Free, 1-on-1, Mainpro+ Accredited Best Practice CE Discussions with CEP/TVFHT pharmacists (Academic Detailing)
To see ongoing education opportunities, click here.
Includes Long COVID, gender affirming care, indigenous health and more.
Project ECHO – Care of The Elderly
Sept. 6- Dec. 13, 2023
Baycrest and North East Specialized Geriatric Centre are collaborating to host another ECHO Care of the Elderly (COE) Community Series. Find out more here.
Project ECHO – Chronic Pain
Resumes on September 7; weekly on Thursdays 12:30 – 2:00PM EST
Click here for more information
Project ECHO – Rheumatology
Resumes on September 8; weekly on Fridays from 12:00 – 1:30PM EST
Click here for more information
Project ECHO – Liver Diseases
Resumes on September 11; weekly on Mondays, 12:00 – 1:30PM EST
Click here for more information
Project ECHO – Concussion
New cycle starts September 13; weekly on Wednesdays 4:30 – 5:45PM EST
Click here for more information
Primary Care Obstetrics Grand Rounds
Psychological Birth Trauma: What do we need to learn?
September 14, virtual (Join via: Teams link or Webex swohealth@m.webex.com Video Conference ID: 111 570 705 8)
Endocrinology Day for Primary Care Providers
September 22, virtual
Sports Medicine: Peter J. Fowler Western Homecoming Sport Medicine Symposium
September 22, virtual and in person
Children’s Hospital (LHSC) Paediatric Conference
September 26 – 1300-1700 (Pre-Conference Skills Workshop)
September 27 – 0800-1700 (Conference)
Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre – 591 Wellington Road, London (in person)
Register here.
Safeguarding Girls at Risk in Canada
September 26, 4-6 pm
Webinar on female genital mutilation/cutting for health and social care providers, teachers, and caregivers. Register here. See flyer here.
CMPA Test Result Follow Up (virtual)
September 27 – English
October 13 – French
Up to 9 Mainpro+ credits CFPC | Up to 3 hrs Section 3 MOC credits RCPSC
Build a more reliable follow-up system for test results in your practice with the help of this interactive and hands-on workshop. Register here.
McMaster Pain Program
September 27, Virtual. See the brochure.
OMD Educates: Digital Health Conference 2023
September 28, Toronto
Bluewater Palliative Care Retreat
September 28 and 29, in person and virtual
McMaster Hematology and Thromboembolism Update
September 29, Hamilton
Counselling and Psychotherapy in Family Medicine (UofT)
September 29-October 1
November 17-19
2024 dates also available
Liver Diseases: Approach to Hepatitis C (Project ECHO)
October 5: 7PM – 8PM EST, virtual
Cardiology Update
October 13 & 14, Niagara-on-the-Lake
TEND Train the Trainer Program
October 16 & 17, Toronto (in person)
Helping professionals who want to learn how to design and deliver educational workshops, develop a trauma-informed lens, and become advocates for healthier workplaces. Register here.
Chronic Pain & Opioid Stewardship: Taming Zebras: Is It A Common or Rare Condition? (Project ECHO)
October 17: 7:00-8:00 pm (virtual)
Cultivating Connections: Pathways to Wellbeing: Social Prescribing Virtual Conference 2023
October 19, virtual and in person
Annual Southwestern Ontario Obstetrics & Gynaecology Update Day
October 20, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm in person only.
From Western University. Register here.
PEIP Conference 2023
October 20 and 21, virtual and in person (Edmonton)
8th Annual Clinical Day in Rheumatology: “The Pearls You Need to Know”
November 3, 6:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (in person)
Diagnose and implement appropriate management for common rheumatologic conditions. Download the brochure ; register here.
Diabetes Update (Schulich)
November 8
Registration: 7:30 am; Conference 8:00am-1:00 pm (in person or virtual)
Four Points by Sheraton-1150 Wellington Rd S, London, ON
Evidence-Based Management of the Diabetes Epidemic (McMaster)
November 8, in person with virtual option
CFPC Family Medicine Forum Montreal 2023
November 8-11, in person with some virtual and on demand
13th Annual Update in Geriatrics
November 15, 8:15 am – 3:20 pm (virtual)
Improve the care of older adults by applying evidence-based approaches to important geriatric topics. Present the latest research and innovations in geriatrics, including emerging treatments, care models, and technologies. Share practical take-home messages with colleagues within and across sectors and settings with the goal of improving practice. Download the brochure; register here.
