Chapter News: July 2026
A Look Back at QCFP Day 2026 – Making Informed Choices, Providing Meaningful Care
QCFP Day 2026, our major annual event, was a great success. Held under the theme “Making Informed Choices, Providing Meaningful Care”, it took place on June 5th at the Palais des congrès in Montreal. The Annual Meeting of Members was held during lunchtime, while the installation of our new president and the QCFP Awards Ceremony brought this eventful day to a fitting and celebrating close.
Save the Date: June 4, 2027
We invite you to mark your calendars for Friday, June 4, 2027, the date of our next annual event—a continuing education activity—QCFP Day 2027, which will take place at the Palais des congrès in Montreal. The program and registration details will be posted this fall. Stay tuned!
New 2026–2027 Board of Directors
The Annual Meeting of Members, held at lunchtime, ratified the reappointment of our board members, except for Dr. Frantz-Daniel LaFortune, whose term was ending. Dr. Mathieu Pelletier and Dr. Matthieu Lafontaine Godbout have joined the Board of Directors; Dr. Élise Boulanger was inaugurated as president that same day. It is with great pleasure that we present our new Board of Directors.
Let’s celebrate the winners of the 2026 QCFP Awards
From left to right: Dr. Emma Glaser, Dr. Tania Riendeau, Dr. Marie-Audrey Brochu-Doucet, Dr. Guylène Thériault, Dr. Jérôme Patry, Dr. Caroline Rhéaume, Dr. Maude Rhéaume, Dr. Nathalie Caire Fon, Dr. Élise Boulanger—President of the QCFP
The day concluded with the QCFP Awards Ceremony, which honours outstanding family physicians. A staunch advocate for science and recognized for her sustained commitment to community-based, compassionate, and accessible medicine, Dr. Guylène Thériault was honoured with the Family Physician of the Year Award. Discover and congratulate the 2026 winners of the QCFP Awards!
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OCFP Advocacy
During November 2025 consultations on proposed scope expansion for several practitioners, the OCFP and CFPC voiced concerns about a proposed change that would allow certain psychologists to prescribe anti-depressants. We are pleased to see that the Ontario government is not reconsidering this proposal.
Professional Development – Practising Well
ADHD in Primary Care: Meeting Growing Demand with Practical Tools
July 22, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. (ET) – Register
Demand for ADHD diagnosis and support is increasing, while access to psychiatric assessment and ongoing care remains limited, particularly for youth and adults who may be excluded by cost or availability of private options. In this session, our panel will support family physicians in recognizing ADHD across the lifespan, identifying common comorbidities, and understanding their role in assessment and early management. Panelists will discuss practical approaches to diagnosis, available pathways for patient support, and how to navigate gaps in the system. Treatment options will be explored in the second part of the session taking place in August.
Changing the Way We Work (CTWWW) Community of Practice
Did you miss our June 26th session on Infectious Disease & Emergency Preparedness for Large-Scale Events? Access all past CTWWW sessions and earn Mainpro+® credits with Self Learning.
Upcoming Workshops
Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention
July 15, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (ET) – Register
Osteoporosis and fractures in patients over 50 years of age go largely untreated. In this workshop, facilitators will provide you with best practices as outlined in the 2023 updated clinical practice guideline for management of osteoporosis and fracture prevention in Canada, and actionable tools for screening, diagnosing, and optimizing care.
A reflective follow‑up meeting will be available for participants approximately four weeks after the workshop. This one-hour online session provides an opportunity to revisit real‑world challenges and successes after implementing the strategies covered in the workshop. Attendance is optional, and those who participate will receive an additional 1.0 Mainpro+ credit.
Foundations of Children’s Mental Health
October 7, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (ET) – Register
The Foundations of Children’s Mental Health is a case-based workshop is designed to enhance participants’ knowledge, clinical skills, and confidence in assessing and managing mental health concerns in school-age children and adolescents. Participants will explore how to take a comprehensive psychosocial history specific to school-aged children and adolescents; identify common childhood presentations, including adjustment disorder, anxiety and depression; and review essential concepts related to ADHD. The session emphasizes early identification through use of evidence-based screening tools and introduces pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management strategies. Attendees will also become familiar with practical tools and clinical resources that support management in primary and community care settings.
Self Learning
Recordings and resources from past Community of Practice sessions are available through our self-directed learning programs. Earn Mainpro+ credits at your convenience by reviewing video or audio recordings and accompanying materials— then simply complete a short survey. Explore Self Learning.
Edmonton to Host 2027 Family Medicine Summit—Save the Date and Book Your Room Early!
A few months after its annual conference in Calgary this March, the Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP) is proud to share this exciting news – the 2027 Family Medicine Summit (Summit) is coming to Edmonton for the very first time.
Members are invited to join the ACFP Summit taking place at the JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District from February 26 to 28, 2027.
The three-day event will offer high-impact continuing professional development combining in-person engagement with virtual flexibility – live-streamed keynotes, engaging sessions, and on-demand content designed to enhance your practice.
Mark Your Calendar for the 2026 Family Medicine Innovation Forum
Presented by the ACFP, the 2026 Family Medicine Innovation Forum (FMIF) on October 2nd to 3rd at the Westin Edmonton convenes health leaders, creative thinkers, and trailblazers in family medicine and primary care to showcase best practices and innovations that are transforming and improving patient care.
The ACFP is committed to providing a platform for collaboration, discussion, and experimentation that will offer members, primary health care teams, and health partners opportunities to spread and scale the latest innovations for Alberta’s primary health care.
