Invitation to the Digestive Health Centre (DHC) Forum 2025

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

It is with great delight that we invite you to the Digestive Health Centre (DHC) Forum 2025, taking place from November 24–25, 2025, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The DHC Forum continues to evolve as British Columbia’s flagship event for professionals dedicated to advancing digestive health. Rooted in collaboration and driven by innovation, this year’s Forum brings together experts across disciplines to explore cutting-edge developments, challenge clinical norms, and spark conversations that move the field forward.

Building on last year’s inaugural edition, the Forum brings together the DHC’s six core pillars—therapeutic endoscopy, colon cancer screening, colorectal surgery, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and nutrition—each represented in a dynamic program of workshops, plenaries, and case-based sessions. This integrated structure is designed to bridge knowledge and practice across specialties, reflecting the complexity of digestive health and the strength of a truly multidisciplinary approach. The program will include content for all GI, IBD, and Liver enthusiasts. Across all streams, there will be:

  • Workshops 
  • Small group discussions 
  • Video interactive sessions 
  • Hands-on training 
  • National and International Speakers 
  • Networking activities throughout the event 
  • Plenaries & Sessions for physicians, nurses and allied health professionals 

As a participant, you are an essential part of this mission to advance research, refine clinical practices, and strengthen the digestive health community in Canada. You are part of a growing community of clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals working together to improve outcomes and elevate care for patients. 

We hope the Forum will challenge your thinking, broaden your network, and inspire new ideas. From thought-provoking discussions to practical takeaways, this Forum is designed not just to inform—but to inspire. 

We look forward to sharing an engaging, impactful, and memorable few days with you in Vancouver.

 

Alnoor Ramji MD FRCP(C), DHC Forum, Liver Chair
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Division of Gastroenterology
University Of British Columbia

 

Dr. Rob Enns, DHC Forum, GI Chair
Clinical Professor of Medicine
St Paul's Hospital, UBC
Pacific Gastroenterology Associates

Jennifer Telford, MD, MPH FRCPC, DHC Forum, CSP Chair
Medical Director,
BC Colon Screening Program 
Clinical Professor of Medicine, 
University of British Columbia 
Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology

Yvette Leung, MD, FRCPC, DHC Forum, IBD Chair
The IBD Centre of BC, Director of Subspecialty Clinics 
Clinical Associate Professor,  
University of British Columbia 
Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology