Prepare for Respiratory Season
The Ontario Ministry of Health has released updated guidance for the 2026–2027 respiratory season, including influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and other respiratory pathogens.
Seasonal Respiratory Pathogens Readiness and Response Planning memo [English], [French]
2026–2027 Seasonal Respiratory Pathogen Guide [English], [French]
The OCFP will also be updating our respiratory tools in the coming weeks to support family physicians through the respiratory season.
Changing the Way We Work: Infectious Disease & New Publicly Funded Prenatal Screening Tests
Friday, October 2 | 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. | 1 Mainpro+® Credit | Register Here
Join us as we review the latest respiratory season guidance and infectious disease trends, along with the new publicly funded prenatal screening tests available in Ontario.
New Prenatal Testing Available in Ontario
Family physicians can now access publicly funded non-invasive fetal blood group genotyping through Prenatal Screening Ontario for eligible pregnancies. Testing can help guide RhIG use in RhD-negative pregnancies and monitoring for alloimmunized pregnancies.
Access fetal blood group genotyping requisitions, clinical flowcharts, and guidance.
Genetic Testing Support Available in Ontario
Ontario Health’s gcConnect provides family physicians with access to genetic counsellors for guidance on genetic testing and services. The resource line can help with questions such as whether genetic testing is available for your patient’s condition or symptoms, whether a patient meets eligibility criteria for testing, when a genetics referral or e-consult may be appropriate, what information to include in a referral, and how to order testing or find the correct requisition.
Learn more about gcConnect.
gcConnect Resource Line: 1-844-564-4363 (GENE) | gcConnect@ontariohealth.ca
Please note gcConnect does not provide patient-specific medical advice
Welcome to our 2026–2027 Board of Directors
At the AMM, we also welcomed the OCFP’s 2026–2027 Board of Directors, who are ready to build on the momentum of the past year and help advance the OCFP’s Strategic Plan and priorities for family physicians across Ontario.
Meet the 2026-2027 Board of Directors.
We also extend our sincere appreciation to the outgoing Directors whose terms on the Board have ended. Your insights, passion for family medicine, and commitment to a stronger profession and health care system are an inspiration. Thank you to Dr. Jobin Varughese, Dr. Patricia Froese, Dr. Allen Greenwood, Dr. Doug Gruner, Mr. Steven Lewis, and Dr. Michael Gagnon for your leadership and service.
Seeking Rural, Northern, and Fee-for-Service Family Physicians
We are seeking family physicians in rural and northern Ontario and those working in fee-for-service or enhanced fee-for-service models for a 60-minute interview about the challenges, opportunities, and priorities shaping family practice. Participants will receive a financial incentive. If you are interested in participating, please email Maddy Mackay at mmackay@ocfp.on.ca by October 7.
Children’s Mental Health Workshop Series: Bundle and Save!
Register for both workshops at a reduced rate.
Foundations of Assessment and Early Management
Wednesday, October 7 | 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Up to 3 Mainpro+Ⓡ Credits
Build practical skills in assessing common mental health presentations in children and adolescents, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and adjustment disorders.
Advanced Cases and Complex Management
Wednesday, December 2 | 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Up to 3 Mainpro+Ⓡ Credits
Explore more complex mood, anxiety, trauma, neurodevelopmental, and co-morbid mental health presentations. *Early bird pricing until October 14.
Health Equity: Root Causes of Indigenous Health Inequities
Thursday, October 8 | 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. | 1 Mainpro+® Credit | Register Here
Explore the historical and systemic factors shaping Indigenous health inequities and considerations for more equitable, culturally safe care.
Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention Workshop
Wednesday, October 14 | 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. | Up to 6 Mainpro+® Credits | Register Here
Strengthen your approach to fracture risk assessment, BMD interpretation, treatment selection, and ongoing management.
First Five Years: AI Scribes, Clinical Decision Support and Digital Workflows
Tuesday, October 20 | 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. |1 Mainpro+® Credit | Register Here
Designed for family physicians in their first five years of practice, this session will explore practical ways to optimize EMR use and leverage AI and digital tools to support care delivery.
OCFP Leadership Academy Information Session
Wednesday, October 21 | 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. | Register Here
Learn more about the OCFP Leadership Academy, delivered in partnership with the Rotman School of Management, and hear from program leaders and an Academy alumnus. You can earn up to 42 Mainpro+ credits by participating in the Leadership Academy.
*NEW* Breakfast Series on Innovative Approaches to Optimizing Teams
Thursday, October 22 | 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. | 1 Mainpro+® Credit | Register Here
Join us to hear how family physicians and teams are improving patient care, supporting attachment, and strengthening family physician capacity through real-world examples.
Practising Well: Children’s Aid Society Reporting
Wednesday, October 28 | 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. | 1 Mainpro+® Credit | Register Here
Review CAS reporting requirements, navigating complex decisions, and communicating with patients and families when a report must be made.
Practising Well: Practical Assessment and Management of TMJ Pain
Wednesday, November 25 | 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. | 1 Mainpro+® Credit | Register Here
Learn a practical approach to assessing and managing TMJ pain, including treatment options and when referral may be appropriate.
Small Group Learning: Substance Use and Chronic Pain Management
Now accepting new members | 1 Mainpro+® Credit Per Session | Register Here
Join a virtual small group every four to six weeks to discuss challenging cases, share experiences, and explore practical approaches to substance use, addiction, and chronic pain.
Learn more.
Self-Learning Modules
Earn Mainpro+® credits on your own schedule with OCFP self-learning modules.
Changing the Way We Work | Mental Health, Addictions and Chronic Pain | Health Equity
