Date/Time
Date(s) - September 26, 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
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Catholic physicians, nurse practitioners, and MD/NP students across the medical community are invited to an intentional, cross-specialty panel discussion featuring firsthand perspectives from practitioners in general practice, cardiology, oncology, orthopedic surgery, and palliative medicine.
Why Attend?
- Hear firsthand perspectives on navigating end-of-life care in clinical practice across specialties
- Bring your questions and engage directly with panelists during Q&A
- Explore practical ways to integrate Catholic faith into patient care
- Gain insight on related end-of-life care topics, including chronic illness, mental illness, and social isolation
- Find support and connect with fellow Catholic physicians and nurse practitioners
Panelists:
- Christopher Ryan, MD – General Practice (Moderator)
- Jonathan Yang, MD – General Practice
- Rafik Latif, MD – General Practice
- Belinda-Ann Furlan, NP – Cardiology
- Simone Cowan, MD – Cardiology
- John Yun, MD – Oncology
- Tim Kostamo, Permanent Deacon, MD – Orthopedic Surgery
- Romayne Gallagher, MD – Palliative Medicine
- Vincent Fruci, MD – Palliative Medicine & Anesthesiology
Agenda:
- 8:30 a.m. – Registration (Parish Hall)
- 9:00 a.m. – Mass
- 9:40 a.m. – Breakfast and Meeting (Parish Hall)
- 10:00 a.m. – Panel Discussion
- 12:00 p.m. – Closing, followed by optional Q&A and networking
Register by September 24 and join this important conversation with fellow Catholic physicians, nurse practitioners, and MD/NP students!
This event is organized by Christopher Ryan, MD and Yuriko Ryan, DBe with the support of Archbishop Richard Smith/RCAV and in collaboration with the Catholic Physicians Guild of Vancouver.
https://beholdvancouver.org/events/catholic-end-of-life-care-panel