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Family Medicine Lecture Series - May 2025

Location: Health Science Centre

Date: 2 - 30 May 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.

Important Update: Change in Web Platform for Program Sessions

Please note that starting in April 2025, all program sessions will be conducted via Microsoft Teams instead of GoToMeeting. A link to access the sessions will be circulated before the scheduled meetings.

To ensure a smooth experience, we recommend installing and testing Microsoft Teams in advance. You can download it here: Microsoft Teams Download.

If you have any questions or need technical assistance, please reach out to acharan@mun.ca

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, May 2, 2025
8:00 AM
A Refresher on Gout and Other Crystalline Induced Arthropathies for Primary Care Providers
Dr. Sam Aseer

Learning Objectives:
  • Utilize a case-based approach to understand the clinical presentation of gout and pseudogout
  • Recognize the key features for diagnosing crystalline arthropathies in the primary care setting
  • Review both pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies for the management of crystalline arthropathies
  • Identify when to refer to a rheumatologist in patients who have crystalline arthropathies.
  • Apply practical clinical pearls and take-home messages to enhance day-to-day practice.

CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Collaborator
  • Scholar
Friday, May 9, 2025
8:00 AM
Expansion of Population Breast Screening to 40–49-year-olds in NL and Other Breast Health Issues in Primary Care
Dr. Nancy Wadden

Learning Objectives:
  • Evaluate the appropriateness of population-based breast cancer screening, with a focus on individuals aged 40 to 49
  • Outline the current process and protocols for breast cancer screening
  • Analyze the potential benefits and harms associated with population-based breast cancer screening.
  • Recognize and manage common breast health concerns in primary care, including breast pain and other presenting signs and symptoms.

CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Health Advocate
Friday, May 23, 2025
8:00 AM
Mental Health Resources for Outpatient Management
Dr. Kathleen Callanan

Learning Objectives:
  • Identify appropriate referral indications for psychiatry services within NL Health.
  • Describe the process for accessing outpatient mental health services in both NL Health and community settings.
  • Review the range of Mental Health Outpatient services in NL Health and within the Community

CanMED Roles:
  • Collaborator
  • Health Advocate
Friday, May 30, 2025
8:00 AM
Sedative Hypnotics, Benzodiazepines, and Deprescribing
Dr. Christopher Earle

Learning Objectives:
  • Describe sedative/hypnotic pharmacology
  • Describe level of evidence for sedative/hypnotic medications
  • Discuss best practices in prescribing sedative/hypnotics
  • Implement evidence based deprescribing strategies
  • Identify and access relevant resources for both providers and patients

CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Scholar

Acknowledgements

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 (Eastern Zone) –  Dr. Sarah Small and Dr. Dianne Keating-Power

 

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.