- Shorter itinerary
- More leisure time
- Immerse yourself in local culture
Event Schedule
Sunday February 23
Topic | Speaker | Mins |
Slumdog Millionaire – Icebreaker | Vincent Poirier / Rob Primavesi | 15 |
Braveheart – Chest Pain Cases | Chuck Su | 45 |
Groundhog Day – Vaginal Bleeding Three Ways | Jessica Dy | 60 |
Fast and Furious 1 – Practice Changing Article | Chuck Su | 15 |
Mary Poppins – Pediatric Cases | Chuck Su | 45 |
TOTAL | 3.0 hrs |
Tuesday February 25
Topic | Speaker | Mins |
Game of Death – Medical Jeopardy! | Chuck Su | 45 |
Guardians of the Galaxy – Leading for Wellness in Emergency Medicine | Constance LeBlanc | 45 |
Chariots of Fire – Teamwork | Rob Primavesi | 45 |
Field of Dreams – Images of Rural Medicine | Chuck Su | 45 |
TOTAL | 3.0 hrs |
Friday February 28
Topic | Speaker | Mins |
Scarface – ER tips and tricks | Chuck Su | 45 |
Fast and Furious 2 – Practice Changing Article | Chuck Su | 15 |
Contagion – Exotic, Emerging, Re-emerging Diseases | Vincent Poirier | 60 |
The Fox and the Hound – Rabies: Friend turned Foe | Jutamas Saoraya | 15 |
Saving Private Ryan – Out of Hospital Emergencies | Chuck Su | 45 |
TOTAL | 3.0 hrs |
Daily Medical Quiz of the Day
Topic | Speaker | Mins |
M*A*S*H – Medical Quiz of the Day | Vincent Poirier, Robert Primavesi | 210 |
TOTAL | 3.5 hrs |
Topic |
Objectives – By the end of the session, participants will be able to: |
CanMEDs Role |
Slumdog Millionaire – Icebreaker | Create an engaging learning environment | Collaborator |
Braveheart –Chest Pain Cases | List 5 deadly diagnoses that must be ruled out Manage unstable patients with chest pain Investigate deadly causes of chest pain |
Medical Expert Scholar Medical Expert |
Groundhog Day –Vaginal Bleeding Three Ways | Diagnose and manage patients with ectopic pregnancy Discuss with patients the initial workup of post menopausal bleeding List the treatment options for dysmenorrhea |
Medical Expert Communicator Health Advocate |
Mary Poppins – Pediatric Cases | Describe the differences between adult and pediatric airways Differentiate between pediatric respiratory illnesses Discuss management options for pediatric fractures with parents |
Medical Expert Scholar Communicator |
Game of Death –Medical Jeopardy! | Identify medical conditions through visual clues Manage a wide variety of clinical scenarios Recognize common dermatologic conditions |
Medical Expert Scholar Medical Expert |
Fast and Furious 1 – Practice Changing Article | Modify current treatment methods Critically analyze a scientific paper |
Medical Expert Scholar |
Contagion – Exotic, Emerging, Re-emerging Diseases | Identify specific diseases that can affect travellers in SE Asia Recognize emerging infectious diseases Assess outbreaks and the potential for the next pandemic |
Medical Expert Scholar Health Advocate |
Field of Dreams – Images of Rural Medicine | Demonstrate how diagnostic imaging fits in with rural ER services Show the value of plain radiographs in helping diagnose ER patients Show how radiology aids in the triage and disposition of trauma patients |
Medical Expert Scholar Professional |
Scarface – ER tips and tricks | Demonstrate various nasal foreign body removal techniques Describe the best method of treating lacerations Remove various foreign bodies from the skin |
Medical Expert Scholar Medical Expert |
Fast and Furious 2 – Practice Changing Article | Modify current treatment methods Critically analyze a scientific paper |
Medical Expert Scholar |
Chariots of Fire – Teamwork | Describe the definition of a team Recognize the importance of teamwork demonstrate the value of collaboration |
Leader Communicator Collaborator |
Saving Private Ryan –Out of Hospital Emergencies | Name the most important resources to have with them in an emergency Describe a structured algorithm to help with dealing with injured patients Define Good Samaritan legislation |
Medical Expert Leader Professional |
M*A*S*H – Medical Quiz of the Day | Identify local food & water-borne illnesses Recognize local plant, insect, and animal risks Describe local beliefs and healing practices Relate local medical history, including famous leaders and local disasters |
Medical Expert Scholar Health advocate |
Faculty
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Chuck Su
Lead Speaker
Chuck Su was born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario. He earned his MD at the University of Western Ontario and completed his family medicine residency at Queens University. He is an emergency physician at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital where he was the Chief of Emergency Medicine from 2007-2012. At the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, Chuck has held many different roles – Interim Vice Dean Undergraduate Medical Education; Director of Distributed Medical Education; Pre-Clerkship Director; Leadership Curriculum Lead. He completed the Distinguished Teacher Program in 2017. His fondest accolade was being named the Honorary Class President for uOttawa MD2018. Chuck enjoys travelling with his family, snowboarding, hockey, golf, tennis and cheering on the Raptors.

