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Family Medicine Lecture Series - May 2026

Location: Health Science Centre

Date: 1 - 29 May 2026

Description

The Family Medicine Lecture Series is delivered in partnership between the Long Range, Shalloway, RE-Boot, Borealis, 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

$0.00Complimentary

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, May 1, 2026
8:00 AM
Dignity of Risk: Supporting Autonomy while Mitigating Risks in the Care of Older Adults Living with Frailty
Catherine-Anne Murray, OT Reg(NS)

Learning Objectives:
  • Recognize unmet care needs in their vulnerable older adult patients
  • Explain the concept of Dignity of risk and demonstrate shifting language to support autonomy
  • List 3 challenges of Dignity of Risk implementation into the care of older adults living with frailty
  • Discuss a balanced and broadened approach to risk assessment
  • Describe basic considerations in supporting an older adult living with moderate frailty (CFS score 6) and dementia to remain home longer
  • Describe basic considerations in coaching caregivers
  • Describe basic considerations in delaying or avoiding unnecessary or premature removal of decision-making rights
CanMED Roles:
  • Communicator
  • Health Advocate
Friday, May 8, 2026
8:00 AM
Capacity Assessments
Dr. Amy Pieroway

Learning Objectives:
  • Describe the different elements of a capacity assessment
  • Identify the team members that could be involved in a capacity assessment
  • Develop an approach to assessing capacity
  • Identify different tool that exist to assist in capacity assessment
  • Define capacity
  • Identify when a capacity assessment is appropriate
CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Collaborator
Friday, May 22, 2026
8:00 AM
Adult Protection Act
Henry Kielley

Learning Objectives:
  • Recognize clinical and environmental indicators of adult abuse, neglect, and self-neglect, and identify adults who may meet the definition of an adult in need of protection under the Adult Protection Act of Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Explain the purpose, authority, and scope of the Adult Protection Act, including its relevance to healthcare practice
  • Differentiate between capacity, risk, and lifestyle choice, and describe the collaborative approach to capacity assessment in adult protection situations
  • Apply the Adult Protection Act to healthcare based scenarios (e.g., hospital discharge, home care, long term care, primary care) and identify when and how to initiate an adult protection referral or report
CanMED Roles:
  • Medical Expert
  • Health Advocate
Friday, May 29, 2026
8:00 AM
HPV Primary Screening in Newfoundland and Labrador
Dr. Catherine Popadiuk

Learning Objectives:
  • Explore the operational strategies for HPV primary screening in NL
  • Review of the new eligibility and follow up guidelines with HPV primary screening
  • Discuss the critical role of primary care for cervical screening and strategies to support screening participants without a primary care provider
  • Review how Cervical Screening Initiatives can support HPV primary screening in NL
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 (Labrador-Grenfell Zone) –  Dr. Gabe Woollam, Dr. Kerry-Lynn Williams & Dr. Michael Curran 

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.