Chapter News: January 2026
Prix du CQMF 2026 – Thank you for submitting your applications
Let’s celebrate our achievements as family doctors and as a specialty! Thank you for taking the time to nominate a colleague (in French only). By doing so, you will help these individuals stand out and raise the profile of our profession. Deadline for applications: February 28, 2026.
Applications are now open!
On June 5, 2026, it will be time for our great annual conference, the Journée CQMF 2026, which will take place at the Palais des congrès de Montréal under the theme “Choisir avec pertinence, soigner avec sens” (Choose thoughtfully, treat meaningfully). Register today!
Targeted literature review to support front-line practice
We are very proud to have launched Stéatose hépatique et données probantes : une cuisine compatible? last December. This targeted literature review in support of front-line practice is intended as a practical tool for family physicians and other front-line clinicians. It transparently highlights current knowledge as well as areas of uncertainty. Congratulations to the authors! đź‘Ź
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Antimicrobial Stewardship in Primary Care, Audit, and Feedback to Improve Antibiotic Prescribing
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (ET).
Join us for a live session moderated by OCFP President Dr. Jobin Varughese with a presentation by Dr. Kevin Schwartz and Dr. Noah Ivers. The session will review the peer‑comparison audit and feedback on antibiotic prescribing to help physicians improve patient care and support antimicrobial stewardship. Register for the session.
Practising Well - Perinatal Mental Health: Practical Screening and Support for Family Physicians
Join the Practising Well Community of Practice on January 28, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (ET).
Many patients may enter pregnancy while managing existing mental health conditions, and others may develop symptoms postpartum. In this session, our panel will walk you through practical ways to identify and treat common perinatal issues like depression, anxiety, and ADHD—while keeping both parent and baby in mind.
As a reminder, you can earn Mainpro+® credits by watching past sessions and completing this self-learning post-session activity.
Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice
The Changing the Way We Work Community (CTWWW) of Practice for family physicians, created in partnership with the OCFP and University of Toronto’s Department of Family and Community Medicine, held its 100th session on December 5, 2025, and its 101st session on January 9, 2026 (access the recordings, slide decks, and Q&As ).
The next session is planned for February 6, 2026. Learn more and register.
Earn Mainpro+ credits by watching past sessions and completing this self-learning post-session activity.
CFPC Exam Orientation Workshop
Friday, March 13, 2026, and Sunday, March 15, 2026
This workshop is meant for trained physicians (including international medical graduates) who are working in Canada under the supervision of another medical professional and are eligible to participate in certification examinations. By successfully completing the CFPC Certification Examination in Family Medicine, trained physicians will be awarded Certification in Family Medicine and be able to use the designation, Certification in the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP). Learn more and register. Please pass this information along to those who may benefit from this workshop.
2026 Family Medicine Summit Spotlight: “Leadership in Practice”
Kicking off the Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP) 2026 Summit is none other than award-winning humanitarian and physician Dr. Samantha Nutt, with her keynote, “Leadership in Practice: Driving change from clinic to community.” Learn how to:
- Recognize and reframe emotional responses to political and systemic uncertainty
- Apply resilience strategies drawn from high-stress scenarios to maintain purpose and adaptability in clinical practice
- Explore how collective agency and community among physicians can transform hopelessness into meaningful advocacy and action
Dr. Nutt’s keynote and all others are included in both in-person and virtual registration types.
To register and for more details, visit www.familymedicinesummit.ca.
Step Into Leadership: Volunteer with the ACFP
The ACFP is currently seeking passionate members to join its Governance committees! Apply now and get the chance to contribute to advancing family medicine across Alberta.
Committed to having representation from all over the province, the ACFP strongly encourages members practising in rural and remote communities to bring their insights to the table. The deadline for nominations is January 22, 2026. For more information, visit our website or email [email protected].
Apply for Governance committees.
2026 BCCFP Awards now open for nominations
Nominations are now open for the BCCFP's 2026 Awards and we want to invite you to celebrate the contributions of family physicians across British Columbia.
Family physicians provide comprehensive, trusted care that strengthens individuals, families, and communities. These awards recognize their expertise and vital impact on patient health and wellbeing across the province.
Physician and resident nominated awards
Family physicians and residents in British Columbia can nominate peers who demonstrate exceptional dedication to family medicine:
- BC Family Physician of the Year: Honouring outstanding contributions to the field of family medicine
- First Five Years of Family Practice Award: Two awards recognizing excellence in early practice (rural and urban)
- Residents Awards: Five awards including $1,500 to support residents advancing family medicine (self-nominations accepted)
All nominees must be BCCFP members and not current board members.
Patient nominated award
Patients can nominate their trusted family physician through the My Family Doctor Award. Five family physicians, one from each geographic health region, receive this recognition annually.
Nominations for all award categories close on February 26, 2025.
Visit the awards page to submit your nomination and learn more about eligibility criteria.
Employment Standards Act limits the need for family physicians to write sick notes
After ongoing advocacy, collaboration, and persistence, the change our members have long been calling for is now law.
The limitation on employers requiring sick notes has been officially added to British Columbia’s Employment Standards Act – a meaningful policy change that will help reduce unnecessary administrative burden for family doctors and allow them to focus on what matters most: patient care.
This may seem like a small change, but it represents a positive step forward, one that recognizes the value of family physicians’ time and expertise.
We’re proud to have engaged with both the ministries of Labour and Health on this amendment, and to have jointly advocated alongside BC Family Doctors through our sick note template campaign.
Quoted in the Government of British Columbia media release, BCCFP President Dr. Katherine Bell said:
“Every day, family doctors spend hours on unnecessary administrative tasks. What’s really exciting is how the provincial government is listening to our community-based family physicians and putting the solutions we know will make a difference into action. This is an important step toward improving access to care and making our health-care system work better for everyone.”
