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Clinical Application of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Fracture Prevention Recommendations for Frail Older Adults
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Fri, Sep 4, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
Long-term care (LTC) residents are more dependent, frail and vulnerable, and require more complex care than community-dwelling older adults.
Annual Meeting of Members 2025-26
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Thu, Sep 10, 2026 8:00 am EDT
Join us for the 64th annual Meeting of Members, held virtually.
Supporting Children and Youth with Substance Use Concerns in Primary Care
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Wed, Sep 23, 2026 8:00 am EDT
Substance use among children and adolescents is common, and family physicians are often the first point of contact for youth and their families.
Children’s Mental Health: Foundations of Assessment and Early Management
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Wed, Oct 7, 2026 1:30 pm EDT
The Foundations workshop focuses on the core principles of mental health assessment in children.
Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention Workshop – October 2026
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Wed, Oct 14, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
Join this interactive workshop to build your skills in the assessment, treatment and prevention of osteoporosis-related fractures in primary care.
Children’s Aid Society Reporting: Navigating Complex Decisions in Family Practice
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Wed, Oct 28, 2026 8:00 am EDT
Family physicians are legally required to report suspected child abuse or neglect in certain circumstances, yet these decisions can be some of the most difficult and stressful they face.
Children’s Mental Health: Advanced Cases and Complex Management
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Wed, Dec 2, 2026 1:30 pm EST
The Advanced workshop builds on the foundational knowledge from Module I and addresses more complex mood, anxiety, trauma, and neurodevelopmental presentations in adolescents.
Advice to Reduce Your Report Volumes through HRM
Learn how to streamline your HRM inbox, including the straightforward steps to stop eNotifications and faxed copies of the HRM reports you already receive electronically.
New HPV Testing for Cervical Screening — Information for Family Physicians
A summary of the new human papillomavirus (HPV) testing for cervical screening recommendations from the Ontario Cervical Screening Program (OCSP).
Measles
This resource provides the most up-to-date information on prevention and management of suspected cases in your practice.
Universal RSV Prevention Program: Summary Updates
This document outlines the updated RSV prevention programs in Ontario and the role of family physicians.
Transition to Practice Guide
This comprehensive resource provides essential insights into different practice models, compensation and benefits, regulatory requirements and more.
May 19, 2026
Happy World Family Doctor Day from the OCFP
Today, on World Family Doctor Day, we are celebrating you. Across Ontario, more than 18,000 family physicians, residents, and medical students are caring for patients, supporting communities, and strengthening our health care system.
May 19, 2026
Ontario family doctors driving innovation in health care on World Family Doctor Day
Toronto, ON – May 19, 2026 – The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) is celebrating World Family Doctor Day by recognizing the vital role family doctors play in delivering care and driving innovation across the province.
March 26, 2026
OCFP welcomes continued commitment to strengthening access to family physicians in Ontario’s 2026 Budget
(Toronto, ON) — March 26, 2026 — The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) congratulates the Government of Ontario on the release of the 2026 Budget and welcomes the government’s continued commitment to strengthening access to primary care for patients across the province.
March 3, 2026
Welcoming the Next Generation of Family Physicians
I am proud to welcome the 602 medical students who matched to family medicine in the first iteration of CaRMS in Ontario. By choosing family medicine, you are stepping into one of the most impactful roles in our health care system at a time when there is real opportunity to help shape its future.
December 23, 2025
95% of Ontarians Support Fixing the Referral System to Help Patients Get Care Faster: Poll
Family Physicians Call for a Modern Referral System to Improve Patient Access to Specialist Appointments and Diagnostic Tests (TORONTO, ON) — December 23, 2025 — New polling conducted by Abacus Data reveals that patients and families are waiting too long for answers about their health, and Ontarians overwhelmingly support modernizing the province’s referral system so patients can access care when they need it.
November 20, 2025
Outstanding Family Physicians Presented with Awards of Recognition
The Ontario College of Family Physicians Recognizes 13 Family Physicians Nominated by Their Peers TORONTO, November 20, 2025 – At a virtual ceremony on November 19, 2025, the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) honoured 13 family physicians and future family physicians from across the province.
May 15, 2025
Ontario Budget 2025: Momentum to Strengthen Primary Care
The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) welcomes the 2025 Ontario Budget and recent government announcements as meaningful steps to improve access to family doctors and strengthen the province’s healthcare system.
April 9, 2025
Brampton Family Physician Quarterbacks Care After Catastrophic Car Accident
Andree Decoste, of Brampton, credits her family doctor, Dr. Christopher Veenema, with coordinating care for her son, David, following a catastrophic car accident in 2019, while also supporting her through challenges of her own. Thankful for his dedication and care, Andree successfully nominated Dr. Veenema to be recognized by the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) as part of a campaign to highlight the essential role of family doctors.
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