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Lipedema Canada Conference (LipCanCon) 2026: Doctors-Is-In Clinic (Pre-Conference)
Description:
The Doctor Is In Clinic is a hands-on clinical learning activity in which Canadian physicians and nurse practitioners assess real patients with suspected lipedema under the direct supervision of international specialist faculty.
This is a rare opportunity to develop practical clinical skills in lipedema assessment, differential diagnosis, and patient communication in a supported, evidence-based learning environment. Learners work alongside experienced international diagnosticians using a standardized clinical assessment protocol adapted from the S2k Guideline for Lipedema, the 2026 International Delphi Consensus, and the U.S. Standard of Care.
Each learner is assigned to one cohort (morning or afternoon) and participates in multiple patient encounters throughout their session. All encounters use a paired independent assessment model: the learner and the specialist each assess the patient independently before comparing findings and arriving at a joint determination.
Spaces are limited. This activity is offered at no additional cost to registered conference attendees who meet the eligibility requirements below.
Eligibility Criteria
To participate in the Doctor Is In Clinic, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
Actively practicing Canadian physician or nurse practitioner
You must be a fully licensed independent practitioner working in either the public or private sector in Canada. Due to limited capacity, this activity is not open to medical residents at this time.
Member in good standing with your regulatory college
You must be currently registered and in good standing with your provincial or territorial regulatory college. You will be asked to provide your college registration number at the time of application.
Registered for LipCanCon 2026 (September 11-12)
The Doctor Is in Clinic is available exclusively to registered LipCanCon 2026 conference attendees. It is not a standalone event.
Link to Register for LipCanCon 2026: Lipedema Canada Conference (LipCanCon) 2026 – Continuing Professional Development – Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Available for the full day on September 10, 2026
Learners are assigned to either the morning cohort (8:00 AM to 12:45 PM) or the afternoon cohort (12:45 PM to 5:00 PM). Cohort assignments are made based on availability and clinic scheduling needs. You must be available for the full day so that we can place you in the cohort that best fits the overall schedule.
Commitment to pre-learning activities
All learners must complete a mandatory pre-clinic video orientation package and self-directed preparation materials, which will be distributed 10 to 14 days before the event. Learners must arrive prepared so that clinical encounters can begin immediately. A live orientation will also be provided at the start of your assigned cohort session.
Commitment to post-activity reflection
As a requirement of CPD accreditation, all learners must complete a Commitment to Change form at the end of their session and a brief follow-up survey approximately 45 to 60 days after the activity.
Disclosure of conflicts of interest
All applicants must identify any conflicts of interest and affiliated organizations at the time of registration. This is a standard requirement for accredited CPD activities.
Confidentiality and patient privacy
This activity involves direct clinical encounters with real patients. All learners must agree to maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with applicable provincial privacy legislation and professional standards of practice.
Agenda:
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Doctor-Is-In Clinic (Pre-Conference)
| Time | Activity |
| 0800 – 0815 | Introduction |
| 0815 – 0845 | Morning Clinician Orientation – Cohort A (45 min) |
| 0845 – 1215 | Morning Clinical Blocks:
7 Appointment Slots Per Bay Across 4 Bays = 28 Patients |
| 1215 – 1245 | Morning Cohort debrief and Commitment to Change Exercise (30 min)
Facilitated reflection on clinical encounters, areas of strength, areas for further learning. Learners document 1 to 3 practice changes and rate commitment on 1 to 5 Likert scale. |
| 1215 – 1315 | Lunch and bay reset / mentor faculty break) |
| 1245 – 1300 | Introductions |
| 1300 – 1330 | Afternoon Clinician Orientation – Cohort B (45 min) |
| 1330 – 1630 | Afternoon Clinical Blocks:
6 Appointment Slots Per Bay Across 4 Bays = 24 Patients |
| 1630 – 1700 | Afternoon Cohort Debrief and Commitment to Change Exercise (30 min)
Facilitated reflection on clinical encounters, areas of strength, areas for further learning. Learners document 1 to 3 practice changes and rate commitment on 1 to 5 Likert scale. |
Registration also provides access to the recording post event. Recordings will be accessible in your CPD account ~ 7-14 days after the session date.
Connection details will be emailed to registered participants ~24 hours prior to each event date. Please ensure that your email address is up to date in your CPD profile and add cpd.programs@umanitoba.ca to your safe sender list, if possible. Contact your organization’s helpdesk or IT department if you are not receiving email messages from us.
Cancellation Policy
In accordance with CPD Medicine policy:
- More than 21 days’ notice: A refund will be issued, minus a 20% administrative fee (up to a maximum of $200).
- Less than 21 days’ notice: No refund will be provided.
Special refund requests may be submitted to the event coordinator for consideration by the Scientific Planning Committee Chair, CPD Director or the Managing Director.
