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CSACI Food Ladder Safety Webinar
2023-05-02 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)
Join us for the Food Ladder Safety Webinar May 2nd @ 7:30 PM EDT
SPEAKERS:

Dr. Samira Jeimy (London, ON) Dr. Tim Vander Leek (Edmonton, AB) Dr. Tiffany Wong (Vancouver, BC)

Moderated by Dr. Victoria Cook (Victoria, BC)

Challenging Allergy – Drug Hypersensitivity Symposium 2023
2023-05-19 08:00 - 2023-05-20 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
This hybrid event features leaders in drug allergy across multiple disciplines (dermatology, allergy, immunology, infectious diseases and perioperative medicine). The program focuses on antimicrobial allergy, perioperative allergy, vaccine allergy and Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCAR) relevant to a range of specialist physicians and pharmacists. The small conference format will allow for interaction with leading experts in the field, networking and practical case discussion/skills sessions. Limited spaces are available, so please register, as previous years have reached capacity early.
Registration opened on the 30th of Jan, 2023 and will close on the 5th of May, 2023. The full program and further details can be found at: https://antibioticallergy.org.au/symposium-%23dhs2023. Please note that the schedule illustrates the times in Melbourne, Australia.Registration is via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/challenging-allergy-drug-hypersensitivity-symposium-2023-tickets-524007790407. There is currently a discounted registration available for fellows.
We look forward to seeing you in person or virtually at #DHS2023 in May!
Kind regards,
Ana Copaescu MD FRCP
Ph.D. Candidate | Department of Medicine | University of Melbourne
Centre for Antibiotic Allergy and Research | Austin Health | Australia
A/Prof Jason Trubiano BBiomedSci MBBS (Hons) FRACP Ph.D. FAAAAI SpecCertClinLead
Head of Drug and Antibiotic Allergy Services & Centre for Antibiotic Allergy and Research
NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow (Dpt. Infectious Diseases, University of Melbourne)
P: +6139496676 (PA Sharon Hankinson) | F: +61394966677
www.austin.org.au, www.antibioticallergy.org.au

In Memorium – Richard Warrington
2023-06-24 | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
May 4, 1943 – December 23, 2022
Dr. Richard J. Warrington MB, BS, PhD, FRCPC(C) FAAAAI
Professor Emeritus, University of Manitoba

After a rich and full life dedicated to public service and research, Dr. Richard J. Warrington died unexpectedly on December 23rd, 2022, in Winnipeg, MB, at the age of 79 yrs. The many people whom he touched in his life will remember his intelligence, humility, mentorship, kindness, humour, and empathy. Predeceased by his parents, Jack and Ella Warrington of Rushden, England, he is survived by his wife of 19 years, Olivia (nee Sigfusson); his children, James, Stuart (Yumi), and David; stepsons Murray, and Thor (Janna); and his grandson Liam and step-granddaughter Britta. Richard was a loving father and grandfather and a dedicated and loving husband.
Dr. Warrington was professor of internal medicine, headed the section of allergy and clinical immunology for 39 years. He conducted groundbreaking research, published more than 220 articles and abstracts in refereed journals, and had a stellar record of teaching and service.
Warrington was a research grant reviewer for 14 national councils and research foundations and a member of 18 national and international committees and boards.
He served as examiner, chief examiner and vice-chair in clinical immunology and allergy for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. His UM roles included directing the rheumatic disease unit research laboratory.
Further to his experience and leadership roles, Dr. Warrington was appointed Editor-in-Chief of the Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology Journal in 2004 and remained in that position until his death. He became President of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (CSACI) in 2008 and subsequently was elected the first Honorary Member. He received numerous honours for his distinguished record of achievement and professional service, including the Jerry Dolovich Award for contributions in allergy and clinical immunology in Canada.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 24th in Winnipeg, Manitoba for Dr. Warrington in light of his recent passing December 23rd, 2022. The service will take place at the All Saints Anglican Church, 521 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, with reception to follow. Time is to be determined at a later date.

