Recordings from the BCPhA 2025 Conference are now available!
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Conference 2025: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence
David Chalk
In this session, AI expert David Chalk explains how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, including pharmacy. With over 15 years of hands-on experience, he offers practical insights into what AI can and cannot do, and how it applies across various sectors. Pharmacists will gain a clear understanding of AI’s potential to boost efficiency, reduce redundant tasks, and drive innovation in patient care. He also highlights how pharmacists can leverage AI to stay ahead in a rapidly changing health care landscape and enhance their role as trusted care providers.
Conference 2025: Government Relations Panel
Todd Stone, Sonia Furstenau, and Katrine Conroy- Moderated by Bill Tieleman
Former MLAs Todd Stone, Sonia Furstenau, and Katrine Conroy share candid insights on what works and what does not when advocating to government. Moderated by political strategist and BCPhA government relations consultant Bill Tieleman. Gain behind the scenes perspectives on building effective relationships with decision makers.
Conference 2025: Message from the Minister of Health
Minister of Health: Josie Osborne
In this message, Minister Josie Osborne shares insights on the province’s health care priorities and the evolving role of pharmacists in supporting community health. With a background in science, environmental leadership, and all levels of government, she brings a deep understanding of B.C.’s health landscape. Tune in to learn how collaboration and innovation are shaping the future of health care in the province.
Conference 2025: Updates from BC PharmaCare
Dr. Ian Rongve
The Assistant Deputy Minister of the Pharmaceutical, Laboratory, and Blood Services Division, discusses recent developments and ongoing work within the Ministry of Health. With extensive experience leading health service redesign, research, and emergency response, Dr. Rongve offers valuable insights into advancing sustainable and innovative health care delivery in B.C.
Conference 2025: Working Together: Community Pharmacists & Family Practice
Kyle Denley & Candace Travis
Faced with family doctor shortages and growing demand for same-day access, the North Shore Division of Family Practice launched an initiative to explore how pharmacists can help fill the gap. In this session, Candace Travis and Kyle Denley share how improving communication between clinics and pharmacies can reduce wait times and improve patient care—and how this model can be scaled across the province. Learnings from focus groups and real-world collaboration highlight the potential for team-based care to build a more connected and responsive health system.
Conference 2025: From Bella Bella to Blue River: Preparing Pharmacy Graduates for Rural Practice
Dr. Lalitha Raman-Wilms
Watch as she discusses how UBC’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is preparing entry to practice PharmD students to deliver safe, high quality care, especially in rural settings. This session highlights the knowledge, skills, and supports students need, the role of pharmacist preceptors, and how community pharmacists can get involved in shaping the future of rural pharmacy practice. Learn how evolving training strategies and expanded scope are equipping graduates to thrive in team based, patient centered care across B.C.
Conference 2025: Becoming Elite: A Playbook for Building a High-Performance Team
Angus Reid
In this session, Angus Reid spoke about the critical role of team culture in achieving and maintaining excellence—both in sports and in the workplace. Drawing from his experience as a member of multiple championship-winning teams, he emphasized that talent and strategy alone are not sufficient for long-term success. Reid shared practical insights on how strong daily habits, leadership, and accountability contribute to elite team performance. Through real-world examples, he highlighted how organizations can foster a culture that drives sustained results, engagement, and collaboration.
Conference 2025:Growing your Immunization Service: Screening and Intervening to Protect your Patients Against Respiratory Diseases
Dr. Angel Chu & Ajit Johal
Pharmacists in B.C. have been key immunization providers since 2009, with their role amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ajit Johal discussed how optimizing pharmacy workflow can enhance respiratory disease prevention. Dr. Angel Chu reflected on the lasting impact of COVID-19 and its continued presence in clinical care. Together, the speakers emphasized the vital and evolving role of pharmacists in immunization efforts.
Conference 2025: A Village Around Every Family: Cultural Safety in Systems
Kathi Camilleri
In this keynote from the Village Workshop Series©, Kathi Camilleri explores the enduring resilience of Indigenous peoples and the importance of decolonizing systems to create culturally safe environments. Through personal insights and decades of experience, she offers pathways to foster respectful, collaborative engagement with Indigenous families and communities. This session encourages reflection and action toward building more inclusive and culturally responsive organizations.
Conference 2025: Clinical Management of Alcohol Use - Updated Guidelines and Best Practices
Dr. Mona Kwong
This session highlights key recommendations from Canada’s 2023 clinical guideline on high-risk drinking and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), developed by CRISM and the BC Centre on Substance Use. Dr. Mona Kwong discusses the significant impact of AUD, the gap in recognition and treatment, and how pharmacists and health professionals can apply the new guidance to improve patient care. The presentation emphasizes practical tools and strategies to support evidence-based, compassionate approaches to managing AUD in clinical practice.