5th Annual McMaster Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders Update
November 17, 1:00-6:00 pm (in person)
Discuss new developments and literature in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Utilize tools to manage common gastrointestinal (GI) problems encountered in primary care. Develop confidence in determining when to refer to a gastroenterologist, and access local resources to support and guide clinical practice. Learn more.
Children’s Mental Health Ontario: “Together for Tomorrow: Advancing quality, equity, and access in child and youth mental health.”
November 19-21, in person
Looking back on lessons learned and innovations in service delivery over the pandemic, this is an opportunity for system leaders to come together for a better tomorrow and to co-create a child and youth mental health system that provides timely and equitable access to high-quality mental health care for all. Register here.
St. Paul’s Hospital CME Conference
November 21 to 24, in person or virtual
Primary Care Obstetrics Grand Rounds
November 23 (Join via: Teams link or Webex swohealth@m.webex.com Video Conference ID: 113 192 953 4)
Sports Medicine: Primary Care Masterclass in Sport and Exercise Medicine and Musculoskeletal Health
January 1, 2024, Virtual
Dermatology Day for Primary Care
February 28, 2024, Virtual
Free, 1-on-1, Mainpro+ Accredited Best Practice CE Discussions with CEP/TVFHT pharmacists (Academic Detailing)
For family physicians, primary care nurse practitioners, family medicine residents – we facilitate practice change by tailoring information and resources to the provider’s interests/practice. Current topics include:
- Type 2 diabetes (insulin and non-insulin pharmacotherapy);
- Falls prevention;
- Heart failure;
- NEW! Anxiety and depression
New topics are added every 5-6 months, and we will update them here.
How to book your visit?
- Book a virtual visit or email Nicole Seymour to set up an in-person visit (nicole.seymour@cep.health)
- Thames Valley FHT sites: Contact your FHT pharmacist to book
Ongoing education opportunities
Long COVID Webinar Series
Monthly webinar series on Long COVID symptoms presented by Project ECHO. More information found here.
Gender Affirming Care – from SOGC
- Transgender and Gender Diverse Health 101
- New: Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy
- New: Surgical Transition and Advanced Care
Indigenous Health training opportunities
- From Ontario Health (Mainpro+ accredited):
- Updated – free Indigenous Relationships and Cultural Awareness interactive, online training incorporates cultural and language considerations and is an essential of person-centred care. These courses were created in collaboration with the Joint Ontario Indigenous Cancer Committee (JOICC), The IPHCC recommends the IRCA courses as a prerequisite to their Anishinaabe Mino’Ayaawin – People in Good Health training (see below).
- Anishinaabe Mino’Ayaawin – People In Good Health training program. Foundations of Indigenous Cultural Safety is the first course being released, and is created for individuals in the healthcare system to learn the importance of adopting culturally safe and appropriate practices when serving Indigenous clients and patients. The information and curriculum are accompanied by tools, resources, assessments and checklists so that individuals are better equipped to respond and provide culturally safe care. Learn more here.
- Indigenous Cultural Safety Training offered by San’yas: a rolling series of interactive modules and group learning that addresses the need for increased Indigenous cultural safety within the system. It brings to light the service provider bias and the legacies of colonization that continue to negatively affect service accessibility and health outcomes for Indigenous people. More info here
Mainpro+® Self-Study Program for Physicians: Understanding Quality Standards Programming in Primary Care
Earn CME credits by reading quality standards relevant to primary care. This one-credit-per-hour Self-Learning program has been certified by the CFPC Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 48.75 credits. To learn more or to enroll in the program, contact: UnderstandQS@ontariohealth.ca.
Free online CPD course – safer, more inclusive STBBI care
Online course, 4 hours
From the Canadian Public Health Association – Provide safer, more inclusive carefor sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections – a free online CPD course for family physicians and other clinical care providers. Explores the stigma and discrimination often encountered by patients seeking treatment for sexual health, substance use or STBBIs.
FREE specialized training and supplies for people likely to encounter an opioid overdose
Heart to Heart CPR has completed Phase 1 of their “Peer Support Responder” program that provides free advanced overdose training and protective equipment for people most likely to encounter, witness or experience opioid poisoning. Email nick@heart2heartcpr.com to secure your spot.
Virtual Care Privacy and Security Training
Training is available online from OMD – click here for details.
Brush Up on your 18m Well Baby Visit
MacHealth has some great interactive resources and a virtual CME program.
More info here
Project ECHO – Always Ongoing and Many New Topics!
