2021, Vol. 6 | Pour accéder à la version française de ce bulletin, cliquez ici.
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Summer is now upon us, and so far, we couldn't have asked for better weather. COVID-19 case counts are at an all-time low, and the Ontario government has eased restrictions and has moved into Step 3 with gyms, indoor dining and movie theatres reopening. With the increasing rise in vaccination rates, we can slowly enjoy activities we once took for granted. While a return to normalcy is a welcomed change for most, an Ipsos poll finds that 51 percent of Canadians are anxious about returning to everyday life after the pandemic. This is why it's essential that we take our time and continue doing activities that contribute positively to our overall health and well-being. Saturday, July 24, is International Self-Care Day. Established in 2011, the International Self-Care Foundation aims to increase health and well-being by promoting self-care and healthy lifestyles. As physicians, we often neglect ourselves while taking care of our patients and loved ones. However, as we're nearing the end of this pandemic, physician burnout is a condition that threatens our well-being and can affect the care we provide to patients. The stories in this issue of Pulse are about taking care of ourselves, our loved ones and our patients.
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STORIES IN FAMILY MEDICINE |
Predicting End of Life in Older Frail Canadians to Increase Well-being and Support Care Planning
This month, research led by the DFM's Dr. Amy Hsu on the Risk-Evaluation for Support: Predictions for Elder-Life in the Community Tool (RESPECT) was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
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Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Screening and Prevention
The comms team at the DFM had the pleasure of speaking with the DFM's Dr. Anna Wilkinson to learn more about how the pandemic has profoundly impacted cancer screening and prevention.
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The Ultimate Responsibility: Self-care as a Physician
Our assistant writer Amelia Willes has written a piece on the importance of self-care and how burnout is a serious challenge that jeopardizes both the well-being of physicians and the quality of care they provide to patients.
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Health and wellness: the underbelly of grief by Ireen Savoy
Grief.
Such a loaded word. The past few editions of Pulse I was making lists on the best movies and podcasts, and now here I am, writing about the healthiness of loss in the midst of my own grieving process.
Read my thoughts on grief as I complete the first of many months on the subject.
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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) awards $450K for a project lead by members of the DFM
The Public Health Agency of Canada has provided $450,000 of funding for a project lead by members of the University of Ottawa Department of Family Medicine called A tailored automated COVID vaccine communication strategy to build primary care providers’ capacity to address vaccine hesitancy among their patients.
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Family Medicine Grand Rounds
DFM in the News
A reminder to mention your affiliation with the DFM when speaking with the media. It brings us much pride to share your great work!
Share a story!
Upcoming Events
October 22 : Transition-related Hormone Therapy in Primary Care
October 29 : Mental Health Update: Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic
November 26 : Ottawa Stroke Summit
December 3 : Update in Gastroenterology
December 10 : 12 Update in Cardiology
Quick Links
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UNDERGRADUATE
Summer has started, and our MD2021 students have now moved on to becoming new residents! Congratulations to all on completing medical school, and all the best with residency and your career!
The community preceptor program will be restarting in September, and we are hoping many physicians will be able to accommodate students in their clinics. I want to take the opportunity to thank everyone who has been involved so far with our program.
Some students entering clerkship have already completed their transition to clerkship weeks. We are looking forward to having them complete their rotations!
Fourth-year medical students are only able to complete electives in Ottawa, given the current pandemic. If you would like to accommodate a student, please don't hesitate to advise us.
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POSTGRADUATE
New Academic Year 2021-2022
A new year is underway and I’d like to take the time to not only welcome our new residents starting their first year of training but to thank all of our residents and faculty members for adapting to the new learning environment. Virtual care has allowed us to continue to deliver safe and effective care while continuing to provide a learner-centred medical education. We’re hopeful a return to some in-person connections will occur this year!
