1. GENERAL EVENTS

CCMSBC CHINESE NEW YEAR PARTY

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: Saturday March 6, 2010 (6:00pm) (Year of the Tiger)
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 (CCMSBC members free, and others need to pre-pay, $25 each), with the hope of having more young families at the event.

Invitations are being sent to CCMSBC members. Please RSVP via e-mail kchengccms@gmail.com or fax (604) 233-0078. 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 (25th Anniversary for 2010)

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 15, 2010
Place: Four Seasons Hotel, 791 W. Georgia St, Vancouver
Program: 6pm Cocktail Reception (hosted), 7pm Dinner/Entertainment/Dance, 10pm Door prize draw, Live music. There have been over 230 in attendance in the past.

$125 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

The purpose of the annual Health Fair is to provide up to date health education to the public in Cantonese and Mandarin. The 2009 Health Fair continued to be a collaborative effort with SUCCESS, CCDS and other major organizations. The theme for 2010 is "Control the Top 10 Diseases".

Date: Sat Sept 18, 2010, 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: _________ and other topics.
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

CME for members only:

Summer CME 2010 (Celebrating 25 Years of Services)

Dr C.P. Lau
"Is treating Type 2 just about glycemic control?"

A case based study and group discussion on unmet needs in
current type 2 diabetes treatments, and the role of
incretin based therapies
(Mainpro-M1 accredited workshop)

Date: Sunday July 25th, 2010
Place: The Bacchus Bistro at Domaine de Chaberton Estate
Winery, 1064 - 216th Street, Langley, B.C, V2Z 1R3
Tel: 604 530-9694

COST = $15 per person

10:30 AM Registration / Continental Breakfast
11:00 AM Lecture by Dr. C. P. Lau
12:15 PM Lunch
03:00 PM Wine Tour
Please register by sending the following information along with your payment to:
Dr. Thomas Wong, #2180–4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond, BC, V6X 4J7
1. Name(s) ___________________________
2. Number attending ___ x $15 = $_____ (cheque to 'CCMSBC')

Space is limited to 60 persons. CCMSBC members and their spouses will have priority.

This program is sponsored by the Chinese Canadian Medical
Society (BC) and supported by an unrestricted educational
grant from Novo Nordisk Canada and Lifescan Canada.

Driving Directions
From Vancouver, North Shore, Burnaby, New Westminster, Tri Cities and Surrey:
Take Hwy 1 to 200th Street (Exit 58) and exit onto the far right hand lane heading south. Proceed to 72nd Avenue and make a left (Esso Gas Station). Proceed on 72nd Avenue (which becomes Crush Crescent) and then becomes 216th Street (after railway tracks). Continue heading south on 216th Street (past the Langley Airport) until you reach 16th Avenue. Cross 16th Avenue and proceed for 1 km. The winery is on your left. The driving distance from Hwy 1 to the winery is approximately 20 km.

CME tour of Mysterious Peru & Darwin's Galapagos, Nov 2009

Dr. Raymond Tong is organizing a couple of tours in Nov 2009. The first tour (Mysterious Peru) is of 11 days duration, Nov 4-13. The second tour is of 11 days duration as well (Galapagos Cruise tour), Nov 13-23. The third option is to do both tours (20 days, Nov 4-23). CCMSBC members will receive a discount.

If you are interested in the tours, please contact Rebecca Ho (Silkway Travel) at 604-248-8000 (rebecca@silkway.com) ASAP as space is limited.

3. MEDICAL STUDENT EVENTS

2010 CAREER NIGHT for UBC Medical students

This event previously took place every 2 years. Due to its popularity, we plan on holding it every year beginning 2010. Over 100 students attended the 2008 Career night. There were many physician speakers from a variety of specialties and family medicine. The 2010 event will have a similar number of physician speakers. The next Career Night will be held March 8, 2010 at 6:30pm. Location is MSAC (Medical Student and Alumni Centre, at 2750 Heather St). Please RSVP to June Lin (4th year medical student rep).

CCMSBC Mentorship Program (Pilot) for UBC Medical students

The kick-off for this new program was in Nov 2009. We are running a pilot of it for one year, first 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. After the pilot, it will be expanded to other CCMSBC members, in an annual match between practicing physicians and students.