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SUMMARY:Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention Workshop - October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join this interactive workshop to build your skills in the assessment\, treatment and prevention of osteoporosis-related fractures in primary care. Through expert-led discussion\, case-based learning and practical clinical tools\, participants will explore evidence-informed approaches to fracture risk assessment\, BMD interpretation\, treatment selection and ongoing patient management. Attendees will leave with actionable resources and strategies that can be applied immediately in practice. \n\n\n\nVisit our workshop page to learn more about learning objectives and benefits of this workshop. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Details\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 14 \, 2026 \n\n\n\nDelivery Format: Online \n\n\n\nTime: 12:00pm – 3:00pm EST \n\n\n\nCost: $195+ HST   \n\n\n\nReflective Follow-Up Meeting: 1:00 PM-2:00 PM EST on Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 \n\n\n\nThe 1 hour online reflective follow-up meeting will provide an opportunity to revisit real‑world challenges and successes after implementing the strategies covered in the workshop. Participants can bring forward any questions or uncertainties that emerged in their workflow. Attendance is optional. Those who participate will receive an additional 1.0 Mainpro+® credits. \n\n\n\nThis activity has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for one credit per hour for up to 6.5  Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits (this includes the follow-up meeting). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFaculty:\n\n\n\nSid Feldman​ MD\, CCFP (COE)\, FCFP\, CMD​ \n\n\n\nSandra Kim MD\, FRCPC\, CCD \n\n\n\nCreated in partnership with:
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/osteoporosis-and-fracture-prevention-workshop-october-2026/
CATEGORIES:Osteoporosis
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T130000
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SUMMARY:Root Causes of Indigenous Health Inequities
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Peoples in Canada continue to experience significant health inequities shaped by historical and ongoing systems of colonization and discrimination. In this session\, we will explore the root causes of Indigenous health inequities\, including the impacts of colonial policies\, anti-Indigenous racism and systemic barriers within health and social systems. Through discussion and reflection\, family physicians and primary care providers will gain insights to better understand these realities and consider how they can contribute to more equitable\, culturally safe\, and responsive care for Indigenous patients and communities. \n\n\n\nThe Health Equity Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+ credit. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+ credit\, for up to a total of 17 credits. \n\n\n\nLearn more about this CoP here: https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/supports-for-family-doctors/health-equity-cop/ \n\n\n\nPanelist:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Suzanne Shoush MD\, M.Sc\, B.Eng Indigenous Health Faculty Lead\, DFCM\, University of Toronto\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Sarah Funnell MD\, MSc\, CCFP\, FRCPC\, Associate Dean and Research Chair for Indigenous Health at Queen’s University’s Faculty of Health Sciences\, Kingston\, ON\n\n\n\n\nOur Partners \n\n\n\nThe Ontario College of Family Physicians has partnered with the Department of Family and Community Medicine to deliver this community of practice.  \n\n\n\nThis Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload the Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWatch the Session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to the Audio
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/root-causes-of-indigenous-health-inequities/
CATEGORIES:Health Equity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T163000
DTSTAMP:20260812T173806Z
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SUMMARY:Children’s Mental Health: Foundations of Assessment and Early Management
DESCRIPTION:The Foundations workshop focuses on the core principles of mental health assessment in children. Participants will explore how to take a comprehensive psychosocial history specific to school-aged children and adolescents; identify common childhood presentations\, including adjustment disorder\, anxiety and depression; and review essential concepts related to ADHD. The session emphasizes early identification through use of evidence-based screening tools and introduces pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management strategies. Attendees will also become familiar with practical tools and clinical resources that support management in primary and community care settings. \n\n\n\nVisit the workshop page to read more about learning objectives and benefits of this workshop. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Details\n\n\n\nDate: October 7\, 2026 (Wednesday) \n\n\n\nDelivery Format: Online \n\n\n\nTime: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST \n\n\n\nCost: $250 + HST  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 3 Mainpro+ credits \n\n\n\nScientific Planning Committee:\n\n\n\nAnita Greig \n\n\n\nFereshte Lalani​ ​ \n\n\n\nNaima Javaid​​
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/foundations-of-childrens-mental-health/
CATEGORIES:Children's Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T090000
DTSTAMP:20261002T130219Z
CREATED:20260920T200820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T130219Z
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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & the New Publicly Funded Prenatal Screening Tests
