Ontario College of Family Physicians

Infectious Disease & Supporting Healthy Aging in Women
2026-03-06 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Toronto)
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.

Panelists:

Dr. Zain Chagla, Co-Medical Director Infection Control and Head of Infectious Diseases Service, Infectious Disease Physician, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON

Dr. Margarita Lam Antoniades, Assistant Professor, Quality Improvement Education Lead, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto

Host:

Dr. Jobin Varughese, OCFP President, Family Physician, Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), Brampton, ON

Moderator:

Dr. Ali Damji, Family Physician, Credit Valley Family Health Team, Mississauga, ON

The 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.

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 32.00 Mainpro+ credits

Foundations of Children’s Mental Health
2026-03-09 13:00 - 16:00
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.

Visit the workshop page to read more about learning objectives and benefits of this workshop.

Workshop Details

Date: March 9, 2026 (Monday)

Delivery Format: Online

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST

Cost: $250+ HST

The program is seeking: One-credit-per-hour Mainpro+ certification.

Scientific Planning Committee:

Anita Greig

Fereshte Lalani​ ​

Naima Javaid​​

CFPC Exam Orientation Workshop - March 13 & 15 2026
2026-03-13 08:00 - 2026-03-15 19:30
The CFPC Certification Exam Orientation Workshop offers an introduction to the components of the CFPC certification exam. Participants will have the opportunity to practice a written exam that includes Short Answer Management Problems (SAMPS) and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)/short menu formats. The workshop also features four practice Simulated Office Orals (SOOs), along with a detailed analysis of the SOO marking scheme. Please note that more time is allocated to SOO preparation and practice during the workshop.

Learn more about this workshop.

Important Registration Information:This workshop will proceed only if the minimum enrollment requirement is met. If the workshop is canceled, you will be notified by the end of January, and any registration fees will be refunded promptly.

Workshop Benefits

Participate in four practice SOOs and receive immediate feedback on performance.

Gain an introduction to CFPC certification exam components.

Receive a detailed analysis of the Simulated Office Oral (SOO) marking scheme.

Apply your learnings by practicing a written exam to cover Short Answer Management Problems (SAMPS) and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)/short menu formats and review the marking scheme.

Workshop Details

Locations:

Ontario College of Family Physicians 400 University Ave, Suite 2100Toronto, ON

Mount Sinai Hospital, Joseph & Wolf Lebovic Health Complex 60 Murray St, 4th FloorToronto, ON

Cost: $2,300 + HST

CANCELLATION POLICY: The OCFP reserves the right to cancel sessions due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient advance registration. In the event of a cancellation made by the OCFP, a full refund will be given to the registrants. However, the OCFP cannot accept responsibility for out-of-pocket expenses due to cancellation of a session. Cancellations made more than 15 business days prior to the date of the event will be refunded, less a 25% administration fee. No refunds will be provided after this deadline.

Our Facilitators:

Valerie Migicovsky MD CCFPAffiliated with the University of Ottawa Department of Family Medicine

Peter Tzakas MD CCFPAffiliated with the University of Toronto Department of Family Medicine

Eileen TenCate MD CCFPAffiliated with the University of Toronto Department of Family Medicine

Ankeeta Tadkase MD CCFPAffiliated with the University of Toronto Department of Family Medicine

CFPC Exam Orientation Workshop - March 14 & 15 2026
2026-03-14 08:00 - 2026-03-15 15:00
The CFPC Certification Exam Orientation Workshop offers an introduction to the components of the CFPC certification exam. Participants will have the opportunity to practice a written exam that includes Short Answer Management Problems (SAMPS) and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)/short menu formats. The workshop also features four practice Simulated Office Orals (SOOs), along with a detailed analysis of the SOO marking scheme. Please note that more time is allocated to SOO preparation and practice during the workshop.

Learn more about this workshop.

Workshop Benefits

Participate in four practice SOOs and receive immediate feedback on performance.

Gain an introduction to CFPC certification exam components.

Receive a detailed analysis of the Simulated Office Oral (SOO) marking scheme.

Apply your learnings by practicing a written exam to cover Short Answer Management Problems (SAMPS) and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)/short menu formats and review the marking scheme.

Workshop Details

Locations:

Ontario College of Family Physicians 400 University Ave, Suite 2100Toronto, ON

Mount Sinai Hospital, Joseph & Wolf Lebovic Health Complex 60 Murray St, 4th FloorToronto, ON

Cost: $2,300 + HST

CANCELLATION POLICY: The OCFP reserves the right to cancel sessions due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient advance registration. In the event of a cancellation made by the OCFP, a full refund will be given to the registrants. However, the OCFP cannot accept responsibility for out-of-pocket expenses due to cancellation of a session. Cancellations made more than 15 business days prior to the date of the event will be refunded, less a 25% administration fee. No refunds will be provided after this deadline.

Our Facilitators:

Valerie Migicovsky MD CCFPAffiliated with the University of Ottawa Department of Family Medicine

Yu Shan (Wendy) Zhang MD CCFPAffiliated with the University of Ottawa Department of Family Medicine

Peter Tzakas MD CCFPAffiliated with the University of Toronto Department of Family Medicine

Eileen TenCate MD CCFPAffiliated with the University of Toronto Department of Family Medicine

Tania Zakhem MD CCFPAffiliated with the University of Ottawa Department of Family Medicine

Ankeeta Tadkase MD CCFPAffiliated with the University of Toronto Department of Family Medicine

Clinical Application of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Fracture Prevention Recommendations for Frail Older Adults
2026-03-20 12:00 - 13:00
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:

Assess fracture risk using Fracture Risk Scale

Apply evidence-based recommendations for fracture prevention in LTC

Recognize challenges and barriers to implement the recommendations and use enablers

Presented by:

Alexandra Papaioannou BScN, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), FACP Professor of Medicine/Geriatric Medicine, McMaster University Executive Director, GERAS Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences

Sidney Feldman, MD, CCFP, FCFP Chief, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Baycrest Health Sciences Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto

Delivered in collaboration with the Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy.

There 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.

Navigating WSIB for Family Physicians: Improving Patient Access and Your Practice
2026-03-25 08:00 - 09:00
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

The 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.

Panelists:

Dr. Aaron Thompson

Dr. Craig Winsor

Moderator:

Dr. 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

Co-Host:

Dr. Vanessa Reddit, Family Physician, Crossroads Clinic, Women’s College Hospital, Toronto, ON

Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention Workshop - March 2026
2026-03-30 13:30 - 16:30
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.

Visit the workshop page to learn more about learning objectives and benefits of this workshop.

Workshop Details

Date: Monday March 30th , 2026

Delivery Format: Online

Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Cost: $195+ HST

Reflective Follow-Up Meeting: Friday May 1, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m * This is an optional, enhanced activity

NEW: 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.

This 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).

Scientific Planning Committee:

Upender Mehan​ MD, CCFP, FCFP ​

Sid Feldman​ MD, CCFP (COE), FCFP, CMD​

Alexandra Papaioannou BScN, MD, MSc, FCFP(C), FACP​​

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Return-to-Work Planning in Family Medicine: Practical WSIB Considerations
2026-04-22 08:00 - 09:00
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.

The 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.

Panelists:

Dr. Aaron Thompson

Moderator:

Dr. 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

Co-Host:

Dr. 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
