First Five Years Community of Practice
Free, fun and full of answers to all those questions you never thought to ask during residency, this monthly online CPD series is open to new U of T grads, U of T faculty, and Toronto-based family physicians in their first five years and is about supporting you as you get started in your family medicine career!
Sessions are highly practical and include ample opportunity to tap into the expertise of both speakers and colleagues.
Suggested snack pairings are included for each session, so join us from your couch or get together with some fellow family docs and make an evening of it.
Upcoming sessions:
April 16, 2025 at 7:00-8:30pm
Caring Without Compromise: Mastering Boundaries in Healthcare & Beyond AI Scribe - Tools to Address Forms, Referrals, and Inbox Management
This session explores the crucial role of boundaries in healthcare. Participants will identify the barriers that make boundaries challenging and be given practical coaching and strategies to help set and hold boundaries with more confidence. The second half of the session explores emerging tools that go beyond scribing to support the full clinical workflow to highlight practical solutions, tips, and resources, addressing forms, referrals, and inbox management.
Speakers:
- Dr. Joan Chan, Family Physician, Guelph Family Health Team
- Dr. AJ (Amjed) Kadhim-Saleh, Family Physician, Vivo Family Medicine & Co-Founder/CEO, Pippen AI
Moderator:
- Dr. Eleanor Colledge, CPD Program Director, University of Toronto and Family Physician, South East Toronto Family Health Team
Best paired with: Hummus and pita chips
 
May 7, 2025 at 7:00-8:30pm
Expanding Horizons: Balancing Comprehensive and Focused Care
In this session, early career physicians will explore the interplay between comprehensive care and focused practice. Gain practical insights into balancing comprehensive patient care with specialized expertise. You will hear from three panelists about practical ways to manage both.
Speakers:
- Dr. Preeni Rathuge, Surgical Assistant and Family Physician, Scarbrough Health Network
- Dr. Anthony Davies, Family Physician, Summerville Family Health Team (areas of added competence/scopes of practice are Medical Education, Addiction Medicine, Family Practice Anesthesia, Pain Management)
- Dr. Sheniz Eryuzlu, Sport & Exercise Medicine Physician, Push Pounds Sports Medicine Clinic
Moderator:
- Dr. Eleanor Colledge, CPD Program Director, University of Toronto and Family Physician, South East Toronto Family Health Team
Best paired with: Guacamole and Veggies
 
June 4, 2025 at 7:00-8:30pm
Planning Ahead: Understanding Wills and Power of Attorney
In this session, early career physicians will gain essential insights into estate planning, focusing on wills and power of attorney (POA). Learn how proactive planning can protect your future, safeguard your assets, and ensure your wishes are carried out. This practical webinar will provide the tools and knowledge needed to navigate these crucial aspects of estate planning with confidence.
Speaker:
- Mindi Banach, JD, TEP - Vice President, Tax and Estate Planner, TD Wealth
Moderator:
- Dr. Ryan Banach, Family Medicine Early Career Supports Lead, Office of Health System Partnership, University of Toronto and Lead Physician, Norfinch FHO
Best paired with: Grapes and cheese
Past Sessions
Each item below includes session details and linked resources.
Locuming 101 and Efficient Medical Form Management (March 5, 2025)
Speakers:
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Dr. John Crosby, Family Physician, Cambridge, ON and Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto
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Dr. Jemy Joseph, ER and Family Physician, Toronto, ON & Rural Canada
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Dr. Brittany Chow, Family Physician, Toronto, ON
Resources:
Establishing Healthy Practice Habits & Planning for Parental Leave (Feb 12, 2025)
Panelists:
Dr. Stephanie Godard, Family Physician, South East Toronto Family Health Team
Dr. Mike Taglione, Family Physician, North York General Hospital
Dr. Durgaa Rajendran, Family Physician, Vivo Family Medicine
Resources:
Prescription for Prosperity: Accounting and Financial Planning for Early-Career Physicians (Jan 8, 2025)
Panelists:
- Mr. John Stocking, Financial Advisor
- Mr. Jarrett Holmes, Financial Advisor
- Mr. Jesse Francis, Accountant
Resources:
AI Scribes – are they worth it? Tips for tackling the inbox with Dr. Ali Damji (Nov 13, 2024)
Panelist:
- Dr. Ali Damji, Division Head, Primary Care, Trillium Health Partners and Family Physician, Credit Valley Family Health Team
Resources:
Struggling to get your patients seen? Overwhelmed by the referral process? With the e-Health Centre of Excellence and SCOPE team (Oct 9, 2024)
Panelists:
- Logan Roy, Project Manager, eConsult Toronto Region Deployment Team
- Kelly Klein, Sr. Program Manager, eConsult Toronto Region Deployment Team
- Sufyan Khatri, SCOPE Navigator, Michael Garron Hospital
- Ghada Youssef, SCOPE Project Manager, Michael Garron Hospital
Resources:
Should I incorporate? What are the top five billing tips for new grads? With OMA legal and Dr. Ryan Banach (Sept 11, 2024)
Panelists:
- Mr. Murray Wilson, Legal Counsel, Ontario Medical Association (OMA)
- Dr. Ryan Banach, Lead Physician, Norfinch FHO & Lead, Family Medicine Early Career Supports, Office of Health System Partnership, Department of Family & Community Medicine
Resources: