Chapter News: December 2024
Congratulations to the 2024 ACFP Award Recipients!
This year, the ACFP is proud to honour and celebrate 13 incredible individuals and one outstanding clinic for their contributions and exemplifying excellence within the family medicine specialty. We look forward to recognizing each of you over the coming months with our grand celebration taking place at the upcoming Family Medicine Summit.
Registration for the 70th Annual Family Medicine Summit Now Open!
The ACFP invites you to take part in its preeminent conference at the Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff, March 7–9, 2025. The ACFP’s signature event will offer both in-person and virtual experiences, streaming live and synchronously from the main stage for viewers at home while offering a number of conference sessions asynchronously on demand.
The exceptional program covers a range of topics such as adult and pediatric ADHD, wound care, COPD, migraines, self-screening, acne, and more. Our keynote lineup features renowned experts, including Dr. Jennifer Gunter, Dr. Michael Allan, Dr. Christine Gibson, Dr. Lynora Saxinger, and Dr. Monty Ghosh.
The ACFP is happy to invite neighbour members to attend virtually! As an added perk you can claim $50.00 off* your virtual registration with the discount code: CFPC368.
*Conditions and restrictions my apply.
Practising Well Community of Practice
The Practising Well Community of Practice delivers monthly sessions focused on supporting family doctors to work through the complexity of mental health, substance use disorders, and chronic pain. Connect with us December 11th, as our panel shares resources and their experiences in finding locums or transitioning out of practice. 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 83rd session on November 15, 2024. The recording, slide deck, and Q&A are available for review. The next session is planned for December 6, 2024.
Clinical Application of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Fracture Prevention Recommendations for Frail Older Adults
Registration for Clinical Application of the Long-Term Care Fracture Prevention Recommendations for Frail Older Adults is now open. Join us on December 13th for a session that aims to address existing care gaps by illustrating the application of pharmacological and non-pharmacological fracture prevention recommendations for frail older adults in LTC. Learn more and register.
Practice management webinar December 11, 2024
Would you like to gain more clarity on the intricacies of managing a family practice? Here is an opportunity that you don’t want to miss! On December 11th the Next Generation Committee of the Quebec College of Family Physicians (QCFP) is pleased to offer a certified webinar to demystify this topic and to provide the tools you need to optimize your clinical time and improve your overall wellness. Register now!
2025 QCFP Awards—The nomination period has begun!
It’s time to acknowledge the good work of that colleague who inspires you, or the positive attitude of another one of your peers, whose commitment and everyday actions contribute to improving care in the community. Nominating them for one of the QCFP Awards not only helps them be recognized, but shines a bright light on our entire profession. Learn more and submit a nomination.
