Patient Voice Workshops:
- The Caregiver’s Journey — Heartbreak & Love (in person)
This workshop features personal stories from caregivers supporting loved ones with chronic health conditions, followed by small-group discussions with students across disciplines. It’s a valuable opportunity to explore the emotional and relational dimensions of care while building empathy and interprofessional awareness.
When: Thu, Sept 18, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Where: Vancouver General Hospital
Refreshments: Light refreshments provided
Registration: https://meetingofexperts.org/pcv-workshop-student-registration-form/
When registering, please select this workshop from the dropdown menu.
- Mental Health — Developing Empathy and Compassion (in person)
Presented in partnership with Pathways Serious Mental Illness Society. Through storytelling and small-group discussion, you’ll hear directly from individuals with lived experience of mental illness and gain insight into the role of empathy and compassion in recovery and care.
When: Thu, Oct 2, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Where: Vancouver General Hospital
Refreshments: Light refreshments provided
Registration: https://meetingofexperts.org/pcv-workshop-student-registration-form/
When registering, please select this workshop from the dropdown menu.
See Student Information – Health Mentors Program 2025-26 for more details on what the Health Mentor Program and the Patient Voice Workshops are about.