The Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada

To improve the care of women with or at risk of gynecologic cancer by raising standards of practice, encouraging ongoing research, promoting innovation in prevention, care and discovery, and advancing awareness. GOC also seeks to disseminate knowledge to practitioners, patients and the general public on gynecologic cancer as well as cooperate with other organizations committed to women’s health care, oncology, and related fields.​​

https://www.gyneoncology.ca

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Event Details

The CPD event is happening in a few days, an event app access email was sent to all registrants on April 21st. Kindly check your inbox and spam folder for an email from SpotMe (noreply@spotme.com). This email contains your personalized access links to the CPD event app. Download the app on your phone. If you cannot locate the email, please search for an email inbox and spam folder for an email titled "Welcome and be well prepared for GOC's 23rd Continuing Professional Development Meeting (CPD)". If you are registered and did not receive the event app access, email us at enquiry@gyneoncology.ca.


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Welcome to the 23rd CPD!

Dear Colleagues,


We are finally back in person!


The GOC Executive Committee together with the CPD Program Planning Committee are proud to announce that our 23rd Annual Continuing Professional Development meeting will take place in Toronto, Ontario from Thursday, April 27th to Friday, April 28th, 2023, at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel.


On behalf of these two committees, I would like to invite you to attend this amazing event. Get ready for an exciting two days filled with networking, reconnections with old colleagues, new connections with new colleagues, sharing of knowledge, laughter and so much more.


We are pleased to launch the 1st Fellows Half-Day Program on April 27th: it will feature our popular molecular biology course (back by demand) as well as our fellows educational course.​


On April 28th, we will have an engaging and insightful program with topics such as endometrioid ovarian cancer, vulvar melanoma, sentinel lymph nodes and many more.


We will close off the meeting on Friday night with dinner and some entertainment. Don't miss this opportunity to have a wonderful time with the GOC family.



We have negotiated room discounts and secured a limited number of group-rate hotel rooms. The group rate rooms are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Book early for the best selection and price ".


A valid credit card is required to secure a group rate. Cancellations received within 72 hours of arrival date will incur 1-night room and tax cancellation charge, outside of 72 hours no charge. Complimentary Wi-Fi in all guest rooms with group rate. Be sure to add your hotel rewards number when booking to receive points for your loyalty program.


Heading to CCTG the next day? Get more information here​.

Registration is now open. Take advantage of the early bird pricing and we hope to see you in Toronto!


Sincerely,


Susie Lau, MD, MSc, FRCSC

Chair, CPD Program Planning Committee


CALENDAR PLACEHOLDER​ - click on "calendar placeholder" then click download for the calendar invite.

Fellows Half-Day

Fellows Educational Course

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

During the first hour of the course, we will be reviewing five impactful articles in gynecologic oncology, published in 2022. We believe that this session will be beneficial to all fellows.


During the second hour of the session, we will focus on setting up your academic career. A successful academic gynecologic oncologist will share with us insightful tips and advice on how to successfully plan your career. 

 

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


Learning objectives

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss practice-changing research evidence.
  • Provide tools to gynecologic oncology fellows, residents, and early-career attendings to develop successful academic careers.
  • Illustrate job negotiation, finances, academic tracks, leadership roles and work-life balance. 

Molecular Biology for Gynecologic Cancers Course

Identifying and Evaluating Novel Therapeutics: from Bench to Bedside


The objective of 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 broadening 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 2023 symposium, we will be discussing how models can be used to better understand the molecular profile of different gynecological cancers, test drug responses, and improve patient outcomes.

Speakers & Moderators

Alon Altman (Professor, Gynecologic Oncology at University of Manitoba, Cancercare Manitoba)

Alon Altman

Professor, Gynecologic Oncology at University of Manitoba, Cancercare Manitoba

Laurence Bernard (Gynecologic Oncologist at McGill University Health Centre)

Laurence Bernard

Gynecologic Oncologist at McGill University Health Centre

Christopher Booth MD FRCPC (Professor of Oncology and Public Health Sciences Canada Research Chair in Population Cancer Care Director, Division of Cancer Care and Epidemiology at Queen's University and Kingston Health Sciences Centre)

