1. GENERAL EVENTS

CCMSBC CHINESE NEW YEAR PARTY 2012

This is an annual gathering to foster fellowship among CCMSBC members and their families. As the first major general event of each year, we would like to use it to encourage active participation from our newer and younger members, working in our Society and in the community. This will also be a good opportunity for networking among CCMSBC members.

Date: Sunday February 12, 2012 (6:00pm) (Year of the Dragon)
Place: Victoria Chinese restaurant, 1088 Melville St, Vancouver
Program: Dinner, wine, a lion dance, lucky money, and games.

Free for CCMSBC members. We encourage members to bring their spouse and children with a fee of $25/person).

Invitations have been sent to CCMSBC members. Please RSVP by Feb 18, 2011 via e-mail kchengccms@gmail.com or fax (604) 233-0078 (attn: CCMSBC Chinese NY celebration). Please send cheques for spouse/children, $25 each, to Dr. Raymond Tong, 105-22838 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 2V6.

CCMSBC ANNUAL DINNER AND DANCE 2012

This important event is the biggest gathering of CCMSBC members. Let’s make it a resounding success every year, with the full attendance of all CCMSBC members + spouses, and any other guests you’d like to invite (they don’t have to be MD’s)!

Date: Saturday May 26, 2012
Place: Four Seasons Hotel, 791 W. Georgia St, Vancouver
Program: 6pm Cocktail Reception (hosted), 7pm Dinner/Entertainment/Dance, 10pm Door prize draw, Live music by Rosario. There have been over 230 in attendance in the past.

$___ per person. Black Tie (optional). $75 for students/residents.

Please contact your CCMSBC board members for purchasing tickets, or inquire about tickets using the "Contact Us" section of this web site.

HEALTH FAIR 2011

The purpose of the annual Health Fair is to provide up to date health education to the public in Cantonese and Mandarin. The 2010 Health Fair continued to be a collaborative effort with SUCCESS, CCDS and other major organizations.

Date: Sat Sept 17, 2011, 9:30am to 4:00pm
Place: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby (beside Metrotown)
Format: Lectures, Interactive workshops, Booths & exhibits, Health screening, Prizes
Topics will include: a variety of topics on common health conditions
Speakers: Physicians & dentists with expertise in topics related to the annual theme. There will be both Cantonese and Mandarin sessions.

Please contact Peggy Lau at SUCCESS (604-408-7274 ext 2071, peggyl@success.bc.ca) if you would like to volunteer and help with this year’s Health Fair.

2. CME EVENTS

Upcoming CME:

"Atrial Fibrillation and Oral Anticoagulants"

Dr. Teresa Tsang

When: Wed March 28, 2012
Please stay tuned for further details about time and place
RSVPs will be to: kim.penny@bayer.com

CME Tour: Spring Time in Paris & France, April 29th to May 13, 2012

CCMS is pleased to invite you to a CME tour of France this spring. For the first time, this tour will introduce to you the Best of France with its rich culture including multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites. For repeated visitors, France is always a pleasure to explore again and again. Our tour is unique as it is an almost all inclusive (no optional) tour; most dinners and lunches are included. We have chosen Insight Vacations as our tour operator, known in the industry for their reliable, hassle-free service, efficiency and high quality. We have negotiated a package that is most competitive in pricing. Our itinerary is customized so as to make full use of our time while on tour, with a balance of rest and sight-seeing. We have priced our CME tour Two-for-One for spouses to join. Our group size is limited so that we can enjoy the spacious coach to the maximum and the attention of our tour guide to the maximum. Disclaimer: Organizers of this CME event do not have any material benefit whatsoever and all group savings will be passed back on to the participants. So you will enjoy the true group rate. Register Now and do not miss out on this special event.

Price for Land only (Two-for One) $8500 Single supplement Please call organizer TripleReduction : Not applicable. Child rate : $1600 (To qualify for child rate, he/she must be under 12 years, sharing room with 2 adults and is NOT counted as a paying passenger. Please specify child�s age at time of registration. CME registration : Complimentary to CCMS members. $400 for non-members. Group Air fare : Quote will be available at time of registration. However, it will be a non-direct flight from Vancouver to Paris. Exclusive Travel Agent : Uniglobe Travelex White Rock B.C.

For Registration, please contact the organizer: Dr Peter Chung, Ph:604-942-6011 Email: drpeterchung@yahoo.com

3. MEDICAL STUDENT EVENTS

2012 CAREER NIGHT for UBC Medical students

Many students attended the previous Career night. There were many physician speakers from a variety of specialties and family medicine. The 2012 event will have a similar number of physician speakers. The next Career Night will be held early 2012. Location TBD.

CCMSBC Mentorship Program for UBC Medical students

The kick-off for this program was in Nov 2009. We ran a pilot of it for one year with CCMSBC board members matched with medical students, to allow students an opportunity to speak and interact with a practicing physician, and gain advice in their career path. It is intended for 1st and 2nd year medical students, and is designed to help students make a decision on their career choice. We would like it to be expanded to other CCMSBC members, in an annual match between practicing physicians and students. The third year of it just began with many motivated mentors and mentees.

4. OTHER INFORMATION

Relocation of Practice for Dr. Anthony Cheung

Dr. Anthony Cheung relocated his practice at the end of 2011. Please go to our Members Section for full details. His practice is in IVF, Fertility & Reproductive Medicine. Grace Fertility Centre, 210 - 604 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1G1. 604-558-4886.