The Foundation for Medical Practice Education

📣 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

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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...

#measles #medicalresearch 👍

Intense levels of tree pollen mean heightened symptoms for allergy sufferers in Hamilton, researcher warns | CBC News Allergy sufferers in Hamilton will experience heightened symptoms in the coming weeks as warmer weather results in more tree pollen being released, according to the head of a pollen research lab in On...

Allergy season is hitting hard in #HamOnt. Mariam Hanna, assistant clinical professor in the Department of Pediatrics, says environmental allergies can last for weeks or even months, affecting people of all ages and disrupting daily life.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Tips for incorporating new therapies for acne Novel therapies, and fresh understanding of old therapies.

Tips for incorporating new therapies for acne: Novel therapies, and fresh understanding of old therapies.

Introducing FMPE SAMP-Style Questions: A New Study Resource for Family Medicine Residents. Read more: shorturl.at/ZD0eZ

#FamilyMedicineExamPrep #SAMPPracticeQuestions #FMPELearningTools #PBPLEducation #ResidentStudySupport #MedicalKnowledgeInPractice

Last year, we announced the 4 recipients of the 2024 Exceptional Facilitator Award: Dr. Danielle Carpentier, Dr. Savitoj Khehra, Dr. Pearl Langer, and Dr. Holly Slakov! This month, we are featuring a spotlight on Dr. Carpentier. shorturl.at/t9p9v #ExceptionalFacilitator2024 #PhysicianSpotlight

🎓 Calling All Family Medicine Residents!

The Residency PBLP Scholarship Award recognizes outstanding scholarly projects by FM Resident(s) around small group learning through research, quality improvement, and/or education program development.

For more details: fmpe.org/residency-le...

Join us for the McMaster Annual Conference in Hospital Medicine 2025! 🏥✨ In conjunction with the @acpimphysicians.bsky.social

📅 May 30–31, 2025
📍 Delta Hotel Toronto Airport & Conference Centre
🔗 cpd.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/hospitalmedicine25
#McMasterCPD #HospitalMedicine

Our President Dr Charlene Lui speaks to celebrating 125 years of partnership with our doctors. "To all our doctors, past, present, & future—thank you for your unwavering commitment. Here’s to the next 125 years of making a difference, one patient at a time." bcmj.org/editorials/n...

Today is National Physicians’ Day, a day to recognize and honour the hard work and dedication of doctors providing care to patients across Canada.

#NationalPhysiciansDay #ThankYouDoctors #DoctorsOfCanada #HealthcareHeroes #CanadianDoctors #CaringForCanada #PhysiciansMatter #SupportOurDoctors

Rural Superheroes, Assemble! 🦸

This National Physicians Day, we’re celebrating the everyday heroics of rural physicians. To every doctor caring for people in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities across BC: thank you. 🧡

#NationalPhysiciansDay #RuralHealth #SuperDocs

Check out our latest article, “Quality Care, Healthy Minds: Advancing Physician Wellness & Practice Improvement,” Interview with Dr. Lori Teeple, Medical Editor
Read article: shorturl.at/i5Uu9

#MedicalEducation #EmergencyMedicine #FMPE #PBLP #PhysicianWellness #SmallGroupLearning