees can look forward to an engaging session on Molecular Biology, offering a deep dive into the fascinating world of cellular mechanisms and genetic research that underpins modern medicine.

As we gather together for this momentous event, I encourage each of you to embrace the spirit of collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning. Let us seize this unparalleled opportunity to exchange ideas, forge new connections, and collectively shape the future of healthcare.

On behalf of the organizing committee, I extend my sincerest gratitude to our speakers, sponsors, and attendees for your unwavering support and dedication to advancing excellence in healthcare education. Together, let us embark on this journey with enthusiasm and determination, as we strive to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and communities worldwide.

Objectives:

1. Knowledge Dissemination: To facilitate the dissemination of cutting-edge knowledge, research findings, and best practices in various areas of healthcare, including drug funding processes, health technology assessment, novel treatment modalities, and healthcare delivery to underserved populations.
2. Professional Development: To provide attendees with opportunities for professional development, skill enhancement, and career advancement through engaging presentations, workshops, and networking sessions led by esteemed experts and thought leaders in the field.
3. Collaboration and Networking: To foster collaboration, networking, and knowledge exchange among attendees, speakers, and healthcare stakeholders, with the aim of fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in healthcare delivery and patient care.
4. Inspiration and Innovation: To inspire attendees with the latest advancements, research breakthroughs, and innovative approaches in healthcare, sparking creativity, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in their respective fields.
5. Equity and Inclusion: To promote equity, diversity, and inclusion within the healthcare community by addressing topics such as delivering healthcare to indigenous communities and menopause treatment for cancer patients, and by providing a platform for diverse voices and perspectives to be heard and valued.
6. Professional Excellence: To support and promote professional excellence among attendees by offering high-quality, evidence-based educational content, fostering critical thinking, and encouraging lifelong learning and self-improvement in the pursuit of excellence in patient care and healthcare delivery.
7. Impact and Transformation: To empower attendees to make a meaningful impact and drive positive transformation in their respective healthcare settings, communities, and beyond, by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration needed to effect positive change and improve healthcare outcomes for all

The Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada is pleased to invite you to the fifth Fellows Educational Course. Accomplished gynecologic oncologists will discuss topics relevant to fellows, residents, and early-career attendings.

This Fellows Educational Course promises to be an amazing in-person session!

Molecular Biology Course

The objective for this symposium is to discuss current, relevant, molecular and cell biology discoveries, highlighting how these insights impact our understanding of the pathogenesis and treatment of cancer. The goal is to provide engaging and enlightening presentations geared to clinicians with a view to broaden their knowledge of the basic science of cancer as it relates to the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer. Key historical advances that have shaped our approach to cancer are of interest. For the 2024 symposium we are highlighting the field of cancer biomarkers. Relating the course material to the research interests of our speakers is most welcome.

Speakers are encouraged to discuss novel scientific advances that will shape the future of cancer treatment and our understanding of cancer biology, paying particular attention to advances in therapeutic targets and markers of therapeutic response in the era of personalized medicine. We encourage the speakers to highlight how advancements in basic science lead to specific improvements in personalized cancer care as a means of motivating the target audience to learn more about translational science. We hope that this symposium will provide opportunity for trainees and clinicians to further their interest in relevant aspects of basic and translational research and encourage their involvement in research initiatives and clinical trials for their patients.

For accreditation purposes we need 25% interaction time with the audience members. This can be accomplished by inserting general but relevant questions as part of your presentation to encourage audience interaction. You may also design specific questions following your talk to solicit feedback from attendees. If you would like to do this, please send 2-3 questions to our GOC National Manager Cidalia Sluce (csluce@gyneoncology.ca).

The talks for this year's course are scheduled for 20-25 minutes with 5-10 minutes for questions. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Thank-you so much and we look forward to seeing you. We have had an exceptional registration response so there is lots of interest!

Do I have to be a GOC member to register for the event?

No, this GOC event is open to Non-members and GOC members.

Is the event virtual?

The CPD event is only available in an in-person format.

Does the CPD registration the Fellows half day?

No, the Fellows half day is a separate registration option.

When does the early bird pricing end?

April 16th, 2024, at 11:55pm PST.

Does the event have any social activities?

Yes, you can attend the fellows' half-day reception on May 2nd or the CPD dinner on May 3rd. Please remember to add these tickets to your registration when registering. 

The members of GOC's CPD Program Planning Committee are healthcare experts from various fields with a focus on gynecologic oncology care and research. The primary objective of the committee is to represent the interests of the intended audience at CPD by ensuring that the educational content of the conference aligns with the overall goals of all internal and external stakeholders attending this conference. The committee is responsible for organizing and creating the conference content while also recruiting the required faculty members.