Family Practice Residents are invited to submit research projects for consideration as featured poster presentations at the 2026 SPH CME CONFERENCE for Primary Care. Submissions are limited to 1 submission per resident. We welcome submissions related to:

• Research projects

• Quality improvement initiatives

• Clinical or scholarly work relevant to family medicine and primary care

For submission requirements and deadlines, please click here

The SPH CME CONFERENCE for Primary Care is more than an opportunity to refresh and expand our knowledge in primary care medicine. Over the years, it has also become a wonderful occasion to reconnect with colleagues, make new connections, and enjoy time together outside of the conference sessions. On Tue, Nov 24 at 5:00 PM, join us as we kick off an exciting week in Vancouver with a fun and welcoming mixer. Enjoy delicious food and drinks, lively conversation, spectacular views of the North Shore mountains, and music we all love — all capped off with the excitement of our silent auction. This is an event not to be missed!  

Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Time: 17:00 – 19:00
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West, West Ballrooms ABCD Foyer
Cost: Complimentary with MLS registration; limited to registered delegates only – no guests or plus ones permitted
RSVP: Required at time of registration

Dr. Robert Thirsk has academic backgrounds in mechanical engineering, medicine, and business administration. He has flown on two space missions as a member of the Canadian Space Agency’s astronaut corps. Robert first flew aboard the space shuttle Columbia in 1996 as part of the Life and Microgravity Spacelab mission. His second flight in 2009 was a six-month expedition aboard the International Space Station. Robert and his Station crewmates performed multidisciplinary research, robotic operations, and maintenance of spacecraft systems and payloads. Robert continues to be a strong promoter of an economy based upon exploration, innovation, and lifelong learning.  

Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Time: 12:15 – 13:30
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West, Exhibition Hall A
Cost: Complimentary with your MLS registration
RSVP: Required at time of registration

Unwind in a peaceful space with calming plants, cozy seating, and soothing music. Enjoy massage chairs, a stretching area, journaling, and a wellness library, all designed to help you recharge and feel your best during the busy conference schedule.

Location: Meeting Room 201