Join for CME on one of these topics:
- Addiction Medicine
- Adult Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Autism
- Care of the Elderly
- Care of the Elderly – Dementia
- Care of the Elderly – LTC
- Child and Youth Mental Health
- Chronic Pain and Opioid Stewardship
- Complex Patient Management (MH + Physical)
- Concussion
- Epilepsy- Adult
- Epilepsy – Child and Youth
- First Nations, Inuit and Metis Wellness
- Liver
- Mental Health
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Ontario Bariatric Network
- Pediatric Complex Care
- Pediatric Obesity Management
- Pediatric Pain
- Pediatric Palliative Care
- Psychotherapy
- Rheumatology
- Skin and Wound
- Trans and Gender Diverse Health Care
More info on Project Echo here.
To see ongoing education opportunities, click here.
Includes Long COVID, gender affirming care, indigenous health and more.
Project ECHO – Care of The Elderly
Sept. 6- Dec. 13, 2023
Baycrest and North East Specialized Geriatric Centre are collaborating to host another ECHO Care of the Elderly (COE) Community Series. Find out more here.
Project ECHO – Chronic Pain
Resumes on September 7; weekly on Thursdays 12:30 – 2:00PM EST
Click here for more information
Project ECHO – Rheumatology
Resumes on September 8; weekly on Fridays from 12:00 – 1:30PM EST
Click here for more information
Project ECHO – Liver Diseases
Resumes on September 11; weekly on Mondays, 12:00 – 1:30PM EST
Click here for more information
Project ECHO – Concussion
New cycle starts September 13; weekly on Wednesdays 4:30 – 5:45PM EST
Click here for more information
Endocrinology Day for Primary Care Providers
September 22, virtual
Children’s Hospital (LHSC) Paediatric Conference
September 26 – 1300-1700 (Pre-Conference Skills Workshop)
September 27 – 0800-1700 (Conference)
Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre – 591 Wellington Road, London (in person)
Register here.
Safeguarding Girls at Risk in Canada
September 26, 4-6 pm
Webinar on female genital mutilation/cutting for health and social care providers, teachers, and caregivers. Register here. See flyer here.
CMPA Test Result Follow Up (virtual)
September 27 – English
October 13 – French
Up to 9 Mainpro+ credits CFPC | Up to 3 hrs Section 3 MOC credits RCPSC
Build a more reliable follow-up system for test results in your practice with the help of this interactive and hands-on workshop. Register here.
McMaster Pain Program
September 27, Virtual. See the brochure.
OMD Educates: Digital Health Conference 2023
September 28, Toronto
Bluewater Palliative Care Retreat
September 28 and 29, in person and virtual
McMaster Hematology and Thromboembolism Update
September 29, Hamilton
Counselling and Psychotherapy in Family Medicine (UofT)
September 29-October 1
November 17-19
2024 dates also available
Liver Diseases: Approach to Hepatitis C (Project ECHO)
October 5: 7PM – 8PM EST, virtual
Cardiology Update
October 13 & 14, Niagara-on-the-Lake
TEND Train the Trainer Program
October 16 & 17, Toronto (in person)
Helping professionals who want to learn how to design and deliver educational workshops, develop a trauma-informed lens, and become advocates for healthier workplaces. Register here.
Chronic Pain & Opioid Stewardship: Taming Zebras: Is It A Common or Rare Condition? (Project ECHO)
October 17: 7:00-8:00 pm (virtual)
Annual Southwestern Ontario Obstetrics & Gynaecology Update Day
October 20, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm in person only.
From Western University. Register here.
8th Annual Clinical Day in Rheumatology: “The Pearls You Need to Know”
November 3, 6:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (in person)
Diagnose and implement appropriate management for common rheumatologic conditions. Download the brochure ; register here.
Diabetes Update (Schulich)
Registration: 7:30 am; Conference 8:00am-1:00 pm (in person or virtual)
Four Points by Sheraton-1150 Wellington Rd S, London, ON
Evidence-Based Management of the Diabetes Epidemic (McMaster)
November 8, in person with virtual option
CFPC Family Medicine Forum Montreal 2023
November 8-11, in person with some virtual and on demand
13th Annual Update in Geriatrics
November 15, 8:15 am – 3:20 pm (virtual)
Improve the care of older adults by applying evidence-based approaches to important geriatric topics. Present the latest research and innovations in geriatrics, including emerging treatments, care models, and technologies. Share practical take-home messages with colleagues within and across sectors and settings with the goal of improving practice. Download the brochure; register here.
