The BC Pediatric Society

We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Tara Tandan, Ms. Celise Dent, and Ms. Carla Willock for a powerful session on supporting children and youth living with ARFID. Through research, clinical experience, and real stories, they’ll break down ARFID’s core features, share responsive feeding strategies, and highlight the tools and management options available across BC. Participants will also receive access to a curated resource list to help patients and families feel informed and supported. Join us in building a more compassionate, knowledgeable community around ARFID care!

Register today by visiting www.bcpeds.ca/annual-conference/!

Thank you to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, our Ruby Level sponsor, for helping make Children’s Health Today 2026 possible. BC Children’s Hospital Foundation is inspired by the resilience of children and families, the dedication of our hospital community, and the generosity of our supporters. Together we power the possible.

Visit them today at www.bcchf.ca.

Children’s Health Today is proud to welcome Dr. Blake Sandery to this year’s conference. Join Dr. Sandery, MBBS, MMed, for an insightful session on how the neonatal course shapes long‑term kidney health and risks for chronic kidney disease together with the recommended guidelines for long-term kidney follow-up for these post NICU children.

Register today by visiting https://bcpeds.ca/annual-conference/!

Join the dynamic team at Northern Health and truly make a difference! Northern Health is recruiting General Pediatricians for Prince George, Smithers, Terrace, Prince Rupert, Fort St. John, and Dawson Creek. These roles offer the chance to make a meaningful impact in diverse communities while enjoying flexible practice options that support both professional growth and a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle.

If you’re looking for a place where your expertise truly matters, explore these opportunities by visiting https://physicianjobs.northernhealth.ca/JobSearch/s-/0-31-25-0

The BCPS Economics Committee plays a key leadership role in shaping and supporting BC’s pediatric billing framework. Join Dr. Tommy Gerschman, MD, FRCPC, MSc, and Dr. Odion Kalaci, MD, FRCPC—both members of the BCPS Economics Committee—at this year’s conference for an engaging, fast‑paced review of effective billing strategies, practical guidance on optimizing pediatric fee codes, and clear answers to the billing questions pediatricians are asking across the province.

Register today by visiting https://bcpeds.ca/annual-conference/!

Register today and join Dr. Wu, MD, FRCPC, Ms. Graham, BA, JD, and Ms. Beazer, BA, LL.B, for an essential session on navigating the legal issues that arise in pediatric clinical care when parental conflict affects treatment decisions. This presentation offers a clear, practical overview of the family law areas most relevant to medical professionals, including parenting arrangements, guardianship, child protection, family violence, child and spousal support, and property division.

Register today at https://bcpeds.ca/annual-conference/!

Join Dr. Douglas G. Matsell, BSc, MDCM, for a powerful keynote on personalized care for children born with kidney malformations. This session will deepen your understanding of the scope and complexity of childhood kidney anomalies, highlight how these conditions influence long‑term kidney outcomes, and strengthen your ability to recognize children who may benefit from referral to a pediatric kidney clinic. Expand your knowledge and elevate your practice with insights that support better lifelong kidney health for every child.

Register today by visiting https://bcpeds.ca/annual-conference/! Early‑bird rates are available through July 15, 2026.

Join Dr. Douglas G. Matsell, BSc, MDCM, for a powerful keynote on personalized care for children born with kidney malformations. This session will deepen your understanding of the scope and complexity of childhood kidney anomalies, highlight how these conditions influence long‑term kidney outcomes, and strengthen your ability to recognize children who may benefit from referral to a pediatric kidney clinic. Expand your knowledge and elevate your practice with insights that support better lifelong kidney health for every child.

Register today by clicking the link in our bio or by visiting bcpeds.ca! Early‑bird rates are available through July 15, 2026.

Join Dr. Alice Virani at Children’s Health Today as she invites pediatricians into a keynote that challenges how to think about autonomy, protection, harm‑reduction, and the tough moments when decisions carry real consequences. From navigating involuntary interventions to honouring cultural safety and Indigenous rights in alignment with reconciliation commitments in British Columbia, this session expands participants’ ethical toolkit and deepens the understanding of what truly compassionate, equitable care looks like.

Register today at https://bcpeds.ca/annual-conference/! Early‑bird rates are available through July 15, 2026.

Join Dr. Anna Liu on Saturday, October 24, 2026 for a focused clinical update on gross hematuria and acute glomerulonephritis in children. This session will review the classification of hematuria with emphasis on glomerular causes, outline evidence‑based management of post‑infectious glomerulonephritis, and highlight best practices for monitoring and diagnosing renal involvement in IgA vasculitis. A practical presentation for pediatricians managing pediatric kidney presentations.

Register today at https://bcpeds.ca/annual-conference/. Early‑bird rates are available through July 15, 2026.