December 2017 |
Please note the DFM office will close from December 23-January 2, inclusive.
Happy Holidays
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Happy Holidays to our great Department
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Reflecting on this past year of change and growth, we could not be more proud of our Department and its achievements in 2017.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Join us at the Resident-Faculty-Family Social on February 25
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at the City View Curling Club!
We will have two hours on the ice followed by drinks.
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Read a selection of our most read stories over the past year, which highlight some of our amazing learners and faculty members.
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A Visit to the North
By: Dr. Annelise Miller
Some of you may remember that I disappeared for 2 months at the beginning of PGY2, and then returned with little Kamiks (boots) on my stethoscope: the mark of my time spent in the Canadian North where I was privileged to work alongside with, and caring for, Inuit. I was one of 6 lucky PGY2s to go up to Baffin Island for a clinical placement at Qikiqtani General Hospital in Iqaluit, NU.
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A Cross-Cultural Experience
By: Dr. Ed Seale
The Ottawa Shanghai Joint School of Medicine (OSJSM) was established in October 2014 and the first cohort of medical students are currently progressing through pre-clerkship. In preparation for clinical clerkship, the local Chinese physician preceptors requested training on Canadian bedside clinical teaching. The Chinese teaching model consists of mostly didactic teaching which is in stark contrast to our patient-centered model.
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More than a Family Medicine resident: A program that
promotes balance
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By: Jill Smith
"I’m Jill, a Family Medicine resident.”
That was my answer to a recently asked “Tell me about yourself” inquiry, which, may I add, is possibly the most dreaded question one can be asked. In this case, my answer really made me stop and think. Is this the one thing I feel ultimately defines me?
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DFM to establish a Practice-Based Research Network
in Champlain Region
The DFM is delighted to announce the creation of the
Ottawa Practice Enhancement Network (OPEN)
, a grassroots and participatory initiative that involves the collaborative engagement of primary care practice members, experts in quality improvement, researchers, patients and local health planners who come together to establish local priorities and work to achieve their regional goals to optimizing care. This dynamic partnership will integrate the voices of many important stakeholders, help grow the presence of the CT Lamont Primary Healthcare Research Centre and the DFM, and enhance our reputation as innovators in primary care research. For more information, contact
sdahrouge@bruyere.org
. An official announcement will follow shortly.
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Reflections on the
Guyana Elective
Driven by a lifelong desire to give back to society and help those in need, Dr. Maude B. Perras, a PGY2 resident at the Montfort Unit, has always had a strong interest in Global Health. Her previous experiences in under-resourced and marginalized populations as a medical student led to her interest in the Guyana elective, where residents spend one month working in community health centres and hospital settings in Georgetown, Guyana.
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An Exciting New Chapter for the Montfort Hospital
By Dre Lyne Pitre
Who would have thought that a hospital scheduled to close in 1997 is now a Group A university teaching hospital and has been since June 19, 2013?
The Department of Family Medicine wishes to congratulate our colleagues at the Montfort Hospital on this remarkable achievement. Félicitations!
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Encouraging Residents to get Involved as Leaders: Advice from a
Chief Resident
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By: Dr. Aida Owlia, PGY2
Chief Resident, Civic Unit
When I was asked to do the orientation welcoming notes and pass on some advice that I wish I had before starting residency, I kept going back to one phrase and that was “get involved”.
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QI in Practice: Improving bookings at Riverside Court Medical Clinic
The scheduling of patient appointments is a complicated task that can lead to frustrations for both patients and physicians. These include cancelled appointments, no-shows, excessive wait times for specific requests (e.g. physical exams) and conflicts with a physician’s other responsibilities, including family, conferences and vacation time.
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Please send nominations (cover letter and the nominee's CV) to
pgme@uottawa.ca
DEADLINE: Friday, January 5, 2018
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Awards and Recognition
We had a record number of award winners across our department this year. Congratulations to all recipients, and to those who nominated their colleagues for recognition!
Our recent OCFP winners!
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Dr. Lyne Pitre
will resign as the Director of the Montfort Unit on January 1, 2018, after 22 years in the role.
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Upcoming Events
Monday, December 25 - Tuesday, January 2
Holiday Break - University Closed
Friday, January 5
Academic Day
Wednesday, January 10
Wednesday, January 10-Saturday, January 13
Friday, January 12
IMG interviews
Thursday, January 18 - Friday, January 19
CaRMS interviews
Friday, January 19
Thursday, January 25 - Friday, January 26
CaRMS interviews
Thursday, January 25
Friday, January 26 - Saturday, January 27
Saturday, January 27
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Growing families!
Congratulations to PGY3 resident
Dr. Émelie Braschi
on the arrival of her son, Aurélien, on November 17th.
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Undergraduate Education
In this season of peace, joy and love, we are reminded how very privileged we are to count you as members of the Department of Family Medicine. We would like to thank you for your contribution to the Department and wish you health and happiness for 2018!
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Postgraduate Education
The Postgraduate world continues to be a busy one with the completion of CaRMS dossier reviews and interview preparation.
Don’t forget about our upcoming
CRAG
! Save the date for
February 23
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. Happy Holidays!
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Thank you to everyone who attended our first Faculty Development Half Day On December 6! We had twenty four participants, including a talented group of presenters who gave their time to make our event a success!
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