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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & e-Referral Development 
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 101st in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday\, January 16\, 2026! In this session\, we will have an update on circulating infectious disease\, including managing an intense flu season. We will also provide the latest update on e-Referral developments along with a preview of upcoming Patients before Paperwork (Pb4P) workstreams. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at 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\n \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Alon Vaisman\, Infectious Diseases and Infection Control Physician\, Toronto\, ON \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephen Pomedli\, Clinical Lead\, Patients Before Paperwork at Ontario Health and Family Physician\, 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\, Brampton\, ON \n\n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Eleanor Colledge\, CPD Program Director\, University of Toronto and Family Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON \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-e-referral-development/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
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SUMMARY:Psychedelics and the Use in Treatment of Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:There is growing interest in the use of psychedelics for the treatment of PTSD\, depression and substance use disorders. Patients may ask their provider about these options\, but family physicians are unaware of the latest data on safety and efficacy or understand what services are available in Ontario. During this session\, our panelist will discuss the current evidence for specific treatments in PTSD\, depression and substance use disorders\, including the limitations of the evidence and risks of these therapies\, and pathways for referrals and treatment. \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. Monique Moller\n\n\n\nDr. Sabrina Akhtar\n\n\n\nDr. Prachi Soneji \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. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health \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 own 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/psychedelics-and-the-use-in-treatment-of-mental-health/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251205T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20251124T154903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T151709Z
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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Current Public Health Issues
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 100th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday\, December 5\, 2025\, during which we will both learn and celebrate with the help of special guests! In this session\, we will have a brief respiratory update and review antiviral therapy for seasonal influenza. We will also discuss current public health issues\, the partnership between public health and primary care and explore some lessons learned from COVID-19. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practicePanelists:            \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. Kieran Moore\, Chief Medical Officer of Health and Assistant Deputy Minister\, Ontario Ministry of Health\, Office of Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Public Health Division\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nSpecial Guests – Recurring Speakers\, Former Hosts and Community of Practice Scientific Planning members\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\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-current-public-health-issues/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250925T165114Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting the Health of Newly Arrived Refugees in Primary Care
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will explore how Family Physicians and Primary Care Providers can better support the health needs of newly arrived refugees in Canada. We will review global and Canadian refugee migration trends to understand the populations you may encounter\, discuss appropriate screening tests and clinical considerations for newly arrived refugees and examine the benefits and limitations of the health insurance available to refugees in Canada. \n\n\n\nLearn more about this CoP here: https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/supports-for-family-doctors/health-equity-cop/ \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Meb Rashid\, Medical Director\, The Crossroads Clinic\, Women’s College Hospital\, University of Toronto\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)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch the session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to the Audio\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/supporting-the-health-of-newly-arrived-refugees-in-primary-care/
CATEGORIES:Health Equity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250710T182456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T154312Z
UID:10000145-1764144000-1764147600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:COVID-19: Sharing and Healing from Past Experiences of Caring for Patients during the Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Collectively\, physicians faced and/or continue to face a trauma related to caring for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. However\, few family physicians have had the opportunity to collectively discuss this. During this session\, our panelists will discuss their own experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and their coping strategies and the need for further exploration and support for family physicians. \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. Chase McMurren\n\n\n\nDr. Sarah Kim\n\n\n\nDr. Joan Chan\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)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 own pace—visit the Self-Learning Program page to get started and participate. All sessions are Mainpro+ certified. \n\n\n\nNeed additional support in addressing issues related to substance use?\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/covid-19-sharing-and-healing/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251121T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20251105T152204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T135654Z
UID:10000160-1763712000-1763715600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Migraine Updates
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 99th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday\, November 21\, 2025. In this session\, we will have an update on circulating respiratory illnesses. We will also discuss the management of migraine including information about new medications that are available and recommendations from the recently updated Canadian migraine treatment guidelines. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practicePanelists:            \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. Danny Adel Monsou\, Medicine Director\, Axon Institute for Headache and Neurological Sciences\, Oakville; Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct)\, McMaster University\, Hamilton; Consultant Neurologist\, UHN Intracranial Hypotension Program\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Interim 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\, CPD Program Director\, University of Toronto and Family Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON\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-migraine-updates/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251031T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251031T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20251016T231047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T180028Z
