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  • Infectious Disease & OBSP Updates

    Virtual Event

    Please join us for the 82nd in our series “Changing the way we work” on Friday October 18, 2024. In this session, we will provide a brief overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also hear about changes in eligibility for breast cancer screening within the Ontario Breast Cancer Screening Program and the rationale behind this decision. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00am, with a potential extension until 9:15am 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/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions Panelists: Host: Moderators:

  • Integrating AI and technology into family medicine

    AI and technology are changing the ways family doctors practice family medicine. This includes through the adoption of virtual visits and consults, and using AI to chart patient records, all of which family physicians need to stay up to date on. In this session, our panel will discuss how to integrate AI and technology into your practice, and maintain wellness in an increasingly virtual world. 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: Resources (PDF) Session slides (PDF) Watch the session: Listen to 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. Need more information? Join Peer Connect for more individualized, educational support on this topic.

  • Antimicrobial Stewardship in Primary Care: Audit and Feedback to Improve Antibiotic Prescribing

    Antimicrobial resistance is a rising global public health crisis with an estimated 1.27 million attributable deaths per year worldwide. Overuse and misuse of antibiotics are important modifiable drivers of rising drug-resistant infections. The majority of antibiotics are prescribed by primary care physicians. Peer comparison audit and feedback on antibiotic prescribing is a potentially scalable and effective intervention. Effective audit and feedback incorporate behavioural science principles to drive behaviour change and improve the quality of patient care. This talk will review recent evidence on the effectiveness of antibiotic audit and feedback in primary care as well as current and future initiatives to incorporate audit and feedback into antimicrobial resistance action plans in Ontario. Learning objectives: Panelist: Dr. Kevin Schwartz, MD MSc FRCPC DTM&H, is the division head for infectious diseases at St. Joseph's Health Centre in Toronto and co-medical director for antimicrobial stewardship at Unity Health Toronto. He is an academic infection control and antimicrobial stewardship physician at Public Health Ontario, an assistant professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, and an adjunct scientist at ICES. His clinical area of interest is adult and pediatric infectious diseases and tropical medicine. His research interests include vaccine preventable diseases and antimicrobial stewardship with a particular focus on improving community antibiotic use to slow the emergence of drug-resistant infections. Watch the recording:

  • Infectious Disease & Diabetes Pharmacotherapy

    Virtual Event

    Infectious Disease & Diabetes Pharmacotherapy Please join us for the 83rd in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday November 15, 2024. In this session, we will provide a brief overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also review practical tips on diabetes management and delve into evidence-based guidelines regarding pharmacotherapy. 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. View Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions Panelists: Host: Moderator:

  • Approaches to caring for children and youth with depression

    Due to current challenges in healthcare, there are often delays in getting referrals for children and youth with depression, leaving family physicians to manage their care. During this session, the panel will provide family physicians with guidance for providing care and discuss evidence-based approaches to care, assessment tools and resources, treatment options and pathways for referrals. 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 this recording: 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 this topic.

  • Best of 2024 – Winter Virus Season & Menopause Revisited

    Virtual Event

    You asked, we listened! Please join us for the 84th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday December 6, 2024. In this session, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases and revisit one of the top-rated topics of 2024, Menopause Management. This will allow an opportunity for deeper learning and Q&A on menopause management, including practical tips and resources, perimenopause, and additional management options. 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. View Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions Panelists: Host: Moderator:

  • Strategies to help family doctors transition from practice

    Leaving or transitioning back into your practice, or decreasing your hours due to retirement, relocation, illness, or maternity leave can be challenging, especially amid the current family medicine crisis where patients struggle to find new family doctors and there is a shortage of locums. The difficulty in finding a locum, or the feeling of being unable to retire or take a leave of absence, can lead to increased physician burnout. Join our session as we explore resources that can help and hear from our panel as they share their experiences in finding locums or transitioning out of practice. 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 this topic.

  • Infectious Disease & Gender Affirming Care

    Virtual Event

    Please join us for the 85th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday January 17, 2025. In this session, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also review adult gender affirming care including relevant guidelines, gender health, and treatments. 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. View Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions Panelists: Host: Moderator:

  • Exploring Psychosocial Interventions in Chronic Pain

    Chronic pain is widely recognized as a bio-psycho-social phenomenon, yet family physicians often rely solely on medication management strategies. Understanding the scientific role of biological, psychological and social factors in mediating chronic pain, as well as the resources available beyond medication management, can leave providers feeling more empowered in caring for patients with these issues. In this session, our panel will review the current understanding of the etiology of chronic pain, including its biological, psychological and social/environmental components and discuss non-pharmacologic strategies for managing all three. Psychological factors such as unhelpful beliefs, worries, fears, and avoidance behaviours, as well as resources to support patients in this area, will be addressed. Social factors like unsupportive work environments, stressful situations or insurance issues will also be covered. 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: Watch & Listen: Download the resources: Session Slides (PDF) Resources (PDF) This session is part of the Practising Well Self-Learning Program Explore 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. Need support managing chronic pain challenges in your practice? Join Peer Connect for individualized, educational support in this, or other areas. You can also earn Mainpro+ credits through this program.

  • Infectious Disease & HPV Cervical Screening Implementation

    Virtual Event

    SESSION CANCELLED We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and look forward to seeing you at our next session on February 21, 2025. As always, please monitor your inbox for session details. View Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions

  • Infectious Disease & Navigating Ontario’s Disability Support Program

    Virtual Event

    Please join us for the 86th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday February 21, 2025. In this session, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also provide practical tips on navigating the Ontario Disability Support Program application process and review AI tools to reduce administrative burden. 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

  • Harm Reduction in Family Practice: Responding to changing policies

    Evidence demonstrates the effectiveness of harm reduction interventions in improving health outcomes, building trust, and reducing substance-related harms. In this session, we explore the impact of SCS closures on family practice, focusing on the potential health sequelae and the importance of harm reduction-informed primary care. Our panel will include a lived experience perspective and will discuss what harm reduction-informed care looks like in practice, how closures and supply restrictions impact patient care, and strategies for family physicians to prepare and respond effectively. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and learn practical approaches to support patients and communities impacted by these closures. 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 this topic