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"The goal of a CME AWAY® conference by Sea Courses is to provide the very best opportunity for health care professionals to not only LEARN but to CONNECT with peers in a stimulating yet RELAXING environment."
Dr. Fernando Mejia, MD, FRCPC is a specialist in Public Health and Preventive Medicine with more than 15 years of medical experience including areas like Addiction Medicine, Mental Health and Population Health. He is an ISAM-certified Addiction Medicine Physician, Clinical Lead at the RAAM Clinic in Calgary, and provides addiction and mental health services across Alberta through both in-person and virtual care.
Dr. Mejia holds a Master of Science in Medical Education from the University of Calgary and has completed advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). He is also a certified meditation teacher through the Chopra Center, integrating evidence-informed approaches to mental wellness, behavior change, and recovery.
Throughout his career, Dr. Mejia has held leadership roles in healthcare, including serving as Medical Director of addiction medicine programs and contributing to the development and expansion of innovative services that improve access to care across Alberta.
His current clinical practice focuses on supporting individuals experiencing substance use concerns, including alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, stimulants, benzodiazepines, opioids, and other substances. In addition to his addiction medicine work, he collaborates closely with local psychiatric services, providing assessment and treatment for patients requiring urgent psychiatric consultations in emergency departments across Calgary. He combines pharmacological and psychosocial approaches to care, using evidence-based therapies such as CBT and DBT to support patients throughout their recovery journey.
Originally from Colombia, Dr. Mejia believes that his lived experience as an immigrant and the challenges of adapting and growing within a new society have enriched his ability to understand, connect with, and support patients from diverse backgrounds. Beyond medicine, he enjoys a balanced and fulfilling life with his wife, Maria, and their daughter, Marianna, a nurse. He is passionate about personal growth and dedicates time to nurturing his physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, reflecting the same principles he encourages in his patients.
