Happy Holidays from the DFM
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As we bring 2022 to a close, I am delighted to have shared in so many of our achievements this past year. From a great faculty retreat in the spring, to amazing bootcamps for both new residents and undergraduate students in the summer, to a resident retreat in the Fall, and our recent departmental assembly on December 1st. We came together to learn, to connect, and to take care of each other. Our teaching sites highlighted their successes and shared a wonderful year of education. We also celebrated our numerous award winners and looked ahead to 2023, where we hope to continue to work hard and meet the coming challenges with innovation and creativity.
For those of you who have not yet done so, please take a minute to complete the recent faculty feedback survey. Your feedback is crucial to ensure that we are addressing your concerns and moving in the right direction. Thank you.
I wish everyone a joyful season with family and friends and look forward to seeing you in 2023.
| | Please note that the Department will be closed as of December 22, 2022, at 5 p.m. and will re-open on January 3, 2023. | | Rekindling Connections – December 1, 2022 | | |
ETS3, Dragons' Den, Departmental Assembly and Keynote
On December 1st, we welcomed members of our department for a number of engaging, educational and inspiring sessions.
Essential Teaching Skills 3
The day kicked off with a lunch, followed by a full house of faculty and administrative staff who spent 1.75 hours in an educational ETS3 workshop, “Supporting Learners with Professionalism Issues.” This workshop, organized by Dr. Eric Wooltorton, Director, Faculty Development, was co-led with Drs. Shauna Bassel and Martha Holt, both members of our department.
| | | |  | (L-R) Dr. Holt, Dr. Bassel, Dr. Wooltorton | | | Dr. Wooltorton leading the discussion | | | Later in the afternoon, the Dragons’ Den, “Innovations to Build Local Community Energy, Connection, Purpose,” had a successful turnout with 5 groups presenting for a chance to win a Community Building Grant. Judges deliberated on who should be amongst the prize recipients, taking into account audience feedback. During the deliberation, event participants watched our exciting new CaRMS videos, which showcase each of our teaching units. More information about these CaRMS videos will follow in the new year. | |
Dr. Erika Tanner presenting at Dragons’ Den | Dragons’ Den Judges (L-R): Dr. Edward Seale, Dr. Katherine Larivière, Dr. Sarah Funnell and Dr. David Spees, visiting professor from San Diego, California. Dr. Doug Archibald, (not shown here), participated remotely as a judge. | | |
WINNERS
1st Prize, $2,500.00
Dr. Erika Tanner, representing the Community team.
Wellness Pitch: “Singing for the Soul”
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2nd Prize, $2,000.00
Dr. Jolanda Turley, on behalf of the Primrose Providers Team (Dr. Alan Ng, Dr. Paul Crabtree, Dr. Sohil Rangwala, Dr. Rita Hafizi, Dr. Erin Stone)
Wellness Pitch: “Reconnecting Through Reflection and Art at the Primrose Family Medicine Unit”
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3rd Prize, $750.00
Co-awarded to two winning teams:
Riverside team: Dr. Justine Callahan, Dr. Oussama Outbih and Dr. Kristine Whitehead.
Wellness Pitch: “Promoting Wellness by Celebrating Together”
Civic team: Dr. Leah Smith and Dr. Taunia Rifai.
Wellness Pitch: “Cafe Connections”
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We look forward to hearing about the implementation of these wellness initiatives!
| | | | The Departmental Assembly opened with an update from the Chair, Dr. Clare Liddy, highlighting the department’s achievements in 2022. | Chair, Dr. Clare Liddy, opening and providing an update at the Departmental Assembly | | The evening concluded with a dinner, and keynote presentation from Dr. Brodie Ramin, “Prevention: Invisible Heroes Saving Invisible Victims.” | Keynote Presenter, Dr. Brodie Ramin (above) and presenting to the group (below) | | |
Thank you to everyone for attending and participating in this annual event.
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Dr. Eric Wooltorton, Dr. Clare Liddy
| | We look forward to next year’s Departmental Assembly that will take place in Montebello, from the 27th to the 29th of October 2023 during our Annual Faculty Retreat. |
| Five Faculty of Medicine Support Staff Awards of Excellence were awarded to members of our department, one of which was a team nomination. | | |
Service Excellence Award: Marisa Duval and the entire PMO team: Kendra Stapleton, Ryan Morrison, Oksana Sasovska, Ali El Achkar, Pavel Martchenkov, Osama Alghamyan, and Jeff Puncher
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Innovation Award:
Jeff Puncher
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Professionalism Award:
Andrea Rawley
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Equity, Diversity, and
Inclusion Award:
Asiya Rolston
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Research Award:
Dr. Maddie Venables
| | | Three Postgraduate Medical Education Administrator Award of Excellence awards were awarded to members of the Postgraduate team: | | |
Collaborator Competency Award:
Ashley Mautbur
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Outstanding Leadership in Exceptional Circumstances Award:
Kim Rozon
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Leader Competency Award:
Chandra Landry
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Honorable Mentions: Ashley Mautbur and Donna Williams were both nominated for the Faculty of Medicine Support Staff Award of Excellence in Education award.
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The DFM is looking for a new Director of International Medical Graduates. This role requires a half-day commitment per week and is for a three-year term. The position will remain open until it is filled.Candidates should submit their application to the attention of Dr. Ed Seale.
View the description of the portfolio/responsibilities for more information.
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Dr. Alykhan Abdulla, an Assistant Professor with uOttawa’s Department of Family Medicine, discusses the impact of policymakers over the past 20 years in the context of healthcare and family medicine. His opinion piece, Abdulla: The unintended consequences of Ontario's healthcare policies, was published in the Ottawa Citizen on November 16, 2022.
