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Small Group Learning

About the Program

Connect with peers in a trusted small‑group setting focused on a topic that matters to you. By joining a dedicated group, you’ll meet regularly with the same peers to share challenges, celebrate wins and explore practical strategies that support your work in family medicine.

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How Small Group Learning Works

Meet regularly, on a dependable schedule: Groups meet virtually every four to six weeks for 1.5 hours, giving you consistent connection without overwhelming your calendar.

Learn with the same group all year: You’ll join a closed group of up to twelve family physicians and/or family medicine residents, creating a trusted environment for honest conversation and real support.

Focus on what matters most: Sessions centre on practice challenges and topics related to mental health, substance use disorders, chronic pain and physician wellness.

Guided by experienced peers: Two Peer Guides co‑facilitate each session, helping spark discussion and surface practical strategies you can apply right away.

Program Benefits

  • Explore approaches that relate to the issues you experience when caring for people with mental health, substance use disorders and/or chronic pain.
  • Gain strategies to find joy in your work amidst the challenges you face in the healthcare system.
  • Consider ways to bring ease to supporting patients in the areas where you face difficulties.
  • Earn MainPro+ Credits

Important Registration Details for Small Groups

  • By signing up for one of the groups below, you commit to attending regularly and participating in group discussions.  
  • These groups are open to family physicians in Ontario (practicing, on leave, retirement, etc.) and family medicine residents.
  • Groups are limited to 12 participants.

This program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 18 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits.

Small Groups

Explore our groups and facilitators below!

Propose a Small Group Opportunity

Don’t see a group that addresses the topics you’re interested in, or looking for a more informal group for a limited period of time? Submit your request here.

Do you have a question about Small Group Learning? Contact Us.

More Useful Resources

Become a Peer Learner 

Set goals and gain skills and clinical connections to support your work.

Become a Peer Learner

Meet our Peer Guides 

Learn more about your Peer Guides and the experience and expertise they bring to your learning. 

Meet our Peer Guides