Professional Development Opportunities and Resources (5)
- HeatSMART Study: Join a research study assessing a new tool for physicians to protect at-risk groups from extreme heat. This is a Health Canada funded trial led by Drs. Bill Hogg and Sharon Johnston with the Canadian Primary Care Information Network (CPIN) in conjunction with Ottawa Public Health. For physicians who are interested in joining the HeatSMART study or want to learn more, please contact: info@cpin-rcip.com
- LifTING & Sepsis Canada Health Research Training Platform: trainee application open for 2025-2027. Application deadline: Friday, May 9, 2025. This no-cost two-year virtual health research training program includes interactive online modules, small-group mentorship, a funded research practicum, and an annual in-person symposium. For questions, contact : Amanda Choi (amanda.choi@sri.utoronto.ca).
- Don’t let history repeat itself. Protect your future. Get immunized. New poster from Immunize Canada. Polio. Diphtheria. Meningitis. Whooping cough. All of these diseases still circulate and can be devastating. Immunize Canada and Vaccine Ambassadors invite health care professionals to download and use this poster to get the immunization conversation going with your patients.
- National Immunization Awareness Week 2025 Promotional Toolkit, Immunize Canada. This toolkit offers promotional resources and messaging that highlight the life-saving power of vaccines. It includes ready-made posters, social media creatives, videos, and content provide evidence-based information in plain language. The goal is to spark meaningful conversations about the benefits of immunization. National Immunization Awareness Week is from 21-30 April 2025.
- Accredited Webinar (offered only in French): Mental health – Interdisciplinary approach and resources, University of Ottawa . May 21, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. (EDT). Presentation by: Annie Larocque, MScN, PHCNP, CPMHN (C), nurse practitioner specialized in mental health. Group learning activity accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for the equivalent of one hour of training. Register.
- CME: Save the date: Friday October 3rd, 2025. 18th Update in Endocrinology and Diabetes, University of Ottawa Office of Continuing Professional Development and the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, TOH. 1-day in person course in Endocrinology and Diabetes for primary care physicians. This popular course serves as a refresher of current guidelines and standards for the work-up and management of common endocrine disorders and diabetes therapies. To be notified when registration opens, email: cpd@uottawa.ca.
- CME Save the date: Friday, December 4th, 2025. 14th Update in Cardiology for Primary Care, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40 Ruskin Street. 1-day in-person course in Cardiology serves as a refresher of current guidelines and standards for the work-up and management of common cardiac presentations as well as an update on the latest innovations in cardiology. To be notified when registration opens, email: kmccoy@uottawa.ca.