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 113th session in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday\, October 2\, 2026! In this session\, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. We will also discuss the new publicly available prenatal screening tests. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00 a.m.\, with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Gerald Evans\, Infectious Disease Specialist and Chair of the Division of Infectious Diseases\, Queen’s University\, Kingston\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Anjali Oberai MD\, FCFP\, Primary Care NE Lead ON Health\, Rural Generalist\, Associate Professor NOSM U\, Wawa\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Eric Wong\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Acting Vice-Dean\, Medical Education & Professor\, Department of Family Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry\, Western University\n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Eleanor Colledge\, Family Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 120.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-the-new-publicly-funded-prenatal-screening-tests/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T090000
DTSTAMP:20260923T144157Z
CREATED:20260818T012830Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Children and Youth with Substance Use Concerns in Primary Care
DESCRIPTION:Substance use among children and adolescents is common\, and family physicians are often the first point of contact for youth and their families. This practical session will offer both clinical and lived experience perspectives for participants. During this session attendees will gain tools to identify problematic substance use\, learn how to navigate confidentiality and family involvement\, provide brief interventions and harm reduction strategies\, and determine when referral to specialized services is appropriate. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nThis is the first of two sessions in a series focused on supporting children and youth at risk. You can register for our second session ‘Children’s Aid Society Reporting: Navigating Complex Decisions in Family Practice’ here. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nAngie Hamilton\, Executive Director\, Families for Addiction Recovery\n\n\n\nDr. Jennifer Wyman\, Family Physician\, Medical Director of the Substance Use service at Women’s College Hospital\, Medical Educator with META:PHI\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Carrie Bernard\, Family Physician Locum in the GTA\, Continuing Professional Development and Partnerships Lead\, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM\, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto\, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University and at Toronto Metropolitan University\n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\n\n\n\n\nWatch & Listen:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the Resources\n\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF)
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/supporting-children-and-youth/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260921T181759Z
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SUMMARY:Incorporation and Common Tax Write-offs for Physicians
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about incorporation? This webinar will provide physicians with an overview of incorporation\, key tax considerations\, and common deductible expenses to help support informed financial planning. \n\n\n\nThe University of Toronto DFCM\, in partnership with the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP)\, is pleased to invite you to join us for our third year of the First 5 Years Community of Practice. \n\n\n\nFree\, fun\, and full of answers to the questions you never thought to ask during residency\, this monthly online CPD series is designed to support new-to-practice family physicians as they begin their careers. \n\n\n\nOpen to recent Ontario family medicine graduates\, faculty\, and family physicians in their first five years of practice. Sessions are highly practical and include ample opportunity to tap into the expertise of both speakers and colleagues.   \n\n\n\nSuggested snack pairings are included for each session\, so join us from your couch or get together with some fellow family docs and make an evening of it. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nMr. Jesse Francis\, Accountant\, Baker Tilly Trillium LLP\n\n\n\nMr. Ankur Chawla\, Accountant\, AC & Partners \n\n\n\n\nModerators \n\n\n\n\nDr. Melinda Caputo: Co-Chair\, First Five Years CoP Scientific Planning Committee\, Family Physician\, Magenta Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Ryan Banach\, Family Medicine Early Career Supports Lead\, Office of Health System Partnership\, University of Toronto; Lead Physician\, Norfinch FHO; Co-Chair\, North-Western Toronto Primary Care Network; Tariff Committee Member\, SGFP Section on General and Family Practice\, Toronto\, ON
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/incorporation-and-common-tax-write-offs-for-physicians/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T023000
DTSTAMP:20260920T201937Z
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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Progress Update on the Primary Care Action Plan & Opportunities for Family Physicians
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 112th session in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday\, September 18\, 2026! In this session\, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. Dr. Jane Philpott will provide an update on Ontario’s Primary Care Action Plan and the province’s goal of connecting every Ontarian to a family doctor or primary care team. She will also highlight opportunities for family physicians to support this work through team-based care\, patient attachment initiatives\, and partnerships with local primary care organizations. The session will explore how these approaches can help strengthen primary care\, improve access for patients\, and better support family physicians in delivering comprehensive\, coordinated care. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00 a.m.\, with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Allison McGeer\, Infectious Disease Specialist\, Mount Sinai Hospital\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Jane Philpott\, Chair\, Primary Care Action Team\, Ministry of Health\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Damji\, Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 120.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-pcat-update-on-whats-next-for-primary-care/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T090000
