Attending Day 1 of the conference was very exciting! I noticed we had a significant increase in social media participation (via Facebook and Twitter) this year which I’ve captured in through tweets and pictures. Its certainly encouraging as increased exposure puts us in the radar in the national conversation around Canadian Health Care.
Overview of #CAPA2015 Day 1
PAs active on social media tweeted to build up momentum and excitement around #CAPA2015 conference.
We were all excited about seeing our PA colleagues again as well as the high calibre presenters that were going to be speaking at the conference.
#CAPA2015 – 8 days and counting! Get all of your CPD in one place. Register online today capa-acam.ca
— CAPA | ACAM (@CAPA_ACAM) October 15, 2015
#CAPA2015 – 5 Days before conference, reunions, hugs, & learning. Great plenary sessions Maureen Taylor, Andre Picard & Dr Cindy Forbes #>PA
— Ian Jones MPAS CCPA 🇨🇦 (@IanJonesMPAS) October 17, 2015
The @CAPAACAM #PhysicianAssistant conference starts this week Oct 22-25 in #Toronto! Use hashtag #CAPA2015: https://t.co/1OZoUCZCh6 #meded
— Physician Assistants (@CanadianPA) October 20, 2015
If you're attending @CAPAACAM #PhysicianAssistant annual conference Oct 22-25 be sure to use hashtag #CAPA2015! pic.twitter.com/PrsN9Peq46
— Physician Assistants (@CanadianPA) October 21, 2015
Sad to be away from the ICU today, but happy to be heading to #CAPA2015
— Ken Crosby (@ken_crosby) October 22, 2015
#CAPA2015 begins today! Welcome to all #PhysicianAssistants who are visiting #Toronto for the @CAPAACAM conference: https://t.co/1OZoUCZCh6
— Physician Assistants (@CanadianPA) October 22, 2015
Almost there… stuck behind ORNG on 401 #CAPA2015
— JN Chagnon 💉(2/2) (@ChazJNC) October 22, 2015
@CanadianPA @CAPAACAM looking forward to seeing some live tweets and finding some Canadian PA Twitter compatriots! #CAPA2015
— Brendan Riordan (@concernecus) October 23, 2015
The @CAPAACAM #capa2015 conference in full swing! Staff Kristy & Michelle signing in registrants pic.twitter.com/GlMSmd36VE
— Physician Assistants (@CanadianPA) October 23, 2015
#CAPA2015 great talks & networking! pic.twitter.com/1PQF0JrJp0
— Andrea Filip (@AJFilip) October 24, 2015
The day began with Breakfast and Opening remarks from Ontario Medial Association President-Elect Dr. Virginia Walley and a discussion on a Need for a National Senior Strategy with Dr. Cindy Forbes, President-Elect for the Canadian Medical Association.
CMA along with OMA are proud sponsors of the Can Assoc of Phys Assistants #CAPA2015 @CMA_Docs @VirginiaWalley @OntariosDoctors
— Cindy Forbes (@DrCindyForbes) October 23, 2015
President-elect OMA Dr. Walley welcomes delegates to #CAPA2015 and speaks to the value of PAs
— CAPA | ACAM (@CAPA_ACAM) October 23, 2015
Chris Pearson #Ontario Chapter President speaking to a full house at the @CAPAACAM #Capa2015 conference pic.twitter.com/AyefSmWXfj
— Physician Assistants (@CanadianPA) October 23, 2015
#PhysicianAssistants from the Netherlands, Australia and United States here at Canadian #PhysicianAssistant #CAPA2015 conference in #Toronto
— Physician Assistants (@CanadianPA) October 23, 2015
Amazing to see so many familiar faces at #CAPA2015 conference! Classmates, military PAs, colleagues, @CAPAACAM staff. 240 attendees this yr!
— Anne Dang, PA 🇨🇦 (@AnneDangPA) October 23, 2015
#CAPA2015 opening 220 Registration Thanks to Sponsors Speakers Students 1/3 of membership And Specials Welcome to Toronto
— Ian Jones MPAS CCPA 🇨🇦 (@IanJonesMPAS) October 23, 2015
#CAPA2015 Dr. Forbes speaks to the need for a seniors strategy in Canada reinforcing the importance of PAs in seniors care
— CAPA | ACAM (@CAPA_ACAM) October 23, 2015
@CAPAACAM national president Chris Rhule speaks to 240 total attendees, ⅓ of membership present #CAPA2015 pic.twitter.com/p7ibEMPqSE
— Physician Assistants (@CanadianPA) October 23, 2015
@OntariosDoctors have been strong supporters of #PhysicianAssistants before & since introduction of role in 2006 – PAs add value #CAPA2015
— Physician Assistants (@CanadianPA) October 23, 2015
@CMA_Docs president elect @DrCindyForbes speaks at #CAPA2015: Why Canada needs a Senior #HealthCare Strategy pic.twitter.com/1zmUTcaMhy
— Physician Assistants (@CanadianPA) October 23, 2015
#CAPA2015 Dr. Forbes PAs play a valuable role in seniors care pic.twitter.com/U7LMYQecD7
— CAPA | ACAM (@CAPA_ACAM) October 23, 2015
#CAPA2015 CMA President Cindy Forbes on Why Canada needs a National Seniors Strategy for the 5Million rapidly increasing to 10M over 65yoa
— Ian Jones MPAS CCPA 🇨🇦 (@IanJonesMPAS) October 23, 2015
1 in 10 Canadians dont fill out prescription meds due to cost – @DrCindyForbes speakingto Needfor Senior Strategy #CAPA2015 #sdoh #cdnhealth
— Anne Dang, PA 🇨🇦 (@AnneDangPA) October 23, 2015
Half a million Canadians not getting home care need. Health care system is not supporting seniors. #CAPA2015
— CAPA | ACAM (@CAPA_ACAM) October 23, 2015
When health care providers of different stripes come together, patients benefit. Health care is a team sport #PhysicianAssistants #CAPA2015
— Physician Assistants (@CanadianPA) October 23, 2015
8 million Canadians are informal #caregivers-HCPs should acknowledge & care for role ofcaregivers in Seniors Health @DrCindyForbes #CAPA2015
— Anne Dang, PA 🇨🇦 (@AnneDangPA) October 23, 2015
We look forward to our partnership with Canadian PAs, Dr. Forbes @ #CAPA2015
— CAPA | ACAM (@CAPA_ACAM) October 23, 2015
#CAPA2015 PAs are helping to provide better, faster and affordable care to patients in every environment they practice in.