UID:10000155-1761897600-1761901200@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & New Aneurysm Screening Program
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 98th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday\, October 31\, 2025. In this session\, we will have an update on circulating infectious diseases. We will also provide an overview of the new provincial abdominal aortic aneurysm screening program and its’ roll out in primary care. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practicePanelists:            \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. Varun Kapila\, Vascular Provincial Lead at Ontario Health\, Associate Medical Director at Criticall Ontario\, Assistant Professor at University of Toronto\, Vascular Surgeon at William Osler Health System\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Interim 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\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-aneurysm-screening-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250710T180930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T140643Z
UID:10000144-1761120000-1761123600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Authorizing Cannabis
DESCRIPTION:Since 2018\, patients have been able to access medical cannabis that has been authorized by a physician who signs a medical document. New research supporting the therapeutic use\, safety and efficacy on cannabis is only now emerging\, which puts family physicians in a difficult position as they may be asked to authorize cannabis when they are not familiar with the process. During this session\, our panelists will discuss the mechanics of authorizing cannabis\, the evidence behind using cannabis for different medical conditions and resources available for family physicians. \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. Gordon Arbess\n\n\n\nDr. Erin Lurie\n\n\n\nAllan Carpenter\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\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 own pace—visit the Self-Learning Program page to get started and participate. All sessions are Mainpro+ certified. \n\n\n\nNeed additional support in addressing issues related to substance use?\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/authorizing-cannabis/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251017T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250926T114751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T200513Z
UID:10000154-1760688000-1760691600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Managing Nutrition
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 97th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday October 17\, 2025. In this session\, we will have an update on circulating infectious diseases. We will also provide a fresh perspective on nutritional counselling\, including actionable ways to translate this knowledge into practice\, for our patients with diabetes\, dyslipidemia and/or hypertension. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practicePanelists:            \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. 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\, Interim 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\, CPD Program Director\, University of Toronto and Family Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work (COVID-19) 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-managing-nutrition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250910T182820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T162257Z
UID:10000152-1760011200-1760014800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Equity-oriented Primary Care Attachment
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, our panel will outline a pathway for equitable attachment to primary care. We will introduce a toolkit designed to support interdisciplinary teams—including those in Family Health Teams\, clinics and other primary care settings—in defining target populations and outcome measures\, building community partnerships and recruiting and retaining providers for new patients. Panelists will also explore strategies for optimizing team-based care and refining processes based on feedback from both patients and providers. \n\n\n\nLearn more about this CoP here: https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/supports-for-family-doctors/health-equity-cop/ \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Curtis Handford\, Family Physician SMH DFCM\n\n\n\nDr. Noor Ramji\, Family Physician\, SMH DFCM\n\n\n\nNassim Vahidi-Williams\, Manager\, Patient and Community Engagement\, SMH FHT\n\n\n\nChantal Sorhaindo\, Nurse Practitioner\, SMH FHT\n\n\n\nLauren Brouhard-Chuck\, Social Worker\, SMH FHT\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Interim Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, 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)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch the session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to the Audio\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/equity-oriented-primary-care-attachment/
CATEGORIES:Health Equity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250926T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250910T180956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T184153Z
UID:10000151-1758873600-1758877200@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Metabolic Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 96th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday September 26\, 2025. In this session\, we will have a brief update on infectious diseases. We will also discuss advances in the management of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease\, formerly known as Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practicePanelists:            \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. Hemant Shah\, Hepatologist\, Vice President\, Academics\, William Osler Health System; Adjunct Associate Professor\, University of Toronto; Associate Clinical Professor\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Interim 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\, CPD Program Director\, University of Toronto and Family Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work (COVID-19) 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-liver-disease/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250508T145750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T163103Z
UID:10000136-1758096000-1758099600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Tips and Tricks for Addressing Burnout 
DESCRIPTION:Administrative burden\, including completing complex forms and reviewing EMRs are all contributing to burnout in family medicine. During this session\, our panelists will discuss tricks to efficiently review EMRs\, setting boundaries with patients\, taking vacations and training your office staff to take on some of the burdensome tasks.   \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. Anish Mody\n\n\n\nDr. Neil Naik\n\n\n\nDr. Samantha Lavitt\n\n\n\n\nCo-Moderators:\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\nDr. Chandi Chandrasena MD CCFP FCFP\, Family Physician\, Chief Medical Officer of OntarioMD\, Lecturer\, Department of Family Medicine at UofOttawa\n\n\n\n\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 own pace—visit the Self-Learning Program page to get started and participate. All sessions are Mainpro+ certified. \n\n\n\nNeed additional support in addressing burnout and maintaining your own wellness? \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/tips-and-tricks-for-addressing-burn-out/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250910T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250821T135422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T140018Z