DTSTAMP:20260814T175054Z
CREATED:20260814T161811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T175054Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of Members 2025-26 
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 64th annual Meeting of Members\, held virtually. \n\n\n\n2025-26 Annual Meeting of Members   \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 10\, 2026 via Zoom\n\n\n\n8-9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time \n\n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend\, you may download and fill out the Proxy Form in Adobe Acrobat and follow the instructions to submit it.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/annual-meeting-of-members-2025-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260904T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260904T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T194814Z
CREATED:20260616T194748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T194814Z
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SUMMARY:Clinical Application of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Fracture Prevention Recommendations for Frail Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Long-term care (LTC) residents are more dependent\, frail and vulnerable\, and require more complex care than community-dwelling older adults. Yet many interventions intended to reduce fracture risk are not used consistently in LTC\, and clinical practice guidelines for osteoporosis have focused on the care of adults living in the community. This program aims to address existing care gaps by illustrating the application of pharmacological and non-pharmacological fracture prevention recommendations with frail older adults in LTC. After active engagement in this program\, participants will be better able to: \n\n\n\n\nAssess fracture risk using Fracture Risk Scale\n\n\n\nApply evidence-based recommendations for fracture prevention in LTC\n\n\n\nRecognize challenges and barriers to implement the recommendations and use enablers\n\n\n\n\nPresented by:\n\n\n\nAlexandra Papaioannou BScN\, MD\, MSc\, FRCP(C)\, FACP Professor of Medicine/Geriatric Medicine\, McMaster University Executive Director\, GERAS Centre\, Hamilton Health Sciences \n\n\n\nSidney Feldman\, MD\, CCFP\, FCFP  Chief\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, Baycrest Health Sciences Associate Professor\, Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto \n\n\n\nDelivered in collaboration with the Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend. This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+ credit.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/clinical-application-of-the-long-term-care-ltc-fracture-prevention-recommendations-for-frail-older-adults-6/
CATEGORIES:Osteoporosis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260828T203715Z
CREATED:20260708T195700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T203715Z
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SUMMARY:OCFP Ask Me Anything (AMA) Webinar: Wellness in Family Medicine
DESCRIPTION:What does it really take to thrive in family medicine? Join the OCFP’s no-cost Ask Me Anything (AMA) webinar to hear experienced family physicians answer the questions that matter most to medical students\, residents\, and international medical graduates (IMGs) about wellness\, career pathways\, work-life balance\, and what to expect as you transition into practice. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese: Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education at the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University; Advisory Board Member\, Brampton Venture Zone\, Toronto Metropolitan University; Associate Clinical Professor\, McMaster University; President of The Ontario College of Family Physicians \n\n\n\nDr. Patricia Froese: Co-Lead Physician\, Centre for Family Medicine FHT; Assistant Professor\, McMaster University; Board Director\, Ontario College of Family Physicians; Attending Physician\, Sunnyside Home LTC; Hospitalist\, Waterloo Regional Health Network\n\n\n\nDr. Maria Leis: Emergency Medicine Physician – North York General Hospital\, Michael Garron Hospital;  Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Master of Public Health Candidate\, Harvard University; Board of Directors\, Federation of Medical Women of Canada; Board of Directors (incoming)\, Ontario College of Family Physicians\n\n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\n\nDeepy Sur: MSW\, PhD\, RSW\, CEO of The Ontario College of Family Physicians \n\n\n\n\nWatch & Listen:
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/ask-me-anything/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260826T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260826T090000
DTSTAMP:20260923T141934Z
CREATED:20260722T151635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T141934Z
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SUMMARY:ADHD in Practice: Treatment and Management for Family Physicians
DESCRIPTION:Family physicians may face uncertainty when initiating and managing treatment for ADHD\, particularly in the presence of co‑morbid psychiatric conditions and limited access to specialist care. This session will focus on practical\, evidence‑informed approaches to ADHD management. Speakers will share strategies to build confidence in prescribing\, monitoring\, and adjusting treatment\, with an emphasis on real‑world challenges and care pathways. Participants will leave with greater clarity on how to support patients with ADHD and reduce gaps in access to appropriate care. \n\n\n\nMissed the previous session ‘ADHD in Primary Care: Meeting Growing Demand with Practical Tools’ ? Catch up with the recording and resources here. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Joan Flood\n\n\n\nDr. Devon Shewfelt\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Carrie Bernard\, Family Physician Queen Square FHT\, Continuing Professional Development and Partnerships Lead\, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM\, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto\, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University\n\n\n\n\nWatch & Listen:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the Resources\n\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF)
