Upcoming CPD

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Upcoming CSEM CPD Events

Biosimilars in Endocrine Practice: From Insulin to Non-Insulin Agents

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
7:30–8:45 PM ET
online

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

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

  • Describe the regulation of biosimilar drugs in Canada
  • Review the comparative effectiveness and safety of currently available biosimilar drugs in endocrinology
  • Summarize emerging biosimilar drugs in endocrinology in development
  • Explain how to effectively discuss switching to biosimilars with patients

FACULTY:

  • Dr. Robert Goldberg, University of Toronto, Toronto (Chair)
  • Dr. Roseanne Yeung, University of Alberta, Edmonton (Speaker)
  • Dr. Ally Prebtani, McMaster University, Hamilton (Speaker)
  • Dr. Elizabeth Rosolowsky, University of Alberta, Edmonton (CSEM CPD Chair)

This session is free for CSEM members and $100 for non-members.

If you have not yet renewed your CSEM membership for 2023, you can renew now.

This program is co-developed with Viatris and planned independently by CSEM to achieve scientific integrity, validity and balance.

obesitycanada

Canadian Obesity Summit

May 14–17, 2023
Whistler, BC

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Obesity Canada will host the Canadian Obesity Summit, a biennial conference which brings together professional obesity stakeholders for a collegial, engaging in-person learning experience in Whistler, BC from May 14–17, 2023.

COAN members receive a reduced registration fee when using the discount code 23AACOS for 10% off the registration fee. Members are also encouraged to submit any late-breaking abstracts opening December 16, 2022. Visit https://obesitycanada.ca/cos/ for more information.

CSEM Knowledge Transfer Activities Case-Based Section 3 Programs

CSEM's Knowledge Transfer Activities (KTA) use a case-based approach, and pre- and post-tests during live, online sessions to help you assess your clinical management of important endocrine conditions. REGISTER via your membership portal; KTAs are free for members.

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Bone Appétit: An Osteoporosis Update

Thursday, May 25 | 1900–2100 | Members: free; $100 non-members

Dr. Aliya Khan will lead a case-based discussion of state of the art osteoporosis pharmacotherapy and recent updates in osteoporosis guidelines, including discussion of fracture risk stratification and fracture risk calculators, and effective utilization of antiresorptive therapy and anabolic therapy.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

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

  • Summarize recent updates in evidence-based guidelines including updates to fracture risk stratification (high, very high, imminent risk) and assessment
  • Discuss and implement modern approaches to osteoporosis pharmacotherapy including anabolic therapy and transitioning off medications

FACULTY:

  • Dr. Christopher Tran, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa (KTA Chair, Moderator)
  • Dr. Aliya Khan, McMaster, Hamilton (Speaker)
  • Dr. Sandra Kim, Women’s College Hospital, Toronto (Speaker)
  • Dr. Elizabeth Rosolowsky, University of Alberta, Edmonton (CSEM CPD Chair)

CSEM's KTAs are developed and planned independently by CSEM to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity, and balance. Pfizer Rare Diseases and Viatris have provided unrestricted educational grants.