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Family Medicine Lecture Series - February 2026

Location: Virtual Delivery

Date: 6 - 27 February 2026

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.

All program sessions will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. 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.

Registration for this program is complimentary.

If you have any questions or need technical assistance, please reach out to Anuj Charan, Educational Specialist (Program Development), acharan@mun.ca

Registration Fees

$0.00Online

Accreditation

Mainpro+ Certified Activity

This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Office of Professional & Educational Development, Memorial University for up to 4 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits.

Program Agenda

Friday, February 6, 2026
8:00 AM
Long Covid - An Unmet Treatment Need
Dr. Iram Anees

Learning Objectives:
  • Provide an overview of diagnostic criteria for Long COVID
  • Review the pathophysiology of Long COVID and discuss the most common clinical presentations
  • Apply practical strategies to assess and effectively manage patients with Long COVID to improve health outcomes
CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Collaborator
Friday, February 13, 2026
8:00 AM
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Dr. Samantha Pomroy & Dr. Atanu Sarkar

Learning Objectives:
  • Discuss the role of climate change in the changing infectious diseases landscape in NL
  • Explore potential risks of mosquito-borne and ticks-borne illnesses due to climate change in NL
  • Consider what training and infrastructure change may be necessary for rapid diagnosis of these disease
CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Health Advocate
Friday, February 20, 2026
8:00 AM
Lymphocytosis and Chronic B Cell Leukemias
Dr. Jacqueline Costello

Learning Objectives:
  • Demonstrate an algorithmic approach to lymphocytosis
  • Describe other causes of clonal lymphocytosis which are not malignant
  • Review the common indolent leukaemia and lymphomas in NL
CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Scholar
Friday, February 27, 2026
8:00 AM
Driving Assessments for Cognitive Concerns in Older Adults
Dr. Allison Pridham

Learning Objectives:
  • Review and understand NL legislation and physicians' mandatory driving reporting
  • Learn an evidence-based approach to completing assessments for driving safety in patients with cognitive concerns
  • Discuss cases to highlight reporting process and challenges encountered
CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Professional

Acknowledgements

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

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 (Western zone) –  Dr. Amy Pieroway & Dr. Erin Smallwood

Scientific Planning Committee Disclosure

  • Dr. Amy Pieroway has received honorarium for CME development from FPRP & LRFPN. Dr. Pieroway is also a board member of the WMRH Foundation. 
  • Dr. Erin Smallwood has received an honorarium for being part of the planning committee for the Family Practice Network/FPRP

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.