The Ontario government must recognize the essential role of family doctors. The care and expertise they provide cannot be replaced, and compensation should reflect their true value to patients and the health system. See OCFP's statement:ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/news/ocfp-stat…

📢Join us on Friday, April 26 for our next CoP.
We will discuss:
➡️ A brief overview on circulating infectious diseases
➡️ Practical approaches to diagnosing and supporting ADHD in your practice
👉Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

For Earth Day, Dr. kaitlin janvary shares the small clinical changes family physicians can make to positively impact the planet's health. Read more: bit.ly/4bnNnHl

#EarthDay2024

This is really exciting news for the OCFP 💙! I'm thrilled to have Deepy Sur joining the OCFP to drive forward the important work we do for family physicians in ON.

Congratulations to all those with matched with family medicine on Match Day #CaRMSMatch . See our letter from our President, Dr. Mekalai Kumanan

ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/news/carms-mat…

We're calling for urgent supports for family doctors and patients. By supporting family docs now, we can ensure that Ontarians have access to the quality care they expect and deserve: bit.ly/49PFTMm

Long thread ahead! Today, Ontario is learning through media of two more family doctors leaving the profession. Many others have already chosen to do so.
👉Toronto toronto.citynews.ca/2024/02/14/pap…
👉 Ottawa ottawacitizen.com/news/local-new… 🧵

Today marks the beginning of #ResidentDoctorAppreciationWeek . The OCFP wishes to extend its gratitude to the family medicine residents of Ontario. We recognize and value the positive contributions you make.

Now is time to join us for the 5th annual President’s Lecture Series. This year, the theme is theme is particularly fitting—Reviving the Heart of Health Care: The Joy of Practising Family Medicine.
Watch live: youtube.com/watch?v=WKBS-h… Dr Mike Green Dr. Mekalai Kumanan NOSM University | Université EMNO

As a result of the advocacy efforts of OCFP and our partners, the Ontario government announced today that it is tripling its initial investment to support the expansion of interprofessional primary care teams across Ontario.

Really looking forward to speaking about the joy in family medicine and the value that we bring as health advocates for our patients 💙!
#familydocsrock OCFP The College of Family Physicians of Canada

And that concludes another fantastic conference. 🎉 A big thank you to our incredible FMS attendees, speakers & sponsors. Don't forget - all live stream content + additional sessions will be available to you through our on-demand library so you can learn at your own pace.

Great hearing Teresa Chan | 陳敏怡 speak about realizing the possibilities for medical education as our closing keynote speaker for @ontariocollege's Family Medicine Summit. Love hearing her speak about giving people 'different opportunities to shine' 💙.

I've been using PS Suite for 15+ years and JUST learned how to hide toolbars in patient charts... can't wait to start using this feature 🙃. Learning lots from Dr. Kevin Samson at his talk on Tips and Tricks in Your EMR that Will Make You Very Happy'!
Chandi Chandrasena MD, CCFP, FCFP OntarioMD

I'm learning so much listening to Dr. Mary Sco. MD, PhD speak about nutrition for family doctors. Looking forward to using the resources from her website in my practice: nutrition-prescriptions.com.

Such a thought-provoking talk on AI this morning by Avi Goldfarb!

Such an inspiring keynote by Hayley Wickenheiser!

❌10K patients will lose access to their family doctor
❌6K more are at risk
❌13K are already without a family doctor in the Sault Ste. Marie- Algoma region
❌ That's nearly 30% of the population
Read more: bit.ly/3tXE2pz

#SaultNews

Sault Ste. Marie is experiencing a devastating crisis. Without action, nearly 30% of the population could be without a family doc in the next year. It’s not an isolated situation. This is an example of what's happening across Ontario. Read more: bit.ly/3tXE2pz #SaultNews

The OCFP recently recognized Dr. Warren Lewin for his innovation and dedication to Ontarians. Through The Conversation Lab, he is helping clinicians develop the skills to have discussions about what matters most to patients with life-limiting illnesses. bit.ly/3uwjy7i