XXVI World Congress of Asthma (Vancouver, BC)
2023-07-08 08:00 - 2023-07-10 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 6083 Mackay Ave., Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H2W7, Canada
Welcome Letter from the Presidents

Dear colleagues and friends,
It is our privilege and honor to welcome you to participate in the 26th World Congress of Asthma – WCA-2023 GAA-Interasma, Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, Vancouver, Canada.
The World Congress of Asthma brings together specialists, physicians, and healthcare professionals from all over the world to share valuable scientific knowledge on asthma and related conditions.
WCA has been a unique opportunity to exchange on current issues on asthma, offering and outstanding scientific program, including presentations by world-renowned speakers. The 26th World Congress of Asthma – WCA-2023 GAA-Interasma, Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, Vancouver, Canada, will continue its tradition of excellence and you are welcome to take part to this unique world event.
GAA-INTERASMA presence after 65 years of uninterrupted education in the field of asthma, making it the most important international asthma and related diseases organization in the world, as well as a reference organization particularly for primary care physicians, specialists, healthcare providers and medical students.
Sincerely,

PROF. FULVIO BRAIDO

President, GAA-INTERASMA

CSACI Webinar – Delabeling Penicillin Allergy During Pregnancy
2023-09-28 19:30 - 20:45 (America/Toronto)
Calling all CSACI Members – Join us for a CSACI Webinar on
Delabeling of Penicillin Allergy During Pregnancy
Sept. 28 @ 7:30 PM EDT
Speakers: Dr. Ana Copaescu (Montreal, QC), Dr. Raymond Mak (Vancouver, BC), Dr. Vanessa Paquette (Vancouver, BC)
Moderated by: Dr. Ghislaine Isabwe (Montreal, QC)

This webinar is an educational activity approved as an Accredited Group Learning Activity under Section 1 of the Framework of Continuing Professional Development options as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. As an accredited provider, the CSACI has approved this program and it is valued at 1.25 Section 1 Maintenance of Certification credits.
This event has been developed with Women in Allergy & Immunology
ith Women in Allergy & Immunology

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Describe the up-to-date allergy investigations for an adult low-risk penicillin allergic population
Appreciate the importance (benefits of) penicillin delabelling during pregnancy
Allergy testing during pregnancy
Share our experience at BC Women’s hospital:

Discuss the roles of each member as part of an interdisciplinary team
Discuss the work flow of our dedicated interdisciplinary pregnancy penicillin clinic at BC Women’s Hospital.
Safety and efficacy outcomes from our clinic

Speakers

Dr. Ana Copaescu

Dr. Ana Copaescu is an allergy-immunology and internal medicine specialist at the rank of Assistant Professor at the McGill University Health Center in Montreal, Canada. Her current clinical and research interests include penicillin and drug allergy delabelling, aiming to promote the appropriate use of antimicrobial agents through clinical stewardship interventions.

Dr. Raymond Mak

Dr. Raymond Mak is a clinical assistant professor at the University of British Columbia. He currently works at the Bc Women and Children’s Hospital, Vancouver General Hospital and St Paul’s Hospital and is actively involved in various penicillin de-labelling programs at each of these hospitals. His area of interest in adverse drug reactions.

Dr. Vanessa Paquette

Dr. Vanessa Paquette is the clinical pharmacy specialist in obstetrics and maternal fetal medicine at BC Women’s Hospital. She is the pharmacy lead for the BC Women’s Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and works in the BC Women’s Hospital Penicillin Allergy Clinic.

Moderated by Dr. Ghislaine Isabwe

Dr. Ghislaine Isabwe, MD. FRCPC, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at McGill University’s Health Center, directing the Advanced Drug Allergy fellowship within the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. With an academic background spanning Harvard Medical School, McGill University, Université Bordeaux-II, and the University of Rwanda, her research primarily focuses on drug allergies, especially in chemotherapies, biologicals, and vaccines. Her work aims to uncover factors, tools, and methods for safe re-exposure, and assess their impact on patients’ quality of life.