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What primary care physicians need to know: medico-legal risk
A report published by the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) in October 2022, Medico-legal risk: What physicians working in primary care need to know, presents risk-related guidance for family physicians practicing in primary care based on data from over 6,000 medico-legal cases closed by the CMPA between 2016-2020.
| | Correction: We would like to congratulate Dr. Gary Viner, Associate Professor, on being awarded the CFPC’s Lifetime Member Achievement Award. The award was incorrectly noted as the CFPC Lifetime Achievement Award in Family Medicine Research in our November 17th newsletter. | | |
Dr. Bernard Leduc Retiring from Montfort
President and CEO of the Montfort Hospital, Dr. Bernard Leduc, announced his upcoming retirement in the Ottawa Citizen. He has served as the President and CEO of the Montfort Hospital for the past 13 years. He is renowned for his role in protecting and advocating for francophone rights in health care. Dr. Leduc was one of the judges for the Department of Family Medicine’s Dragons’ Den and the Dragons’ Den goes Green contests. He plans to remain in his current role until he retires officially in June of 2023.
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Kids Come First Health Team
There is a new model for health care in Ontario: Ontarians will now be connected to an Ontario Health Team (OHT). A collective focused on children and youth, the Kids Come First Health Team, will enhance other OHTs by offering them pediatric expertise and working collaboratively with them to provide seamless care for children and youth. For more information on this important evolution in a holistic approach to medical care and the initiatives and programs stemming from this reconfiguration, view the full announcement here, or visit the website.
| | | Website URL update for creating Efield notes | | |
To all faculty,
Please note that the current website used for creating e-field notes has been moved to a new site. Currently there is an automatic redirect, however we have been advised that it will be decommissioned shortly.
Please update your bookmark for this page to the following address: https://apps.med.uottawa.ca/DFM/Faculty
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Discoverability – Your UNIWEB Profile
Discover the research/teaching/clinical interests of over 4000 members from across 11 Faculties at the University of Ottawa through the UNIWEB Profile – a great tool that facilitates finding potential collaborators across disciplines. For more information or assistance in getting started, access the help section of uniweb.uottawa.ca or contact us at recherchedfm@uottawa.ca.
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Publications 2022 – DFM’s Contribution to the Body of Knowledge in Primary Care
DFM Faculty members published over 110 articles in 2022, contributing to the body of knowledge in primary care by doing extensive and innovative research. Visit our Research Publications for 2022 for a complete list. If your publication is missing, send the citation to recherchedfm@uottawa.ca.
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DFM Funding Programs – Important Dates
Locum Support Fund: For protected time to conduct research activities or prepare your application for academic promotion. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tuition/Education Support Fund: To support Faculty interested in the pursuit of higher learning education in exchange for a return of service. Deadline: March 1, 2023.
Leadership Training Support Fund: To support Faculty members interested in the acquisition of leadership skills through training. Deadline: March 1, 2023.
Scholarly Presentation Support Fund: To support Faculty members in presenting at a provincial, national or international educational conference. It will promote new authors in doing research and disseminating their results. Deadline: March 1, 2023.
Ad Hoc Research Support Fund: To support Faculty members and staff in responding to unexpected or time-sensitive research related opportunities for which no or insufficient funds are available. Deadline: March 1, 2023.
PRIME Grant: To support faculty members in undertaking a scholarly or research project with access to an experienced research team, including guidance from a research adviser and mentoring from a medical educator. The PRIME grant provides up to $20,000 per project in support of research in primary care or medical education innovation. The deadline for Letters of Intent is September 1, 2023.
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2023 Meridith Marks Day
The 2023 Meridith Marks Day will be held on March 24, 2023, at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre. The event will showcase local research and innovations in Medical Education, and feature a plenary speaker, Dr. Glenn Regehr. The deadline for abstract submissions of oral and poster presentations is January 22, 2023. Individuals requiring guidance or advice are welcome to contact Chris Ramnanan or Sue Humphrey-Murto. Visit DIME'S website for more information.
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OPEN Information Session and Workshop
Dr. Simone Dahrouge, Associate Professor, Director of the Ottawa Practice Enhancement Network (OPEN), is hosting two free one-hour information sessions in January 2023, “Invited to the 2023 CPSO QI Program? Get oriented now!” to discuss the CPSO QI Program certification expectations for 2023. Follow the above-noted link for session information.
OPEN, in collaboration with the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development, has established a 9-hour experiential workshop delivered over 3 months on the essentials of QI, “Essentials for Practice Improvement for Ontario Physicians.” Follow this link to register.
The information sessions in January and the workshop are intended for those who have been selected for the CPSO certification this year. The workshop is helpful for those wanting to gain a basic knowledge of QI to undertake QI in their practice. Those attending are eligible for Mainpro+ credits.
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EDI Seminar: Introduction to Systemic Oppression - Impacts on Education and Patient Care
Registration is open for an EDI Seminar on January 16, 2023, offered by the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Dr. Kyle Wilby, Associate Professor at the College of Pharmacy at Dalhousie University, will be presenting. Follow this link for Registration information.
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Recruiting Participants for Life Coaching Study for Physicians
In support of physicians’ well-being, Dr. Sylvain Boet, Professor and Assistant Dean of Francophone Affairs, Faculty of Medicine, and his research team at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, are leading a randomized controlled trial examining the impact of life coaching on the quality of life and distress of physicians. In this study, the life coaching intervention will involve a 1-hour initial coaching session, and 5 x 30-minute coaching sessions over the course of 5 months. Offered in both English and French, it will be delivered virtually and can be scheduled at your convenience. Participants can earn Mainpro+ credits for coaching.
To participate, complete the eligibility questionnaire and Consent Form. Direct questions to: mededresearch@ohri.ca
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