Ontario College of Family Physicians - OCFP

09/29/2026

We’re pleased to welcome the OCFP’s 2026–27 Board of Directors and Executive!

Joining Dr. Eric Wong, our 66th President, are Dr. Jocelyn Charles, President-Elect, Dr. Firas Al Dhaher, Secretary-Treasurer, and Board members Dr. Jennifer Bondy, David Courtemanche, Dr. Lizebeth Cox, Dr. Nicole Desmarais, Dr. Alison Eyre, Dr. Maria Leis, Dr. Taylor Lougheed, Dr. Kim McIntosh, Ron Noble, Dr. Nicholas Potvin, Dr. Ilan Shahin, and Andre Veilleux.

Together with CEO Deepy Sur, they will help guide the OCFP’s work as we advance our strategic plan and our vision of thriving family physicians in a healthy Ontario.

Learn more about our Board and leadership:
https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/connect/ocfp-leadership/

09/28/2026

Last week, we ushered in a new chapter for the OCFP as we welcomed our 66th President, Dr. Eric Wong, and honoured Dr. Jobin Varughese, our 65th President.🎉

As he begins his term, Dr. Wong is focused on listening to family physicians, supporting them to thrive, and building on the momentum underway in primary care across Ontario.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Wong!

Learn more about Dr. Wong and his vision for his presidency at the link in our bio.

09/24/2026

Are you seeing more children and youth with mental health concerns in your practice?

Our Children's Mental Health workshop series equips family physicians with practical tools to assess common presentations, support patients and families, and navigate treatment options with greater confidence.

📅 Foundations of Assessment and Early Management: October 7
📅 Advanced Cases and Complex Management: December 2

🎉Bundle and save! Take advantage of special pricing when you register for both workshops: https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/supports-for-family-doctors/childrens-mental-health/

09/23/2026

How can family physicians help advance more equitable care for Indigenous patients and communities?

As Truth and Reconciliation Day approaches, join Dr. Suzanne Shoush and moderator Dr. Sarah Funnell for an important discussion on the impacts of colonization, anti-Indigenous racism, and systemic barriers on Indigenous health outcomes, and how we can work toward more culturally safe and equitable care.

Register today: https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/root-causes-of-indigenous-health-inequities/

09/21/2026

📣 Family physicians: have your say!

If you haven't completed the OCFP Member Survey, there's still time. Your feedback helps shape the advocacy and the programs delivered on your behalf.

⏰ Deadline: Wednesday, September 30

Check your inbox for the survey link!

09/04/2026

Register now for our September events and stay up to date on topics that are important to your practice!

🔹September 18 - Infectious Disease & Progress Update on the Primary Care Action Plan & Opportunities for Family Physicians: https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-pcat-update-on-whats-next-for-primary-care/

🔹September 23 - Supporting Children and Youth with Substance Use Concerns in Primary Care: https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/supporting-children-and-youth/

08/27/2026

A strong future for family medicine starts with supporting the next generation.

Congratulations to the Queen’s University Lakeridge Health Family Medicine Program on welcoming its fourth cohort of learners!

While Oshawa officials work to establish a permanent medical campus in the city, the Queen’s University Lakeridge Health Family Medicine program is celebrating its fourth cohort of students this week, with the inaugural group of future doctors set to graduate next year. Twenty incoming students ar...

08/26/2026

Calling all medical students, residents, and IMGs!📣 Join us tomorrow at 6pm for our Ask Me Anything: Wellness in Family Medicine webinar.

Ask experienced family physicians about work-life balance, career pathways, transitioning into practice, and building a sustainable career in family medicine.

📅 August 27, 2026 *TOMORROW*

🕕 6 - 7 p.m. ET

🎟️ Register today: https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/ask-me-anything/

08/24/2026

This past weekend, we welcomed practice-eligible physicians from across Canada to our CFPC Exam Orientation Workshop!

Through mock exams, small-group learning, and feedback from experienced family physician facilitators, participants built confidence and strengthened their preparation for the CFPC Certification Exam.

Learn more about the workshop and stay tuned for the next one: https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/cfpc-exam-orientation-workshop/

08/21/2026

Back-to-school season is around the corner! 📚

Family physician Dr. Allan Grill recently joined CP24 News to share practical tips for helping children transition back to healthy school-year routines.

🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcBdx1654nQ

Dr. Allan Grill provides tips on helping children transition to a h...