CSACI Annual Scientific Meeting
2023-10-19 08:00 - 2023-10-22 17:00 (America/Toronto)

38th ANNUAL ALLERGY UPDATE
2023-10-28 | Pan Pacific Toronto Hotel, 900 York Mills Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Allergy Asthma & Immunology Society of Ontario is pleased to present ALLERGY UPDATE 2023 on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Pan Pacific Toronto Hotel. This is the 38th annual special symposium for the practicing physician.
Guest speakers are:
Dr. Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn, NY; Dr. Paul Turner, London, England; Dr. Paul O’Byrne, McMaster University; Dr. Peter Creticos, Johns Hopkins University; Dr. Lisa Beck, NY; Dr. David Golden, Johns Hopkins; Dr. Roland Solensky, Oregon.
RCPSC and CFPC have awarded 7.5 credits. Cost is $175.00
See the full day program here – Please contact AAISO at 416 633 2215 or barbaraklich@hotmail.com for more information

CSACI Webinar – Anaphylaxis and Cost-effective Care
2023-11-30 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)
Calling all CSACI Members – Join us for a CSACI Webinar on
Anaphylaxis and Cost-effective Care
Nov. 30 @ 7:30 PM EDT
Speaker: Dr. Marcus Shaker (Lebanon, NH, US)
Moderated by: Dr. Elissa Abrams (Winnipeg, MB)

This webinar is an educational activity approved as an Accredited Group Learning Activity under Section 1 of the Framework of Continuing Professional Development options as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. As an accredited provider, the CSACI has approved this program and it is valued at 1.25 Section 1 Maintenance of Certification credits.Women in Allergy & Immunology

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Describe cost-effective care
Examine high and low value practices – when is the game worth the candle?
Explain how cost-effectiveness can inform clinical practice and guideline-based care

Speaker

Dr. Marcus Shaker

Dr. Shaker is a Professor of Pediatrics and of Medicine at the Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine, and a member of the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters. Dr. Shaker is also an Associate Editor of Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and an Editorial Board member of The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology In Practice. Dr. Shaker’s research interests center around optimizing value-based care in Allergy and Clinical Immunology. He has published over 150 articles and guidelines.

Moderated by Dr. Elissa Abrams

Elissa Abrams is an Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba and holds an adjunct appointment at UBC. She is President of the Allergy Section of the Canadian Pediatric Society, Chair of the Food Allergy/Anaphylaxis Section of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and member of the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters. She is a Senior Medical Advisor at Public Health Agency of Canada. She has a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins with a focus on health systems and policy. She has published over 200 articles in peer-reviewed journals and co-authored over 15 allergy practice guidelines through the CPS and CSACI.

ARISE – CSACI Webinar – Practice Management
2023-12-14 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)
Calling all CSACI Members – Join us for a CSACI ARISE Webinar on
Practice Management
Dec. 14 @ 7:30 PM EDT
Guest Speaker: Fotini Iconomopoulos

This webinar is an educational activity approved as an Accredited Group Learning Activity under Section 1 of the Framework of Continuing Professional Development options as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. As an accredited provider, the CSACI has approved this program and it is valued at 1.25 Section 1 Maintenance of Certification credits.Women in Allergy &

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Understand how to set conservative and realistic goals.
Describe the importance of controlling their emotions when negotiating.
Determine how to master their emotions when negotiating.
Understand how to use the counter-partner’s emotions to their advantage during the negotiation process.

Speaker

Fotini Iconomopoulos

Nicknamed “the negotiator” as a child, Fotini has been honing her skills her entire life.
For the last decade, she’s been empowering Fortune 500 executives and their teams to achieve their objectives through her expertise in negotiation, communication, and persuasion. She guides companies through high-stakes scenarios and creates tailored intensive negotiation workshops for clients across the globe in all industries who want to develop their teams.
When she’s not strategizing with clients, Fotini is a frequent guest on CBC & CTV Television and an instructor of MBA Negotiations at the Schulich School of Business. She also offers her experience to non-profit initiatives including an empowerment programs for young girls, an attempt to close the gender gap before it starts.
She’s been recognized with the Network of Executive Women’s national Inclusion award as well as the Greek America Foundation’s Top 40 under 40 award for her achievements and philanthropic work.

