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Chair's Message
I would like to take a moment to acknowledge what is happening in the Middle East and to emphasize that if you need to talk, our department is here to support all people. The University of Ottawa's President, Jacques Frémont, released a Message on the conflict in the Middle East on October 10th, which includes links to services and supports offered to our community during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with all those impacted.
In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, our department, in partnership with the University of Ottawa’s Mashkawazìwogamig Indigenous Resource Centre (IRC), hosted a Learning Circle on Monday, September 25, 2023. We were honoured by the presence of Claudette Commanda, Chancellor of the University of Ottawa, who led the day’s event in the company of Indigenous uOttawa medical students and members of the IRC. Co-leading the event were several key members of our faculty, including Dr. Darlene Kitty, Director of uOttawa’s Indigenous Program and Assistant Professor with the DFM, and Dr. Sarah Funnell, Founding Director of uOttawa’s Centre of Indigenous Health Research and Education and Associate Dean and Chair, Indigenous Health at Queen’s University.
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L-R Chancellor Claudette Commanda, Dr. Sarah Funnell & Dr. Darlene Kitty. | |
Chancellor Claudette Commanda - closing remarks. | |
Faculty and staff participated in Learning Circles led by Indigenous University of Ottawa students, where they shared the impact of the immersive cinematic experience, "This Is Not a Ceremony," by Niitsitapi writer and director Ahnahktsipiitaa (Colin Van Loon). In reaffirmation of the film’s call to action, participants wrote their reflections for change on orange shirt-shaped paper cut outs, which were posted and displayed on a pillar within the room. | |
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The day concluded with a faculty development session, facilitated by Dr. Sarah Funnell and Dr. Darlene Kitty, on case-based approaches to support Indigenous patients and applying the CanMEDS-FM Indigenous supplement in medical practice, a further call to action for us, as family physicians, to recognize and respect the values and experiences of Indigenous patients in our practices. This was the first of its kind event at our department and participants requested that we continue to find ways to have these important conversations. For more information about this event, please read the September 26th Faculty of Medicine article, "Family Medicine’s first-of-its-kind learning circle features VR film ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation."
We are excited to announce the launch of our rejuvenated Family Medicine Scholarship Fund. Please visit our website to review the eligibility requirements and learn more about the 7 funding opportunities and important deadlines.
I would like to highlight a current leadership opportunity for our Enhanced Skills Global Health Program Director. I invite you to review the full job description and information on how to apply.
Lastly, the countdown is on! This is a final reminder to our faculty about the upcoming Annual Faculty Retreat, which is just over one week away. We anticipate a great event and look forward to seeing you there!
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Call Out for Community Expansion Funding | |
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An opportunity to grow as we grow
In alignment with our strategic plan to increase the number of learners in our program, the DFM has invested in the growth of our community-based teaching sites. Funding is in support of renovating teaching space to meet the needs of our future learners.
If you are interested in this opportunity to expand your community teaching practice, please contact Jeff Puncher, Director of Finance and Strategic planning, to inquire further: jpuncher@uottawa.ca
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The McGill University Health Centre is seeking the participation of family physicians in a survey, “The Care of Living Kidney Donors: A Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Survey of Canadian Family Physicians.” The goal of the survey is to identify ways in which to improve the care of living kidney donors and to develop resources, care maps, communication protocols, and tools for family physicians who care for these donors long-term. Click here to participate. | |
The Student Affairs Office (SAO) of the Faculty of Medicine is in search of family physicians to fill positions of Senior Advisors to undergraduate medical students. SAO is responsible for developing and implementing programs, activities and services that support the needs of undergraduate medical students. For more information on this career opportunity, click here. | |
The work of Dr. Sharon Johnston, Scientific Director and Associate Vice-President-Research at the Institut du Savoir Montfort, and Associate Professor and Researcher at the University of Ottawa and Bruyère Research Institute, and Dr. Bill Hogg, Full Professor and Director, Faculty Affairs in the Department of Family Medicine, and a scientist at Institut du Savoir Montfort and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES), was featured in September in the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). The article, "Harnessing patient feedback to improve primary care," discusses how the Canadian Primary Care Information Network (CPIN), a digital tool, is used by primary care providers to improve patient care, engagement and feedback. Read the full article here. | |
Celebrating our 2023 Faculty Member Awards of Excellence Winners | |
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Early-career Researcher of the Year – Public Health and Epidemiology:
Dr. Daniel Myran
Assistant Professor
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Award for the Promotion of la Francophonie:
Dr. Isabelle Burnier
Assistant Professor
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Francophile Award:
Dr. Eric Wooltorton
Associate Professor
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Trillium 2023 Primary Health Care Research Day, Martin Bass Lecture
Congratulations to the Department of Family Medicine's Dr. Kamila Premji, Assistant Professor, and Clinical Researcher at the Institut du Savoir Montfort, who presented her research findings on "Primary care in crisis: Data-driven insights and solutions" on Friday, October 13, 2023, as part of the Martin Bass Lecture series at the Trillium 2023 Primary Health Care Research Day. Access the Trillium, Martin Bass Lecture webpage for more information, and check back for Dr. Premji's presentation, which will be made available at a later date.
Family Medicine Grand Rounds
Join the upcoming Department of Family Medicine’s MainPro+ Certified Family Medicine Grand Rounds, via Zoom, on Thursday, October 26, 2023, for presentations from Dr. Daniel Myran, Assistant Professor, and Dr. Parisa Rezaiefar, Associate Professor. For more information, view the poster or contact Miya Ismayilova: Mismayil@uOttawa.ca.
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An Update for Hospitalists
uOttawa's Faculty of Medicine Francophone Affairs is offering presentations for Healthcare Professionals on Friday November 3rd 2023 at the Montfort Hospital from 7:30 to 11:50 a.m. This event is offered only in French. Register here!
2023 uOttawa Friesen Lecture
On Monday, November 6th, 2023, Dr. Zulfiqar A. Butta, Founding Director, Institute for Global Health & Development and Centre of Excellence in Women & Child Health at Aga Khan University, is presenting, "The future of maternal & child health globally: challenges and opportunities." This presentation will take place at Pavilion Roger Guindon. Register here.
Family Medicine Forum
The Family Medicine Forum (FMF) is taking place November 8-11, 2023, at Palais des Congrès de Montréal, in Montréal. Click here for registration information.
2023 National Skills Day for Family Physicians
Registration is open for the 2023 National Skills Day for Family Physicians in-person accredited group learning activity taking place on Friday, November 24, 2023. It offers hands-on practice of skills using models and/or simulated patients. This is a great opportunity to refresh key procedural and communication skills. Register here.
uOttawa Medical Choir
Choir practices for the uOttawa Medical Choir, aka the GAD7s, have resumed on a weekly basis on Thursday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m. at 600 Peter Morand, Room 103. If you are interested in music, fun and singing, consider joining. Please direct questions to Dr. Erika Tanner: erika.lee.tanner@gmail.com
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