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🎉 Congratulations to LTRI alumna Dr. Mary Brunkow on receiving the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her groundbreaking immune system research.

Read the story: www.sinaihealth.ca/news/ltri-al...

"Together, we can turn pressure into momentum for meaningful change.” Dr Lui opened the JCC Conference with an inspiring message about how collaboration between physicians and health care professionals through the JCCs has yielded real-life changes for physicians and patients. #JCCImpact2025

October 6 is the the first ever National Day of Action on Planetary Health. Learn how to implement practical solutions to address climate change in health care in webinar hosted by David Suzuki: ow.ly/pesZ50WXvcA
@cape-acme.bsky.social @drmelissalem.bsky.social @courtghoward.bsky.social

Check out our latest article on Dr. Jill Bailey, family physician & FMPE module author. shorturl.at/aqNuR

#PhysicianWellbeing #MindfulnessInMedicine #FMPE #HealthcareLeadership

Now Accepting Submissions: the QEII Foundation Translating Research into Care (TRIC) fund 2025 funding competition

For full eligibility, important dates, competition objectives, and application details: lnkd.in/eFERdQ4s

Don’t miss this chance to bring your research to life and make a real impact!

📢 Just published in our Fall FMPE Newsletter: An interview with Dr. Alexandre Motard, Montreal family physician & long-time PBLP module author.

👉 Read more: shorturl.at/ll1gA

#FamilyMedicine #CME #PBLP #FMPE #PrimaryCare #MedicalEducation

Slenyto: first Rx melatonin product for treating insomnia in children with ASD Health Canada is also proposing to add ‘melatonin or its salts’ to the Prescription Drug List when used for any sleep-related use in the general pediatric population.

Slenyto: first Rx melatonin product for treating insomnia in children with ASD

Health Canada is also proposing to add ‘melatonin or its salts’ to the Prescription Drug List when used for any sleep-related use in the general pediatric population.

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 (𝐏𝐁𝐋𝐏) 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞? Check out our Video & More: fmpe.org/residency-le... #residentlearning #familyphysician #FMPE #familydoctor #medicaleducation

In this year's Annual Report, we published a snapshot of the 2024 Active Universities with Residency, NP Programs, and PHCNP Across Canada. In the months ahead, we plan to announce some exciting partnerships and outreach opportunities. So, stay tuned! Read our full Report: shorturl.at/M89iR

“Paperwork and other administrative tasks are soul crushing for doctors, because we know so many of these tasks are either unnecessary or could be done in a much simpler or more efficient way.” – Dr. Candace Bradshaw, former president of @doctorsmanitoba.bsky.social.

Read more: bit.ly/45AluKJ

We are so proud to present our latest Annual Report, Advancing Physician Learning: A Year of Innovation and Impact. shorturl.at/gFLuV #FMF2024 #FamilyMedicine #MedicalEducation #PracticeChange #EvidenceBasedCare #FMPE #PrimaryCareCanada #PhysicianLearning #HealthcareInnovation #CME

📣 Op Ed "Climate change has infiltrated my medical practice."
Dr. Pétrin-Desrosiers is treating the climate crisis firsthand and demanding real leadership on its health impacts.
📰 Read her powerful op-ed in the Montreal Gazette: https://www.montrealgazette.com/opinion/op-eds/article1074216.html

Congrats 👏

RNAO is looking for a talented nurse leader to join its board of directors for 2025-2027!

Interested? Submit your nominations today & shape the future of your association.

Nominations due by Aug. 8: MyRNAO.ca/myrnao.ca/...

RCCbc's Real-Time Virtual Supports were profiled in this article, along with partners @thefnha.bsky.social and @ubcmedicine.bsky.social. Findings: RTVS has"improved access to primary, emergency, and specialized care, and have improved the retention and support of rural practitioners."

Why wait? Register for #FMF2025 now and lock in early bird savings for the must-attend event in family medicine! Join us November 5–8 in Winnipeg—save your spot today: fmf.cfpc.ca/registra...

