BCHIMSS Speed Mentoring Event 2025

Join us for the BCHIMSS Speed Mentoring Event on February 13, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (PST). This exciting virtual event is designed to foster meaningful connections between mentors and mentees in the healthcare informatics community.

Whether you are just starting your career or looking to elevate it to the next level, this event is the perfect platform to expand your professional network, gain guidance, and explore diverse opportunities within the healthcare informatics field.

During the event, you will have the chance to connect with three carefully matched mentors in engaging 15-minute group-mentoring sessions conducted in breakout rooms. You will be matched with mentors based on your expressed interests and goals, ensuring meaningful and impactful discussions. Each mentor will share their experience and valuable insights that can help support and guide your career planning. Each mentor participating has significant experience and accomplishments within the Digital Health landscape across BC and Canada! 

Reserve your spot today and take part in this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and grow!

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, February 13 , 2025

• Time: Zoom Open at 5:25 PM, Event from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

• Location: Online – Zoom*

*Note that Zoom details will be shared closer to the event via email

Mentors

Head to our LinkedIn or Instagram to view our mentor spotlights!

Member & Non-Member Registration

• Members: Admission is free
• Student: Admission for student is $5 CAD
• Non-Members: Admission for non-HIMSS members is $10 CAD

If you think membership admission looks like a great deal—you’re absolutely right! These networking and learning events are just one of the many ways we show appreciation to our membership base, offering cost savings on events and creating opportunities for meaningful connections.

For professionals, consider signing up for chapter membership for just $39 USD to enjoy exclusive member rates for this event and free access to all of our virtual events throughout the year.

For students, HIMSS offers a comprehensive membership for only $30 USD, which includes all the benefits of full HIMSS membership, access to chapter events, and additional resources tailored for students entering the healthcare informatics field. Learn more and sign up here.

Organizational Affiliate Membership

All employees of our chapter Organizational Affiliate members can automatically get free full regular BCHIMSS membership:

• BC Ministry of Health

• First Nations Health Authority

• Fraser Health Authority

• Interior Health Authority

• Vancouver Coastal Health

• Providence Health Care

• Provincial Health Services Authority

You must sign up for organizational affiliate membership using your work email through the following organizational affiliate link, and select the British Columbia chapter as your preferred chapter during the registration process: My Portal HIMSS - Organizational Affiliate Membership

If you have questions or need help with your organizational affiliate membership registration, please email us at britishcolumbia.info@himsschapter.org!

About BCHIMSS

BCHIMSS is the British Columbia chapter of HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society), a global advisor, thought leader and member-based society committed to reforming the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. As a mission-driven nonprofit, HIMSS offers a unique depth and breadth of expertise in health innovation, public policy, workforce development, research and digital health transformation to advise leaders, stakeholders and influencers across the global health ecosystem on best practices. With a community-centric approach, our innovation engine delivers key insights, education and engaging events to healthcare providers, payers, governments, startups, life sciences and other health services organizations, ensuring they have the right information at the point of decision.

Check out the BCHIMSS Website for the latest organizational updates as well as upcoming events!