UID:10000149-1757491200-1757494800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:2024-25 Annual Meeting of Members
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 63rd annual Meeting of Members\, held virtually. \n\n\n\n2024-25 Annual Meeting of Members   \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 10\, 2025 via Zoom\n\n\n\n8-9 a.m. Eastern 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/2024-25-annual-meeting-of-members/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250905T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250905T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250820T144854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T182337Z
UID:10000147-1757059200-1757062800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease: Preparing for Fall & Important Vaccine Updates
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 95th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday September 5\, 2025. In this session\, we will review respiratory illness prevention and management for the fall\, including vaccine updates. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practicePanelists:            \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. Allison McGeer\, Infectious Disease Specialist\, Mount Sinai Hospital\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Interim 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\, Primary Care Collaborative Partnerships Lead\, Department of Family & Community Medicine\, University of Toronto and Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON\n\n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work (COVID-19) 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-preparing-for-fall-important-vaccine-updates/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250507T195430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T164637Z
UID:10000135-1756281600-1756285200@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Social Prescribing: Addressing the Social Determinants of Health 
DESCRIPTION:Even if a family doctor makes the correct diagnosis and prescribes the most appropriate treatment to address an illness\, if a patient is unable to access the treatment due to social or financial circumstances the patient will not improve. Other issues affecting health\, such as social isolation or food insecurity are often a large factor contributing to ill health and family physicians are often ill equipped to know how to proceed. During this session\, our panelists will discuss the general approach to social prescribing and the types of community-based programs family physicians should consider referring their patients to.  \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. Ritika Goel\n\n\n\nDr. Dominik Nowak\n\n\n\nDr. Luke Kyne\n\n\n\n\nCo-moderators:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\n\n\n\nNatasha Beaudin\, Social Prescribing Project Lead\, Alliance of Healthier Communities \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\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self-Learning Program\n\n\n\nExplore more topics and deepen your knowledge at your own 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 tailored to your needs. Plus\, you’ll earn Mainpro+ credits while enhancing your skills and knowledge in your area of interest.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/social-prescribing-addressing-the-social-determinants-of-health/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250725T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250725T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250529T192743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T185025Z
UID:10000141-1753444800-1753448400@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\nPresented 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-4-copy/
CATEGORIES:Osteoporosis
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250507T193819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T164801Z
UID:10000134-1753257600-1753261200@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Best Practices for Nicotine Cessation 
DESCRIPTION:New nicotine delivery systems\, policies and evidence are evolving to include nicotine pouches\, ‘heat sticks’\, and vaping products. Family physicians may be unfamiliar with emerging products and evidence and unable to provide guidance to patients. During this session\, our panelists will review these products and discuss the best advice for smoking cessation and harm reduction for patients who are not interested in quitting smoking.  \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. Peter Selby\n\n\n\nDr. Osnat Melamed\n\n\n\nDr. Milan Khara\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health \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)Resources (PDF) \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 own 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 tailored to your needs. Plus\, you’ll earn Mainpro+ credits while enhancing your skills and knowledge in your area of interest.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/best-practices-for-nicotine-cessation/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250718T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250718T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250626T160439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T131506Z
UID:10000143-1752825600-1752829200@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease and Retirement Planning for Physicians 
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 94th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday July 18\, 2025. In this session\, we will share a brief overview on infectious disease and discuss TB test interpretation and treatment for latent TB. We will also discuss practical strategies around retirement planning for physicians\, including providing clarity on the newly available pension plans. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practicePanelists:            \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. Mark Soth\, Respirology & Critical Care\, Associate Professor\, Department of Medicine\, McMaster University\, Hamilton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Interim 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\, CPD Program Director\, University of Toronto and Family Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work (COVID-19) 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-and-retirement-planning-for-physicians/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250627T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250627T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250616T152305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T131553Z
UID:10000142-1751011200-1751014800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:AI Tools for Practice and Managing the Summer Heat
