Name: McMaster PD Access Centre by SJHH (MPACS) Intro PD Catheter Insertion Course
Start: 2027-04-23
End: 2027-04-24
Location: McMaster University Medical Centre - Hamilton Health Sciences

OVERVIEW

McMaster PD Access Centre by SJHH (MPACS) Intro PD Catheter Insertion Course is organized by Centre for Minimal Access Surgery (CMAS) and will be held from Apr 23 - 24, 2027 at McMaster University Medical Centre - Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Description:
This is a two-day, high-tech simulation course that will provide physicians hands-on experience with PD catheter insertions.

Attendees will learn both the unguided and the US-guided techniques. On day one, attendees will be in the anatomy lab at McMaster University to review the relevant human anatomy before proceeding to practice insertions in the afternoon. On day two, attendees will continue to practice insertions in the wet lab, hosted by the Centre for Minimal Access Surgery (CMAS).

Learning Objectives:
Physician Objectives:

To review human anatomy relevant to the insertion of PD catheters
To learn the bedside unguided and US-guided PD catheter insertion techniques
To gain hands-on experience performing insertions in a high-fidelity simulation environment

Nursing Objectives:

To learn how to set-up sterile environment and instruments for a PD catheter insertion
To learn how to assist physicians during an insertion

KEY DATES

11 Sep, 2026

Registrations Open

23 Apr, 2027

Event Start Date

24 Apr, 2027

Event End Date

SPEAKERS

Robert Yang

MSc, MD, FRCPCNephrology, Internal Medicine

Karen To

MD, FRCPCNephrology, Internal Medicine

PREREQUISITES

Please note that each registration is under the discretion of the Program Directors since there is a strict limit to the number of participants attending this program. Once you complete your registration, an email will follow from the Education Coordinator confirming participation.

TARGET AUDIENCE

PhysicianClinical Nurse SpecialistRadiologistsNephrologistsNursesSurgeonsInterventional RadiologistsKidney Specialists

SPECIALITIES

Nephrology

SUGGESTED HOTELS

CONFERENCE VENUE

McMaster University Medical Centre - Hamilton Health Sciences

1200 Main Street West

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

We understand that plans can change. Please review our refund policy below and contact us as soon as possible if you need to cancel your registration.

Canceled Registration 14 days or more before the event: You will receive a full refund, minus a $250 administration fee.

Canceled Registration less than 14 days before the event: Unfortunately, no refunds can be issued.