In this session, we will have a brief overview of infectious diseases. We will also explore the latest advancements in AI in clinics and practical strategies for integrating them into your practice. Additionally, with experts predicting higher-than-usual temperatures this summer, we will discuss a practical approach to counselling patients regarding heat-related illness and supporting those at the highest risk

Panelists:           

• Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Toronto, ON
• Dr. Mohamed Alarakhia, Family Physician, Chief Executive Officer, eHealth Centre of Excellence, Kitchener, ON
• Dr. Samantha Green, Family Physician, St. Michael’s Hospital; Assistant Professor, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON; Board member, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment

Host: 

• Dr. Jobin Varughese, OCFP President, Family Physician, Interim Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), Brampton, ON 

Moderator: 

• Dr. Ali Damji, Division Head, Primary Care, Trillium Health Partners and Family Physician, Credit Valley Family Health Team, Mississauga, ON

This session originally took place on June 27, 2025. A recording can be viewed here