2026 Conference Speakers

Dr. Rachael Berger, OD

Practical Pearls for Eye Care: Red Eye + Flashes/Floaters Edition

Dr. Rachael Berger graduated with honours from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science in 2016. During her education she participated in an eye care mission in Peru and completed an ocular disease and therapeutics externship at a veteran’s hospital in Oklahoma. Dr. Berger has been working in private practice for 10 years and enjoys providing full-scope optometric care for patients of all ages, including children’s vision, contact lenses, refractive surgery consultations, and ocular disease management. She has held a council position with the Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists since 2017, currently serving as Registrar.

Dr. Kelsey Brose

Presenting on bleeding disorders

Bio pending

Wyatt Cowell, physiotherapist

Hip Assessment & Management: A Physiotherapy Perspective

Wyatt Cowell is originally from Star City, SK, now living in Saskatoon since 2014. Growing up he was very involved in many sports, primarily ice dance figure skating, which lead to an interest in Physiothertapy as a career. Wyatt has had a variety of work experience in both in- and out-patient settings including private practice, acute neuro/ortho, and currently inpatient rehab at the Parkridge Geriatric Re-enablement Unit. Outside of work he likes to spend time with his family including his wife and their two children, three cats, and one dog, being outside with them as much as possible. In his spare time Wyatt's hobbies include working toward his glider pilot license, woodworking, learning german, and playing pickleball.

Shelley Giebel, NP, MN:ANP, BSN

Why is the Coroner Calling Me? Their role in death investigations & how to accurately complete the Medical Certificate of Death (MCD)

Shelley Giebel is a dedicated nurse practitioner with 14 years of experience in Primary Health Care with a brief sabbatical to nephrology. She obtained her RN Diploma from SIAST in 1994, her BSN from the University of Saskatchewan in 2008, and her MN: ANP from Athabasca University in 2012. She is currently practicing at Meadow Primary Health Care Center in Regina, Shelley is committed to delivering evidence-informed, patient-centered care and advancing the role of nurse practitioners in healthcare.

In addition to clinical practice, Shelley is passionate about education, she teaches in the Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program for SaskPolytechnic and has served as a NP student preceptor. She enjoys sharing practical knowledge and current evidence with healthcare professionals and learners. Shelley also immensely enjoys her work serving the city of Regina as a community coroner.

Dr. Holly Graham, professor, Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan

From Principles to Practice: Creating Culturally Safe Care Through Accountability, Relational Care, and Trauma-Informed Evidence-Based Approaches

Dr. Holly Graham is a member of the Thunderchild First Nation, SK. She is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, at the University of Saskatchewan, SK, Canada. Holly has worked as a Registered Nurse (RN) in northern communities and various other health care environments for decades. She also maintains active practice as a Registered Doctoral Psychologist, working primarily with individuals who have experienced trauma and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Holly’s research is strength-based with a focus on First Nation and Métis health and wellness. Her Indigenous Research Chair in Nursing (CIHR) titled, wahkohtowin, is focused on mentorship and reconciliation. Her Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) research space was created with the intention of advancing reconciliation, mentoring, and supporting health care providers to be miyo maskihkêwiyiniwak (Good Medicine People).

Brett Kjargaard, Spine Pathway Clinic - Saskatoon City Hospital

Saskatchewan Spine Pathway

Brett Kjargaard is originally from Saskatoon. He graduated from the USask School of Rehabilitation Science in 2017. Since then, he has worked as a Physiotherapist for the Saskatchewan Health Authority. Prior to his Spine Pathway Clinic position, Brett worked at St. Paul's and Royal University Hospitals in Saskatoon on various floors including: Medicine, Plastics/ENT, ED, Trauma/General Surgery and ICU/CCU. Brett has been with the Spine Pathway Clinic since October of 2025. He is married and has an 8 year old daughter and 6 year old son that keep him busy.

Dr. Anton Moshynsky

Pearls & Pitfalls of Rheumatoid Arthritis for the General Practitioner

Dr. Anton Moshynsky was raised in Saskatoon, attended medical school at the University of Saskatchewan, completed a residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Rheumatology with the University of Saskatchewan. Currently Dr. Moshynsky is an early practice community rheumatologist with University affiliation.

Patrick Robertson, Academic Advisor, RxFiles Academic Detailing

ADHD Medication Pearls

Patrick Robertson is a hospital pharmacist and healthcare leader with more than 30 years of pharmacy experience, including over two decades in progressive leadership roles. His experience spans evidence-informed medication management, formulary and drug policy, medication safety, clinical practice, quality improvement, and health-system pharmacy operations.

As former Executive Director of Provincial Pharmacy Services with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, Patrick led provincewide initiatives focused on optimizing medication use, improving patient safety, and supporting high-quality, sustainable pharmacy practice. He has a strong interest in translating evidence into practical clinical guidance and enjoys working collaboratively with pharmacists and healthcare professionals to improve patient care.

In this next chapter of his career, Patrick is particularly interested in contributing his clinical, operational, and health-system experience to RxFiles through education, applied evidence review, and projects that support pharmacists and clinicians in making informed medication decisions.

Janice Seebach, SHA Provincial STBBI Coordinator

Making Sense of Syphilis: Reading between the RPR Titres

Janice Seebach (she/her) is a Registered Nurse and is employed with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). She graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BScN). Janice had 30 years of work experience as a Public Health Nurse with the Saskatoon STI clinic and Public Health surveillance.

In 2023 – she became the Provincial STBBI Coordinator/CD Specialist within SHA and participates in various projects such as Dried Blood Spot testing, HIV Self Testing Kits, Blood and Body Fluid exposure Order Sets, HIV/Syphilis Point of Care testing and Congenital Syphilis Pathway work. Janice brings to us a wealth of knowledge, passion and experience in this topic of STBBIs and is excited to share with us her knowledge.

Dr. Sachin Shah

Management of Diabetic Kidney Disease

Sachin Shah was born and raised in Saskatoon. He completed his M.D. and core internal medicine training at the University of Saskatchewan. He completed his nephrology fellowship followed by a one-year home dialysis fellowship, at the University of Western Ontario. He returned home to Saskatoon and the University of Saskatchewan in 2014. He is currently an Assistant Professor (Nephrology).

Alongside his full-time clinical practice, he is involved with teaching at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and holds several administrative roles within the division of Nephrology.

Dr. Peter Spafford, Otolaryngologist - Head & Neck Surgery

ENT Practical Clinical Pearls

Dr. Peter Spafford earned his MD from the University of Saskatchewan in 1987, winning a gold medal for top graduating medical student and awarded top prizes in internal medicine and pediatric awards. He has served as president of the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (2015-16). In 2016, he was awarded the top surgical teaching award for undergraduate clinical clerks in Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Spafford is currently co-chair of the Royal College International, KUWAIT Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Fellowship Exams. He also currently serves as Undergraduate Teaching Head, Division of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, in the Department of Surgery at the University of Saskatchewan. Additionally, Dr. Spafford was captain of the University of Saskatchewan Huskie Men's Hockey Team, winning Silver Medal at the CIAU National Championship in 1987.

Dr. Alex Zhai, or someone from Horizons Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics

Presenting on amyloidosis & sarcoidosis

Bio pending

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