With an inspired keynote, and the installation of our new President, Day 2 of Family Medicine Forum started off with a bang [View the story “#FMF2014 Day Two / Jour 2” on Storify]
Recap: Day One
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Recap: Pre-Conference Day
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]
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 […]
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 […]
Thank You to the CFPC 2013–2014 National Executive Committee
The College of Family Physicians of Canada extends its sincere appreciation to the members of the National Executive Committee for their dedication to advancing family medicine in Canada and to serving the members of the College. President Kathy Lawrence, MD, CCFP, FCFP Regina, Saskatchewan Past-President Marie-Dominique Beaulieu, MD, CCFP, FCFP Montreal, Quebec President-Elect and Chair of the […]
Come See What’s Happening in CPD!
FMF 2014 is here and we would like to welcome you to the CPD lounge located in the heart of College Square. Our team is on hand to answer your questions on MAINPRO®, credit entry, cycle requirements, and fellowship. You can also get information on the Self Learning Program, ARC, and other CPD programs like […]
CFPC urges government action in key health care areas
“From Red to Green. From Stop to Go. Recommended actions to improve home care and child and youth health” Last year the CFPC released a report that graded the government’s leadership in five key areas of health care with grades from green (strong) to red (absent). Today we are pleased to release “From Red to […]
Family Medicine Education Forum: Working together to build our capacity
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 08:30–16:30, Room 2000A – QCC Calling all clinical teachers! The Section of Teachers invites you to a full day of events at Family Medicine Education Forum (FMEF). On Wednesday morning, the plenary session will introduce you to the CFPC Fundamental Teaching Activities (FTA) Framework developed by the Working Group on Faculty […]