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The DFM Shines at FMF
Congratulations to everyone who participated at Family Medicine Forum in Montreal this year!

All of our staff, presenters, facilitators and award-winners in attendance demonstrated the strength and diversity that makes our department a national leader in family medicine.

The DFM Holiday Open House
Please join us to celebrate our new office location and kick off the holiday season!
Friday, December 15, 2017
3:00pm - 5:00pm
850 Peter Morand Crescent
Message from the Chair

November has been a very busy month! For those who helped us move to Peter Morand, a huge THANK-YOU! We are now set up at 600 Peter Morand and had our first faculty meeting with the Governance and Accountability Consensus Retreat in the new space at 850 Peter Morand. Read more
More than a Family Medicine resident: A program that
promotes balance
"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? Read more
Progress on Governance and Accountability Following Consensus Retreat

Thank you to everyone who participated in the  Governance and Accountability Consensus Retreat  on  Friday, November 3rd  at our new teaching space at 850 Peter Morand Crescent. Participants collectively agreed on a plan to move forward to better understand our role as academic family physicians, and to clearly define authority and decision-making in a governance model that recognizes our faculty contributions through a robust accountability framework. 

A  summary of the day's discussions  and  action items to guide our next steps  are available on our website . We welcome your feedback at any time to  fdevdfm@uottawa.ca  .
Research and Scholarship News
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. OPEN is more than a Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN); which traditionally links practitioners and researchers. 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 on this exciting project, please contact Simone Dahrouge, DFM Vice-Chair of Research, at sdahrouge@bruyere.org . An official announcement will follow shortly.
The NAPCRG Annual Meeting starts tomorrow in Montreal ! Best of luck to our participants from uOttawa, and congratulations to Dr. Sharon Johnston , co-author of " Citizen, Consumer, and Patient Roles in Using Publicly Reported Primary Healthcare Performance " which has been selected as one of three Distinguished Papers at the
NAPGRG Annual Meeting.
Join us on November 23, 2017 between 8:30am and 10:30am. View the poster . Would you like to be a presenter at Research Grand Rounds? There are still spaces available in the 2017-2018 program.
Apply for the PRIME Grant
Deadline is December 1

The PRIME grant provides  up to $20,000 to DFM faculty members to undertake a scholarly or research project. Questions? Want to apply? Visit our website for more information .
Reminder from the
FMRSP Team!

Don’t forget about your upcoming FMRSP deadlines – all submissions are to be submitted to FMRSPdfm@uottawa.ca

PGY1 Short Report Due:
March 1 2018

PGY2 Progress Report Due: February 1 2018
Announcements
Awards and Recognition

Many congratulations to our recent award winners at the DFM – we are proud of your well-deserved recognition!

Dr. Annelise Miller - CFPC Murray Stalker Award
Dr. Roland Halil and Dr. Jordan Littman - CFP Original Research Article of the Year
Dr. Tamara Pokrupa-Nahanni - CFPC Indigenous Student Leadership Award
Dr. Maija Robinson - CFPC Medical Student Leadership Award
Dr. Shari Manga - CFPC Medical Student Leadership Award
Dr. Christine Nadeau - Faculty of Medicine Award in Education for the Collaborator Competency
Dr. Michelle Anawati - Faculty of Medicine Award in Education for the Collaborator Competency, francophone stream
Dr. Sohil Rangwala - OCFP Award of Excellence
Dr. Christiane Kuntz - OCFP Regional Family Physician of the Year
Dr. Robin Kennie - Community Teacher of the Year
Dr. Sharon Johnston - NAPCRG Distinguished Paper
Growing families!

Congratulations to Dr. Meaghan McLaren (pictured with daughter Nora) and her husband Gary on the arrival of their son, Owen, on October 15. 
Departmental Updates
Undergraduate Education

Christopher Russell , a 4th year medical student, presented a poster at FMF on factors affecting residency choice for UOttawa medical students. Congratulations Chris! 

Our Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) is organising multiple events in the upcoming year. The resident shadowing program is in it's third year and a great initiative for our students. Thank you to the residents participating and to the students organising it!
Postgraduate Education

I hope you are all doing well and that you are enjoying the fall. MCCQE and CCFP exams for the fall are done and PGY-3 interviews are ongoing! Good luck to all! Read more for updates on:
  • CaRMS
  • Our new teaching space
  • Job Fair
  • Christine Nadeau, award winner
Faculty Development

Join us for the Winter Faculty Development Half Day! This morning session offers hands-on, practical tips for faculty. We will also have a gourmet espresso bar and chocolate tasting!  Register now!

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