Fridays at the University Travel Health Day – February 20, 2026

This session will be online only.

Please note this is a longer day than usual.

Paid registration also provides access to the recording and resources post event. All recordings will be available until August 31, 2026.

Objectives

• Implement evidence-based strategies for post-travel health care. (scholar, medical expert, FM expert, professional)
• Recognize and manage common tropical dermatologic conditions, with an emphasis on accurate diagnosis and treatment in returning travelers. (Leader, scholar)
• Apply age-specific considerations in the care of pediatric travelers, including vaccination schedules, infection prevention, and travel safety. (advocate)
• Identify travel-related health risks in immigrant and refugee populations, and provide culturally sensitive care that addresses pre-existing conditions, vaccine-preventable diseases, and social determinants of health (collaborator, communicator)
• Develop effective communication strategies to educate travelers about travel-related health risks, preventive measures, and post-travel follow-up, ensuring clear understanding and adherence to recommendations.
  (Communicator, Professional, Health Advocate)
• VFRs Clients who visit friends and relatives in their countries of origin. (Medical Expert, Health Advocate)

Agenda

0820 Welcome

0830 Pre-Travel Vaccines – Pierre Plourde & Lana Happychuk

0930 Care for Newcomers – Dr. Afsaneh Oliver

1030 Pediatric Travellers – Dr. Sergio Fanella

1130 Stretch Break

1200 Tropical Dermatology – Dr. Philippe Lagace-Wiens

1300 VFRs – Dr. Yen Bui

1400 Post-Travel Cases – Dr. Michael Libman

1500 Closing 

Note: Topics and speakers may be subject to change

Registration

Physicians: $175
Other health professionals: $75
Residents/students: $30

This event is available via livestream. You will be emailed connection information prior to the event.

Only paid registrants can receive credits and access speakers’ presentations post-event.

Study Credits

This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been approved by the CPD Medicine Program, University of Manitoba for up to 6 .0 Mainpro+ credits.   

This event 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, and approved by the CPD Medicine Program, University of Manitoba for a maximum of 6.0 hours.

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.