CSACI Rhinitis Interest Section Meeting
2024-01-30 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto)
Please join us for a Rhinitis Interest Section Meeting on January 30th at 7:00 PM EST.
Rhinitis Interest Section Advisor & Chair: Dr. Lana Rosenfield – Winnipeg, MB
Agenda

Brief literature review of interesting 2023 Rhinitis and Sinusitis articles
Review ongoing activities from the section
Discuss potential initiatives for the future

This meeting will be virtually hosted on Zoom (See Zoom link in meeting invitation) and will begin at 7:00 PM EST and end at 8:00 PM EST.
Register to attend here

Cross-Canada Discussion on Pediatric Food Allergy Therapeutics: Ladders to OIT and What Comes Next
2024-02-27 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)
Developed by the CSACI Pediatric Interest Section
Speakers

Dr. Edmond Chan [Vancouver, BC] Dr. Mary McHenry [Halifax, NS]

Dr. Doug Mack [Burlington, ON] Dr. Susan Waserman [Hamilton, ON]
Moderated by Dr. Mariam Hanna [Burlington, ON]

Learning Objectives

Explain the benefits and potential challenges of incorporating oral immunotherapy, food ladders, oral food challenges, and observed first food ingestions into clinical practice.
Develop strategies to overcome logistical barriers in their implementation in a variety of clinical settings.
Manage office and home reactions effectively to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Discuss different approaches to patient scheduling, thereby optimizing clinical workflow and patient experience.

– Panelists will discuss their current clinical practice and perspectives on key issues in food allergy, (ie. incorporating OIT, food ladders and candidates, oral challenges, understanding the Canadian landscape and what’s coming)
– Speakers have been invited to provide a spectrum of opinions representative of the diverse clinical perspectives and practice settings across Canada
– Audience questions/participation will be encouraged throughout the meeting
Webinar will take place from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm EST
Pediatric Interest Section Business meeting to follow 8:30 pm – 9:00 pm EST
Register to attend here
[Members only, Zoom links provided by email]
This webinar is an educational activity approved as an Accredited Group Learning Activity under Section 1 of the Framework of Continuing Professional Development options as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. As an accredited provider, the CSACI has approved this program and it is valued at 1.50 Section 1 Maintenance of Certification credits.

NAPAAC 2024
2024-04-12 08:00 - 2024-04-14 17:00 (America/Toronto)
North American Pediatric Allergy & Asthma Congress
Advances in Pediatric Allergy: Moving Towards Proactive Management
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
For more information, please visit: https://education.acaai.org/NAPAAC24 or scan the QR code below.

Las Vegas, Nevada

CSACI Webinar – Updates in Pediatric and Adult FPIES
2024-05-14 19:30 - 20:45 (America/Toronto)
Calling all CSACI Members – Join us for a CSACI Webinar on
Updates in Pediatric and Adult FPIES
May 14 @ 7:30 PM EDT
Speaker: Dr. Sara Anvari (Houston, TX, US)
Moderated by: Dr. Jennifer Protudjer, PhD (Winnipeg, MB)
Register to attend here
[Members only, Zoom links provided by email]
This webinar is an educational activity approved as an Accredited Group Learning Activity under Section 1 of the Framework of Continuing Professional Development options as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. As an accredited provider, the CSACI has approved this program and it is valued at 1.25 Section 1 Maintenance of Certification credits.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Describe diagnostic criteria for FPIES in pediatric and adult patients
Identify burdens of FPIES related to nutrition and feeding
Describe treatment management of FPIES

Guest Speaker

Dr. Sara Anvari ​

As the Director of Clinical Trials for the TCH Food Allergy Program, Dr. Anvari has been an advocate for food allergic patients and has helped develop and bring the latest food allergy clinical trials to Texas Children’s Hospital.
In addition to her strong interest in preventing and treating all forms of allergic and immunological conditions, Dr. Anvari has established subspecialty clinics focused on treating patients with food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES), COVID vaccine allergies and penicillin allergy delabeling. She is committed to improving the quality of life for infants, children and adolescents with allergic and immunologic disorders.

