The Chronic Pain Program is a new program being offered to Family Physicians. This program’s content focuses on the Public Health Perspective and Epidemiology, Core Concepts in Pain, Approaches to Chronic Non-Cancer Pain Management, Opioids, Cannabinoids, Prescribing for Special Populations, and Recognizing, and Approaches to, Opioid and Substance Use Disorders (OUD/SUD).
A virtual offering of the Chronic Pain Management program was held in January 2024. Check back for information on additional offerings
The Family Medicine Lecture Series (FMLS) delivers a weekly live, virtual lecture series to Family Physicians. The FMLS is a partnership between the Family Practice Renewal Program, the Endeavor, RE-Boot, Shalloway and Long Range Family Practice Networks, Memorial’s Office of Professional and Educational Development and Distributed Medical Education Dept., and the Regional Health Authorities. The topics have been identified by family physicians and are relevant to family medicine. This program has been highly successful and is well-attended.
Check back for information on fall offerings of the Family Medicine Lecture Series.
The Frailty Series is one of the most popular program offerings. The Frailty series is the collaborative effort of two Geriatricians and eight Family Physicians from across the province. This team of physicians develop and deliver content focused on care of the older adult. Topics include Dementia, Delirium, Frailty, Appropriate Prescribing, Advance Care Planning, Capacity Assessment, Falls, Elimination, Pain, Insomnia, Exercise, Osteoporosis, Substance Use Disorder – Opioids and Alcohol, Driving, Chronic Disease Management, Nutrition, Depression and Anxiety, Sexuality and Aging, Dermatology, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
A virtual offering of Frailty 3 was held in September 2023.
A virtual offering of Frailty 4 was held May/June 2024. Another virtual 3-session offering of Frailty 4 will be held Tuesday, Oct 15th, Oct 22nd, and Oct 29th from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Please check back soon for more information and to register.
MyPractice is a robust educational and support program for family physicians starting a new practice in the province, moving from one practice to another within the province, or transitioning from active practice to retirement. The program elements consist of online modules, Bootcamp Workshops, and a Mentor Matching Service.
For more information, please visit the MyPractice website.
MyQ provides family physicians with support and programming to improve clinic processes. The program leads to improved quality of care for patients and a better work/life balance for participating physicians. This program offers support from national experts, local physicians, and MyQ practice facilitators.
For more information, please visit the MyQ website.
The Palliative Care Program is a group learning program for family physicians focusing on palliative care in the community. Topics include: Delirium, Dyspnea, Nausea and Constipation, Opioids, and Pain.
A virtual offering of the Palliative Care Program was held in April 2024.
The Buprenorphine/Naloxone Treatment of Addiction Program provides family physicians with key learnings on how to care for patients who are opioid dependent.
The program describes opioid dependency features, treatments, and screening information. It has been updated to include new content relating to pregnancy and opioid additions treatment and microdosing in response to physician interest and new practice guidelines.
A virtual offering of the Buprenorphine/Naloxone (Suboxone) Treatment of Addiction Program was held in April/May 2024.
The Gender Affirmative Care program is a new program being developed for Family Physicians. This program will have two components:
Gender Diversity in Primary Care: A standalone session for Family Physicians who are interested in learning to create an inclusive practice. Two sessions have been offered: Oct 23 and Nov 29, 2023. Stay tuned for additional offerings.
Gender Affirming Health Care: An in-person offering of Gender Affirming Health Care was held June 15th, 2024. Check back for information on additional offerings.
