About the Conference
Dates: October 23–24, 2026
Location: UBC Robson Square, Vancouver, BC
Hosted by the BC Pediatric Society in collaboration with the Division of Nephrology
The BC Pediatric Society is a non-profit professional association of pediatricians dedicated to advancing child and youth health across British Columbia. The Society supports pediatric professionals through advocacy, education, and collaboration across the province.
Each year, the Society hosts a two-day conference focused on current and emerging issues in pediatric medicine. The event brings together over 150 pediatricians and child health professionals from across British Columbia to share knowledge, explore best practices, and strengthen connections within the pediatric community.
We are proud to announce that this year’s partner is the Division of Nephrology. The Division of Nephrology is a clinical and academic sub-specialty group focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of kidney-related conditions and hypertension. The Division typically includes physicians, nurse clinicians, allied health professionals, educators, and researchers who provide patient care, lead clinical education, conduct research initiatives, and contribute to professional development within pediatric and adult health systems.
Preliminary Program
Day 1 – Friday, October 23
Presentation Topics:
| Dr. Alice Virani | Keynote Address: Navigating Ethical Tensions in the Care of Youth Who Use Substances |
| Dr. Joseph Lam | Acne: What’s Zit All About? |
| Dr. Mary Flanagan | Pediatric Liver Disease Across the Ages: From Biliary Atresia to MASLD |
| Dr. Mara Tietzen | Concussion – Debunking Myths for Practitioners and Families |
| Dr. Grace Yu | UNPLUGGING THE NEXT GENERATION: Helping our patients and families navigate the digital world |
| Dr. Tara Tandan, Carla Willock & Celise Dent | ARFID 2.0 – Where are we now? |
| Dr. Juliana Wu, H. Hailey Graham, & Fiona Beverdige | Legal Considerations for the Pediatrician in Contentious Parental Conflict |
| Dr. Tommy Gerschman & Dr. Odion Kalaci | Pediatric Billing Questions? We Have the Answers! |
Day 2 – Saturday, October 25
Presentation Topics:
| Dr. Douglas Matsell | Keynote: Personalized Care for Children Born with Kidney Malformations |
| Dr. Robert Humphreys | Kidney Health in Athletes |
| Dr. Cherry Mammen | Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome: A Primer for the General Pediatrician |
| Dr. Janis Dionne | The Pathway to Success in Pediatric Hypertension |
| Dr. Blake Sandery | Kidney disease risk in children who graduated from NICU – who and when to monitor? |
| Dr. Matthew Harding | Co-management issues with Chronic Kidney Patients |
| Dr. Anna Liu | Gross hematuria and acute glomerulonephritis |
| Elizabeth Leung RD | Renal nutrition and renal formulas |
Sponsorship Opportunities