Join us at our upcoming FREE virtual Atlantic Canada PKD Patient Forum!
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is one of the most common life-threatening, genetic diseases affecting Canadians. It can result in the growth of cysts that enlarge the affected kidneys, destroying their ability to function.
Patients and their loved ones are invited to join this forum to:
- Learn about PKD from a nephrologist, including how PKD can be managed
- Have your questions answered by a nephrologist during a live Q&A period
- Hear from a local PKD patient about their journey with PKD
Free registration. All are welcome!
WHEN
Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2:30pm
WHERE
This event has been changed to a virtual event, and will be held via Zoom
About our speaker: Steven D. Soroka, BMus, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), EXTRA Fellow, CHE
Steven D. Soroka is Professor of Medicine at Dalhousie University, and a Nephrologist in the Department of Medicine within the Nova Scotia Health. He received his medical degree at the University of Saskatchewan in 1990. He has had several leadership positions at various levels of the health care system. He was a medical advisor to the Nova Scotia Provincial Renal Program, Physician Lead of the Capital District Renal Program, VP of Medicine for Capital Health, and the Executive Medical Director of the Central Zone of the Nova Scotia Health Authority. He was also the medical director of Nephrology clinical trials for 12 years. He was a medical advisor to the Nova Scotia Chapter of the Kidney Foundation from 2006 – 2012.
Dr. Soroka has been a surveyor for Accreditation Canada since 2008, and the Senior Medical Director for the Nova Scotia Health Authority Renal Program and Pharmacy Services since 2016.
In 2022, he was acknowledged as a Patient Safety Leader champion and was the recipient of the Nova Scotia Health 2022 Making Waves Award Program Leadership Excellence Award – Physician Leader. In March 2023, he was also awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (Nova Scotia).