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  • Infectious Disease and Practical Tips for Practice Management & AI

    Virtual Event

    Please join us for the 76th in our series “Changing the way we work” on Friday May 17, 2024. In this session, we will provide a brief overview on circulating infectious diseases and diagnosis and management of lyme disease. We’ll also discuss creative strategies to triage and manage patient flow in your practice, and how to use AI to alleviate administrative burden.The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00am, with time for additional Q&A until 9:15am. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. View Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions Panelists: Host: Moderators:

  • Addressing Bias: Utilizing emerging therapeutics amidst fat-shaming

    Virtual Event

    Rising rates of obesity and diabetes, drug shortages, patient demand and societal discussions around fat-shaming, have placed family physicians in a difficult position, at times acting as gatekeepers for medications, determining which patients should gain access to GLP-1 agonists. Broader societal discussion around what constitutes ‘health’ and ‘overweight’ may leave physicians feeling alone in grappling with these ethical decisions. Watch our panel as they address their approach as stewards of these medications and share how they engage in these larger societal discussions. 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: Co-host: Moderator: Download the resources: Session slides (PDF) Resources (PDF) Watch this 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.

  • Infectious Disease and Management of Obesity

    Virtual Event

    Please join us for the 77th in our series “Changing the way we work” on Friday June 7, 2024. In this session, we will provide a brief overview on circulating infectious diseases. We’ll also discuss an approach to patients with obesity and practical tips on management through pharmacological and nonpharmacological means. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00am, with time for additional Q&A until 9:15am. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. View Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions Panelists: Host: Moderators:

  • Infectious Disease Updates, Managing Alcohol Use & Practical Tips for a Restful Summer

    Virtual Event

    Please join us for the 78th in our series “Changing the way we work” on Friday June 21, 2024. In this session, we will provide a brief overview on circulating infectious diseases. We’ll also review the new alcohol use guidelines including tools to counsel patients and the available evidence-based treatments. We’ll end the session by providing practical strategies for creating a restful summer while balancing the demands of work. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00am, with time for additional Q&A until 9:15am. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. View Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions Panelists: Host: Moderators:

  • Pride in family medicine: Gender affirming care

    Virtual Event

    In Canada, one in 300 people ages 15 and older are transgender or non-binary, meaning that most family doctors care for gender non-conforming people in their practice.  However, these patients face unique societal and medical barriers that put them at higher risk for mental health issues and higher than average suicide rates. Providing a safe environment and knowing how to access or provide gender affirming care is essential to address mental health needs of these communities of people. In this session, our panel will share their experiences in creating safe spaces for transgender and or non-binary patients and share resources that will help family doctors to support these patients. 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 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.

  • Infectious Disease: Circulating Seasonal Illnesses & Important Vaccine Updates

    Virtual Event

    Please join us for the 79th in our series “Changing the way we work” on Friday July 26, 2024. In this session, we will provide an overview of circulating infectious diseases. We will also discuss expansion of the RSV vaccine program and updated guidelines for pneumococcal vaccines. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00am, with time for additional Q&A until 9:15am. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. View Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions Panelists: Host: Moderators:

  • Preventing burnout: Boundary setting strategies for family doctors

    Virtual Event

    Family physicians are often seen as the safety net for the entire health care system. Family doctors frequently face pressures from hospitals, specialists, families, and patients to fill the endless gaps in health care. However, this overreliance on family doctors has caused burnout and unhealthy work habits. In this session, our panel will discuss provisions of safe care and setting boundaries with patients, specialists, colleagues and others. 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: Watch this 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.

  • An introduction to supporting patients through the opioid crisis

    The Public Health Agency of Canada released data at the beginning of 2024 that showed the number of opioid-related overdoses and deaths in 2023 increased across the country. As such, family physicians should feel comfortable providing comprehensive care to patients prescribed opioid agonist therapies (OATs). In this session, our panel will discuss the benefits of OATs and collaborating with specialists to care for stable patients on OATs within primary care. 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: Download the resources: Session slides (PDF) Resources (PDF) Watch this 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.

  • Preparing for Fall & Practice Management

    Virtual Event

    Please join us for the 80th in our series “Changing the way we work” on Friday September 6, 2024. In this session, we will review respiratory illness prevention and management for the fall, including vaccine updates and the recent surge in Mpox. We will also discuss practical tips for managing patient expectations in your practice. 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 Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions Panelists: Host: Moderators:

  • Best practices for treating and diagnosing ADHD in primary care

    Currently, there are long waitlists for free psychiatric assessments for adults with suspected ADHD, leaving patients unable to receive the necessary treatments. However, many family doctors are not comfortable with managing and diagnosing ADHD themselves. In this session, our panel discusses best practices for diagnosing and treating patients with ADHD in order to meet their patients’ needs. 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 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.

  • Managing Respiratory Illness in Kids & COPD

    Virtual Event

    Please join us for the 81st in our series “Changing the way we work” on Friday September 20, 2024. With respiratory viruses on the rise, we will discuss practical strategies to manage pediatric respiratory illness in community settings. We will also provide an overview on best treatment practices for COPD. 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:

  • 2023-24 Annual Meeting of Members  

    Join us for the 62nd Annual Meeting of Members, held virtually. 2023-24 Annual Meeting of Members   If you are unable to attend, you may download and fill out the Proxy Form in Adobe Acrobat and follow the instructions to submit it.