The day before FMF is a busy one with researchers, faculty, residents, and students attending Research Day and Family Medicine Education Forum (FMEF) [View the story “#FMF2014: Pre-Conference Day / Journée préconférence ” on Storify]
Invigorating Walk for Docs of Tomorrow!
More than 100 participants braved the cold for an early morning walk or run on November 15th to support the Honours and Awards program of the Research and Education Foundation. At the finish line the participants were rewarded with a scrumptious breakfast at the Chateau Frontenac. REF Chair, Dr Ralph Masi, and Honorary Secretary Treasurer, […]
Accessible Art at FMF
Initially it looks like a bunch of sticky notes posted haphazardly on a wall. But a second glance reveals it is so much more. Artist Jeff Nachtigall’s Open Studio project is a spontaneous, creative, accessible intervention. He succeeds in “weaving creativity into everyday life.” Throughout FMF, participants passing by can choose a sticky note of […]
Medicare: Why We Need It
“Delivering on the Promise of Medicare” and CFPC President’s Installation In FMF 2014’s inspiring keynote address on Friday, November 14th, Dr Danielle Martin convincingly explained why and how Canada should be “Delivering on the Promise of Medicare.” Dr Martin affirmed that “Canadians want a health care system based on need, not the ability […]
Welcome to the 2014-2015 CFPC President!
In a brief interview with us Dr Garey Mazowita outlines how his active involvement with CFPC ultimately led to the role of President. We wish Dr Mazowita well in the coming year.
“Being Happy Is the Best Cure”
“Can Art Change the World?” In FMF 2014’s thought-provoking opening keynote address, Cirque du Soleil’s Director of Social Action and Community Relations, Gil Favreau, addressed this question, creatively demonstrating the impact that various artists and art forms have had on individuals around the world. One powerful example involved the work of the Cirque’s social circus […]
Congratulations to the 2014 Scholarship Recipients!
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the CFPC Medical Student Scholarships and the Indigenous Medical Student Scholarship. The scholarships, each valued at $10,000, were presented during the opening ceremonies on Thursday, November 13th. Seventeen CFPC Medical Student Scholarships, one for each Canadian medical school, were awarded […]
Come to the Keynote Address: “Delivering on the Promise of Medicare”
Danielle Martin Friday, November 14th 08:00–09:30 Room 200ABC – QCCC Begin Day 2 by attending this keynote from an emerging leader in the debate over the future of Canada’s health care. In addition to being a practising family physician at the Family Practice Health Centre at Women’s College Hospital (WCH), Danielle Martin is also Vice-President, […]
Announcing the 2014–2015 Executive Committee
President Garey Mazowita, MD, CCFP, FCFP Vancouver, British Columbia Past-President Kathy Lawrence, MD, CCFP, FCFP Regina, Saskatchewan President-Elect and Chair of the Board Jennifer Hall, MD, CCFP, FCFP Rothesay, New Brunswick Honorary Secretary-Treasurer David White, MD, CCFP, (EM), FCFP Toronto, Ontario Member-at-Large, three year term Claudette Chase, MD, CCFP, FCFP Thunder Bay, Ontario Member-at-Large, one year term Guillaume Charbonneau,MD, CCFP […]
CFPC Walk for the Docs of Tomorrow!
Join us Saturday morning at 6:45 for a scenic walk while supporting the Honours and Awards program of the Research Education Foundation.