Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice

We have all had to change the way we work in response to COVID-19. Keeping up with new guidance, responding to the changing environment, and navigating uncertainty has become the new normal and at times can be overwhelming. The Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice is a space for family physicians across Ontario to connect and learn from each other.

Every 2 to 3 weeks, hear updates from experts on the latest evidence and policy and connect with fellow family physicians on practical ways to innovate and address challenges on the ground. Sessions are highly interactive and designed based on attendee questions. Each session is recorded and shared after the event along with the session slides, resources, and FAQ.

This Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice is a joint initiative from the University of Toronto Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) and the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP).

The Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is a one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program that has been certified for up to a total of 32 credits.

February 21, 2025

Infectious Disease & Navigating Ontario’s Disability Support Program

Please join us for the 86th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday February 21, 2025. In this session, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also provide practical tips on navigating the Ontario Disability Support Program application process and review AI tools to reduce administrative burden. The main program will be held from 7:55 - 9:00a.m., with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session.

Panelists

Dr. Alon Vaisman, Infectious Diseases and Infection Control Physician, Toronto, ON Dr. Mohamed Alarakhia, Family Physician, Chief Executive Officer, eHealth Centre of Excellence, Kitchener, ON Norma English, Director of Legal Services/Staff Lawyer, North Peel & Dufferin Community Legal Services, Toronto, ON

Host

Dr. Jobin Varughese, OCFP President, Family Physician, Interim Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), Brampton, ON

Moderator

Dr. Ali Damji, Division Head, Primary Care, Trillium Health Partners and Family Physician, Credit Valley Family Health Team, Mississauga, ON

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Self-learning program

As of January 2021, the Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice session materials, including recordings, tools, and resources are available as self-learning modules.

This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 80 credits

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Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice

February 21, 2025

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