Name
General Session 1: Opening Ceremony
Date & Time
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Javier Magrina Ted Anderson
Description

General Session I - Opening Ceremony

Sunday, November 9, 2025
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Faculty: Jack M. Hibner, Javier F. Magrina, Ted L. Anderson

3:45pm     Opening Ceremony

3:55pm      MedTalk I: AI: Magic or Math 
                    Jack M. Hibner

Course Description: This MedTalk aims to provide a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence by presenting straightforward examples that illustrate core AI concepts. These examples will be contextualized with a brief overview of the historical developments that led to their creation. The objective is to demonstrate how these early innovations have shaped the current landscape of AI research and practical applications.

Learning Objectives: After attending this session, the participant will be able to: 1) Intuitively understand the basic mechanics of AI by seeing examples of how simple models work; 2) Critically engage with current media depictions and predictions of AI by learning about important time periods and AI developments from the 1950's until modern day; and 3) Recognize the ways in which AI appears in our everyday lives by hearing about its modern applications.

4:11pm     Recognition of Honorary Chair 
                  Javier F. Magrina, MD

4:21pm     Introduction of President

4:21pm     Presidential Address
                  Ted L. Anderson, MD, PhD

4:41pm     Induction of 2026 President and Recognition of Outgoing Board Members

4:45pm     Adjourn

Location Name
Ballroom A-B
Full Address
Vancouver Convention Centre
1055 Canada Pl
Vancouver BC V6C 0C3
Canada
Virtual Session Link
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