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/adhd-in-primary-care-meeting-growing-demand-with-practical-tools-copy/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260724T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260724T090000
DTSTAMP:20260724T130315Z
CREATED:20260629T152122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T130315Z
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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Practical Nutrition Guidance for Clinicians
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 111th session in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday\, July 24\, 2026! In this session\, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. Back by popular demand\, we will also explore key nutrition topics and offer practical guidance for confidently addressing common patient questions about nutrition in clinical practice including topics ranging from protein\, fasting\, weight-loss and popular supplements. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00 a.m.\, with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Zain Chagla\, Co-Medical Director Infection Control and Head of Infectious Diseases Service\, Infectious Disease Physician\, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton\, Hamilton\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Mary Sco. MD\, PhD – Locum Tenens Family Physician\, Adjunct Lecturer DFCM University of Toronto\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Eleanor Colledge\, Staff Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, Temerty Faculty of Medicine\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 120.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-practical-nutrition-guidance-for-clinicians/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260722T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260722T090000
DTSTAMP:20260827T160513Z
CREATED:20260519T184957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T160513Z
UID:10000191-1784707200-1784710800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:ADHD in Primary Care: Meeting Growing Demand with Practical Tools
DESCRIPTION:Demand for ADHD diagnosis and support is increasing\, while access to psychiatric assessment and ongoing care remains limited\, particularly for youth and adults who may be excluded by cost or availability of private options. In this session\, our panel will support family physicians in recognizing ADHD across the lifespan\, identifying common co‑morbidities\, and understanding their role in assessment and early management. Panelists will discuss practical approaches to diagnosis\, available pathways for patient support\, and how to navigate gaps in the system. Treatment options will be explored in the second part of the session taking place in August. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Joan Flood\n\n\n\nDr. Devon Shewfelt\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Chase McMurren\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of Toronto\n\n\n\n\nWatch & Listen:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF)
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/adhd-in-primary-care-meeting-growing-demand-with-practical-tools/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260626T090000
DTSTAMP:20260626T133333Z
CREATED:20260603T183345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T133333Z
UID:10000194-1782460800-1782464400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Emergency Preparedness for Large-Scale Events
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 110th session in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday\, June 26\, 2026! In this session\, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. We will also explore how emergency preparedness for large-scale events—like the FIFA World Cup—addresses extreme heat and communicable disease response through coordinated clinical care and public health strategies to protect attendees and the broader population. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Michelle Murti\, Chief Medical Officer of Health of Toronto Public Health\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Damji\, Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 120.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-emergency-preparedness-for-large-scale-events/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T090000
DTSTAMP:20260722T151031Z
CREATED:20260507T134149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T151031Z
UID:10000188-1782288000-1782291600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Medical Fitness to Drive: When & How To Report
DESCRIPTION:Under Section 203 of the Highway Traffic Act\, physicians have mandatory reporting requirements for high risk medical conditions\, visual impairments\, and functional impairments that make it dangerous for a person to drive. These decisions are mandated and can cause a great deal of stress for both the patient and the physician and can challenge their therapeutic relationship. We’ll explore how to have these conversations with skill\, involve the right supports\, and preserve\, or even strengthen\,  the physician-patient relationship. The session will also create space to acknowledge and address the emotional and professional toll these decisions take on family doctors. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nJustin McCarthy\n\n\n\nDr. Katarina Lakovic\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Chase McMurren\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of Toronto\n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Carrie Bernard\, Family Physician Queen Square FHT\, Continuing Professional Development and Partnerships Lead\, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM\, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto\, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University\n\n\n\n\nWatch & Listen:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF)
