Dinner Seminar and Discussion Series 

Empowering Choices: A Discussion about Contraception

Speaker: Dr. Brian Fitzsimmons, Gynecologist and Clinical Professor, UBC

Moderator: Dr. Alan Low, Clinical Pharmacist and Clinical Professor, UBC

Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024

Arrivals: 5:30pm

Presentation Begins: 6:00pm

Venue: La Terrazza restaurant (1088 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6J5)

Registration: $10 (includes dinner and a drink)

In today’s healthcare landscape, pharmacists are pivotal in guiding patients through safe, informed decisions about their reproductive health. This session delves into the latest contraceptive options, addressing their unique attributes, potential side effects, and key considerations for patient-centered recommendations.

This is a non-accredited event and attendees will receive a certificate of attendance for non-accredited professional development hours.

(This event is supported in part by Searchlight Pharma)

About the Speaker

Dr. Brian Fitzsimmons is a gynecologist practicing in Vancouver and a clinical professor in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology at UBC. His focus is on menopause and family planning and he is a director of the fellowship in family planning at UBC. He is also the medical director of the Elizabeth Bagshaw Clinic. Previously, he worked with a medical group, called “Healthcare for Humanity” doing gynecological surgery in Antigua Guatemala