Christopher Booth MD FRCPC

Professor of Oncology and Public Health Sciences Canada Research Chair in Population Cancer Care Director, Division of Cancer Care and Epidemiology at Queen's University and Kingston Health Sciences Centre

Melica Nourmoussavi Brodeur (Fellow, Postdoctoral Research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center)

Melica Nourmoussavi Brodeur

Fellow, Postdoctoral Research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Mark Carey (Professor, Gynecologic Oncology at University of British Columbia)

Mark Carey

Professor, Gynecologic Oncology at University of British Columbia

Maxime CÎté MD FRCSC (Fellow at Division of gynecology-oncology - CHU de Québec - Université Laval)

Maxime Côté MD FRCSC

Fellow at Division of gynecology-oncology - CHU de Québec - Université Laval

Samuel Dubé (MD, FRCSC. Gynecologic oncologist. Associate Professor. at Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada.)

Samuel Dubé

MD, FRCSC. Gynecologic oncologist. Associate Professor. at Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada.

Rachelle Findley (Gynecologic Oncologist at Nova Scotia Cancer Centre)

Rachelle Findley

Gynecologic Oncologist at Nova Scotia Cancer Centre

David Gallo (Senior Scientist II, Cancer Biology at Repare Therapeutics)

David Gallo

Senior Scientist II, Cancer Biology at Repare Therapeutics

Vishaal Gupta, MD, FRCSC, MPH (Locum Gynecologic Oncologist at Trillium Health Partners)

Vishaal Gupta, MD, FRCSC, MPH

Locum Gynecologic Oncologist at Trillium Health Partners

Anjelica Hodgson (Gynecologic Pathologist at University Health Network)

Anjelica Hodgson

Gynecologic Pathologist at University Health Network

Liat Hogen (Gynecologic Oncologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Cente)

Liat Hogen

Gynecologic Oncologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Cente

Rahima Jamal (Medical Director, PARC/Unit for Innovative Therapies of CRCHUM)

Rahima Jamal

Medical Director, PARC/Unit for Innovative Therapies of CRCHUM

Iwa Kong, MSc MD FRCPC (Radiation oncologist at BC Cancer)

Iwa Kong, MSc MD FRCPC

Radiation oncologist at BC Cancer

Janice Kwon (Gynecologic Oncologist at University of British Columbia)

Janice Kwon

Gynecologic Oncologist at University of British Columbia

Susie Lau (Gyn Oncologist at McGill University/Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital)

Susie Lau

Gyn Oncologist at McGill University/Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital

Marta Llaurado Fernandez (Program Manager & Research Associate, Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of British Columbia)

Marta Llaurado Fernandez

Program Manager & Research Associate, Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of British Columbia

Genevieve MacAulay Vacheresse (Gynecologic Oncology Fellow at University of Ottawa)

Genevieve MacAulay Vacheresse

Gynecologic Oncology Fellow at University of Ottawa

Taymaa May (Gynecologic Oncology at Princess Margaret Cancer Center)

Taymaa May

Gynecologic Oncology at Princess Margaret Cancer Center

Anne-Marie Mes-Masson (Associate Scientific Director, Basic and Translational Research of CRCHUM)

Anne-Marie Mes-Masson

Associate Scientific Director, Basic and Translational Research of CRCHUM

Cristina Mitric (Fellow at University of Toronto)

Cristina Mitric

Fellow at University of Toronto

Le Thi Nguyen Gia (Medical specialist in Palliative Medicine, Medical specialist in Family Medicine, Clinical Teacher at the at University of Montreal)

Le Thi Nguyen Gia

Medical specialist in Palliative Medicine, Medical specialist in Family Medicine, Clinical Teacher at the at University of Montreal

Lesley Roberts (Gynecologic Oncologist at University of Manitoba/Cancer Care Manitoba)

Lesley Roberts

Gynecologic Oncologist at University of Manitoba/Cancer Care Manitoba

Kimberly Stewart (Gynecologic Oncology Fellow at University of British Columbia)

Kimberly Stewart

Gynecologic Oncology Fellow at University of British Columbia

Danielle Vicus (Gynecologic Oncologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - Odette Cancer Centre)

Danielle Vicus

Gynecologic Oncologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - Odette Cancer Centre

Tania Vrionis (Chief Executive Officer at Ovarian Cancer Canada)