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/when-to-report-part-2-ministry-of-transportation/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T090000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130417Z
CREATED:20260514T184757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T130417Z
UID:10000190-1780646400-1780650000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & The ColonCancerCheck (CCC) Program
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 109th session in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday\, June 5\, 2026! In this session\, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. We will also provide an overview of changes to Ontario’s ColonCancerCheck (CCC) program and its role in supporting evidence‑based colorectal cancer screening. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Aisha Lofters\, Family Physician\, Provincial Primary Care Cancer Screening Lead\, Ontario Health and Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto\n\n\n\nBronwen McCurdy\, Director\, ColonCancerCheck/GI Endoscopy Program\, Ontario Cervical Screening Program and Emerging Programs\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Eleanor Colledge\, Staff Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, Temerty Faculty of Medicine\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 32.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-the-coloncancercheck-ccc-program/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T180926Z
CREATED:20260429T141800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T180926Z
UID:10000186-1779883200-1779886800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Clinical Application of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Fracture Prevention Recommendations for Frail Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Long-term care (LTC) residents are more dependent\, frail and vulnerable\, and require more complex care than community-dwelling older adults. Yet many interventions intended to reduce fracture risk are not used consistently in LTC\, and clinical practice guidelines for osteoporosis have focused on the care of adults living in the community. This program aims to address existing care gaps by illustrating the application of pharmacological and non-pharmacological fracture prevention recommendations with frail older adults in LTC. After active engagement in this program\, participants will be better able to: \n\n\n\n\nAssess fracture risk using Fracture Risk Scale\n\n\n\nApply evidence-based recommendations for fracture prevention in LTC\n\n\n\nRecognize challenges and barriers to implement the recommendations and use enablers\n\n\n\n\nPresented by:\n\n\n\nAlexandra Papaioannou BScN\, MD\, MSc\, FRCP(C)\, FACP Professor of Medicine/Geriatric Medicine\, McMaster University Executive Director\, GERAS Centre\, Hamilton Health Sciences \n\n\n\nSidney Feldman\, MD\, CCFP\, FCFP  Chief\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, Baycrest Health Sciences Associate Professor\, Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto \n\n\n\nDelivered in collaboration with the Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend. This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+ credit.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/clinical-application-of-the-long-term-care-ltc-fracture-prevention-recommendations-for-frail-older-adults-5/
CATEGORIES:Osteoporosis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T090000
DTSTAMP:20260827T160735Z
CREATED:20260416T184617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T160735Z
UID:10000185-1779868800-1779872400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Holding Risk with Care: Form 1 Decision‑Making in Family Medicine
DESCRIPTION:When a patient discloses thoughts of self‑harm or harm to others\, family physicians are often faced with one of the most complex and high‑stakes decisions in clinical practice: whether to complete a Form 1. In this session\, our panelists will unpack the Ontario legal framework behind Form 1\, what “reasonable grounds” and “serious bodily harm” actually look like in real office settings\, and how to document and navigate these situations with confidence.  We’ll explore how to have these conversations with skill\, involve the right supports\, and preserve\, or even strengthen\,  the physician-patient relationship. The session will also create space to acknowledge and address the emotional and professional toll these decisions take on family doctors. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Sean Moore\n\n\n\nBrooke Smith\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Chase McMurren\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of Toronto\n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON \n\n\n\n\nWatch & Listen:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF)
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/holding-risk-with-care-form-1-decisionmaking-in-family-medicine/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260522T090000
DTSTAMP:20260522T130210Z
CREATED:20260511T140200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T130210Z
UID:10000189-1779436800-1779440400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Post-MI Care in Family Practice
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 108th session in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday\, May 22\, 2026! In this session\, we will share an update on the Hantavirus and any circulating infectious diseases. We will also explore practical\, evidence-informed strategies for post–myocardial infarction (MI) care in family practice\, including an overview of a newly developed clinical pathway to support patient management and follow-up. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Alon Vaisman\, Infectious Diseases and Infection Control Physician\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. JD Schwalm\, Professor of Medicine at McMaster University\, and Interventional Cardiologist at Hamilton Health Sciences and Niagara Health\, Hamilton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Damji\, Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 32.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-post-mi-care-in-family-practice/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260501T090000
DTSTAMP:20260501T131209Z
