2021, Vol. 7 | Pour accéder à la version française de ce bulletin, cliquez ici.
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Fall has arrived! The days are getting shorter and cooler, the leaves on the trees are beginning to change, and it's the perfect time to don your favourite sweater for a nice walk or to relax by the window with your favourite cup of coffee or tea.
I hope many of you enjoyed the presentation from our special guest speaker, Dr. Julian Abel, at yesterday's Family Medicine Grand Rounds.
I want to congratulate DFM members who have received Faculty of Medicine Awards, Dr. Amy Hsu, Dr. Kay-Anne Haykal, Dr. Christiane Kuntz, Dr. Marie-Hélène Chomienne, Dr. Marjorie Pomerleau and Dr. Lyne Pitre. It's inspiring to see so many women in our department recognized for their contributions to Family Medicine. I hope many of you will join and celebrate our colleagues at the Awards & Recognition Gala, on October 2, from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Tomorrow is a special day for Ontario's francophone community, Franco-Ontarian Day. On this day, Franco-Ontarians celebrate their distinctive green and white flag and their heritage. There are over 600 thousand francophones in Ontario who identify as Franco-Ontarian, with almost a quarter of them living in the Ottawa area alone.
Next week is National Truth and Reconciliation Week. I encourage everyone to take part in the activities held by the Faculty of Medicine and the Centre for Indigenous Health Research and Education (CIHRE).
The DFM is seeking candidates for three faculty leadership positions, Family Medicine Enhanced Skills in Maternity and Newborn Care Program Director, a Director of Women's Health, as well as a full-time academic physician position with a preferred focus in obstetrics, to join the team at Bruyère. Read more on the DFM Career Opportunities page.
Lastly, please save the dates for the Departmental Assembly on November 5, 2021, and the Faculty Retreat in Montebello on January 14-15, 2022. Registration coming soon!
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STORIES IN FAMILY MEDICINE |
Canadian Researchers Create Tool Intended for Predicting Dementia |
The seasons of Alzheimer’s |
How to cope with being thrown in a caregiver’s position : 5 movies that make us feel less alone |
Faculty of Medicine Award Winners
Awards of Excellence
Early-career Research of the Year -
Public Health and Epidemiology: Dr. Amy Hsu
Early-career Research of the Year -
Innovation an Education: Dr. Kay-Anne Haykal
Mentor of the Year -
Clinical: Dr. Christiane Kuntz
International and global Health Award
(Faculty): Dr. Marie-Hélène Chomienne
Prix pour la promotion de la Francophonie : Dr. Marjorie Pomerleau
Alumni Awards of Distinction
Exceptional Leadership Award: Dr. Lyne Pitre
Congratulations to all of our award winners! Celebrate the achievements of our faculty members and colleagues at the Awards & Recognition Gala on October 2, from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Register now!
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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!
Dr. Sharon Johnston
Dr. Sharon Johnston
Dr. Yoni Freedhoff
Dr. Yoni Freedhoff
Dr. Doug Manuel
Dr. Doug Manuel
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Upcoming Events
SAVE THE DATES for the Departmental Assembly on November 5, 2021, and the Annual Retreat in Montebello on January 14-15, 2022. Registration Coming Soon.
October 21: Family Medicine Grand Rounds
October 22: Dialysis Access and Interventions
October 27: Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Community Stroke Partners' Expo
November 4: DFM Community of Practice Meeting
November 4: Update in Rheumatology for Primary Care
November 5: Departmental Assembly | Registration coming soon!
November 25: Family Medicine Grand Rounds
November 26: Ottawa Stroke Summit
December 2: DFM Community of Practice Meeting
December 2: Update in Rheumatology for Primary Care
December 3: Update in Gastroenterology
December 10: 12th Update in Cardiology
2022
January 14-15: Annual Montebello Retreat | Registration Coming Soon!
Quick Links
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UNDERGRADUATE
It's back to school at the university, and that means our annual Introduction to Family Medicine Bootcamp has taken place for our incoming first-year medical students! It was a great edition, especially given the fact that we had to work virtually with learners. A big thank you to all the teachers who shared their passion for family medicine, to the participating students and to our team at the Department! I take this opportunity to welcome the MD2025 class and all the students returning to school.
The Francophone stream is still looking for a few preceptors for our Community Preceptor Program. If you are interested in getting involved with second-year medical students who would work with you for a few afternoons, please contact coorclin@uottawa.ca.
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Faculty Leadership Opportunities
Enhanced Skills in Maternity and Newborn Care Program Director
The DFM is seeking candidates for a Family Medicine Enhanced Skills in Maternity and Newborn Care Program Director. The incumbent will report to the Director of Enhanced Skills in Family Medicine. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. Submit your CV and cover letter to hrdfm@uOttawa.ca.
Director of Women's Health
The DFM is seeking candidates for a Director of Women's Health. The incumbent will report to the Family Medicine Program Director, Department Enhanced Skills in Family Practice Program Director (for PGY3 program portion). Submit your CV and cover letter to hrdfm@uOttawa.ca. Read more.
Full-time Academic Physician Position
The DFM is seeking candidates for one full-time academic physician position with a preferred focus on obstetrics to join its dynamic team at Bruyère! We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. Submit your CV and cover letter to hrdfm@uOttawa.ca. See poster.
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8 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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1) Update: Clinic of the Future Contest
In late June, we launched our Clinic of the Future contest. We are excited to share that we have selected three teams of finalists and four dragons to participate in The DFM's Dragon's Den on Monday, October 18, 2021.
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The Faculty of Medicine is holding a series of activities during the week of September 27 to October 1, 2021. The Centre for Indigenous Health Research and Education is collaborating with UGME Indigenous Program, CPD and EDI to host several events. Register now!
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3) Save the date: Departmental Assembly
Shining a light on our DFM teams: Save the date for the DFM's Departmental Assembly on Friday, November 5, 2021, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Registration Coming Soon!
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In this newsletter, the Ontario Breast Screen Program has updated its breast density reporting and notification practices. You will also find information on where and how to refer patients with newly diagnosed or suspected cancer, as well as what providers should do for children who may have missed vaccinations at school.
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The American Educational Research Association seeks nominations for the 2022 AERA Awards. The submission deadline for the 2022 AERA-wide awards is December 1, 2021 (except for nominations for the Outstanding Book Award, which are due November 17, 2021). Read more.
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This short program of 9 workshops will help you better understand the phases of conducting a successful research project, from identification of the question to publication. It also provides practical and effective techniques and strategies to help you find funding and choose the best instruments. This program is offered in French.
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Abstract submissions for CCME 2022 is open and will be accepted until October 11,2021. This year, we are happy to accept submissions for Poster Presentations, Workshops, Oral Presentations, Pre-Conference Workshops, the John Reudy Education Innovation Symposium and the Education Research Symposium. When submitting abstracts this year, we encourage participants to consider the theme, Unlearning and Relearning: Reinvigorating the self and the system during times of renewal. A second call in the summer will be done for works in progress, as well as abstracts that focus on Black Learners, Black Medical Educators and Black Health. Accepted abstracts will be grouped together in a way that aligns with this expanded representation and how they tie into the theme of unlearning and relearning.
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According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, more than one in four Canadians 65 years of age or older are prescribed over ten unique medications per year. Polypharmacy increases the likelihood of adverse drug reactions. Join forces with OPEN and SPIDER to reduce potentially inappropriate medications in elderly patients.
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