Tania Vrionis

Chief Executive Officer at Ovarian Cancer Canada

Britta Weigelt (Associate Attending Molecular Geneticist, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Director, Gynecology DMT Research Laboratory at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center)

Britta Weigelt

Associate Attending Molecular Geneticist, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Director, Gynecology DMT Research Laboratory at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Shannon Westin (Professor, Medical Director, Gynecologic Oncology Center Director, Early Drug Development and Phase I Trials of Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center)

Shannon Westin

Professor, Medical Director, Gynecologic Oncology Center Director, Early Drug Development and Phase I Trials of Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center

Thank you for registering. Note that the listed price does not include taxes. HST will be added at the end of your checkout as the event takes place in Toronto, ON. Early bird prices will be available until February 28th, 2023 at 11:59pm EST.


Cancellation and refund policy

All registration fees are non-refundable. 


Questions regarding the event? Email us at enquiry@gyneoncology.ca.

GOC member physicians-CPD Friday only

Member PriceCAD $475

GOC member fellows-CPD Friday only

Member PriceCAD $285

Other GOC members-CPD Friday only

Member PriceCAD $220

Retired GOC members-CPD Friday only

Member PriceCAD $125

Medical students-CPD Friday only

Public PriceCAD $165

Sponsor and partners-CPD Friday only

*This fee is for additional registrants outside the sponsorship complimentary registrations.*

Public PriceCAD $605

Non-member physicians-CPD Friday only

Public PriceCAD $605

Non-member fellows-CPD Friday only

Public PriceCAD $305

Other non-members-CPD Friday only

Public PriceCAD $290

Non member Opening reception at Sheraton-Drinks only after the fellows half day

Public PriceCAD $50

Fellows half day, Thursday only-GOC member fellows

Member PriceCAD $100

Fellows half day, Thursday only-GOC member physicians

Member PriceCAD $110

Fellows half day, Thursday only-Other GOC members

Member PriceCAD $105

Fellows half day, Thursday only-Non-member fellows

Public PriceCAD $110

Fellows half day, Thursday only-Non GOC member physicians

Public PriceCAD $130

Fellows half day, Thursday only-Other non GOC members

Public PriceCAD $115

Fellows half day, Thursday only-Retired GOC members

Member PriceCAD $80

Fellows half day, Thursday only-Sponsor and partners

This fee is for additional registrants outside the sponsorship complimentary registrations.

Public PriceCAD $160

Fellows half day, Thursday only-medical students

Public PriceComplimentary

GOC Executive-CPD

Member PriceComplimentary

GOC Executive-Fellows half day

Member PriceComplimentary

GOC Invited partner rep-CPD

Public PriceComplimentary

Speaker-CPD

Public PriceComplimentary

Speaker-Fellows half day

Public PriceComplimentary

GOC Staff-Full event

Public PriceComplimentary

CPD Speaker dinner (Sold Out)

Public PriceComplimentary

Venue

Venue

Sheraton Centre Toronto
123 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Contact us

For additional event or venue information, please send an email to enquiry@gyneoncology.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions

General

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?

February 28th, 2023, at 11:59pm PST.


Does the event have any social activities?

Yes, you can attend the fellows' half-day reception on April 27th or the CPD dinner on April 28th. Please remember to add these tickets to your registration when registering. 


Where can I find the event learning objectives?

Click here to view the event details.


Who are the speakers?

Get to know the speakers by clicking here.


Where can I find the CPD agenda?

Access the CPD agenda by clicking here.

Travel and Accommodation

Where can I stay in Toronto during the CPD event?

We have negotiated room discounts and secured a limited number of group-rate hotel rooms. The group rate rooms are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Book early for the best selection and price​A valid credit card is required to secure a group rate. Cancellations received within 72 hours of arrival date will incur 1-night room and tax cancellation charge, outside of 72 hours there will be no charge. Complimentary Wi-Fi in all guest rooms with group rate. Be sure to add your hotel rewards number when booking to receive points for your loyalty program.


How can I get to Toronto?

Save on your trip to Toronto by using our event discount travel codes. Click here to access the codes.

Planning Committee

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.