CREATED:20260416T173300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T131209Z
UID:10000183-1777622400-1777626000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & New Guidelines on Endometriosis
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 107th session in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday\, May 1\, 2026! In this session\, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. We will also discuss an updated approach to the assessment and management of endometriosis based on recent guidelines. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Olga Bougie\, Gynecologic Surgeon\, Mount Sinai Health Systems\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Eleanor Colledge\, Staff Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, Temerty Faculty of Medicine\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 32.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-new-guidelines-on-endometriosis/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T184239Z
CREATED:20260306T175539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T184239Z
UID:10000180-1777550400-1777554000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Caring for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience significant health inequities. Family physicians and primary care providers play a key role in addressing these gaps. In this session\, our panelists will review Ontario‑based research on health disparities and introduce the Canadian Consensus Guidelines on the Primary Care of Adults with IDD. We will explore practical approaches to physical and mental health care\, including preventive screening\, chronic disease management\, supported decision‑making\, and strategies for assessing behaviours that challenge. Practical tools from the Developmental Disabilities Primary Care Program will be highlighted\, with case examples demonstrating how they can be applied in everyday family practice. \n\n\n\nThe Health Equity Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+ credit. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+ credit\, for up to a total of 6 credits. \n\n\n\nLearn more about this CoP here: https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/supports-for-family-doctors/health-equity-cop/ \n\n\n\nPanelist:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Haniah Shaikh \n\n\n\nDr. Ivona Berger\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Doug Gruner\, Family Physician\, Bruyère Family Health Team\, Associate Professor\, University of Ottawa’s Department of Family Medicine\, Ottawa\, ON\n\n\n\n\nOur Partners \n\n\n\nThe Ontario College of Family Physicians has partnered with the Department of Family and Community Medicine to deliver this community of practice.  \n\n\n\nThis Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. \n\n\n\nDownload the Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF) \n\n\n\nResources (PDF) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWatch the Session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nListen to the Audio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSelf-Learning Program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Health Equity Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/caring-for-adults-with-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:Health Equity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T090000
DTSTAMP:20260827T160738Z
CREATED:20260224T140933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T160738Z
UID:10000177-1776844800-1776848400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Return-to-Work Planning in Family Medicine: Practical WSIB Considerations
DESCRIPTION:Supporting patients with return‑to‑work planning and related WSIB documentation\, such as FAF forms\, can be complex for family physicians\, particularly when balancing clinical care with administrative demands. In this session\, we will consider approaches to supporting patients in returning to full or modified duties in an efficient and practical manner. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Aaron Thompson\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON \n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Carrie Bernard\, Family Physician Queen Square FHT\, Continuing Professional Development and Partnerships Lead\, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM\, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto\, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWatch & Listen: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://traffic.libsyn.com/1cc1507b-f283-4972-bec5-4b98be106d24/Pwell_CoP_4_22_2026.m4a\n\n\n\nDownload the Resources\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF)
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/return-to-work-planning/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260417T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431Z
CREATED:20260330T191836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T130431Z
UID:10000182-1776412800-1776416400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Latest Updates on KidneyWise
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 106th session in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday\, April 17\, 2026! In this session\, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. We will also provide updates on the KidneyWise Clinical Toolkit based on new evidence from clinical practice guidelines and feedback from clinical providers. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session.  \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Gerald Evans\, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)\, Queen’s University\, Kingston\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Allan Grill\, Lead Physician\, Markham Family Health Team\, Chief & Medical Director – Department of Family Medicine\, Oak Valley Health\, Assistant Dean\, Queen’s-Lakeridge Health Campus\, Oshawa\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Damji\, Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 32.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-latest-updates-on-kidneywise/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260330T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260330T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T172853Z
