Early-Bird Registration Cost (Available until May 31, 2023):

• Members: $100.00
• Non-Members: $150.00
• Medical Students/Resident Physicians/Allied Health: $50.00

APPNA Members: Please click here to register for  the conference (login required)
Non-Members: Please click here to register for the conference

Location:

• Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre
• 1316 33rd St. NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6B6, Canada
• Phone (403) 248-8888
• Toll Free 1-800-661-1464
• Fax (403) 248-0749
• [email protected]

Dr. Seema Bhanji
Family Physician & Lifestyle Medicine Physician
MBBS, LMCC, CCFP
Diplomate American Board of Lifestyle Medicine
Dr Seema Bhanji is a Family Physician and American Board certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician. She has a special interest in Reversal/Remission of Chronic disease through lifestyle interventions.
She has developed & implemented an Evidence Based Lifestyle Medicine program for chronic disease management and has helped patients with initiation and maintenance of weight loss, improving their body image, improving glycemic control, reduction in oral hypoglycemics & insulin requirements and improving their quality of life and satisfaction in all areas of their lives.

Dr. Omid Kiamanesh
MD, FRCPC Summit Cardiology
Dr. Omid Kiamanesh is a cardiologist specializing in advanced echocardiography, advanced heart failure/transplantation, and critical care cardiology at the University of Calgary.
Dr. Kiamanesh completed internal medicine and cardiology residencies at the University of British Columbia, where he was Chief Medical and Chief Cardiology Resident. He completed fellowship training in Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support, and Cardiac Transplantation followed by Advanced Echocardiography at the University of Toronto. Dr. Kiamanesh subsequently completed his Advanced Echocardiography fellowship at the University of Calgary.
Dr. Kiamanesh is Medical Director of the Cardiac Function Clinic at the Peter Lougheed Centre and Medical Director of the Neuromuscular Cardiac Disease Clinic at the Peter Lougheed Centre. His research in both echocardiography and heart failure is published in international peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Kiamanesh sits on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Society of Echocardiography.

Dr Jeff Shaw

MD, FRCPC Summit Cardiology
Dr. Jeff Shaw is a cardiologist specializing in advanced echocardiography, critical care medicine, and critical care cardiology at the University of Calgary.
Dr. Shaw completed internal medicine, cardiology, and critical care medicine residencies at the University of Calgary, where he was Chief Cardiology Resident. He completed fellowship training in Advanced Echocardiography at the University of Calgary.
Dr. Shaw’s research is published in national peer-reviewed scientific journals. Dr. Shaw leads the Cardiology Simulation program at the University of Calgary.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family of four, ideally on a ski slope.

Dr. Tetyana Khlabatyn
BComm. Hons, MD, FRCPC, FAAD
Dr. Khlabatyn is a board-certified dermatologist in Canada and the United States. After completing her doctorate in medicine at the University of British Columbia, she then went on to complete her dermatology residency at the University of Calgary. Dr. Khlabatyn is passionate about medical resident education and continues to serve as a Clinical Lecturer at both the University of British Columbia and University of Calgary. She has also been selected to deliver presentations at medical conferences around the world.

Dr. Khlabatyn provides comprehensive care in all areas of dermatology with clinical and research interests in skin cancers, senior care, hyperhidrosis, pediatric care, and patient education. Dr. Khlabatyn is also fluent in Ukrainian.

When not at work, Dr. Khlabatyn enjoys road biking, photography, making TikTok’s, and exploring the world with her husband and two children.

