Please join us for the 111th session in our series "Changing the Way We Work" on Friday, July 24, 2026! In this session, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. Back by popular demand, we will also explore key nutrition topics and offer practical guidance for confidently addressing common patient questions about nutrition in clinical practice including topics ranging from protein, fasting, weight-loss and popular supplements.

Panelists:

• Dr. Zain Chagla, Co-Medical Director Infection Control and Head of Infectious Diseases Service, Infectious Disease Physician, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON
• Dr. Mary Sco. MD, PhD – Locum Tenens Family Physician, Adjunct Lecturer DFCM University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

Host:

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

Moderator:

• Dr. Eleanor Colledge, Staff Physician, South East Toronto Family Health Team, Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

This session took place on Friday, July 24, 2026. A video recording will be available here

Please join us for the 110th session in our series "Changing the Way We Work" on Friday, June 26, 2026! In this session, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. We will also explore how emergency preparedness for large-scale events—like the FIFA World Cup—addresses extreme heat and communicable disease response through coordinated clinical care and public health strategies to protect attendees and the broader population. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m., with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session.

Panelists:

• Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Toronto, ON
• Dr. Michelle Murti, Chief Medical Officer of Health of Toronto Public Health

Host:

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

Moderator:

• Dr. Ali Damji, Family Physician, Credit Valley Family Health Team, Mississauga, ON

This session took place on Friday, June 26, 2026. A video recording will be available here

Please join us for the 109th session in our series "Changing the Way We Work" on Friday, June 5, 2026! In this session, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. We will also provide an overview of changes to Ontario's ColonCancerCheck (CCC) program and its role in supporting evidence‑based colorectal cancer screening. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m., with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session.

Panelists:

• Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Toronto, ON
• Dr. Aisha Lofters, Family Physician, Provincial Primary Care Cancer Screening Lead, Ontario Health and Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto
• Bronwen McCurdy, Director, ColonCancerCheck/GI Endoscopy Program, Ontario Cervical Screening Program and Emerging Programs

Host:

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

Moderator:

• Dr. Eleanor Colledge, Staff Physician, South East Toronto Family Health Team, Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

This session took place on Friday, June 5, 2026. A video recording will be available here

Please join us for the 108th session in our series "Changing the Way We Work" on Friday, May 22, 2026! In this session, we will share an update on the Hantavirus and any circulating infectious diseases. We will also explore practical, evidence-informed strategies for post–myocardial infarction (MI) care in family practice, including an overview of a newly developed clinical pathway to support patient management and follow-up. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m., with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session.

Panelists:

• Dr. Alon Vaisman, Infectious Diseases and Infection Control Physician, Toronto, ON
• Dr. JD Schwalm, Professor of Medicine at McMaster University, and Interventional Cardiologist at Hamilton Health Sciences and Niagara Health, Hamilton, ON

Host:

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

Moderator:

• Dr. Ali Damji, Family Physician, Credit Valley Family Health Team, Mississauga, ON

This session took place on Friday, May 22, 2026. A video recording will be available here

Please join us for the 107th session in our series "Changing the Way We Work" on Friday, May 1, 2026! In this session, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. We will also discuss an updated approach to the assessment and management of endometriosis based on recent guidelines. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m., with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session.

Panelists:

• Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Toronto, ON
• Dr. Olga Bougie, Gynecologic Surgeon, Mount Sinai Health Systems, Toronto, ON

Host:

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

Moderator:

• Dr. Eleanor Colledge, Staff Physician, South East Toronto Family Health Team, Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

This session took place on Friday, May 1, 2026. A video recording will be available here

Please join us for the 106th session in our series "Changing the Way We Work" on Friday, April 17, 2026! In this session, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. We will also provide updates on the KidneyWise Clinical Toolkit based on new evidence from clinical practice guidelines and feedback from clinical providers. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m., with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session.

Panelists:

• Dr. Gerald Evans, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases), Queen's University, Kingston, ON
• Dr. Allan Grill, Lead Physician, Markham Family Health Team, Chief & Medical Director – Department of Family Medicine, Oak Valley Health, Assistant Dean, Queen's-Lakeridge Health Campus, Oshawa, ON

Host:

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

Moderator:

• Dr. Ali Damji, Family Physician, Credit Valley Family Health Team, Mississauga, ON

This session took place on Friday, April 17, 2026. A video recording will be available here

Please join us for the 105th session in our series "Changing the Way We Work" on Friday, March 27, 2026! In this session, we will share a brief respiratory update and reflect on lessons learned as we near the end of this year's winter season. We will also discuss a practical approach to addressing conflicting guidelines in clinical practice. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m., with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session.

Panelists:

• Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Toronto, ON
• Erik Hellsten, Vice President, Information Strategy, Management & Analytics, Strategy, Planning, Privacy & Analytics, Ontario Health
• Dr. Donna L Reynolds, Assistant Professor, Clinical Public Health, Dalla Lana School of Public Health and Lecturer, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto.

Host:

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

Moderator:

• Dr. Eleanor Colledge, Staff Physician, South East Toronto Family Health Team, Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

This session took place on Friday, March 27, 2026. A video recording will be available here

Please join us for the 104th session in our series "Changing the Way We Work" on Friday, March 6, 2026! In this session, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases, particularly on returned traveller illness. We will also dive into a practical exploration of strategies beyond Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) to optimize physical, mental, and metabolic health in older women.

Panelists:

• Dr. Zain Chagla, Co-Medical Director Infection Control and Head of Infectious Diseases Service, Infectious Disease Physician, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON
• Dr. Margarita Lam Antoniades, Assistant Professor, Quality Improvement Education Lead, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto

Host:

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

Moderator:

• Dr. Ali Damji, Family Physician, Credit Valley Family Health Team, Mississauga, ON

This session took place on Friday, March 6, 2026. A video recording will be available here

Please join us for the 103rd session in our series "Changing the Way We Work" on Friday, February 20, 2026! In this session, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases and also highlight key points from the new hypertension guidelines and how to implement them in practice.

Panelists:

• Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Toronto, ON
• Dr. Vincent Ki, Division Head of Nephrology at the Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga, ON

Host:

• Dr. Eric Wong, OCFP President-Elect, Family Physician, Vice-Dean, Education, Toronto Metropolitan University, School of Medicine & Professor, Department of Family Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

Moderator:

• Dr. Eleanor Colledge, Family Physician, South East Toronto Family Health Team, Toronto, ON

This session took place on Friday, February 20, 2026. A video recording will be available here.

Please join us for the 102nd in our series "Changing the Way We Work" on Friday, February 6, 2026! In this session, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. We will also explore best practices for MSK imaging to support effective clinical decision-making.

Panelists:

• Dr. Allison McGeer, Infectious Disease Specialist, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON
• Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Toronto, ON

Moderator:

• Dr. Ali Damji, Family Physician, Credit Valley Family Health Team, Mississauga, ON

Host:

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

This session took place on Friday, February 6, 2026. A video recording will be available here.