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"The Canadian Cochlear Implant Group is a motivated, multidisciplinary network of clinicians and surgeons dedicated to establishing a national standard of excellence in all aspects of cochlear implant care. Through collaboration in research, clinical practice, education, and advocacy, we aim to improve access, consistency, and outcomes for cochlear implant recipients across Canada."

Board of Directors

Justin Lui, MD, FRCSC

Justin Lui

MD, FRCSC

Kari Smilsky, M.Cl.Sc.

Kari Smilsky

M.Cl.Sc.

Paul Mick, MD, FRCSC, MPH

Paul Mick

MD, FRCSC, MPH

Rebecca Vanderelst (Au. D)

Rebecca Vanderelst

Au. D

Sumit Agrawal, MD, FRCSC

Sumit Agrawal

MD, FRCSC

Vincent Lin, MD, FRCSC

Vincent Lin

MD, FRCSC

Annual General Meeting

June 1, 2026 • Residence Inn Calgary Downtown/Beltline, Alberta

Time Agenda Item
08:30 - 08:50 Welcome & Introduction - Dr. Vincent Lin
08:50 - 09:20 Spend to Save Group - Ms. Anne McSweeney / Mr. Bowen Tang
09:20 - 09:50 Cross-Country Update
09:50 - 10:20 Break
10:20 - 11:30 Consensus Statements - Sumit
11:30 - 12:20 Interesting Case Rounds
12:20 - 12:30 Industry Talk - Advanced Bionics
12:30 - 12:40 Group Photo
12:40 - 13:40 Lunch
13:40 - 14:00 Dr. Christine Turgeon: "Data driven ways to improve a Cl program"
14:00 - 14:10 Industry Talk - MED-EL
14:10 - 14:30 Dr. Mickael Deroche "Brain Plasticity in Cl children"
14:30 - 14:40 Industry Talk - Cochlear Limited
14:40 - 14:50 Coffee Break
14:50 - 15:10 Invited Speaker - Dr. Doug Sladen
15:10 - 15:30 Cochlear Implant Databases - Dr. Paul Mick
15:30 - 15:45 Thank You to Sponsors & Adjournment