UBC CPD

CPD In Practice

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In today’s medical landscape, staying current isn't just about what you know—it's about how you apply it. CPD In Practice is your direct line to the latest insights shaping health care across Canada. Hosted by Dr. Chris Morrow, Executive Medical Director of UBC's Division of Continuing Professional Development, this podcast bridges the gap between groundbreaking developments in clinical medicine and practical, practice-ready solutions. Through conversations with Canada's top medical experts, we decode topics like Generative AI in Medicine, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Dis...

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S1 E6: Fertility in Primary Care w/ Dr. Jason Hitkari 24.04.2026 30:59

Guest: Dr. Jason Hitkari Host: Dr. Chris Morrow Producer: Craig Ferguson Music: "Stand With Me" by Adrian Walther licensed via SoundStripe Episode Timestamps [00:00] – Introduction and episode overview [00:29] – Guest introduction: Dr. Jason Hitkari [01:05] – Declining fertility rates in Canada and BC [03:54] – The rise of egg freezing and its exponential uptake [05:20] – Elective vs. medical egg...

S1 E5: Alcohol Use Disorder Part 2: Treatment, Medications, and Managing Withdrawal w/Dr. Randal Mason 27.03.2026 28:18

Guest: Dr. Randal Mason Host: Dr. Chris Morrow Producer: Craig Ferguson Music: "Stand With Me" by Adrian Walther licensed via SoundStripe Episode Timestamps [00:00] – Introduction and episode overview [00:58] – Rethinking the abstinence-only model: harm reduction and patient-defined goals [03:04] – How reduced drinking can meaningfully lower health risks [04:08] – When abstinence remains the right...

S1 E4: Alcohol Use Disorder Part 1: Practical Tools for a Complex Condition w/Dr. Randal Mason 27.02.2026 22:40

Guest: Dr. Randal Mason Host: Dr. Chris Morrow Producer: Craig Ferguson Music: "Stand With Me" by Adrian Walther licensed via SoundStripe Episode Timestamps [00:00] – Introduction and episode overview [01:09] – The scale of alcohol-related harms in BC and Canada [02:21] – Why screening remains inconsistent in clinical practice [04:10] – Screening at every point of care [04:32] – Clinician discomfo...

S1 E3: ADHD Across Life Transitions: Practical Approaches for Primary Care w/ Dr. Elisabeth Baerg Hall 30.01.2026 36:11

Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Baerg Hall Host: Dr. Chris Morrow Producer: Craig Ferguson Music: "Stand With Me" by Adrian Walther licensed via SoundStripe Episode Timestamps • [00:00] - Introduction and episode overview • [02:03] - Life transitions and when ADHD becomes visible in adults • [04:14] - How ADHD can be masked by structure and support systems • [05:21] - Red flags for ADHD in primary care setti...

S1 E2: GLP-1s, Weight Bias and the Future of Obesity Care w/Dr. Jordanna Kapeluto 26.12.2025 33:43

Endocrinologist Dr. Jordanna Kapeluto unpacks the evolving science of obesity and the role of GLP-1 medications like semaglutide. We explore obesity as a complex, chronic disease, the impact of weight bias in health care, and the promise and pitfalls of new treatments. From mechanisms of action to real-world outcomes, this conversation challenges assumptions and highlights the importance of compas...

S1 E1: Generative AI in Medicine w/Dr. Sofia Valanci 28.11.2025 26:24

How is AI reshaping the future of clinical medicine? In this episode, we explore the transformative power of generative AI in healthcare with Dr. Sofia Valanci, Physician Program Advisor at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Valanci shares insights on using AI to address diagnostic uncertainty, ethical concerns when using AI for scribing, protecting patient privacy and con...