Graduation Certificates
The Faculty of Medicine will be distributing graduation certificates in person. They will be available for pickup at the PGME office within 30 days of the trainee’s last day – e.g., trainees finishing on August 30 can retrieve their certificates no earlier than September 1.
A reminder for those wishing to receive their certificate via mail, to keep DFM aware of any changes to your mailing address by emailing pgy2dfm@uottawa.ca.
CaRMS 2022
The CaRMS working group has begun brainstorming our approach to our second virtual CaRMS event. If you’d like to participate please contact Kim Rozon at dfmpgmanager@uottawa.ca. We will need support from faculty, residents and staff to ensure another successful match!
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9 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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1) Clinic of the Future Contest
In late June, we launched our Clinic of the Future contest. The DFM is looking for individuals or teams who have innovative ideas for enhancing the delivery of health care in our community. Submit your Expression of Interest by Monday, August 2, 2021! The winning team will get $3,500 + and receive publication financial support.
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Find your path in the DFM (Orientation and Essential Teaching Skills for new faculty and anyone wanting a refresh on Friday, September 24, 2021, from 8 am to 12:30 pm. Also, join us at our Faculty Development Half Day (all faculty) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Registration Coming Soon!
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How To Do Primary Care Education Research, A Practical Guide, has just been published. The DFM's Dr. Doug Archibald and Dr. David Ponka each have a chapter in this long-awaited book on education research.
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This workshop is intended for Faculty at assistant or associate professor level who are getting ready to submit their promotion application to the Departmental Teaching Personnel Committee (DTPC) for consideration.
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The Champlain Regional Planning Table for Trans Health Services and Rainbow Health Ontario have partnered to bring a virtual training to primary care providers (including physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, physician's assistants, pharmacists, and students of these disciplines) in the Champlain region. This course on October 22, 2021 from 10 am to 4 pm, is about initiating and monitoring hormone therapy for trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming clients in primary care. Read more.
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We are a multidisciplinary team of students (in medicine, nursing, and social work) working in partnership with the Healthy End of Life Project (HELP) Ottawa, a community-based research project. We are looking to interview health care professionals and/or social service providers with experience providing care for and supporting those who are living with advanced age, frailty, and chronic and/or life-limiting illness, or at end of life, who are receiving care at home or in the community. For more information, please contact Anthea Nelson-James or Saloni Phadke. Read more.
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7) Call for workshop proposals Entretiens Jacques Cartier 2022
The Entretiens Jacques Cartier (EJC) provides a forum for dialogue and shared perspectives between academic, economic, institutional, scientific, and associative and citizen groups. The EJC also aims to strengthen interdisciplinary and francophone collaborations. Please note that the presentations must be in French. The EJC is divided between a virtual summit (May 16-18, 2022) and an in-person meeting (October 17-19, 2022). Participation is limited to the Centre Jacques Cartier partners, and workshops must be composed of (at least) one French partner and one Canadian partner. The application deadline is September 14, 2021. For more information, consult the Centre Jacques Cartier website.
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8) GGP Fellowship Call for Applications
The Grant Generating Project (GGP), a year-long "fellowship without walls," is calling for applications for the 2021-2022 Fellowship. Since 1995, the GGP has trained over 100 fellows and produced over 800 grant proposals yielding more than $1 billion in grants to primary care. Those interested in applying for the GGP fellowship must complete the application. Applicants are encouraged to review the expectations for the fellow and sponsoring department or program and determine their ability and willingness to commit the time and funding required for GGP participation. The deadline to apply is August 15,2021.
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9) Get up to $20,000 per project in support of primary care or research in primary medical education innovation
The PRIME grant supports Department of Family Medicine faculty members to undertake a scholarly or research project with access to an experienced research team, including guidance from a research adviser and mentoring from a medical educator. The PRIME grant provides up to $20,000 per project in support of research in primary care or medical education innovation. The deadline for Letters of Intent is September 15, 2021. You will find templates and all other information on the website.
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