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 93rd in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday June 27\, 2025. In this session\, we will have a brief overview of infectious diseases. We will also explore the latest advancements in AI in clinics and practical strategies for integrating them into your practice. Additionally\, with experts predicting higher-than-usual temperatures this summer\, we will discuss a practical approach to counselling patients regarding heat-related illness and supporting those at the highest risk. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practicePanelists:            \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. Mohamed Alarakhia\, Family Physician\, Chief Executive Officer\, eHealth Centre of Excellence\, Kitchener\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Samantha Green\, Family Physician\, St. Michael’s Hospital; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, ON; Board member\, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Interim 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\, Division Head\, Primary Care\, Trillium Health Partners and Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON\n\n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work (COVID-19) 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/ai-tools-for-practice-and-managing-the-summer-heat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250324T191630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T160018Z
UID:10000130-1750838400-1750842000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Navigating the Complexities of Opioid Prescribing for Chronic Pain
DESCRIPTION:New family doctors are often hesitant to continue prescribing opioids for patients\, including to those who need opioids for pain management. However\, opioids can be a helpful treatment for pain and it’s important for family doctors to know how to prescribe them effectively. During this session\, our panelists will discuss how stopping opioids suddenly can lead to withdrawal\, when opioids can be used effectively and guidelines for safe prescribing. \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. Mel Kahan\n\n\n\nDr. Suzanne Turner\n\n\n\nDr. Andrea Furlan\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\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to the audio:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-Learning Program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/opioid-prescribing-for-chronic-pain/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250523T181959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T152622Z
UID:10000138-1750334400-1750338000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Income Benefit Programs for People Living on Low Income and in Poverty – Primary Care Providers' Role
DESCRIPTION:Poverty has a profound impact on health across the life course\, with impacts on both physical and mental health. Primary Care Providers can play a key role in supporting patients to connect to income supports. In this session\, panelists will provide an overview of social assistance and income benefit programs. They will discuss strategies for completing successful Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and Disability Tax Credit (DTC) applications and review the new Canada Disability Benefit. Additionally\, they will highlight innovative team-based strategies to address patients’ income needs.  \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\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\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Gary Bloch\, Family Physician and Physician Lead\, Equity and Social Interventions\, St. Michael’s Hospital Academic Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nAnu Bakshi\, Staff Lawyer\, Income Security Advocacy Centre\, Toronto\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Interim Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON this session:\n\n\n\n\nDownload the Resources:\n\n\n\nSession slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch the session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to the Audio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-Learning Program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/income-benefit-programs/
CATEGORIES:Health Equity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250606T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250504T231738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T132540Z
UID:10000133-1749214800-1749225600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention Workshop
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: Friday\, June 6th\, 2025 \n\n\n\nDelivery Format: Online \n\n\n\nTime: 1:00 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost: $195+ HST   \n\n\n\nThis is a three-credit-per-hour Mainpro+ certified program. \n\n\n\nScientific Planning Committee:\n\n\n\nLynn Nash MD\, CCFP\, FCFP\, MCFP​ \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-june2025/
CATEGORIES:Osteoporosis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250606T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250529T131218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T132043Z
UID:10000140-1749196800-1749200400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease and Management of STIs Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 92nd in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday June 6\, 2025. In this session\, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. Due to popular demand\, we will also continue the discussion on clinical updates and best practices in management of common sexually transmitted infections\, including trichomoniasis and HSV. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practicePanelists:            \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. Rachita Gurtu\, Family Physician & Medical Director\, Healthy Sexuality Clinics Region Of Peel Public Health\, Mississauga\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Interim 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\, CPD Program Director\, University of Toronto and Family Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work (COVID-19) 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-and-management-of-stis-part-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250528T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250212T221944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T155441Z
UID:10000123-1748419200-1748422800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Supporting patients with ADHD and comorbidities  
DESCRIPTION:ADHD is often missed due to its shared characteristics with anxiety and depression\, or because patients have multiple mental health conditions in addition to ADHD.  In Ontario\, waitlists to see a psychiatrist can be extensive\, but many family doctors don’t feel comfortable diagnosing ADHD. In this session\, our panelists will discuss how undiagnosed ADHD can lead to declining productivity at work or school\, diagnostic tools that can help diagnose patients and other resources to support patients with ADHD and co-occurring medical conditions.   \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. Devon Shewfelt\n\n\n\nDr. Joan Flood\n\n\n\nDr. Sidra Khan\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. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession slides (PDF)Resources (PDF)Q&A (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to the audio:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-Learning Program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/supporting-patients-with-adhd-and-comorbidities/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250523T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250508T173338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T131808Z
UID:10000137-1747987200-1747990800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease and Opportunities for Improving the Way We Work
