Chapter News: September 2024
Support the Heart of Family Medicine Campaign
Over the years, the Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP) has celebrated the trusted relationships between patients and family physicians through the Heart of Family Medicine public awareness campaign.
In today’s ever-changing health care landscape, the ACFP believes that there is one thing that remains constant: family medicine matters. For every life stage, family physicians are there for our health and well-being: dedicated to taking care of us, our families, and our communities.
Watch the video at bit.ly/FamilyMedicineMatters where Alberta family doctors share their thoughts on why they believe in the value of their practice and how it links to patients receiving the best quality of care that they need.
Tell us why #FamilyMedicineMatters to you at PollEv.com/abfamdocsa539 or share our videos.
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 September 18, 2024, for best practices for diagnosing and treating patients with ADHD. 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 26, 2024. The recording, slide deck, and Q&A are available for review. After a short break during August, September’s sessions are planned for September 6th and 20th.
Upcoming Practising Wisely training session on October 21st
The next Practising Wisely training session Pour une pratique éclairée – Une utilisation judicieuse des examens et des traitements, will take place on Monday, October 21, 2024 in downtown Montreal. This full-day training session is now open for registration and offers an opportunity to discuss resource stewardship and shared decision making. Limited spots are available, so register today!
In the media: Family Physician of the Year Dr. Maureen Doyle and other recipients of the 2024 QCFP Awards
Read the interview in Le Médecin du Québec to learn more about the career and vision of Dr. Maureen Doyle, recipient of the Family Physician of the Year Award. Our 2024 QCFP Award recipients are also highlighted in an article published in Profession Santé.
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Join the Nova Scotia College of Family Physicians (NSCFP) for an enriching day of professional development on Friday, October 18th, at Pier 21 in Halifax at the NSCFP Family Medicine Conference and Annual Meeting of Members. Stay for the Awards Banquet following the conference and have the opportunity to celebrate family medicine while recognizing your outstanding peers! This is an in-person event with a live online learning option.
Tentative topics include:
- Acne
- Adult ADHD
- HIV
- Point of Care Ultrasound
- Top Five Family Medicine Papers
- Adrenal Disease
- AI in Medicine
- Obesity
- Prenatal Care in the First 20 Weeks
