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.

September 18, 2026

Infectious Disease & Progress Update on the Primary Care Action Plan & Opportunities for Family Physicians

Please join us for the 112th session in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday, September 18, 2026! In this session, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. Dr. Jane Philpott will provide an update on Ontario’s Primary Care Action Plan and the province’s goal of connecting every Ontarian to a family doctor or primary care team. She will also highlight opportunities for family physicians to support this work through team-based care, patient attachment initiatives, and partnerships with local primary care organizations. The session will explore how these approaches can help strengthen primary care, improve access for patients, and better support family physicians in delivering comprehensive, coordinated care. 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. Allison McGeer, Infectious Disease Specialist, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON Dr. Jane Philpott, Chair, Primary Care Action Team, Ministry of Health

Host

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

Moderator

Dr. Ali Damji, 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

September 18, 2026

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