CREATED:20260209T170000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T172853Z
UID:10000175-1774877400-1774888200@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention Workshop - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, facilitators will share insights from the 2023 updated clinical practice guideline for management of osteoporosis and fracture prevention in Canada\, as well as actionable tools for screening\, diagnosing and optimizing care. \n\n\n\nVisit the workshop page to learn more about learning objectives and benefits of this workshop. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Details\n\n\n\nDate: Monday March 30th \, 2026 \n\n\n\nDelivery Format: Online \n\n\n\nTime: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost: $195+ HST   \n\n\n\nReflective Follow-Up Meeting: Friday May 1\, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m * This is an optional\, enhanced activity \n\n\n\nNEW: A reflective follow‑up meeting will be available for participants approximately four weeks after the workshop. This 1.5‑hour online session provides an opportunity to revisit real‑world challenges and successes after implementing the strategies covered in the workshop. Participants can bring forward any questions or uncertainties that emerged in their workflow. Attendance is optional\, and those who participate will receive an additional 1.5 Mainpro+® credits. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis activity has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for one credit per hour for up to 6.5  Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits (this includes the follow-up meeting). \n\n\n\nFaculty:\n\n\n\nUpender Mehan​ MD\, CCFP\, FCFP ​ \n\n\n\nSid Feldman​ MD\, CCFP (COE)\, FCFP\, CMD​ \n\n\n\nAlexandra Papaioannou BScN\, MD\, MSc\, FCFP(C)\, FACP​​ \n\n\n\nCreated in partnership with:
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/osteoporosis-and-fracture-prevention-workshop-march-2026/
CATEGORIES:Osteoporosis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260327T090000
DTSTAMP:20260327T135326Z
CREATED:20260312T152900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T135326Z
UID:10000181-1774598400-1774602000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Assessment Tools on Conflicting Guidelines
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 105th session in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday\, March 27\, 2026! In this session\, we will share a brief respiratory update and reflect on lessons learned as we near the end of this year’s winter season. We will also discuss a practical approach to addressing conflicting guidelines in clinical practice. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session.  \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nErik Hellsten\, Vice President\, Information Strategy\, Management & Analytics\, Strategy\, Planning\, Privacy & Analytics\, Ontario Health  \n\n\n\nDr. Donna L Reynolds\, Assistant Professor\, Clinical Public Health\, Dalla Lana School of Public Health and Lecturer\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto.  \n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Eleanor Colledge\, Staff Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, Temerty Faculty of Medicine\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 32.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-assessment-tools-on-conflicting-guidelines/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T090000
DTSTAMP:20260325T192701Z
CREATED:20251121T131157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T192701Z
UID:10000163-1774425600-1774429200@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Navigating WSIB for Family Physicians: Improving Patient Access and Your Practice 
DESCRIPTION:Many family physicians struggle with completing WSIB forms and advising patients on workplace injuries. This session will provide practical guidance on when to offer WSIB support\, how to complete and bill forms\, and how to counsel patients who fear employer repercussions. By improving your WSIB knowledge\, you’ll help patients access coverage and avoid unnecessary out-of-pocket costs. \n\n\n\nPlease note: This conversation will continue with an additional session\, “Return-to-Work Planning in Family Medicine: Practical WSIB Considerations\,” offered on April 22. Learn more and register here. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Aaron Thompson\n\n\n\nDr. Craig Winsor\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON \n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Vanessa Reddit\, Family Physician\, Crossroads Clinic\, Women’s College Hospital\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nWatch & Listen:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self-Learning Program\n\n\n\nExplore more topics and deepen your knowledge at your on pace—visit the Self-Learning Program page to get started and participate. All sessions are Mainpro+ certified. \n\n\n\nFacing mental health\, substance use or chronic pain challenges in your practice ?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for individualized\, educational support in this\, or other areas. You can also earn Mainpro+ credits through this program
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/navigating-wsib-for-family-physicians-improving-patient-access-and-your-practice/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260320T175547Z
CREATED:20260123T204500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T175547Z
