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Family Medicine Lecture Series - May 2024

Location: Virtual Delivery

Date: 3 - 31 May 2024

Description

The Family Medicine Lecture Series is delivered in partnership between the Long Range, Shalloway, RE-Boot and Endeavor Family Practice Networks (FPNs), the Family Practice Renewal Program (FPRP), NL Health Services, and the Office of Professional and Education Development (OPED) and Distributed Medical Education (DME), both with the Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University.

This weekly lecture series on topics relevant to family medicine is based on a needs assessment conducted by the Office of Professional and Education Development (OPED), in consultation with the Family Practice Renewal Program, the Family Practice Networks, the NL College of Family Physicians, and the Newfoundland & Labrador Medical Association.

Please Note: This series will use the GoToMeeting (https://www.goto.com/download) web platform for all program sessions. It is advised that the software be installed and tested prior to the start of the meeting.

Registration for this program is complimentary.

Registration Fees

$0.00Complimentary

Accreditation

  • This one-credit-per-hour Assessment program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Office of Professional & Educational Development, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University for up to 4 Mainpro+® credits.

Program Agenda

Friday, May 3, 2024
8:00 AM
Pharmacological management of MNCD and BPSD
Dr. Allison Pridham
Session Learning Objectives:
  • Provide overview of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Major Neurocognitive disorder (MNCD)
  • Review indications and evidence for pharmacologic treatment of MCI and MNCD
  • Explain the side effects and contraindications for pharmacotherapy in MNCD
  • Review Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) and explore the instances where pharmacotherapy can be effective
  • Explain non-pharm strategies for BPSD
  • Detail the recommended pharmacotherapy for BPSD along with cautions and side effects of medications
    • CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
    • Friday, May 10, 2024
    8:00 AM
    Improved EMR functionality
    Dr. Michael Curran
    Session Learning Objectives:
  • Describe the functions and benefits of the electronic WHSCC form.
  • Enhance the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) by effectively utilizing the mini T2DM template along with the embedded clinical guidelines.
  • Increase the effectiveness of routine screening for patients by implementing targeted health goals.
    • CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Health Advocate
    • Friday, May 24, 2024
    8:00 AM
    Transgender Health in Primary Care
    Mary Lynne Sinnott
    Session Learning Objectives:
  • Acquire increased general knowledge of 2SLGBTQ2IA+ communities and gender diversity
  • Gain increased understanding and competency regarding inclusive language
  • Enhance your skills in creating and maintaining an inclusive clinical environment
  • Identify and utilize relevant, evidence-based resources and community support
  • Expand your knowledge of gender-affirming care and medical transition-related health care services
    • CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Communicator
  • Health Advocate
    • Friday, May 31, 2024
    8:00 AM
    Updates Regarding Prenatal Screening in Newfoundland and Labrador
    Courtney Ells
    Session Learning Objectives:
  • Describe the range of prenatal screening methods, such as maternal serum screening and non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPT).
  • Explore the updated guidelines for NIPT coverage (available to all primary care providers).
  • Discuss the role of genetic counseling in prenatal screening.
  • Examine the various outcomes of prenatal screenings.
  • Discuss the strategies for coordinating follow-up care for patients with positive or inconclusive screening results.
    • CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Communicator
  • Health Advocate

    • Acknowledgements

    Funds in support of this CME activity were provided by the Family Practice Renewal Program as an educational grant to Memorial University. The funds were independently allocated and disbursed in accordance with current CMA guidelines.

    In-kind support for this program has been provided by the Long Range, Shalloway, RE-Boot and Endeavor Family Practice Networks (FPNs), NL Health Services, Distributed Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University.

     

    The Office of Professional & Educational Development (OPED), Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME), a subcommittee of the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS). This standard allows OPED to assign credits for educational activities based on the criteria established by The College of Family Physicians of Canada, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.