Chapter News: August 2024
Nothing About You Without You – Volunteer with the ACFP
The Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP) takes pride in its quality programs for its members and the advocacy efforts to advance excellence in family medicine. This is only possible with the dedication and commitment of our member volunteers.
To continue advancing excellence, the ACFP is currently seeking two members to be part of its Board of Directors. Alberta-based members who are passionate, committed, and inspired to work toward making family medicine the foundation of our health care system are encouraged to apply.
To apply for the Board, submit a PDF copy of your CV, a 250-word letter of interest detailing your experience and the reason for your application, and a completed nomination form. Email your application to [email protected]. For full details about the nomination process visit our web page.
In line with the ACFP’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the College strives to foster and environment where everyone is recognized and valued. Therefore, it encourages all its members in good standing to apply.
Practising Well Community of Practice
The Practising Well Community of Practice delivers monthly sessions focused on supporting family doctors’ work through the complexity of mental health, substance use disorders, and chronic pain. Connect with us August 28th as our panelists discuss the benefits of opioid agonist therapies and collaborating with specialists to provide opioid users with primary care. Registration is now open.
COVID-19 Community of Practice
The Changing the Way We Work COVID-19 Community of Practice for family physicians—created in partnership with the OCFP and University of Toronto’s Department of Family and Community Medicine—held its 79th session on July 26th. The recording, slide deck, and Q&A are available for review. The next session is planned for September 6th.
Practicing in LTC Homes: Broad, collaborative, and compassionate care
The Quebec College of Family Physicians (QCFP) and its community of practice for physicians working in long-term care homes (CHSLDs) are proud to present the La médecine en CHSLD – Des soins diversifiés, collaboratifs et humains campaign. Here is a video excerpt that aims to promote this type of practice to new and future family physicians, as well as family physicians who are thinking about refocusing their career.
It follows Dr. Bao Phan, a family doctor, through a typical day working at the Centre d'hébergement Réal-Morel. This day sees her interacting with patients, working with her team, and collaborating with colleagues in other disciplines, while also highlighting her teaching and co-management roles. We hope you enjoy watching the video!
Please share it on social media to help raise awareness of this beautiful practice focus!
Short video (1 min): https://youtu.be/5EggSB4VKtE
Long video (2 min): https://youtu.be/vuSUQ3MF6Pg
A highly successful Journée CQMF 2024!
Nearly 200 participants gathered at the Palais des congrès de Montréal on Friday, June 14 for Journée CQMF 2024. This year, the theme was Compassionate and relevant care to support older patients on their aging journey.
All through the day, participants took part in clinical workshops and engaged in further reflection during inspiring keynotes and a captivating panel discussion on the way we provide health care in the context of an aging population.
This event also provided a networking opportunity for members for the community of practice for physicians working in long-term care homes (CHSLDs) during an in-person meeting!
The 2024-2025 QCFP Board of Directors
The QCFP Annual Meeting of Members was held on Friday, June 14, at noon, during the Journée CQMF 2024. It provided an opportunity to give warm thanks and recognition to the former President, Dr. Alain Papineau, for his important contribution. A new Director-at-Large, Dr. Anne-Sophie Thommeret-Carrière, was elected, and every other member was reappointed.
We are pleased to introduce the new QCFP Board and its president, Dr. Geneviève Bois.
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New Brunswick College of Family Physicians
The New Brunswick College of Family Physicians is pleased to announce that Dr. Jennifer Russell has accepted the role of Association President effective immediately! We are thrilled to have her in this role given her experience, skill sets, and passion for people and our health care system.
Our outgoing President, Dr. Karine Boulay, will remain on the Board in the role of Past- President for continuity through the transition. We want to express our sincere gratitude for all her amazing work in leading this Association over the past two years! Merci, Dr. Boulay!
We would also like you to Save the Date for our upcoming Conference and Wellness Retreat scheduled for October 10th to 11th in Tracadie. It will be both an educational and replenishing event for New Brunswick members to enjoy! More details to follow in the coming days.
If you have any questions, or would like any further information about any of these items, please don’t hesitate to email [email protected].
Celebrating a leader, mentor, and friend.
An advocate for family medicine-based obstetrical care, Dr. Sarah Kredentser was dedicated to her patients, providing them with comprehensive care, and to her medical students, inspiring them to reach their potential.
Read more about Dr. Kredentser who left a mark on the MCFP, the medical community, and so many Manitobans.
