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Family Medicine Lecture Series - February 2025

Location: Health Science Centre

Date: 7 - 28 February 2025

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 before the start of the meeting.

Registration for this program is complimentary.

Registration Fees

$0.00Complimentary

Accreditation

  • This Group-Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Office of Professional Development, Memorial University for up to 4 Mainpro+ credits.

Program Agenda

Friday, February 7, 2025
8:00 AM
Insomnia Assessment and Treatment
Dr. Christopher Earle

Learning Objectives:
  • Identify diagnostic criteria and utilize appropriate tools to evaluate insomnia
  • Differentiate insomnia from other sleep disorders and recognize common comorbidities
  • Review the efficacy and recommendations for pharmacologic treatments for insomnia
  • Apply evidence-based behavioral treatments and educate patients on non-pharmacologic strategies
  • Identify and recommend evidence-based tools, and educational resources to support insomnia management

CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Communicator
Friday, February 14, 2025
8:00 AM
Preconception Clinic and Antenatal Care in Family Medicine/ Primary care
Dr Jennifer Mercer

Learning Objectives:
  • Identify key preconception care strategies, including addressing chronic disease management, mental health support, and obesity, to optimize maternal and neonatal outcomes
  • Apply evidence-based antenatal care practices with a focus on early screening and management of common pregnancy-related complications like gestational diabetes, hypertension, and anemia
  • Incorporate strategies for effective patient communication to improve education on reproductive health, addressing barriers such as access to care and social determinants of health
  • Develop a collaborative care approach by working with specialists, allied health professionals, and community resources to manage high-risk pregnancies and support equitable care

CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Communicator
  • Collaborator
Friday, February 21, 2025
8:00 AM
Building Community: The History, Services and Advocacy of Quadrangle NL
Lena Kelly and Neska Savage

Learning Objectives:
  • Discus the historical Context of Quadrangle NL emphasizing its role in supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and fostering health equity in Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Interpret the 2SLGBTQIA+ Acronym, and its significance in providing inclusive, patient-centered care
  • Explore Quadrangle NL’s Programs and Services to Enhance Patient Support with a particular emphasis on the Trans Navigator Program and Gender Affirming Care
  • Engage in Informed Discussions on Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ Patients

CanMED Roles:
  • Communicator
  • Health Advocate
Friday, February 28, 2025
8:00 AM
Introduction to Newcomer Health with a Refugee Focus
Dr. Lauren Degroot

Learning Objectives:
  • Recognize key newcomer statistics and pathways to NL for contextualized care
  • Differentiate IFH coverage from NLPDP to address healthcare access challenges
  • Screen for relevant diseases, initiate management for common lab findings, and know when to refer
  • Utilize tools and resources to improve healthcare delivery for newcomers

CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • 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.

Scientific Planning Committee (Central Zone) – Dr. David Bradbury Squires, Dr. Hany Henein & Dr. Madan Mariappan

 

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.