— CAPA | ACAM (@CAPA_ACAM) October 23, 2015
The CPD Sessions for today included one from UHN ER Physician Dr. Don Melady:
Dr Don Melady ER doc speaks to #PhysicianAssistants at #CAPA2015 about Atypical Presentations in Older Patients pic.twitter.com/tgxQo46YwJ
— Anne Dang, PA 🇨🇦 (@AnneDangPA) October 23, 2015
Learning about atypical presentations in the geriatric patient at #CAPA2015
— Laura Bisk (@ellebisk) October 23, 2015
We then had the Awards Ceremony with opening remarks from the Brigadier General MacKay (Surgeon General), and awards for the Poster Session, Honour Roll, and Tom Ashman PA of the Year:
#CAPA2015 Honours Lunch Speaker BrigGen MACKAY continued support and appreciation to and from Canadian Armed Forces _thank you all who serve
— Ian Jones MPAS CCPA 🇨🇦 (@IanJonesMPAS) October 23, 2015
Surgeon General, President-elect of CMA and President-elect of OMA have spoken already at #CAPA2015, not even lunchtime yet.
— Ken Crosby (@ken_crosby) October 23, 2015
#CAPA2015 poster winners at CAPA's Honours Lunch congrats pic.twitter.com/WNmr5VwA3Y
— CAPA | ACAM (@CAPA_ACAM) October 23, 2015
Anxious to meet the Physician Assistant of the Year…and the winner is…#CAPA2015
— Laura Bisk (@ellebisk) October 23, 2015
#CAPA2015 PA if the year award winner -Anne Dang congrats! pic.twitter.com/qxTmy29SrP
— CAPA | ACAM (@CAPA_ACAM) October 23, 2015
Congratulations to a talented and accomplished PA @AnneCCPA !!! #CAPA
— Laura Bisk (@ellebisk) October 23, 2015
#CAPA2015 pic.twitter.com/LDHiK9IVvf
— CAPA | ACAM (@CAPA_ACAM) October 23, 2015
In the afternoon, we had excellent round table discussions on Regulation and Medical Directives, as well as the Ontario Chapter Forum led by our Chapter President Deniece O’Leary.
I'll take an order of Regulation with a side of Medical Directives #OntarioPA #CAPA #proregulation #CanadianPA
— Laura Bisk (@ellebisk) October 23, 2015
To @DrEricHoskins: Ontario #PhysicianAssistants want& need to be regulated, help remove this barrier to practice cc: @HPRACOntario #CAPA2015
— Physician Assistants (@CanadianPA) October 23, 2015
Ontario's PA's regulation process paves the way for other provinces, great talk at #CAPA2015
— JN Chagnon 💉(2/2) (@ChazJNC) October 23, 2015
Deniece O'Leary, @CAPAACAM Ontario President calls upon PAs for more advocacy, research, networking #CAPA2015 pic.twitter.com/y9MGgb6R3F
— Physician Assistants (@CanadianPA) October 23, 2015
Issues on mindsof Ontario #PhysicianAssistants at #CAPA2015: funding, salaries, job opportunities, unemployment, registry,regulation #onpoli
— Physician Assistants (@CanadianPA) October 23, 2015
The evening finished off with the Annual Members Meeting led by Chris Rule, CAPA President and Patrick Nelson, Executive Director of CAPA.
We voted on issues affecting the membership, including a change to the the Mission and Value Statement, membership fees in light of changes to funding for CAPA’s operational budget.
Chris Rhule @CAPAACAM president starts Annual Members Meeting for discussion of #PhysicianAssistant issues #CAPA2015 pic.twitter.com/pRLGez0F7J
— Physician Assistants (@CanadianPA) October 23, 2015
@CAPAACAM executive director @PatrickNelson2 updates #PhysicianAssistants on advocacy initiatives #CAPA2015 pic.twitter.com/tEVybW0mb7
— Physician Assistants (@CanadianPA) October 23, 2015