Dr Sara K. Binder
MD, FRCPC
Psychiatrist Foothills Medical Centre
Sara Binder is the medical lead and consulting psychiatrist at the Psychiatric Adult Service,  Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. She treats adult outpatients who struggle with mood, anxiety, ADHD and substance use disorders.  As part of her practice she teaches and supervises psychiatry residents and multidisciplinary students training in mental health.  She treats many health care professionals within her practice.Dr. Binder created an Adult ADHD stream within her clinic which has become one of the only publicly funded adult ADHD clinics based in a hospital setting in Canada.
Dr. Binder works within a collaborative model of mental health care. She developed and runs an ADHD medication group and an 8 week CBT based ADHD Skills group.
Dr Binder served on the board of CADDRA for 7 years and is now on the Advisory Board. She is passionate about caring for patients – both the clinical aspects and in educating healthcare professionals in managing adults with mental health disorders.

Norma Shipley
Consultant, Physician Fees
Alberta Medical Association
T 780.482.0303
Email [email protected]
Norma has worked for each of the Alberta Medical Association (current), Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services in various roles relating to physician compensation and accreditation.  She offers education to physicians on the Schedule of Medical Benefits and WCB billing, is an AMA representative on the AMA/WCB Advisory Committee and works with the AMA’s AMHSP Council.

Christian Turbide, MD, FRCPC
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Calgary
Therapeutic Endoscopy Foothill Medical Centre
Dr Christian Turbide graduated from McGill  and completed his residency in  Gastroenterology, specialty training in Therapeutic endoscopy and ERCP.
He completed a Fellowship in Endoscopic Ultrasound. He obtained further training in clinical nutrition and functional medicine with the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Dr CHristin Turbide has appeared as a guest radio host on CBC, guest on a local television health program. He is also an Examiner at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons for Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
He has been a past recipient of the endoscopy teacher of the year and clinic educator of the year.
Dr CHristian Turbide has been a past president of the Alberta society of Gastroenterology.

Dr Davinder Sidhu
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Calgary
Dr. Sidhu completed his Pharmacy and Law School training at UBC and practiced Corporate Commercial Tax litigation in Vancouver before attending medical school and completing his residency training in General Pathology in Calgary. He completed his fellowship training in Transfusion Medicine and Apheresis at Yale University and is the current Division Head for Transfusion Medicine in Southern Alberta. Dr. Sidhu holds clinical appointments in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Internal Medicine in both the Divisions of Hematology and Nephrology. He is responsible for stem cell collection for all of Alberta’s bone marrow transplant programs; as well as clinical apheresis patient care treatment procedures in Calgary.  He is the Medical Director for the Calgary Collaborative Immunology Clinic and the Medical Director of the APL Cellular Therapy Laboratory as well as the Residency Program Director for General Pathology.  Dr. Sidhu’s research background includes extensive publications in medical education, laboratory testing utilization and laboratory informatics. He is currently involved in several clinical research trials including CONCOR-1 trial (convalescent plasma treatment for COVID-19),  FIIRST-II (treatment of coagulopathy in trauma), PRHIS-V (avoidable blood transfusion in Critical Care and High Risk surgical patients) and TEG-HIP (thromboelastographic prediction of VTE in hip fracture patients).

Riley Epp, MN NP
Foothills Medical Centre
Riley completed his undergraduate nursing training at the University of Lethbridge. He is a certified critical care nurse with ER, ICU, and critical care flight transport experience. He completed a Master’s degree and Post Master’s diploma at the University of Calgary with an interest in Respirology. He subsequently joined the FMC Sleep Centre for additional training in sleep disorders medicine. Riley has a blended practice of inpatient and outpatient consultation, including a growing community-based practice.

Dr. Priya Gupta MBBS MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology, University of Calgary.
Dr Gupta has been with Mayfair Diagnostics since 2016. Her special interests include high resolution chest, liver, and bowel imaging. She is actively involved in clinical research and teaching, and conducts various interdisciplinary rounds. Dr. Gupta has presented her original scientific works at multiple international conferences and is on the Pediatric Imaging Sub-committee of the American Roentgen Ray Society. Outside of work, Dr. Gupta likes to travel and read. She volunteers her time to improving education in India and loves to cook and spend time with her husband and children.

