Happy New Year Team!
To kick off our 2026 Dawn Patrol Faculty Development Series, we’re starting with a topic that hits every exam room, every day. I’ve invited Sean McKelvey, BSc(Pharm) to share practical, evidence-informed insights on how food and lifestyle can meaningfully shift metabolic health, including the big question: can Type 2 diabetes remission be achieved through diet and lifestyle?
I had the opportunity to connect with Sean last year at our Curriculum Retreat, and I thought his presentation was fantastic and incredibly timely given how we’re trying to move in a direction that educates patients on the role of food and nutrients in their overall health.
This faculty development session explores the science and practice of therapeutic nutrition in primary care. Learn evidence-based strategies to support patients in reversing chronic disease through sustainable, food-first approaches.
Session Title: Reversing Chronic Disease in Primary Care: A Food-First Prescription
Speaker: Sean McKelvey, BSc(Pharm), Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition (IPTN)
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the therapeutic nutrition model and remission criteria
- Review evidence and guidelines from Diabetes Canada and ADA/EASD
- Explore how interprofessional teams can safely support medication de-escalation
- Identify practical resources for patients and health professionals
Event Details:
📅 Friday, January 30, 2026
🕖 07:00–07:45 AM (Pacific Time)
📍 Virtual via Zoom: Email jacqueline.ashby@ubc.ca for link
Who Should Attend: Family physicians, preceptors, residents, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals interested in integrating therapeutic nutrition into clinical teaching and patient care.
Hosted by: Dr. Jacqueline Ashby, UBC Faculty Development, Team-Based Primary Care Learning Centres (TPCLC)
Family Medicine Residency Site: Abbotsford-Mission 