Short Course – Understanding Fertility Through Personal Narratives: Two Patient Journeys

Description:

In this session, we will share two distinct patient perspectives on healthcare and fertility, offering insight into the personal challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned along the way. By exploring how these experiences have shaped our identities and influenced the work we do today, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of the emotional, physical, and psychological dimensions of fertility care.

Objectives:

At the end of the session, participants will be able to

• Summarize the speakers’ unique perspectives as patients interacting with their respective Provincial Healthcare systems as it relates to infertility.
• Identify the speakers’ ongoing advocacy work in their respective fields.

Target Audience: Clinical Geneticists, Laboratory Geneticists, Genetic Counsellors, Trainees, Molecular Pathologists, Medical Lab Technologists
CanMEDS Roles: Medical Expert (the integrating role), Communicator, Collaborator, Leader, Health Advocate, Scholar, Professional

Speakers: Trista Harrison, Joanna Kirsh

Event Timeslots (1)

Day 1
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
KC 305 - Trista Harrison, Joanna Kirsh