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2024 Family Medicine Summit
Starts on
Fri, Jan 26, 2024 8:00 am EST
The 2024 Family Medicine Summit address' the challenges family doctors are facing in their practice and highlights ways we can initiate meaningful transformation in family medicine.
Managing alcohol use: Understanding updated recommendations
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Wed, Apr 17, 2024 8:00 am EDT
Harmful use of alcohol contributed to 17,000 deaths in Canada in 2020, with an estimated $6.
Addressing Bias: Utilizing emerging therapeutics amidst fat-shaming
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Wed, May 22, 2024 8:00 am EDT
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.
Clinical Application of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Fracture Prevention Recommendations for Frail Older Adults
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Fri, May 31, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
Long-term care (LTC) residents are more dependent, frail and vulnerable, and require more complex care than community-dwelling older adults.
Pride in family medicine: Gender affirming care
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Wed, Jun 26, 2024 8:00 am EDT
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.
Preventing burnout: Boundary setting strategies for family doctors
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Wed, Jul 24, 2024 8:00 am EDT
Family physicians are often seen as the safety net for the entire health care system.
March 21, 2024
Ontario College of Family Physicians names Deepy Sur as new CEO
The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Deepy Sur as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer effective May 21, 2024.
March 19, 2024
CaRMS Match Message 2024
Dear Aspiring Family Physician, I would like to recognize those who have just matched to family medicine, and those of you currently in your family medicine residencies.
March 5, 2024
Without urgent action, nearly 1 million in Toronto could be without a family doctor by 2026
Ontario College of Family Physicians calling for urgent supports for family doctors and patients Having a family doctor in Ontario shouldn’t be a luxury – it is a necessity.
January 25, 2024
Year Three Compensation Update
The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) is hearing from many family doctors that they are extremely disappointed with news about the possible Year 3 compensation adjustment stemming from the 2021-24 PSA. The OCFP recognizes and supports the role of the OMA to negotiate with the Ministry of Health.
January 25, 2024
Statement: Escalating Crisis in Family Medicine
Sault Ste. Marie’s Group Health Centre announced today that 10,000 patients will lose access to their family doctor as of May 31.
December 18, 2023
A message of gratitude from Patient Advocate Maggie Keresteci
Ms. Keresteci originally shared this message during the December 15, 2023 Changing the Way We Work (COVID-19) Community of Practice for family physicians.
December 13, 2023
Honouring Dr. Janice Harvey and her dedication to her patients, students, colleagues and community
Dr. Janice Harvey, a family physician and dedicated clinical instructor, widely recognized for her expertise in sports and exercise medicine, passed away on December 6, 2023. In addition to her clinical practice and passion for educating the next generation of family physicians, Dr. Harvey developed, and served as the chair of OCFP’s MSK Education.
November 27, 2023
Ottawa Dr. Danielle Brown-Shreves named Regional Family Physician of the Year
Dr. Danielle Brown-Shreves of Ottawa has been named a 2023 Regional Family Physician of the Year and the Reg L. Perkin Ontario Family Physician of the Year by the Ontario College of Family Physicians.
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