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  • Infectious Disease & HPV Cervical Screening Implementation *Rescheduled session*

    Virtual Event

    Please join us for the 87th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday March 7, 2025. In this session, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also review the changes to the Ontario Cervical Screening Program’s implementation of HPV testing. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00 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. Panelists:          Host: Moderator: View Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions

  • Infectious Disease & Dermatology Treatments

    Please join us for the 88th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday March 21, 2025. In this session, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also review new topical dermatology treatments, including topical roflumilast and clascoterone. 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.  Panelists:            Host:  Moderator:  View Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions The 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.  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

  • Climate Change: A Growing Concern for Patients and Physicians

    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. 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: Moderator: Co-host: Download the resources: Session Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) Watch this session: Listen to the audio: Self-learning program: This session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. Need more information? Join Peer Connect for more individualized, educational support on th

  • Infectious Disease, Penicillin Allergy (De)labelling & Newcomer Care Resources

    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. Panelists:            Host:  Moderator:  View Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice The 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.  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

  • Indigenous cultural safety: Confronting anti-Indigenous racism and providing trauma-informed care 

    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.  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: Moderator: Co-Host: Download the resources: Session slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) Watch this session: Self-learning program: This session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate.

  • Clinical Application of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Fracture Prevention Recommendations for Frail Older Adults

    Virtual Event

    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: Presented by: Alexandra Papaioannou BScN, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), FACP Professor of Medicine/Geriatric Medicine, McMaster University Executive Director, GERAS Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences Dr. Lynn Nash, MD, CCFP, FCFP MD, CCFP, FCFP, LMCFP Family Physician Retired Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University Presented 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.

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  • Infectious Disease and Management of STIs

    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. Panelists:            Host:  Moderator:  View Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice The 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.  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

  • Infectious Disease and Opportunities for Improving the Way We Work

    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 View Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practicePanelists:            Host:  Moderator:  The 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.  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

  • Supporting patients with ADHD and comorbidities  

    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.   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: Moderator: Co-Host: Download the resources: Session slides (PDF)Resources (PDF)Q&A (PDF) Watch this session: Listen to the audio: Self-Learning Program: This session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate.

  • Infectious Disease and Management of STIs Part 2

    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 View Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practicePanelists:            Host:  Moderator:  The 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.  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

  • Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention Workshop

    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: Friday, June 6th, 2025 Delivery Format: Online Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: $195+ HST  This is a three-credit-per-hour Mainpro+ certified program. Scientific Planning Committee: Lynn Nash MD, CCFP, FCFP, MCFP​ Upender Mehan​ MD, CCFP, FCFP ​ Sid Feldman​ MD, CCFP (COE), FCFP, CMD​ Alexandra Papaioannou BScN, MD, MSc, FCFP(C), FACP​​ Created in partnership with:

  • Income Benefit Programs for People Living on Low Income and in Poverty – Primary Care Providers’ Role

    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. The 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. Learn more about this CoP here: https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/supports-for-family-doctors/health-equity-cop/ Our Partners  The Ontario College of Family Physicians has partnered with the Department of Family and Community Medicine to deliver this community of practice.  This Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. Panelists: Moderator: Download the Resources: Session slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) Watch the session Listen to the Audio Self-Learning Program: This session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate.