What’s New in Addiction Medicine? [Volume 121]

Neuromodulation in Addictions: Is there a Role for Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?

Dr. Jenna Pittman

Addiction Medicine Fellow, BC Centre on Substance Use

September 29, 2025
12pm – 1pm PT


Learning Objectives:

  1. What is rTMS and how does it work?

  2. A review of some of the evidence for rTMS in the treatment of substance use disorders, including strengths, limitations, and future research directions

What’s New in Addiction Medicine? is a lunch-time series featuring clinicians and researchers from BCCSU’s interdisciplinary fellowship program, who will deliver the latest research and information on novel, evidence-based addiction medicine topics.

This free series is geared towards the needs and interests of individuals operating in a healthcare or research setting, however, everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

In-person seminar will be located at St. Pauls Hospital, Hurlburt Auditorium with complimentary lunch provided. Online seminar will be hosted on zoom

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If you have any questions about event logistics, please contact Raman Jawanda at [email protected].

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Cullen Family Lecture Theatre, St. Paul's Hospital

The Cullen Family Lecture Theatre is located in room 1477 on the first floor of the Providence Building.

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