Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice

Launched as the COVID-19 Community of Practice during the pandemic to support family physicians to keep up with guidance, respond to the changing environment and navigate uncertainty, this ongoing series has evolved to offer family physicians information and education from experts in policy, clinical practice, and practice management, as family medicine and primary care continue to experience rapid change.

Every 2 to 3 weeks, Changing the Way We Work offers family physicians across Ontario the opportunity to connect and learn from each other, encouraging participants to ask questions and share insights on practical ways to innovate and address challenges on the ground. Session topics are often selected based on attendee suggestions, and are highly interactive, with ample opportunity to ask questions of speakers. 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.

November 20, 2026

Please join us for the 116^th session in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday, November 20, 2026! In this session, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. We will also discuss practical strategies for the diagnosis and management of hidradenitis suppurativa, from early recognition to ongoing care and referral. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00 a.m., with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session.

Panelists

Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Toronto, ON Dr. Jessica Howard MD CCFP Dip P Derm FCFP, Associate Professor and Undergraduate Director, Schulich School of Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine. Founder and Medical Director, Skin Disorders Clinic Ilderton, ON

Host

Dr. Eric Wong, OCFP President, Family Physician, Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Acting Vice Dean, Medical Education at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

Moderator

Dr. Eleanor Colledge, Family Physician, South East Toronto Family Health Team, Toronto, 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

November 20, 2026

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