November 14, 2026

Education Day

Education Day and AGM

2026 Annual Meeting and AGM

Join us for this year’s BC Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting and AGM hybrid conference in November at UBC Robson Square in Vancouver BC. Our agenda includes a discussion of navigating Mental Health Review Board Hearings, contemporary approaches to Personality Disorder Treatment, and Menopause and Mental Health.

Quotes

BCPA connects you with a passionate community that truly understands the challenges and rewards of psychiatric practice. It's made a real difference in my professional growth
Dr. Michael R. Psychiatrist
Being part of BCPA has given me a stronger voice in shaping mental health care in BC. The support from colleagues and access to advocacy resources has been invaluable.
Dr. Samantha L. Psychiatrist
BCPA connects you with a passionate community that truly understands the challenges and rewards of psychiatric practice. It's made a real difference in my professional growth
Dr. Michael R. Psychiatrist

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Nicholas AinsworthDr. Nicholas Ainsworth

President, BC Psychiatric Association

Dr. Harry KarlinskyDr. Harry Karlinsky

MD, MSc, FRCPC

Dr. Connor HawkinsDr. Connor Hawkins

MD, FRCPC
Personality Disorder BC

Dr. Robert NathanDr. Robert Nathan

MD, PhD, FRCPC
Personality Disorder BC

Dr. Ariel DalfenDr. Ariel Dalfen
Psychiatrist, MD, FRCPC
CEO and Co-Founder, BRIA
Dr. Tyler BlackDr. Tyler Black

BCPA Economics Chair

Schedule

Time
Title
Speaker
8:30 – 8:40
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Dr. Nicholas Ainsworth
8:40 – 9:40
Navigating Mental Health Review Board HearingsLegislative Updates, the Review Panel Service (RePS) pilot, and Trauma-Informed Practice
Dr. Harry Karlinsky
9:40 – 10:30
AGM & Elections
Dr. Nicholas Ainsworth
10:30 – 11:15
Break
11:15 – 12:00
Contemporary Approaches to Personality Disorder TreatmentIntegration, Innovation, and Group-Based Interventions
Dr. Connor Hawkins, Dr. Robert Nathan
12:00 – 1:00
Lunch & Networking
1:00 – 2:30
Menopause and Mental HealthNavigating the Diagnostic and Treatment Complexities of Hormonal Change
Dr. Ariel Dalfen
2:30 – 2:50
Networking Break
3:20 – 4:20
Economics and Billing Review
Dr. Tyler Black

We're excited for you to join us.