UID:10000172-1774008000-1774011600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Clinical Application of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Fracture Prevention Recommendations for Frail Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Long-term care (LTC) residents are more dependent\, frail and vulnerable\, and require more complex care than community-dwelling older adults. Yet many interventions intended to reduce fracture risk are not used consistently in LTC\, and clinical practice guidelines for osteoporosis have focused on the care of adults living in the community. This program aims to address existing care gaps by illustrating the application of pharmacological and non-pharmacological fracture prevention recommendations with frail older adults in LTC. After active engagement in this program\, participants will be better able to: \n\n\n\n\nAssess fracture risk using Fracture Risk Scale\n\n\n\nApply evidence-based recommendations for fracture prevention in LTC\n\n\n\nRecognize challenges and barriers to implement the recommendations and use enablers\n\n\n\n\nPresented by:\n\n\n\nAlexandra Papaioannou BScN\, MD\, MSc\, FRCP(C)\, FACP Professor of Medicine/Geriatric Medicine\, McMaster University Executive Director\, GERAS Centre\, Hamilton Health Sciences \n\n\n\nSidney Feldman\, MD\, CCFP\, FCFP  Chief\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, Baycrest Health Sciences Associate Professor\, Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto \n\n\n\nDelivered in collaboration with the Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend. This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+ credit.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/clinical-application-of-the-long-term-care-ltc-fracture-prevention-recommendations-for-frail-older-adults-2/
CATEGORIES:Osteoporosis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260217T135706Z
CREATED:20260127T144538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T135706Z
UID:10000173-1773061200-1773072000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Foundations of Children’s Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:The Foundations workshop focuses on the core principles of mental health assessment in children. Participants will explore how to take a comprehensive psychosocial history specific to school-aged children and adolescents; identify common childhood presentations\, including adjustment disorder\, anxiety and depression; and review essential concepts related to ADHD. The session emphasizes early identification through use of evidence-based screening tools and introduces pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management strategies. Attendees will also become familiar with practical tools and clinical resources that support management in primary and community care settings. \n\n\n\nVisit the workshop page to read more about learning objectives and benefits of this workshop. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Details\n\n\n\nDate: March 9\, 2026 (Monday) \n\n\n\nDelivery Format: Online \n\n\n\nTime: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST \n\n\n\nCost: $250+ HST \n\n\n\nThe program is seeking: One-credit-per-hour Mainpro+ certification. \n\n\n\nScientific Planning Committee:\n\n\n\nAnita Greig \n\n\n\nFereshte Lalani​ ​ \n\n\n\nNaima Javaid​​
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/childrens-mental-health-workshop-march-2026/
CATEGORIES:Children's Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T090000
DTSTAMP:20260306T151019Z
CREATED:20260225T141903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T151019Z
UID:10000178-1772784000-1772787600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Supporting Healthy Aging in Women
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 104th session in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday\, March 6\, 2026! In this session\, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases\, particularly on returned traveller illness. We will also dive into a practical exploration of strategies beyond Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) to optimize physical\, mental\, and metabolic health in older women. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Zain Chagla\, Co-Medical Director Infection Control and Head of Infectious Diseases Service\, Infectious Disease Physician\, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton\, Hamilton\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Margarita Lam Antoniades\, Assistant Professor\, Quality Improvement Education Lead\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Damji\, Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 32.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-supporting-healthy-aging-in-women/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T090000
DTSTAMP:20260227T205425Z
CREATED:20251031T184105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T205425Z
UID:10000159-1772006400-1772010000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Insomnia in Primary Care: Assessment\, CBTi and Safe Prescribing 
DESCRIPTION:Insomnia is one of the most common issues family physicians see\, but treating it effectively isn’t always straightforward. While patients may initially look to medication for relief\, the best evidence supports Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) as the first-line treatment. This session will take you through how to assess insomnia properly\, what CBTi can look like in your practice and which medications are safe when needed. Join us to feel more confident in helping your patients sleep better—safely and effectively.  \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Purti Papneja\n\n\n\nDr. Colleen Carney\n\n\n\nDr. Shayna Watson\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Carrie Bernard\, Family Physician Queen Square FHT\, Continuing Professional Development and Partnerships Lead\, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM\, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto\, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University\n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON  \n\n\n\n\nWatch & Listen:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF) \n\n\n\nResources (PDF) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self-Learning Program\n\n\n\nExplore more topics and deepen your knowledge at your on pace—visit the Self-Learning Program page to get started and participate. All sessions are Mainpro+ certified. \n\n\n\nFacing mental health\, substance use or chronic pain challenges in your practice ?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for individualized\, educational support in this\, or other areas. You can also earn Mainpro+ credits through this program
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/prescribing-for-insomnia-when-and-how-to-use-medications-safely/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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