Lipedema Canada Conference (LipCanCon) 2026: Doctors-Is-In Clinic (Pre-Conference)

Description:

The innovative “Doctor Is In” Clinic pairs internationally recognized lipedema experts with Canadian physicians and nurse practitioners to assess real patients with suspected lipedema. This mentorship-based model provides hands-on learning in diagnosis and assessment while increasing access to care for patients.

Spaces are limited. This activity is offered at no additional cost to registered conference attendees who meet the eligibility requirements below.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Perform a structured, standardized head-to-toe clinical assessment for lipedema using a supervised, evidence-informed diagnostic checklist in a real-time clinical setting.
• Apply clinical reasoning to identify and stage lipedema, integrating patient history, physical examination findings, and available diagnostic criteria.
• Differentiate lipedema from other conditions presenting with lower limb enlargement, including obesity, lymphedema, and lipohypertrophy, using clinical pattern recognition and assessment tools.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of clinical documentation tools, including standardized assessment forms and templates for diagnosis, staging, and medical necessity documentation.
• Communicate diagnostic findings and clinical reasoning effectively to patients, including explanation of lipedema diagnosis, staging, and initial management considerations.
• Collaborate with specialist physician mentors in a supervised clinical environment, demonstrating receptive engagement with real-time feedback and bedside teaching.
• Translate clinical assessment findings into appropriate written outputs, including diagnostic letters, medical necessity documentation, and prescriptions where indicated.
• Recognize patient-centred and trauma-informed communication principles when assessing individuals who may have experienced long diagnostic delays.
• Reflect on observed clinical practice and identify at least one actionable change to improve future assessment, diagnosis, or management of lipedema patients (Commitment to Change).
• Integrate mentorship feedback into personal clinical practice development, identifying gaps in knowledge, technique, or diagnostic confidence.

CanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert, Scholar, Professional, Communicator, Collaborator, Health Advocate, Leader

Program Format

This pre-conference clinic provides a unique hands-on learning environment where clinician learners are paired with expert faculty during patient assessment sessions. The focus is on practical clinical skills, mentorship, and real-world application.

Faculty

Participants will learn directly from an interdisciplinary team of internationally recognized lipedema experts through hands-on patient assessments, case discussions, and faculty mentorship. A complete faculty roster will be posted as it becomes available.

Registration Information

Registration for the Doctor Is in Clinic is available exclusively to Physicians and Nurse Practitioners who are registered for LipCanCon 2026. Due to the highly interactive nature of the clinic and limited capacity, applications will be reviewed to ensure eligibility requirements are met.

Important: Registration for LipCanCon 2026 (September 11–12, 2026) is required to participate in this pre-conference activity.

Registration link for Sept 11-12, 2026 can be found here: https://www.cpd-umanitoba.com/?p=149514

Capacity & Participant Requirements

Capacity is limited to 24 physician and nurse practitioner learners

To participate, applicants must:

• Actively practicing Canadian physician or nurse practitioner with an unrestricted license.
• Member in good standing with your provincial or territorial regulatory college.
• Registered for LipCanCon 2026 (September 11–12, 2026).
• Available on September 10, 2026, and able to participate in either the morning or afternoon clinic cohort as assigned.
• Completion of all mandatory pre-clinic learning materials prior to the event.
• Commitment to completing required post-activity evaluations and follow-up surveys.
• Disclosure of any conflicts of interest as part of the registration process.
• Agreement to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all applicable privacy legislation and professional standards.
• Due to limited capacity, this activity is not open to medical residents.

Agenda:

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Doctor-Is-In Clinic (Pre-Conference)

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.