Chapter News | April 2021

2021-04-16

 

Manitoba College of Family Physicians (MCFP)

Join us at the Manitoba College of Family Physicians’ 63rd Annual Scientific Assembly, April 22–23, 2021. Visit our website to view the exceptional program and register.
 

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Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP)

 

Last ACFP Clinical Connections Webinar!

The ACFP Clinical Connections Webinar series concludes May 6th with the session topic “Connecting People and Communities for Aging Well”. Register for the ACFP's Clinical Connections.

 

Celebrate Your Colleagues – 2021 ACFP Awards Call for Nominations

Honour the exceptional family physicians, clinics, residents, and medical students who advance excellence in family medicine and contribute to the health of communities across Alberta. Deadline is April 1, 2021. Nominate a colleague.

 

Evidence for Pain Management – A Two-Part Series

The ACFP’s Collaborative Mentorship Network for Chronic Pain and Addiction (CMN) invites you to a two-part series about the evidence of pain management. Join PEER guest speakers Dr. Tina Korownyk and Dr. Jessica Kirkwood for the following topics:

• Tuesday, April 20th – Back to the Basics: Reviewing the Evidence for Management of Low Back Pain
• Tuesday, April 27th – Taming the Burn: Evidence for the Management of Neuropathic Pain

For more information visit the CMN website.
 

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Quebec College of Family Physicians (CQMF)

Practising Wisely 2021 ‒ Dates available for registration

Register now for the workshop that best fits your schedule. The available dates for this spring are April 26 and June 21, 2021. Practising Wisely: Reducing Unnecessary Testing and Treatment is currently being offered virtually.

Note: You can also arrange training for your clinic. This seven-hour training workshop has been certified for a maximum of 21 certified Mainpro+^® continuing education credits. Email us to set it up.

 

Practice Assessment Activities (PAAs)

Explore our new tools for studies using explicit criteria. In conjunction with Choosing Wisely Canada recommendations, these tools will contribute to the ongoing quality improvement process and are eligible for required PAA hours, in accordance with the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ)’s Regulation respecting mandatory continuing education for physicians.

 

International Francophone symposium on climate and health

The event will be held virtually from May 17 to 21, 2021. Francophone speakers, including CQMF President Dr. Caroline Laberge, will come together as part of a program that will address many current issues. Go to the website to learn more about the event organizers, check out the program, and to register.

 

June 4  ‒ CQMF Day 2021

Register today! The goal of CQMF Day 2021 is based on the theme “How to Organize Your Practice and Keep it That Way—Boot Camp for a Problem-Free Practice!” The boot camp will give you the tools required to easily and efficiently organize your practice. Check out the program!