5th Annual McMaster Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders Update
November 17, 1:00-6:00 pm (in person)
Discuss new developments and literature in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Utilize tools to manage common gastrointestinal (GI) problems encountered in primary care. Develop confidence in determining when to refer to a gastroenterologist, and access local resources to support and guide clinical practice. Learn more.
St. Paul’s Hospital CME Conference
November 21 to 24, in person or virtual
Sports Medicine: Primary Care Masterclass in Sport and Exercise Medicine and Musculoskeletal Health
January 1, 2024, Virtual
Dermatology Day for Primary Care
February 28, 2024, Virtual
Free, 1-on-1, Mainpro+ Accredited Best Practice CE Discussions with CEP/TVFHT pharmacists (Academic Detailing)
For family physicians, primary care nurse practitioners, family medicine residents – we facilitate practice change by tailoring information and resources to the provider’s interests/practice. Current topics include:
- Type 2 diabetes (insulin and non-insulin pharmacotherapy);
- Falls prevention;
- Heart failure;
- NEW! Anxiety and depression
New topics are added every 5-6 months, and we will update them here.
How to book your visit?
- Book a virtual visit or email Nicole Seymour to set up an in-person visit (nicole.seymour@cep.health)
- Thames Valley FHT sites: Contact your FHT pharmacist to book
Ongoing education opportunities
Long COVID Webinar Series
Monthly webinar series on Long COVID symptoms presented by Project ECHO. More information found here.
Gender Affirming Care – from SOGC
- Transgender and Gender Diverse Health 101
- New: Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy
- New: Surgical Transition and Advanced Care
Indigenous Health training opportunities
- From Ontario Health (Mainpro+ accredited):
- Updated – free Indigenous Relationships and Cultural Awareness interactive, online training incorporates cultural and language considerations and is an essential of person-centred care. These courses were created in collaboration with the Joint Ontario Indigenous Cancer Committee (JOICC), The IPHCC recommends the IRCA courses as a prerequisite to their Anishinaabe Mino’Ayaawin – People in Good Health training (see below).
- Anishinaabe Mino’Ayaawin – People In Good Health training program. Foundations of Indigenous Cultural Safety is the first course being released, and is created for individuals in the healthcare system to learn the importance of adopting culturally safe and appropriate practices when serving Indigenous clients and patients. The information and curriculum are accompanied by tools, resources, assessments and checklists so that individuals are better equipped to respond and provide culturally safe care. Learn more here.
- Indigenous Cultural Safety Training offered by San’yas: a rolling series of interactive modules and group learning that addresses the need for increased Indigenous cultural safety within the system. It brings to light the service provider bias and the legacies of colonization that continue to negatively affect service accessibility and health outcomes for Indigenous people. More info here
Mainpro+® Self-Study Program for Physicians: Understanding Quality Standards Programming in Primary Care
Earn CME credits by reading quality standards relevant to primary care. This one-credit-per-hour Self-Learning program has been certified by the CFPC Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 48.75 credits. To learn more or to enroll in the program, contact: UnderstandQS@ontariohealth.ca.
Free online CPD course – safer, more inclusive STBBI care
Online course, 4 hours
From the Canadian Public Health Association – Provide safer, more inclusive carefor sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections – a free online CPD course for family physicians and other clinical care providers. Explores the stigma and discrimination often encountered by patients seeking treatment for sexual health, substance use or STBBIs.
FREE specialized training and supplies for people likely to encounter an opioid overdose
Heart to Heart CPR has completed Phase 1 of their “Peer Support Responder” program that provides free advanced overdose training and protective equipment for people most likely to encounter, witness or experience opioid poisoning. Email nick@heart2heartcpr.com to secure your spot.
Virtual Care Privacy and Security Training
Training is available online from OMD – click here for details.
Brush Up on your 18m Well Baby Visit
MacHealth has some great interactive resources and a virtual CME program.
More info here
Project ECHO – Always Ongoing and Many New Topics!
Join for CME on one of these topics:
- Addiction Medicine
- Adult Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Autism
- Care of the Elderly
- Care of the Elderly – Dementia
- Care of the Elderly – LTC
- Child and Youth Mental Health
- Chronic Pain and Opioid Stewardship
- Complex Patient Management (MH + Physical)
- Concussion
- Epilepsy- Adult
- Epilepsy – Child and Youth
- First Nations, Inuit and Metis Wellness
- Liver
- Mental Health
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Ontario Bariatric Network
- Pediatric Complex Care
- Pediatric Obesity Management
- Pediatric Pain
- Pediatric Palliative Care
- Psychotherapy
- Rheumatology
- Skin and Wound
- Trans and Gender Diverse Health Care