Sponsor Information

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Maple Respiratory Group, Inc.
Website: https://maplerespiratory.com/

GOLD SPONSORS

Mayfair Diagnostics
Website: https://www.radiology.ca

Canada Diagnostic Centres
Website: https://canadadiagnostics.ca/

BRONZE SPONSORS

Novo Nordisk Canada
Website: https://www.novonordisk.ca/

Miravo Healthcare
Website: https://www.miravohealthcare.com/

AstraZeneca Canada
Website: https://www.astrazeneca.ca/en

Takeda Canada
Website: https://www.takeda.com/en-ca

Lupin Pharma Canada
Website:http://www.lupinpharma.ca/#welcome

Pfizer Canada, Inc.
Website: https://www.pfizer.ca

Organon Canada
Website: https://www.organon.com/canada-en

Covis Pharma.
Website: https://covispharma.com/

Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company Alliance
Website: https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.ca/en/

Alberta’s Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP)
Website:Website: https://rhpap.ca

Calgary is the largest city in Alberta, sitting at the confluence of the Elbow and Bow River, nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. With a population of 1.3 million people, Calgary was ranked as the third most livable city in the world (and the most livable in Canada) in 2022 by the Economist Intelligence Unit. World-renowned tourist locations including Banff and Lake Louise are within a short drive from the city.

Calgary is a vibrant city, and is designated as one of the cultural capitals of Canada. The city and its surrounding area has featured prominently in many films and TV shows, including The Revenant, Inception, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Fargo, and The Last of Us.

Neighbourhoods to check out:

• Kensington: Considered Calgary’s Urban Village, Kensington offers a unique, inner-city experience. Located just off the Sunnyside LRT Station and walking distance from downtown, it’s possible to spend an entire day exploring the shops and restaurants, or an entire weekend by staying at one of the beautiful boutique hotels. (https://kensingtonyyc.com/)
• Stephen Avenue: Stephen Avenue is Calgary’s main connector to arts, culture and commerce and offers a stage for experimentation and innovation. A 21st century street, Stephen Avenue links Calgary’s walkable urban core to its neighbourhoods through a great public realm. Active day and night, and throughout the year, Stephen Avenue is a catalyst for a resilient economy, enabling adaptation towards Calgary’s future. As Calgary’s premier local and tourist destination, Stephen Avenue fosters social interaction, civic gathering, and community pride. The street is known for some of Calgary’s finest restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars. The street also provides an eclectic mix of boutiques and high-end retail. Major shopping centres include The Core Shopping Centre (https://coreshopping.ca/).
• 17^th Avenue: Calgary’s “Red Mile” earned the moniker from the 2004 Stanley Cup Playoffs that saw thousands of fans in the streets to cheer on the Calgary Flames. Since then, the area has been branded the Retail & Entertainment District for good reason. This vibrant Avenue boasts restaurants, shops and services to meet the needs of all who come. Check out the Business is Blooming events calendar for all the latest activities on 17th Avenue. (https://17thave.ca/).

Attractions:

• Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo: Founded in 1929 and comprising 125 acres, the zoo consists of animal habitats, restaurants, retail, seasonal concessions, playgrounds, banquet rooms, corporate meeting facilities, animal veterinary services, classrooms and an administration building. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is among the world-class zoos and aquariums that have achieved the rigorous accreditation standards governing zoo operations, and holds membership of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) and the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). With deep roots spanning over 9-decades, the Calgary Zoo is internationally recognized for world-class animal care and habitat design practices and takes pride in inspiring and educating generations of visitors about the importance of biodiversity and conservation during visits. (https://www.calgaryzoo.com/)
• Calgary Tower: Located 191 metres above the downtown core, the Calgary Tower offers the best view in the city and is a must-see on any visitor’s itinerary. On the Observation Deck you’ll experience a spectacular 360° view of the bustling city, the majestic Rocky Mountains, the foothills, and the prairies. (https://www.calgarytower.com/)
• Calgary Central Library: This library, which opened in 2018, was listed as one of Architectural Digest’s twelve most anticipated buildings of 2018. The design has won several architectural awards nationally and internationally. (https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/central-library/)
• Studio Bell: At once a performance hall, recording facility, broadcast studio, live music venue, and museum, Studio Bell is the first facility of its kind in North America. Rising in nine subtly curved and interlocking towers, and clad in glazed terra cotta, the 160,000 square foot building designed by Allied Works Architecture references acoustic vessels, while providing sweeping views of the Bow River and surrounding cityscape. The complex also incorporates the revitalized King Edward Hotel, one of Calgary’s oldest buildings and a legendary blues club. (https://www.studiobell.ca/the-building)