Qu’attendez-vous pour vous inscrire au #FMF2025 et profiter du tarif réduit pour l’événement incontournable de la médecine de famille? Rendez-vous du 5 au 8 novembre à Winnipeg. Réservez votre place dès maintenant : fmf.cfpc.ca/fr/inscr...

Interactive Module: Highlighting is Here 👍 🔗 To watch a demo of the new features: fmpe.org/interactive-...

#FMPE #PBLP #FamilyMedicine #PrimaryCare #FamilyPhysician #Healthcare #PatientCare #PreventiveMedicine #GeneralPractice #HealthPromotion #CommunityHealth #FamilyDoctor #FamilyHealth

We are excited to announce our FMPE Resident Advisory Committee. The committee is composed of resident representatives from seven Canadian medical school programs across Canada. #ResidentLeadership #FutureDoctorsCanada #MedicalEducationMatters #ResidencyVoices #FMPECommunity #PBLPImpact

🎓✨ Cheers to the Newest Medical School Graduates! 🩺🎉 We're celebrating the incredible medical students across Canada who are graduating and stepping into the next chapter of their journey in medicine. 🙌🎉 #MedSchoolGrad #FutureMDs #MedicalStudents #DoctorLife #CanadaMed #NextGenDoctors #MedLife

🎓 Big congratulations to Canada’s graduating Family Medicine Residents! 👏🩺

You've already made an impact during your training — and your journey is just beginning. Here’s to the future of primary care! 🌟

#FamilyMedicine #ResidentGrad #FutureOfCare #CanadaDoctors #PrimaryCare

Practice Change Tips From Our Members: “Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia” Module. Read more: shorturl.at/wz95e #FMPE #PBLP #FamilyMedicine #PrimaryCare #FamilyPhysician #Healthcare #PatientCare #PreventiveMedicine #GeneralPractice #HealthPromotion #CommunityHealth #FamilyDoctor #FamilyHealth

📘 How can physicians feel supported, stay current, and lead change in practice?
Dr. Dana McKay shares her story in “Finding Support, Sharing Knowledge, Leading Change.”
➡️ shorturl.at/XEJj9
#FamilyMedicine #CPD #FMPE #MedicalEducation #PhysicianSupport

Exciting news! 🎉 Dr. Justin Weresch has been appointed Chair of the FMPE Board. From small group learning in residency to leading the organization—his journey comes full circle.

Read the full Q&A: shorturl.at/UfkyM
#FMPE #MedEd #FamilyMedicine #MedicalLeadership #CDNhealth

Methane leaks from dormant oil and gas wells in Canada are seven times worse than thought, study suggests Methane emissions from Canada's non-producing oil and gas wells appear to be seven times higher than government estimates, according to a new study led by researchers at McGill University. The finding...

🔥 New McGill study: dormant oil & gas wells in Canada leak 7× more methane than we thought.
Methane traps 80× more heat than CO₂.
It is high time to plug the worst wells & turn sites into clean energy. Learn more about it here🔗 phys.org/news/2025-06-methane-leaks-dormant-oil-gas.html

As we continue down our path of #reconciliation, the CMA is standing with #IndigenousPeoples to break down barriers to good health.

While we've taken strides in the right direction, we must do better to protect Indigenous Peoples’ right to health.

@jossreimer.bsky.social

#NIHM2025

Wishing you a Happy Pride Month. 🏳️‍🌈 #Pride2025

#PrideMonth, #LGBTQIA, #EqualityForAll, #PrideCelebration #PrideParade #LGBTQIA+, #TransEquality

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. #NIHM2025

Congratulations to Lethbridge cardiologist Dr. Sayeh Zielke on receiving the King Charles III Coronation medal recognizing her contributions to enhancing assisted living services, improving the quality of life and fostering positive change in her community. lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbri...

Interprovincial partnership to help fast-track international doctors’ careers in P.E.I. McMaster University and the Government of Prince Edward Island have announced the first-of-its-kind interprovincial partnership, the PEI-McMaster Collaborative Hospitalist Fellowship.

McMaster and the Government of PEI have launched a new fellowship to fast-track international doctors into the Canadian health system 🩺

Read more: www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/pri...