The CMA and Joule are hosting a number of upcoming Transition to Practice / Practice Management webinars over the next few months. These are completely free and available to any interested residents. Please note some sessions may require pre-registration to attend. Friday, July 23 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - in conjunction with uOttawa family med residents (see attached poster and agenda) https://cma-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoc-Cupj0qH9cyTbYnUccTQxlDmLQjQtak Summer series: July 26 (Transition to practice topics) and July 28 (Finances, Taxes) from 6:30-9pm –These are summer sessions for any res ..read more

Taking Over a Family Practice in Essex, Kent or Lambton County: An Evening to Meet Retiring Family Physicians The OMA, together with Ontario Health-Health Force invites you to a virtual event to meet retiring physicians. Date Wednesday April 28th , 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Location Zoom link to be shared upon registration Who Should Attend Residents looking to take over a family practice in Essex, Kent or Lambton county. Please note, both PGY1s and PGY2s are welcome to attend. Objectives Network with peers and retiring physicians Opportunity to ask questions and engage experienced physicians Learn ..read more

The hidden curriculum refers to norms and values that are passed along to medical students and residents, often unintentionally, and that undermine the formal medical education curriculum. For example, the perceived views that one specialty is inferior to another. This is an important issue that especially impacts family medicine and by learning more about resident experiences we can also learn how to better address the challenges posed by the hidden curriculum. Please compete the Survey HERE! (15 mins ..read more

"This is Family Medicine" is a student-led campaign out of the University of Ottawa that is aimed at shifting the attitude toward Family Medicine. They post on a range of topics including helpful infographics on clinical topics and features of the wonderful contributions of physicians within Family Medicine. Please check them out on social media and spread the word. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisfamilymedicine/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisisfamilymedicine/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisisfamilymed ..read more

SIGN UP HERE Join other Rural Family Medicine Residents from across the province for ROMP's Annual Rural Family Medicine Resident Retreat. Learning sessions, networking, skiing and more! Dates: Thursday February 20, 2020 and Friday February 21, 2020 Complimentary accommodations on Thursday night (exclusive to Rural Residents only ..read more

Consider participating in one or more of the following initiatives! Residents who are interested in joining our Undergrad committee, the ask: 2-3 meetings a year with members of the FMIG, residents, and QFHT Faculty, and talk about issues related to all aspects of undergrad family medicine at Queen's. There are student representatives from the pre-clinical and clerkship classes and faculty on this committee. The resident voice is valued and completes the conversation. (Hoping to book Oct 26th, can be in person and zoom). Family Medicine Resident Teaching Nights (FM-RTNs): FM-RTNS are evenings ..read more

We are pleased to invite all family medicine residents to Dalhousie University’s Enhanced Skills - Emergency Medicine (formerly called CCFP-EM) program’s upcoming information sessions! Interested residents are invited to register for one of two upcoming online sessions where they will gain an overview of the program, learn about some of its outstanding features, and participate in Q&A sessions with our program director and as well as with current and past residents. Information Session 1: August 31, 2021 at 8-9pm AST via Zoom Information Session 2: September 8, 2021, 8-9pm AST via Zoom Reg ..read more

Dear PG Learners and Leaders, We are writing to inform you of an exciting new 12-month funded Hospitalist Fellowship opportunity that is being offered by Unity Health Toronto, with the main training site being St. Michael’s Hospital. A full description is attached. This would be of interest to any graduating resident who is considering a position as a hospitalist anywhere in Canada. The submission deadline is December 3, 2021 and questions/applications can be directed to Dr. Katina Tzanetos at Katina.tzanetos@unityhealth.to. Please take a minute to review the attachment. Sincerely, PATRICIA HO ..read more

Are you looking for an opportunity to teach at the undergraduate medicine level? Do you have a passion for technical skills and want to pass on your knowledge and tips to medical students? Do you want a free dinner??? Queen's Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) is hosting a Suturing Workshop for the first and second year medical students on October 28th 2019 from 6:00PM to 8:15PM. Commitment would involve teaching the basic skills of suturing (specifically: sharps safety, the simple interrupted stitch, the vertical mattress stitch, and knot tying) in a small group setting for two 1-hour long ..read more

QueerMed is a student-led committee for topics in LGBTQ+ health. The committee runs a 2SLGBTQ+ Mentorship Program that matches medical students with resident and faculty mentors who identify as part of the queer community. They are looking to recruit more mentors for the 2021-2022 school year. If you are interested in participating, please complete the following survey: https://goo.gl/forms/LMLI9TWSEO4V98782 For further information, please contact Mary at qmed.lgbtqmentorship@gmail.com ..read more