In this session, Dr. Allison McGeer will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also hear from Dr. Tara Kiran, co-founder and former moderator of this Community of Practice.  She will briefly discuss the OurCare Standard and then dive into how we can work differently based on her insights gained from observing primary care systems in other countries. 

Panelists:           

• Dr. Allison McGeer, Infectious Disease Specialist, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON
• Dr. Tara Kiran, Family physician and Scientist, St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto; Fidani Chair in Improvement and Innovation at University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

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 May 23, 2025. A recording can be viewed here

In this session, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also discuss clinical updates and best practices in management of common sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and herpes. 

Panelists:           

• Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Toronto, ON
• Dr. Rachita Gurtu, Family Physician & Medical Director, Healthy Sexuality Clinics, Region Of Peel Public Health, Mississauga, ON

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. Eleanor Colledge, CPD Program Director, University of Toronto and Family Physician, South East Toronto Family Health Team, Toronto, ON This session originally took place on May 2, 2025. A recording can be viewed here

In this session, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also explore an approach to penicillin allergy (de)labelling and best practices in newcomer care, including appropriate screening and efficient billing. 

Panelists:           

• Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Toronto, ON
• Dr. Mariam Hanna, Pediatric Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Specialist, Halton Pediatric Allergy Clinic, Burlington, ON
• Dr. Vanessa Redditt, Family Physician, Crossroads Clinic, Women’s College Hospital, Toronto, ON

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. Eleanor Colledge, CPD Program Director, University of Toronto and Family Physician, South East Toronto Family Health Team, Toronto, ON

This session originally took place on April 4, 2025. A recording can be viewed here

In this session, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. We also review new topical dermatology treatments, including topical roflumilast and clascoterone. 

Panelists:           

• Dr. Gerald Evans, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases), Queen’s University, Kingston, ON 

• Dr. Juthika Thakur, Dermatologist, Canadian Dermatology Centre, Toronto, ON 

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 March 21, 2025. A recording can be viewed here.

In this session, we provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases and also review the changes to the Ontario Cervical Screening Program’s implementation of HPV testing. 

Panelists:         

• Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Toronto, ON
• Dr. Jonathan Isenberg, Provincial Primary Care Lead, Cancer Screening, Ontario Health, Toronto, ON
• Dr. Rachel Kupets, Gynecologic Oncologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON

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. Eleanor Colledge, CPD Program Director, University of Toronto and Family Physician, South East Toronto Family Health Team, Toronto, ON

This session originally took place on March 7, 2025. A recording can be viewed here.

 In this session, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also provide practical tips on navigating the Ontario Disability Support Program application process and review AI tools to reduce administrative burden. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m., with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session.

Panelists:         

• Dr. Alon Vaisman, Infectious Diseases and Infection Control Physician, Toronto, ON
• Dr. Mohamed Alarakhia, Family Physician, Chief Executive Officer, eHealth Centre of Excellence, Kitchener, ON
• Norma English, Director of Legal Services/Staff Lawyer, North Peel & Dufferin Community Legal Services, Toronto, ON

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 took place Friday, February 21 2025. A video recording is availble. 

In this session, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also review adult gender affirming care including relevant guidelines, gender health, and treatments. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00 a.m., with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session.

• Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Toronto, ON
• Dr. Tehmina Ahmad, Medical Consultant – Endocrinology & Metabolism, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, ON

• 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

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

This session took place Friday, January 17 2025. A video recording is availble. 

In this session, we provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases and revisit one of the top-rated topics of 2024, Menopause Management. 

• Dr. Janine McCready, Infectious Disease Physician, Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto, ON
• Dr. Sue Goldstein, Family Physician and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Toronto, ON

• 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

• Dr. Eleanor Colledge, CPD Program Director, University of Toronto and Family Physician, South East Toronto Family Health Team, Toronto, ON

This session originally took place on December 6, 2024. A recording can be viewed here.

Listen to this session, as our panel provides a brief overview on circulating infectious diseases. They also review practical tips on diabetes management and delve into evidence-based guidelines regarding pharmacotherapy. 

• Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Toronto, ON
• Dr. Gihane Zarifa, Diabetes Chronic Disease Management Lead, Credit Valley FHT, Toronto, ON

• 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

• 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 November, 15, 2024. A recording can be viewed here.

In this session, we provide a brief overview on circulating infectious diseases and hear about changes in eligibility for breast cancer screening within the Ontario Breast Cancer Screening Program and the rationale behind this decision. 

• Dr. Allison McGeer, Infectious Disease Specialist, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON
• Dr. Jonathan Isenberg, Provincial Primary Care Lead, Cancer Screening, Ontario Health, Toronto, ON

• 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

• Dr. Eleanor Colledge, CPD Program Director, University of Toronto and Family Physician, South East Toronto Family Health Team, Toronto, ON

This session originally took place on October 18, 2024. A recording can be viewed here.