CME: 2025 Ethics Symposium Courage and Care - Navigating Moral Distress

Provider

University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development

Overview

This course explores moral distress in healthcare from interdisciplinary perspectives, focusing on its impact on providers, patients, and organizations. It examines the consequences of prolonged moral distress, such as burnout, emotional exhaustion, and the increased intention to leave practice. Participants will analyze real-world cases to identify sources of moral distress, emphasizing the interaction between...

CPD Credits: Zoonotic infections of the Canadian Arctic , CMAJ article

Earn credits for reading the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) article, Zoonotic infections of the Canadian Arctic .

Overview

CMAJ January 20, 2025 197 (2) E34-E43; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.240541

Infectious diseases disproportionately affect people living in the remote Arctic and are often unrecognized by health care providers. This article summarizes key zoonoses to inform clinical care of patients living in Arctic communities, offering a detailed overview of their clinical...

Professional Development & Resources

1. Black History Month: ‘Anti-Black racism has not left the health system’, Canadian Medical Association (CMA) article, Jan 31, 2025. Highlights conversations with Black physicians and the critical importance of representation in medicine for both patients and providers. Includes links to related resources for support and advocacy.
   
   
2. 74th Annual Refresher Course for Family Physicians April 10-11, partial Hybrid conference : Early Bird registration closing March 7th. University of Ottawa CPD. This...
   
   

Measles Update and Resources for Health Care Providers

To: Ottawa Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
Date: February 12, 2025
From: Dr. Michelle Foote, Associate Medical Officer of Health
Subject: Measles Update and Resources for Health Care Providers

Dear Colleagues, 

On January 29, 2025, the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) of Canada released a statement indicating that Canada is experiencing an increase in measles activity, with recent cases reported in Quebec and Ontario that are associated with ongoing outbreaks. These outbreaks are primarily affecting...

CME Feb 28th : 2025 Women's Health Update

Provider

University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development

Overview

1-day in-person conference dedicated to women’s health. Designed especially for family physicians and healthcare professionals, this event will dive deep into the latest insights and cutting-edge approaches to women's health, spanning from the needs of young women to those of mature women.

Date / Time / Location or online

Friday Feb, 28th , 2025, Infinity Centre | 2901 Gibford Dr, Ottawa

Target Audience

Family...