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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:20260918T080000
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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\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:20260923T080000
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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 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
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:20261007T133000
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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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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 6.0  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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261028T080000
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SUMMARY:Children's Aid Society Reporting: Navigating Complex Decisions in Family Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. Join our panel for a practical discussion on the legislation governing Children’s Aid Society (CAS) reporting\, how to navigate the decision-making process\, and strategies for communicating with patients and families when a report must be made. Panelists will also explore how to maintain therapeutic relationships and continue providing care after a report has been filed. \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 second of two sessions in a series focused on supporting children and youth at risk. You can register for our first session\, ‘Supporting Children and Youth with Substance Use Concerns in Primary Care’\, here. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nKai-Lee Gibeault\n\n\n\nTBC\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
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/childrens-aid-society-reporting-navigating-complex-decisions-in-family-practice/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261202T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260812T173548Z
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SUMMARY:Children’s Mental Health: Advanced Cases and Complex Management
DESCRIPTION:The Advanced workshop builds on the foundational knowledge from Module I and addresses more complex mood\, anxiety\, trauma\, and neurodevelopmental presentations in adolescents. Core concepts in confidentiality and consent\, trauma-informed care\, differentiating and managing co-morbid mental health conditions\, and pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions will be covered. Emphasis is placed on integrated\, evidence-informed and age-appropriate care. Screening and management strategies will be explored.  \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: December 2\, 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: $200 + HST (Early Bird Discount – 20% off until October 14th!) \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\n\nAnita Greig\n\n\n\nFereshte Lalani​ ​\n\n\n\nNaima Javaid​​
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/childrens-mental-health-in-primary-care-advanced-cases-and-complex-management/
CATEGORIES:Children's Mental Health
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