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 91st in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday May 23\, 2025. In this session\, Dr. Allison McGeer will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also hear from Dr. Tara Kiran\, co-founder and former moderator of this Community of Practice.  She will briefly discuss the OurCare Standard and then dive into how we can work differently based on her insights gained from observing primary care systems in other countries. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practicePanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Allison McGeer\, Infectious Disease Specialist\, Mount Sinai Hospital\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Tara Kiran\, Family physician and Scientist\, St. Michael’s Hospital\, Unity Health Toronto; Fidani Chair in Improvement and Innovation at University of Toronto\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Interim 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\, Division Head\, Primary Care\, Trillium Health Partners and Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON\n\n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work (COVID-19) 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-and-opportunities-for-improving-the-way-we-work/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250502T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250422T145821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T131712Z
UID:10000132-1746172800-1746176400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease and Management of STIs
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 90th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday May 2\, 2025. In this session\, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also discuss clinical updates and best practices in management of common sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia\, gonorrhea and herpes. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \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. Rachita Gurtu\, Family Physician & Medical Director\, Healthy Sexuality Clinics\, Region Of Peel Public Health\, Mississauga\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Interim 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\, CPD Program Director\, University of Toronto and Family Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work (COVID-19) 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-and-management-of-stis/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250319T205430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T193734Z
UID:10000127-1745582400-1745586000@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\nDr. Lynn Nash\, MD\, CCFP\, FCFP MD\, CCFP\, FCFP\, LMCFP Family Physician Retired Associate Clinical Professor\, Department of Family Medicine\, McMaster University \n\n\n\nPresented 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-4/
CATEGORIES:Osteoporosis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250423T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250423T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250212T220543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T183206Z
UID:10000122-1745395200-1745398800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous cultural safety: Confronting anti-Indigenous racism and providing trauma-informed care 
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous people often face discrimination when accessing the health system\, and many have histories of health-related trauma. To address these health disparities that continue disproportionately impact Indigenous peoples\, The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action recommended providing cultural competency training for all health care professionals\, including skill-based teaching in intercultural competency\, conflict resolution\, human rights\, and anti-racism. In this session\, our panelists will share their lived experience in approaching anti-racist care\, confronting anti-Indigenous racism\, trauma-informed care\, incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing\, and the joys of caring for Indigenous populations.  \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. Chase McMurren\n\n\n\nDr. Alanna Morgan\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health \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\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-learning program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/indigenous-cultural-safety/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250404T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250320T193447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T131637Z
UID:10000128-1743753600-1743757200@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease\, Penicillin Allergy (De)labelling & Newcomer Care Resources
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 89th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday April 4\, 2025. In this session\, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also explore an approach to penicillin allergy (de)labelling and best practices in newcomer care\, including appropriate screening and efficient billing. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \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. Mariam Hanna\, Pediatric Allergy\, Asthma\, and Immunology Specialist\, Halton Pediatric Allergy Clinic\, Burlington\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Vanessa Redditt\, Family Physician\, Crossroads Clinic\, Women’s College Hospital\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Interim 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\, CPD Program Director\, University of Toronto and Family Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work (COVID-19) 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/idpenicillinnewcomers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T044940
CREATED:20250122T164523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T183315Z
UID:10000118-1742976000-1742979600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Climate Change: A Growing Concern for Patients and Physicians
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is a major source of anxiety for many. To improve the quality of life for those struggling with climate-related concerns\, it’s essential to have strategies to address climate anxiety. In this session\, our panel will explore how to recognize climate anxiety in patients\, particularly young people\, and discuss effective strategies to address it in clinical settings. Additionally\, we’ll discuss self-care techniques for physicians and practical steps to green your practice\, reducing your own environmental impact. \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. Samantha Green\n\n\n\nDr. Myles Sergeant\, Inner City Medicine and Complex Continuing Care\, Assistant clinical professor\, McMaster University Family Medicine Department\, Executive Director of the Canadian Coalition of Green Health Care\, Physician Lead of the Hamilton Family Health Team Green Initiative\n\n\n\nDr. Marina Abdel Malak\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. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health \n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to the audio:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-learning program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. \n\n\n\nNeed more information?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized\, educational support on th
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/climate-anxiety/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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