Resident Doctors Appreciation Week 2026
It’s Resident Doctors Appreciation Week (RDAW), and we’re proud to celebrate the incredible family medicine residents who care for patients, support communities, and shape the future of our profession.
Watch a special message from CFPC President Dr. Sarah Cook, who joins us in thanking and celebrating residents for their dedication, compassion, and impact.
If you're a family medicine resident, we’ve put together a list of tools and resources to support you on your residency journey.
Webinars
Exam Prep – Certification in the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP)
Tuesday, February 10th, 7:30 p.m. (ET)
Feeling anxious about the CCFP exams? You’re not alone. Join us for a resident-focused CCFP exam prep webinar designed to offer support and guidance, reduce stress, demystify the simulated office oral (SOO) and the short-answer management problem (SAMP) components, and help you feel more confident going into exam day.
Learn what to expect, including why the exams are designed the way they are, and get your questions answered live by experienced facilitators.
Walk away with practical tips, trusted resources, and reassurance that exam stress is normal—and manageable.
Canadian Society of Physician Recruitment (CaSPR): Finding the Right Fit for Your Future Practice*
*Presented by CaSPR
Wednesday, February 11th, 7:30 p.m. (ET)
Join the meeting
Join us for an informative and interactive session designed specifically for residents who want a clearer picture of how the Canadian Society of Physician Recruitment (CaSPR) can support you as you transition into practice.
CaSPR is not about selling positions. It’s about supporting people. CaSPR’s representatives bring deep knowledge of health care communities across the country and a genuine passion for helping early-career physicians find the right fit for their professional and personal goals.
In this session, you’ll learn how CaSPR works, the role they play in physician recruitment, and—most importantly—how their services benefit you. From understanding different practice models and community needs to exploring clinic environments, lifestyle considerations, and even housing options, CaSPR serves as a resource throughout your decision-making journey.
CaSPR representatives have a strong, on-the-ground understanding of the communities they serve and are uniquely positioned to help you navigate opportunities that align with your values, career aspirations, and life outside of medicine.
The webinar will include a brief overview presentation followed by a live Q&A, where CaSPR representatives will answer your questions openly and honestly.
Whether you’re just starting to think about life after residency or actively exploring opportunities, this session will help you better understand how CaSPR can support you in finding a practice—and a community—where you can truly thrive.
Mainpro+® for Residents
Thursday, February 12th, 7:30 p.m. (ET)
Register now
Join our Mainpro+ webinar for residents and learn how to navigate the platform, report your continuing professional development credits, and take advantage of exclusive resident perks—including free access to the Self Learning™ Program and CFPCLearn.
Enjoy live demos and get your questions answered in real time.
FMF LOVED
FMF LOVED shares the best of Family Medicine Forum (FMF). Enjoy curated and recorded sessions from our renowned in-person event.
As family medicine residents you can request two months’ free access to FMF LOVED.
Email [email protected] to receive your access code today!
Learn more about FMF LOVED
Guides for Improvement of Family Medicine Training (GIFT)
Check out our guides on topics chosen by the Section of Residents, all relevant to family medicine education:
- Guide to Providing a Practical Approach to Addressing Obesity Management in Family Practice
- Guide to effective feedback in family medicine residency
Quick Tip Guides
We’ve put together guides to help you once you’ve moved into early practice:
- A Brief Guide to Locuming in Family Medicine
- Contract Negotiation Basics – Locum Edition
- Financial Management Tips, Basic principles of sound financials in early career
Canadian Family Physician (CFP)
CFP is the official journal of the CFPC and Canada's only peer-reviewed family medicine journal.
Stay up to date on the latest thinking and issues shaping family medicine. Access content online for free.
Residents’ Corner: Share your perspective
Residents’ Corner is a resident-led blog created by family medicine residents, for family medicine residents. It’s a space to share ideas, experiences, and perspectives on family medicine training, practice, and issues shaping health care in Canada. Submissions are intended to spark conversation, and residents are encouraged to bring forward topics that matter most to them.
Learn more about Residents’ Corner
Supporting Your Transition to Practice
Find information and resources for early-career physicians at https://firstfiveyears.ca/, developed by the CFPC and its First Five Years in Family Practice (FFYFP) Committee to support early-career physicians who are starting their practices in family medicine.
Practice Management Prep (PM Prep)
PM Prep is a self-guided reflection tool for family medicine residents and early-career family physicians.
Access now
Note: If you’re a Resident member of the CFPC, please check your inbox for an invitation email from [email protected], which includes your login instructions.
