2025 MedEd Conference

High school students interested in a career in the medical field are invited to attend our 7th Annual Med-Ed conference hosted by Lions Gate Hospital Foundation’s Youth Advisory Committee.

Our annual conference brings together experienced health care professionals and students for a morning of information and insight into medical careers. We have an incredible line-up of panelists for this year’s event who will share their personal experiences and provide valuable advice and guidance into the world of medicine.

We hope you will join us for this great learning opportunity on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the HOpe Centre located at 1337 St. Andrews Avenue, North Vancouver.

Featured Speakers:

Dr. Fariba Mohtashami

Dr. Fariba Mohtashami is a distinguished Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon at St. Paul’s Hospital, where she leads as the Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. At the University of British Columbia, she is a Clinical Professor and the Head of the Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology.

A dedicated advocate for gender equality, Dr. Mohtashami is particularly committed to addressing disparities within the healthcare system. As a female surgeon operating on persons with a uterus, she actively challenges double standards and harmful gender stereotypes that fuel misogyny in medicine and sexism in surgery. Her advocacy focuses on ensuring equitable access to healthcare resources and closing the gender pain gap, striving for fairness and dignity in patient care and professional representation.

Dr. Nicholas Tong

Dr. Nicholas Tong BHSc, DDS, MSc, FSCD, FACD is an Assistant Professor of Teaching at the UBC Faculty of Dentistry in the Division of Prosthodontics and Dental Geriatrics. He is the Program Director for the UBC General Practice Residency. Dr. Tong graduated with BHSc degree from McMaster University, a DDS degree from the University of Toronto, a GPR certificate from the University of Alberta Hospital, and a MSc (Craniofacial Science) degree from UBC.

He is a staff dentist with the UBC Geriatric Dentistry Program, treating frail and functionally dependent patients in Long-Term Care. Dr. Tong is Chair of the Geriatric Dentistry Committee with the British Columbia Dental Association, a Fellow with the Special Care Dentistry Association and American College of Dentists, and a Director at Large with the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry. 

Dr. Geoffrey Blair

Dr. Geoffrey Blair is a retired Pediatric Surgeon who, for more than 30 years worked at British Columbia Children’s Hospital where he was the Surgeon-in-Chief from 2001 to 2010. Currently, a UBC Clinical Professor Emeritus, he teaches Surgery at the medical school. His many leadership roles include Pediatric Surgery Training Program Director, Chair of the Royal College Pediatric Surgery Council, President of the Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, and Specialist Forum Chair at the Canadian Medical Association.

Dr. Blair has worked in Uganda intermittently for years helping to train surgeons in that country and currently leads national medical education research projects. He has been awarded provincial, national and international awards for his work as a surgical teacher and mentor to many. As an advocate for environmental protections and especially with concerns for the welfare of all children, he has helped to inject climate health issues into the school’s curriculum.

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Early Bird Tickets are $30 until March 1st

Regular Tickets $35 after March 1st