Susie Lau

Chair

Gynecologic Oncologiï»żst

McGill University/Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital

Conflict of Interest

Joannie Neveu

Chair-Elect

Gynecologic Oncologist

Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre

Conflict of Interest

Helen MacKay

Member

Medical Oncologist

Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health 

Conflict of Interest

Alon Altman

Member

Gynecologic Oncologist

CancerCare Manitoba

Conflict of Interest

Jacob McGee

Member

Gynecologic Oncologist

London Health Science Centre

Conflict of Interest coming soon

Genevieve Bouchard-Fortier

ï»żMember

Gynecologic Oncologist

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Conflict of Interest

Lesley Roberts

Member

Gynecologic Oncologist

CancerCare Manitoba

Conflict of Interest

Tomer Feigenberg

Member

Gynecologic Oncologist

Trillium Health Partners

Conflict of Interest

Mark Carey

Member

Gynecologic Oncologist

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)

Conflict of Interest

Joanne Power

Member

Advanced Practice Nurse 

McGill University Health Centre

Conflict of Interest

Rachelle Findley

Member

Gynecologic Oncologist

Nova Scotia Cancer Centre

Conflict of Interest

Cristina Mitric

ï»żMember

Fellow

ï»żUniversity of Toronto

Conflict of Interest

Stephen Welch

Member

Medical Oncologist

Western University

Conflict of Interest 

Marie-HĂ©lĂšne Auclair

Member

Gynecologic Oncologist

HĂŽpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont

Conflict of Interest 

Omar Touhami

Member

Gynecologic Oncologist

CIUSSS du Saguenay Lac Saint Jean

Conflict of Interest

Melica Nourmoussavi Brodeur

Member

Fellow, Postdoctoral Research Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Conflict of Interest

Laurence Bernard

Member

Fellow, Postdoctoral

MD Anderson Cancer Centre

Conflict of Interest

Yvette Drew

Member

Medical Oncologist

BC Cancer

Conflict of Interest

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Welcome to the Online Exhibition Manual for the 23rd Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Conference and Exhibition 2023, organized by The Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada (GOC). The event will take place from 27-28 April 2023 in Toronto, ON. We are thrilled that you have chosen to exhibit at our event.


This online manual has been designed to simplify your planning and address any concerns you may have about the exhibition. Here you can access essential details such as important deadlines, exhibitor/sponsor registration, and more.


It is critical that you review this manual carefully, as it outlines vital deadlines that your company must meet to avoid incurring any late or additional fees.


If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at enquiry@gyneoncology.ca

General event information

Our 23rd Continuing Professional Development (CPD) meeting will be held in-person at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, located in Toronto, Ontario. The event is scheduled to take place from Thursday, April 27th to Friday, April 28th, 2023.


The event features an exceptional lineup of sessions and speakers that promise to be insightful and engaging. You may access the agenda online for more information. Click here to view the agenda.

We have negotiated room discounts and secured a limited number of group-rate hotel rooms. The group rate rooms are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Book early for the best selection and price​ by clicking on the image above. The discounted room rate will not be available after March 28th, 2023.


A valid credit card is required to secure a group rate. Cancellations received within 72 hours of arrival date will incur 1-night room and tax cancellation charge, outside of 72 hours there will be no charge. Complimentary Wi-Fi in all guest rooms with group rate. Be sure to add your hotel rewards number when booking to receive points for your loyalty program.


SAVE ON YOUR FLIGHT

Save on your flights by using our event travel codes with Air Canada or WestJet. Click here to access the travel codes.

Exhibitions are scheduled to take place on April 28th, concurrently with the main CPD event. Your exhibitor/sponsor registration will entitle you to complimentary breakfasts, coffee breaks, and lunch during the event. If your registration includes this option, you are welcome to attend the course on April 27th as well. All representatives registered under the allocated sponsorship/exhibitor registration will have access to the courses. However, any additional representatives will need to register separately for the courses.


The main plenary on April 28th will be in the Civic ballroom. The exhibit area will be accessible during the entire conference however, we ask that your table be attended specifically during the following peak times:


  • 09:45 - 10:15 Networking Break
  • 12:15 - 13:15 Lunch
  • 15:00 - 15:30 Networking Break

Booth space will be allocated by the GOC on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to companies whose official exhibitor contracts are received earliest.


