Chapter News: October 2024
RSVP to the Alberta House Reception at FMF 2024
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | November 6th
Coast Coal Harbour, Grouse Room (Level 4)
The Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP) and the universities of Alberta and Calgary invite ACFP members to attend the Alberta House Reception at this year's Family Medicine Forum! Enjoy wine and cheese, and get a chance to meet and interact with fellow family physicians, family medicine residents, and students from across Alberta. Members’ partners are welcome to join as well.
RSVP today to be part of this event!
British Columbia College of Family Physicians
British Columbia members—are you attending this year’s Family Medicine Forum, hosted in Vancouver? On Thursday, November 7th, we’re hosting the BCCFP Member Connection and we’d love for you to join us!
This special luncheon is an excellent opportunity to connect with your fellow British Columbia members from across the province, while enjoying a free lunch and learning about our exciting new strategic priorities.
Why attend?
- Network with colleagues and build valuable connections
- Learn about our new member-informed strategic priorities and how we’re advocating for you
- Enjoy a delicious lunch in a welcoming atmosphere
Please note there is no additional cost to attend but pre-registration is required. If you’re already registered to attend FMF, follow this link to add it to your registration: https://www.microspec.com/reg/FMF24/. Click Access My Registration, log in, then select Update my Registration, and click the checkbox under Special Events.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Congratulations to Dr. Alexis Ricard, 2024 recipient of the Nadine St-Pierre Award
Dr. Alexis Ricard, of McGill University, has distinguished himself for the quality of his scholarly work titled L’embolie pulmonaire à l’urgence, un angioscan pour tous? (Pulmonary embolism in the emergency setting: does everyone need a CTA scan?). In this retrospective study that examined the diagnostic approach of pulmonary embolism in the emergency setting, Dr. Ricard showed that the appropriate us of a pre-test likelihood score combined with D-dimer testing was a safe method of assessing the risk of pulmonary embolism. This approach could reduce the use of imaging studies in the emergency department, thereby reducing the associated costs and adverse effects for patients. The QCFP is proud to honour its 2024 award winners!
Dr. Alexis Ricard
October 10–11, 2024—Practising Wisely Conference, presented by the FMOQ in partnership with Choosing Wisely Québec
Joins us for the conference Pratique avisée : mieux choisir nos évaluations et nos traitements (Practising Wisely Conference: Choosing more appropriate tests and treatments), which will take place on October 10th and 11th in Quebec City, in person and virtually.
Members of Choosing Wisely Québec's steering committee and many collaborators will address various hot topics during this great event created by and for family physicians!
