GeriMedRisk Virtual Rounds

GeriMedRisk - Geriatric Clinical Pharmacology Rounds

GeriMedRisk offers free monthly webcast accredited educational rounds on topics related to safe prescribing for older adults. For more information please join our mailing list. Registration is required to attend.

GeriMedRisk November 4 Rounds

November 4, 2025 | 12:00-1:00 PM EST

Title:
(De)Prescribing Pearls for Older Adults

Presenter:

Dr. Carolyn M. Tan, MD MSc FRCPC

Click Here to Register

Learning Objectives:

Catch the cascade before trouble’s made – Recognize and explain common prescribing cascades
Swap pills for skills – Choose nonpharmacologic and safer pharmacologic alternatives to support deprescribing
Prescribe like a geriatrician – Identify key prescribing principles for antidepressants, antipsychotics, cholinesterase inhibitors, and memantine
Meet the new kids on the block – Describe the pros, cons, and potential uses of recently approved therapies

Presenter:

Dr. Carolyn M. Tan, MD MSc FRCPC

Carolyn Tan is a geriatrician and clinical pharmacologist/toxicologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and GeriMedRisk. She completed her residency training at the University of Toronto along with a Master's in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety at IHPME. Her academic interests include deprescribing and the prevention of adverse drug reactions and interactions, with the overarching goal of reducing medication-related harm in older adults.

Missing November 4th Rounds?

We will be hosting an additional webinar session that will broadcast a recording of Dr. Tan's presentation: "(De)Prescribing Pearls for Older Adults". Please register to attend the replay session.

Replay session: November 12 at 7 pm EST

Click Here to register for the recorded session

Please note: this session will not be interactive.

Presenter Evaluation:

Complete your anonymous presenter evaluation.

Accreditation Statement:

GeriMedRisk- Geriatric Clinical Pharmacology Rounds is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you share GeriMedRisk rounds presentation slides or archive presentation recordings?

We do not share presentation slides or archive presentation recordings. Our presenters are renowned and offer their expertise at no cost. We also believe in ensuring that our education and resources are current, scientifically based and reflective of best practices. Due to the risk of material from our rounds presentations being altered or incorrectly interpreted, we are unable to attach or forward the presentation slide deck. With presenter permission, we host an evening replay session of the recorded rounds presentation. If a replay is being offered, it will be posted on this page.

Can I join your mailing list to receive monthly educational updates?

Yes, please visit: https://www.gerimedrisk.com/mailing-list.htm