Moderated by Dr. Jennifer Protudjer, PhD​

Dr. Jennifer Protudjer PhD is the Endowed Research Chair in Allergy, Asthma and the Environment; and, an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba; a research scientist at the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba; an epidemiologist with the Clinical Trials Platform at the George and Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation; Section Head, Allied Health, of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology; and, sits on the steering committee for Canada’s National Food Allergy Action Plan. She also holds an adjunct professorship in the Department of Foods and Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba, and is an affiliated researcher at the Karolinska Institutet, where she completed her post-doctoral training. Her primary research interests include environmental risk factors for, and societal consequences of allergic disease, using both quantitative and qualitative methods.

Women in Allergy and Immunology 2024
2024-06-14 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto)
Join us on June 14th for the 2024 CSACI Women in Allergy and Immunology (Virtual) Conference as we celebrate the women specialists who work in Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
ALL are welcome to attend this event!
The Women in Allergy and Immunology Conference is an accredited group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

AAISO – 2024 Annual Allergy Update
2024-09-21 | Pan Pacific Toronto Hotel, Toronto, 900 York Mills Rd, Toronto, Ontario, NorM3B 3H2, Canada
The Allergy Asthma & Immunology Society of Ontario is pleased to present ALLERGY UPDATE 2024. This is the 39th annual SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM FOR THE PRACTICING PHYSICIAN. Our objective is to continue to provide practical, topical, and up to date information related to the practice of allergy, asthma, and immunology. Information presented will result in a better understanding of basic and clinical allergy and will present strategies for the treatment of allergic and immunological diseases.

CSACI ASM
2024-11-06 - 2024-11-09 | Banff Springs Hotel
Banff Springs Hotel – Nov. 6 – 9, 2024

CSACI Webinar – Spirometry Interpretation in Asthma Diagnosis: the Basics and Beyond
2025-02-25 19:30 - 20:15 (America/Toronto)
Calling all CSACI Members – Join us for a CSACI Webinar on
Spirometry Interpretation in Asthma Diagnosis:
the Basics and Beyond
February 25 @ 7:30 PM EST
Speaker: Dr. Jalal Moolji (Edmonton, AB)
Moderated by: Dr. Ling Ling (Edmonton, AB)
Register to attend here
[Members only, Zoom links provided by email]
This webinar is an educational activity approved as an Accredited Group Learning Activity under Section 1 of the Framework of Continuing Professional Development options as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. As an accredited provider, the CSACI has approved this program and it is valued at 1.25 Section 1 Maintenance of Certification credits.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Describe the essential components of spirometry testing including the American Thoracic Society standards for acceptable patient effort.
Analyse the utility of FEF 25-75% in the context of asthma diagnosis
Assess the evidence supporting the use of 10% improvement in baseline FEV1 or FVC as markers for bronchial responsiveness.

Guest Speaker

Dr. Jalal Moolji​
MSc, MD, FRCPC, DRCPSC

Dr. Jalal Moolji is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at the University of Alberta. He supports the clinical and research mission of the severe asthma clinic, particularly regarding adult-onset, and severe asthma. He also treats patients with other allergic/eosinophilic pulmonary diseases, like non-asthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis, and asthma-COPD overlap syndrome. His primary clinical interest is sleep medicine, including sleep-disordered breathing, insomnia and narcolepsy. He assists patients with neuromuscular diseases (e.g., Duchenne muscular dystrophy) who require long-term breathing support.

Moderated by Dr. Ling Ling

Dr Ling Ling received her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Alberta. She completed Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Alberta and Clinical Immunology and Allergy Residency at McMaster University. She is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Alberta with practice at both the academic institution and private practice.

