Association des Diététistes de soins Primaires
Blending the science of nutrition with the art of food.
Professionnels enfusion de la science de la nutrition et de l’art de l’alimentation.
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The Primary Care Dietitians' Association (PCDA) supports and advocates for dietitians working in primary care across Canada. Our mission is to advocate for access, capacity and integration of primary care dietitians in support of providing medical nutrition therapy, disease prevention & health promotion.
PCDA's 2025 Annual Conference theme is:
Critical Insights in Primary Care Nutrition
Dietitians provide care for, and advocate on behalf of Canada's diverse population.
Dietitians are committed to continued education and development.
Dietitians are trusted experts who influence every area of food and nutrition.
Registration is Now Open
Register for the PCDA 2025 Annual Conference now!
Early bird registration is available until April 14, 2025.
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AGENDA
This is a draft schedule and is subject to updates. All times are EST.
Day 1 - June 12, 2025
9 am EST to 4:30PM EST
9:00 AM EST | Opening Remarks | Tameika Shaw, RD, MHSc.
President & Chair PCDA
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9:20 AM EST | Keynote I
Dietetics in Primary Care: How to Harness Your Leadership Skills | Alexis Williams, RD, MAN |
9:50 AM EST | Sponsor Highlight | |
10:00 AM EST | Panel Discussion:
Power Up Your Practice: Enhancing Your Primary Care Dietitian Toolkit | Sue Mah, MHSc, RD, PHEc, FDC; Carol Harrison, RD; Drew Hemler, RD
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11:30 AM EST | Iron Deficiency: Integrating Updated Iron Deficiency Guidelines into Everyday Practice | Leigh Merotto RD MHSc |
12:00- 12:45 PM EST | LUNCH | |
12:45 - 1:00 PM EST | Stretch Break | Rui Saraiva
Stretch Break Canada |
1:00 PM EST | Rethinking Weight in Healthcare: From Stigma to Science and Client-Centred Care | Jennifer Brown, MSc, RD, CBE |
2:00 PM EST | Fueling Healthy Aging: Identifying and Treating Malnutrition in Seniors | Heather Keller, RD, PhD, FDC, FCAHS |
3:00 PM EST | Vendor Showcase | |
3:30PM EST | Childhood nutrition: building healthy futures, a focus on nutrition strategies for children and teens with severe restricted eating and sensory concerns. | Jasmine Hussein, RD, MHSc |
4:25 PM EST | Closing remarks | |
4:35 PM EST | PCDA 2025 Annual General Meeting |
Day 2 - June 13, 2025
9:00 am EST to 3:00 PM EST
9:00 AM EST | Opening remarks | Tameika Shaw, RD, MHSc.
President & Chair PCDA
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9:15 AM EST |
Keynote II
Advancing Dietetics in Primary Care: Advocacy, Action and the Future of Dietitians
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Karen Fung,
RD, CDE
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10:00 AM EST |
Exploring the latest medical nutrition therapy in managing gut health: an emphasis on Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
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Kelsey Russell-Murray,
RD, MSc, BSc
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11:00 AM EST
| Student Poster Presentations | |
11:45 AM EST | TBD | |
12:15 - 1:00 PM EST | LUNCH | |
1:00 PM EST | Panel Discussion: Breaking Silos: Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Mental Health and Well-Being in Primary Care | Christina Iaboni, RD; Josée Sovinsky. RP
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2:00 PM EST | Advancing Dietitian Expertise in Medical Nutrition Therapy for Liver Health | Andy De Santis, RD, MPH |
3:00 PM EST | Awards ceremony | |
3:25 PM EST | Closing remarks |
**All conference registrants agree to the Primary Care Dietitians' Association's virtual conference terms and conditions. To review the full agreement, please click HERE.
PRIMARY CARE DIETITIANS' ASSOCIATION
2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Critical Insights in Primary Care Nutrition
Two-Day Virtual Event | June 12 - 13, 2025