Places to Explore Nearby:

• Banff National Park: Banff National Park is famous for its vibrant lakes, majestic mountains and easy access to outdoor adventures of all kinds. The park spans 6,641 square kilometres (2,564 square miles) of striking mountainous terrain in the vast wilderness of the Canadian Rockies. Canada’s first national park and the world’s third, it has a rich heritage as one of the world’s most awe-inspiring mountain destinations. The bustling Banff townsite and village of Lake Louise are uniquely located in the national park. In this one-of-a-kind place, there’s something for everyone to discover. Whether you come for the spectacular valleys and rugged peaks, the authentic Canadian eats, the vibrant arts and culture scene, or a little bit of everything, there’s no shortage of unforgettable ways to immerse yourself in Banff National Park. (https://www.banfflakelouise.com/)
• Kananaskis Country: Kananaskis Country, also called K-Country by local Albertans, is a pristine place. Covering over 4,000 square kilometers of the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies, Kananaskis borders the town of Canmore and Banff National Park. (https://kananaskis.com/)
• Royal Tyrrell Museum, Drumheller: Located approximately 90 minutes northeast of Calgary, The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology is Canada’s only museum dedicated exclusively to the study of ancient life. In addition to featuring one of the world’s largest displays of dinosaurs, we offer a wide variety of creative, fun, and educational programs that bring the prehistoric past to life. (https://tyrrellmuseum.com/)

Other events in Calgary from June 23-25, 2023:

• GameCon Canada powered by Telus (https://gameconcanada.com)
• Nickelback: Get Rolling Tour – ScotiaBank Saddledome (June 25, 2023) (https://www.ticketmaster.ca/nickelback-get-rollin-tour-calgary-alberta-06-25-2023/event/11005E32BA9B3C31)

APPNA Alberta Chapter Board of Directors

Dr. Saad Yasin — President
Dr. Amir Aslam — General Secretary
Dr. Tehmina Munaf — Treasurer
Dr. Tariq Awan — Founding/Immediate Past-President
Dr. Sameena Bajwa — President Elect
Dr. Abdul Qadir Kamran — Board Member
Dr. Nusrat Asif — Board Member

Conference Planning Committee Members

Dr. Saad Yasin — President
Dr. Amir Aslam — Conference Chair
Dr. Sarah Makhdoom — CME Committee Chair
Dr. Farhan Khan — IT Committee Co-Chair
Dr. Tariq Awan — Committees Coordinator
Dr. Mukarram Zaidi — CME Committee Co-Chair
Dr. Abdul Sattar Tabani — Sponsorship Committee Chair
Dr. Omar Khan — IT Committee Co-Chair
Dr. Sameena Bajwa — Décor Committee Chair
Dr. Nusrat Asif — Volunteer/Registration Committee Chair
Dr. Tehmina Munaf — Tickets/Accounts Chair
Dr. Abdul Qadir Kamran — Guest Committee Chair
Dr. Fauzia Moyeen — CME Committee Member
Dr. Sara Hafeez — CME Committee Member
Dr. Zarqa Quraishi — CME Committee Member
Dr. Hatim Karachiwala — Sponsorship Committee Member
Dr. Anas Fazal — CME Committee Member

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