Women in Allergy & Immunology 2025
2025-05-02 12:00 - 17:30 (America/Toronto)
Women in Allergy & Immunology 2025

Come join us again as we celebrate the women of Allergy and Clinical Immunology!
May 2, from noon to 5:30 PM EST

Preliminary Program (subject to change)

Ergonomics – Tana Bullock 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Yoga Session – Leanne Whiting 1:00 – 1:30 PM
Women’s Health & Wellness – Dr. Jessie Mahoney 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Break – 2:30 – 2:45 PM
Financial Management – Dr. Jane Healey and Dr. Stephanie Zhou 2:45 – 3:45 PM
Charting Champions (Practice Management) – Dr. Sarah Smith 3:45 – 4:45 PM
Networking Hour – Virtual Chocolate Tasting 4:45 – 5:15 PM

Registration

Registration fees: Registration includes online access to zoom sessions, delegate bag (mailed) & optional social event. REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE APRIL 21st, 2025 FOR DELEGATE BAGS.

Regular rate: $ 95.00 CAD
Fellows-in-Training/Students/Residents: $ 45.00 CAD

The Women in Allergy and Immunology Conference is an accredited group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Register online

Meet Our Speakers

Tana Bullock
Tana Bullock, B.Sc, PKin, is the lead for office ergonomics assessments and services of MoveSafe in the greater Vancouver area. She’s been a part of the MoveSafe team for 13 years, performing both Field and Office Ergonomic assessments and providing education. Her background in Disability Management helps her understand the consequences of sustained unhealthy posture and movement habits. She is focused on applying her knowledge to help prevent injury.
Tana enjoys the preventative aspect of her work that allows her to combine her Kinesiology education and coaching skillset. She educates her clients on their workstation set-up as well as teaches them the proper posture and movement habits necessary for working in the millennial office environment.

Dr. Jessie Mahoney

Dr. Jessie Mahoney is a pediatrician, a certified life coach, and a yoga and mindfulness instructor. As a practicing pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente for over 18 years, Dr. Mahoney has been a leader in the physician wellness movement her entire career. She is a frequent public speaker and workshop facilitator. She is also an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at UCSF, Chair of the SF Marin Medical Society Task Force on Physician Wellness, and former Chair of the California Medical Association Subcommittee on Physician Wellness.

Dr. Mahoney believes that mindfulness and coaching are a key component to changing the culture of healthcare, improving health patients and caregivers, and to improving our healthcare system. Her passion is utilizing coaching and mindfulness to help her colleagues be the best healers and humans they can be.

Dr. Jane Healey
Dr. Jane Healey is a hospital-based paediatrician at Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga. Together with her husband, Dr. Paul Healey, they created the Physician Financial Independence (PFI) online community in 2017, which now has over 35,000 members. It is a space where physicians can teach each other about personal finance and happiness that does not accept any advertising and is free from industry bias.
Jane is a strong advocate for promoting financial literacy and reducing burnout in medicine and values being a neutral, non-biased source of information for Canadian physicians.

Leanne Whiting
Leanne Whiting is an author, elementary school teacher, yoga instructor, teacher trainer and founder of Grow A Lotus Yoga. She is renowned for her creative and playful teachings of yoga through story. Leanne skillfully teaches with subtle alignment in the body, inquiry and discovery of the mind, and a playful enthusiasm of the heart.
She teaches children’s yoga in schools throughout Halifax, NS, along with professional development programs for educators and professionals.
Leanne is the author of children’s yoga book, Be Like A Tree, and a Master of Education student at St. Francis Xavier University.

Dr. Stephanie Zhou
Dr. Stephanie Zhou is an Addictions & Family Physician, and Department Lead of EDI & Social Accountability at Sunnybrook Hospital. Stephanie developed the Financial Literacy Curriculum at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and serves on the Financial Aid committee. Outside of her clinical roles, she is on the Board of Directors for Toronto Public Health, Habitat for Humanity GTA, and Chair of the Practicing Well program at the Ontario College of Family Physicians.
She is a nationally invited speaker on economic mobility, diversity mentorship, and founded the Canadian Physicians Financial Wellness Conference. In 2022, she was selected as Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by WXN.

2025 CSACI ASM
2025-10-16 08:00 - 2025-10-19 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Come celebrate the CSACI’s 80th Anniversary at the Annual Scientific Meeting in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This year’s meeting will have something for everyone; outstanding educational sessions, excellent group activities, and a truly unique welcome reception at the Canadian Human Rights Museum.
Register Here