To ensure priority space allocation, companies are advised to reserve their booth space as early as possible. Priority will also be given to companies based on their level of participation at the conference and their past support of the Society. Please note that the GOC reserves the right to accept or reject any application for space, and to relocate or reassign exhibit booths at any time for the benefit of the exhibition. Below is the floor plan of the exhibition area and plenary room.

SET UP AND DISMANTLE

The booth will be set up with the items below:

  • Carpet
  • Lounge furniture
  • Panel branding (3 back panels) artwork dimensions: 366px width X 866px height. ACCEPTED FILE TYPES (PDF, EPS, AI, INDD) Digital files (logo, photos, finished layouts, etc.) should be saved or exported from your design application to PDF with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi at 100% or 50% OF THE FINAL DESIRED PRODUCTION SIZE. The higher the resolution provided, the better the results. If you must send AI, EPS or INDD files, be sure to include all links and fonts. Do not submit GIF, Word (doc), PowerPoint (ppt), PNG, JPEG or any file formatted for or taken from a website as they are not suited for large format printing. Artwork files that must be opened in their native* applications and exported to the required file types. ALL files should include 1/4" (6mm) bleed on all sides and crop/cut/trim marks set at the final graphic size as shown below.
  • Submit all panel branding by April 6th, 2023. No extension will be provided by the printer and booth builders.
  • *Add-ons: TV screen and literature display rack. Please email enquiry@gyneoncology.ca if you wish to add these options.

Below is a sample of the booth space. Please note that the layout might differ slightly.

The booth contractor will commence setting up the booths on April 27th at 6:00 pm EST. You are welcome to view the booth space during the set-up process. The booth set-up is estimated to take about four hours to complete for all booths. Following this, you can proceed to set up your handouts or booth materials either on the same day or the next morning as early as 6:00 am EST.


All booths will be dismantled at 6:00 pm EST on April 28th. Please ensure that you remove all your personal belongings from the booth before the specified time. The booth contractor will be responsible for dismantling all booths.

To find out about sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Speaker information

Thank you very much for speaking at GOC's 23rd Continuing Professional Development meeting. We are excited to have you share your insights with our attendees. Please review the following instructions to ensure that your participation runs smoothly:


Event Logistics and Travel:

  • The meeting will take place in-person in Toronto, ON Canada. Please refer to the meeting agenda, which is available here, to determine your presentation time and date. Please note that all times on the agenda are in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
  • If the GOC did not book your travel and you opt to drive, we will reimburse you for driving mileage. The reimbursement rate for driving mileage is $0.615 (61.5 cents) per kilometer. This is in accordance to the recommended Ontario reimbursement rate by the Government of Canada.

Your PowerPoint Slides:

  • Please use the provided event PowerPoint template for your presentation. You can download the template by clicking here.
  • We have allocated 25% of your scheduled presentation time for audience interaction, so please take that into account as you prepare your slides.
  • To comply with accreditation requirements from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, we require you to submit a copy of your PowerPoint before the event. Please upload your slides by clicking here before April 15th, 2023. Please ensure that you state any Conflicts of Interest in your first slide. You may update your slides after uploading them.
  • Please see visit the onsite AV technician at the break before the start of your session time to get your lapel mic set up and configured.

Meals:

The GOC will cover meals using the following fee structure when meals have not been provided:

  • Breakfast: $16 per meal
  • Lunch: $23 per meal
  • Dinner: $30 per meal

Please note that the GOC will cover a maximum of $69 per day (sales tax included) per person for meals. This is in accordance to the recommended Ontario reimbursement rate by the Government of Canada.


Ground Transportation and Expense Reimbursement:

  • The GOC will reimburse your ground transportation to and from the airport/train station for your attendance at CPD.
  • To request reimbursement for any other necessary expenses that you incur while performing approved GOC-related duties, please complete the expense reimbursement form. All receipts should be emailed to the GOC staff at finance@gyneoncology.ca, accompanied by the completed form.
  • Please note that you will not be reimbursed for hotel incidental fees and other expenses already covered during your GOC-related duties such as scheduled meals.

Thank you for your participation in GOC's 23rd Continuing Professional Development meeting. We look forward to your presentation and to welcoming you to Toronto. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact GOC staff at enquiry@gyneoncology.ca

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