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72nd Annual St. Paul’s Hospital Continuing Medical Education Conference for Primary Care

Vancouver Convention Centre West
November 24 – 27, 2026

Registration for the 2026 SPH CME CONFERENCE for Primary Care will open in mid to late July 2026. Please check back at that time.

72nd Annual St. Paul’s Hospital Continuing Medical Education Conference for Primary Care

“It’s always an outstanding week, and I leave with countless practical pearls I can instantly apply in my practice.”
“This is truly the best course in Canada for family physicians—that’s why my colleagues and I travel from across the country every year!”

Main Lecture Series (In-Person / Virtual)

  • Tuesday, November 24th – Friday, November 27st, 2026

Optional Learning Sessions (In-Person)

  • Monday, November 23rd: An Introduction to Practical Dermoscopy Workshop

  • Tuesday, November 24th: Small Group Lunch Workshop: Toolbox for Challenging Patient Encounters

  • Wednesday, November 25th: Small Group Lunch Workshop: Narrative Medicine

  • Wednesday, November 25th: Small Group Lunch Workshop: Cultivating Compassion in Medico-Legal Stress

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Learning Objectives

The conference and curriculum have been designed to ensure all participants will acquire an enhanced ability to:

  • Analyze current issues in primary care medicine;

  • Review new guidelines for the treatment of diseases and disorders commonly encountered in family practice;

  • Discuss cases regarding new treatment options and technological advances; and

  • Identify new evidence-based treatments using the most up to date clinical and scientific information.

Certification

CFPC:

The Main Lecture Series Program* and Optional Learning Sessions have been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the BC Chapter for up to 35 Mainpro+® certified activity credits.

AAFP:

Members of the American Academy of Family Physicians are eligible to receive up to 35 Prescribed credit hours for attendance at this event (Main Lecture Series Program* and Optional Learning Sessions) due to a reciprocal agreement with the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

*The Main Lecture Series Program has been certified for up to 25 Mainpro+® Certified Activity Credits.

Financial Disclosure

Any conference-generated surplus is reinvested in St. Paul’s Hospital (SPH) family practice resident education, departmental strategic initiatives, research, teaching, and UBC faculty development activities.

Conference Location Information

Venue

Vancouver Convention Centre West

1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3

Tel: 604.689.8232

Parking & Transportation

Parking is available at the Vancouver Convention Centre West for approximately $30/day. Several other parking lots are within easy walking distance, including the Fairmont Waterfront parking lot. Public transit information may be obtained by calling 604-953-3333 or visiting www.translink.ca

Special Services

If you have accessibility or other needs with which you require assistance, please note the details on your registration. For participants with dietary restrictions, the Registrant Luncheon, Grab & Go Breakfasts, Nutrition Breaks and Mixer will provide vegetarian alternatives. Please note any dietary restrictions with your registration.