2024 Agenda

Saturday, January 27, 2024
Virtual Delivery

12:00 (EST)

Welcome, Introductions & Framework

Co-Hosts: Dr. Daria Manos & Dr. Sabrina Fitzgerald

Overall Program Learning Objectives

At the end of the session, participants will:

1. Recognize the internal and external barriers for women in medical leadership.

2. Be able to use leadership skills to improve patient care and workplace wellness.

3. Be aware of benefits (both to the individual and to the greater Radiology Community in Canada) of leadership activity.

4. Share and learn from the experiences of our community.

12:10 (EST)

“Messages to my younger self: thoughts on women, leadership, and power” with Dr. Gigi Osler, CMA President & Canadian Senator

Learning Objectives

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the importance of representation in physician leadership

2. Visualize a career path for leadership

3. Recognize the importance of understanding how power operates

12:50 (EST)

“Women, Leadership and Medicine” with Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh, Past President, Doctors BC

Learning Objectives

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Identify challenges and rewards for women in medical leadership roles.

2. Use strategies to overcome external and internal barriers to accepting and thriving in leadership roles.

13:30 (EST)

Interactive Learning:

30 minutes for moderated Q&A/ Discussion with both Keynote Speakers

14:00 (EST)

Break

14:10 (EST)

Breakout Session #1

See choices below

15:00 (EST)

“Transitioning to Leadership: The First 90 Days” with Dr. Kristin Greenlaw, Dalhousie University

Learning Objectives

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Identify challenges and common pitfalls of taking on a new leadership role.

2. Use tips and tricks from real life experience.

3. Use strategies to accelerate your leadership position at this early and critical time.

Interactive Learning:

15 minutes for moderated Q&A/ Discussion

15:40 (EST)

Break

15:50 (EST)

Breakout Session #2

See choices below

16:40 (EST)

Break

16:50 (EST)

“Shit disturbers, Innovators and Psychological Safety in Radiology Departments” with Dr. Daria Manos, Dalhousie University

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will:

1. Be able to identify barriers to critical questioning, voicing of concerns and innovation in your department.

2. Understand why leaders (including you) may not be fully receptive to innovation.

3. Be able to use key techniques to improve psychological safety at work.

Interactive Learning:

15 minutes for moderated Q&A/ Discussion

17:30 (EST)

Summary, Feedback and Wrap Up

“Where Do We Go from Here: A Call to Action” with Dr. Charlotte Yong-Hing & Dr. Kiana Lebel

Learning Objectives

At the end of the session, participants will:

1. Be familiar with Canadian Radiology demographic data

2. Have new ideas for change

3. Be able to commit to at least one action item for change

Interactive Learning:

15 minutes for moderated Q&A/ Discussion

Workshop adjourned

Breakout Session Choices

You may optionally sign up for one of the following talks below during one, or both of the breakout sessions included above in the program. You may choose two sessions, one session and a break, or two breaks.

In the case that certain talks are filled to capacity, please rank your talk preferences so we will know which ones are your highest priority. 

Breakout Choice A

"Women in Radiology: Navigating Time and Tasks for Wellness and Excellence" with Dr. Rebecca Hibbert, Mayo Clinic

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, particpants will:

1. Be familiar with methods to optimize time management and work organization.
2. Know strategies for improving work-life control.
3. Will be able to set a plan in motion that works for their time management.

Breakout Choice B

"Radiology and Sustainability: Opportunities for Engagement" with Dr. Maura Brown & Dr. Jane Sun, BC Cancer

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, particpants will:

1. Understand the relationship between climate change, health and the healthcare system.
2. Understand an approach to Sustainable Quality Improvement.
3. Be aware of examples of low carbon, high quality healthcare in Radiology.

Breakout Choice C

"How to implement effective change in your department without alienating people" with Dr. Linda Probyn, University of Toronto 

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

1. Develop effective communication strategies to rally support from your colleagues.
2. Identify strategies to mobilize department resources for new clinical or educational initiatives.
3. Identify barriers to organizational change.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the session, participants will:

1. Be able to identify key components to the transition to practice.
2. Be able to prepare for transition to practice using practical information and tips.
3. Be familiar with expected prospective difficulties or barriers encountered in your first year of practice.