Conference 2024 Highlights

CAAC 2024 Conference

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Held at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, the conference took place on May 23-24, 2024, our 8th Annual Conference was a remarkable success, drawing healthcare professionals from across the state to Toronto for a two-day event packed with insightful discussions and innovative presentations. We are proud to have brought together a vibrant community of healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers, marking a significant milestone in the field of ambulatory care.

Our attendees were treated to a variety of sessions and workshops that covered a wide range of topics pertinent to ambulatory care. Highlights included:

Oral and Poster Presentations: Researchers and practitioners shared their latest findings and innovative practices. Topics ranged from new patient management strategies to technological advancements in ambulatory care settings.
Interactive Workshops: Hands-on workshops provided attendees with practical skills and knowledge. Participants gained hands-on experience in implementing new technologies and care models.

One of the key highlights of the conference was networking, which provided us an invaluable opportunity to connect with peers, share insights, and discuss collaborative projects. This event fostered a sense of community and collaboration among participants, many of whom left with new connections and potential partnerships.

As we look forward to the 9th Annual CAAC Conference, the achievements and insights gained from this year’s event will undoubtedly continue to influence and improve ambulatory care practices across Canada and beyond.

Confeerence Keynote Speakers

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Vincent Lin

Dr. Vincent Lin is an an Otolaryngologist/Head and Neck Surgeon and a Fellow at the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada. He is also a Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto.

His clinical and surgical focus is on otologic and neurotologic conditions such as vertigo and hearing loss. He is an Otologist / Neurotologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre with a surgical practice consisting of lateral skull base tumors, cochlear implants, auditory implants and mastoid and middle ear surgical diseases. He is currently the Section Chair of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck for the Ontario Medical Association and Clinical Lead in Otolaryngology Surgery for Ontario Health.

Plenary Speaker: Lori Brady

Lori Brady is Sunnybrook’s inaugural Vice President of Community Integration, Partnerships and Ambulatory Care. She comes in with the goal of strengthening and amplifying Sunnybrook’s community connections. She brings a wealth of expertise to the job as a Registered Physiotherapist and accomplished healthcare professional with deep experience in clinical leadership, strategic planning and driving innovation in acute care, home and community care, and health system planning.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Shady Ashamalla

Dr. Ashamalla obtained his undergraduate Honours degree from the University of Guelph in Biomedical Sciences followed by a Master of Science degree at Queen’s University. He then returned to Toronto and completed his medical degree at the University of Toronto. This was followed by a residency in General Surgery also at the University of Toronto. After completing his training in General Surgery he went on to complete advanced training in Minimally Invasive Surgery. He is with the Surgical Oncology team at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in the Odette Cancer Centre with a practice completely devoted to Lower Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology with focus on the advancement of the Minimally Invasive technique within the field of Surgical Oncology.