Jessica Dy
Speaker
Jessica Dy (pronounced Dee) received her medical degree from the University of Western Ontario. After completing her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Ottawa, she continued her academic pursuits, obtaining a Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) from Harvard School of Public Health. She received additional training in physician leadership and quality with the Telfer School of Management and the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement. Jessica has taken on various leadership roles, including Vice Chair of Quality and Patient Safety and Medical Lead for Quality. She is presently the Head of the Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Ottawa and is the Medical Director for the Ottawa Hospital Maternal Newborn and Women’s Health Program. While maintaining a busy academic practice in general obstetrics and gynecology in Ottawa, she remains deeply engaged with regional and provincial healthcare organizations, including BORN, PCMCH, Champlain Maternal Newborn Regional Program. She is an ALARM and CNIS instructor.

Jutamas Saoraya
Speaker
Jutamas Saoraya is from Bangkok, Thailand. She graduated from a medical school and an emergency medicine residency at the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok before pursuing a fellowship in adult critical care medicine at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto. She holds the European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine (EDIC) from the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, a PhD in Clinical Sciences from Chulalongkorn University, and is completing a MSc in Community Health in Health Practitioner Teacher Education from the University of Toronto. She is an Assistant Professor at Chulalongkorn University, a core team member of the Chulalongkorn University Medical International Program (CU-MEDi), and an emergency physician at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok. In her free time, she enjoys drinking tea and spending time with her lovely dog.

Connie LeBlanc
Speaker
Constance LeBlanc is a Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Dalhousie University; holds a Master of Arts in Education in Curriculum Studies, with a focus on the Hidden Curriculum, an EMBA in Business and Technology. She is a recent recipient of a certification in Diversity as a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional. Her areas for scholarship focus on Equity Diversity Inclusivity and Accessibility, medical education, and leadership. In her spare time, she plays piano, practices Shotokan karate and travels.

Vincent Poirier
Chase Leader, Speaker
Vincent Poirier completed an Emergency Medicine residency followed by a Fellowship in Aviation Medicine, including time spent with Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society in Alberta and the Canadian Forces where he received his Flight Surgeon and Hyperbaric Medicine certifications. He also trained with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Southern California Safety Institute in Aircraft Accident Investigation. He is a Medical Examiner for Transport Canada and Senior Medical Advisor for Air Canada & Air Transat. He is Associate Professor at McGill University, Program Director of the FRCP-EM residency, and an Emergency Physician at the McGill University Health Centre.

Rob Primavesi
Chase Leader, Speaker
Rob Primavesi is Associate Chair Education for the Department of Emergency Medicine at McGill University. He is Chair of the Committee on Examinations for Emergency Medicine at the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and a member of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP). He is an active contributor to continuing professional development, postgraduate and undergraduate medical education. He was named to the McGill Faculty Honour List for Educational Excellence, presented with the student Osler Award for Outstanding Teaching, is a recipient of the CFPC Jim Ruderman Academic Family Medicine Leadership Award and the CAEP President’s Award. In his spare time, Rob is an avid traveller, adventurer, and whitewater rafting guide.
RCPSC
This educational event is approved as an accredited group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (up to 12.5 hours).
CFPC
This activity has been certified by the College of Family Physicians for up to 12.50 Mainpro+ Certified Activity Credits.