SPH CME CONFERENCE for Primary Care (formerly known as St. Paul’s Hospital CME Conference for Primary Care Physicians) is Canada’s second-largest annual conference for family physicians and primary care providers. This conference offers a valuable opportunity to refresh your knowledge about primary care medicine and revitalize your enthusiasm for the field. The conference provides an evidence-based review of practical information and new trends and discusses controversial topics useful for primary care clinicians practicing in urban or rural areas. Additionally, the SPH CME CONFERENCE features workshops and activities aimed at clinician wellness, an extensive Exhibit Hall, and social events that allow attendees to recharge and network with peers and colleagues.

Physicians, residents, international medical graduates, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other primary care providers and professionals.

November 24 – 27, 2026, Vancouver, BC.

This year, the educational activities will focus on providing a comprehensive review of Cardiology & Diabetes, Rheumatology & Sports Medicine & Pain, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics & Neurology, Therapeutics & Investigations, Brain & Behaviour, Paediatrics & Gynaecology, and Dermatology.

Now in its 72nd year, the SPH CME CONFERENCE for Primary Care has a proud tradition dating back to 1954. The conference began with 135 attendees and a one-and-a-half-day program held in the basement of St. Paul’s Hospital. As attendance grew to approximately 500 participants, the conference moved to the Hotel Vancouver. Continued growth eventually brought the conference to the Vancouver Convention Centre, where it now welcomes more than 1,800 in-person and virtual participants annually. Today, the conference spans four days and remains one of Canada’s premier continuing medical education events for primary care.

Please indicate any accessibility needs or dietary restrictions during your online registration. Vegetarian options will be available at all meals and events.

Registration is available online, with Visa and Mastercard accepted. To join our registration distribution list and receive updates each year, please email [email protected]

Optional Learning Sessions: In-Person Monday Dermoscopy Workshop: $450 Small Group Lunch Workshops: $40 each

Note: All rates are in CAD. Registration closes Nov. 20, 11:59 PM PST, or when capacity is reached.

SPH CME CONFERENCE receipts are emailed from [email protected] immediately upon registration. Please check your inbox and/or junk folder. If you need it resent, please email us. If you are registering for the 2026 SPH CME CONFERENCE, please do not unsubscribe from our emails, as we will be unable to send important conference information, including registration receipts, certificates of attendance, conference updates, and app login instructions. 

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – SPH CME CONFERENCE 2026 Cancellation Policies for Main Lecture Series:

• Cancel by October 30 for a full refund, less a $150 processing fee. Cancellation must be received in writing.

• Cancel after October 30 – registration fees are fully non-refundable.

• Substitutions are Welcome – No processing fee applies. Registration details must be provided in writing to the SPH CME CONFERENCE Office by November 12 to accommodate the name change. Note that the original confirmed registration type/format cannot be changed.

Changes in registration type/format from In-Person to Virtual:

• A processing administrative fee of $100 will apply. This change is required to ensure your conference app access and virtual attendance tracking are correctly configured for credit reporting.

Note: If your registration is not updated, you may be recorded as an in-person non-participant, and your Certificate of Attendance and eligible Mainpro+® credits may be affected.

The SPH CME CONFERENCE is not responsible for travel, hotel, or any other expenses that attendees may incur in connection with a cancellation or changes to their attendance type/format.

SPH CME CONFERENCE 2026 Cancellation Policy for Optional Learning Sessions:

Dermoscopy – Monday Workshop

• Cancel by October 30 a full refund will be made less a processing fee of $75.

• Cancel after October 30 – registration fees are fully non-refundable.

Small Group Lunch Workshops:

• Cancel by October 30 a full refund will be made less a processing fee of $25.

• Cancel after October 30 – registration fees are fully non-refundable.

Your registration fee includes Grab & Go Breakfast and daily nutrition breaks. Food will be served in the Exhibit Hall. If you decide to attend, your MLS registration includes the Tuesday evening networking mixer and the traditional Thursday luncheon.

Babies in arms are welcome, and a nursing area is available on-site. Please be mindful that this is a professional medical conference and not appropriate for school-age children. If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected]

The Main Lecture Series Program* and Optional Learning Sessions have been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the BC Chapter for up to 35 Mainpro+® Certified Activity Credits.

Unfortunately, this option is not available.

The Certificate of Attendance detailing your credits will be emailed to you two weeks after the conference concludes. Instructions on how to report, including the Session ID number needed for reporting, will be included with your certificate. Please do not unsubscribe from emails sent by [email protected] to ensure that you receive this important information.

VIRTUAL: You are required to log in to EACH live half-day session through the conference app. The conference app tracks the duration of your attendance at each session to determine your eligible credits. For IN-PERSON: You are required to check in at the registration desk and pick up your name badge.

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer this option due to challenges in tracking your credits effectively.

In-person: November 24 – 27 between 07:15-17:00

In-person: Tuesday, November 24 – Thursday, November 26: 07:15 – 16:15 |  Friday, November 27: 07:15 – 12:15

Note: Virtual exhibit hall is not being offered.

Guided Seawall Morning Jogs – Meet at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel lobby. Evening exercise classes – The Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Malaspina Room.

For all exhibit and support related queries, please email: [email protected]

Please RSVP for the Tuesday evening Networking Mixer and/or Thursday Luncheon when registering for the Main Lecture Series.

Registrants will receive an email one week before the conference with instructions on how to download and log into the 2026 SPH CME CONFERENCE App. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices. iOS users can download it from the Apple Store, and Android users can find it on Google Play.

The program will be live-streamed through the 2026 SPH CME CONFERENCE Web and  Mobile Conference App. Login and download information will be emailed to you one week before the conference. Please do not unsubscribe from emails sent by [email protected] to ensure that you receive this important information.

Recordings will be available after the event for up to 3 months. Please note that if a presenter has not consented to the recording, it will not be posted but will be marked on the agenda to ensure you don’t miss it live.