Ontario College of Family Physicians - OCFP
@ocfp.bsky.social
The OCFP represents 18,000+ family physicians across Ontario. We provide evidence-based education/CPD, while advocating for the vital role of family physicians.
This month, two family physicians. Dr. Meera Chopra and Dr. Joseph Yuh, are being recognized by their patients for the proactive, preventative care they provide to keep their patients healthy and avoid serious illness.
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October 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This month, two family physicians. Dr. Meera Chopra and Dr. Joseph Yuh, are being recognized by their patients for the proactive, preventative care they provide to keep their patients healthy and avoid serious illness.
Read more: lifewithadoctor.ca/monthly-fami...
Read more: lifewithadoctor.ca/monthly-fami...
In honour of Truth and Reconciliation Day, the OCFP is highlighting the leadership of Dr. Chase McMurren, a Michif (Métis) family physician making an impact through advocacy, and medical education curriculum design. Read more:
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ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/advocacy/fam...
September 30, 2025 at 11:55 AM
In honour of Truth and Reconciliation Day, the OCFP is highlighting the leadership of Dr. Chase McMurren, a Michif (Métis) family physician making an impact through advocacy, and medical education curriculum design. Read more:
ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/advocacy/fam...
ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/advocacy/fam...
Below, OCFP President, Dr. Jobin Varughese speaks about the importance of training family medicine residents at William Osler Health System through the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University and residents explain why they are choosing family practice.
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/vide...
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TMU School of Medicine welcomes inaugural class
TMU School of Medicine welcomes inaugural class. CTV's Pauline Chan reports.
www.ctvnews.ca
September 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Below, OCFP President, Dr. Jobin Varughese speaks about the importance of training family medicine residents at William Osler Health System through the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University and residents explain why they are choosing family practice.
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/vide...
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/vide...
Ahead of back to school, we are highlighting the impact family physicians have on the next generation of family docs.
Two patients share how the care they’ve received & empathy they’ve experienced by their family physician has inspired them to pursue medical school.
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Two patients share how the care they’ve received & empathy they’ve experienced by their family physician has inspired them to pursue medical school.
bit.ly/4mf2Tue
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August 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Ahead of back to school, we are highlighting the impact family physicians have on the next generation of family docs.
Two patients share how the care they’ve received & empathy they’ve experienced by their family physician has inspired them to pursue medical school.
bit.ly/4mf2Tue
@chrismoise.ca
Two patients share how the care they’ve received & empathy they’ve experienced by their family physician has inspired them to pursue medical school.
bit.ly/4mf2Tue
@chrismoise.ca
As health system leaders, Ontario's family physicians are preparing for the upcoming respiratory illness season and this study confirms that the work they do to offer the RSV vaccine to patients, and educate them on the benefits, will again make a difference.
www.medscape.co.uk/s/viewarticl...
www.medscape.co.uk/s/viewarticl...
RSV Jab Shields Older Adults From Hospitalisation
New UKHSA data show the RSV vaccine offers strong protection for older adults and infants, although uptake varies by group.
www.medscape.co.uk
August 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
As health system leaders, Ontario's family physicians are preparing for the upcoming respiratory illness season and this study confirms that the work they do to offer the RSV vaccine to patients, and educate them on the benefits, will again make a difference.
www.medscape.co.uk/s/viewarticl...
www.medscape.co.uk/s/viewarticl...
“Let me practise what I’m trained for. I didn’t go into medicine to do paperwork.” - Dr. Rosemarie Lall. Family physicians need support so they can spend more time with patients and less time on admin.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/her...
www.thestar.com/news/gta/her...
Here’s how Ontario family doctors say they’re grappling with rising costs and endless paperwork — and what it would take to fix it
The Star spoke with three about their problems, solutions that would help them and why, despite the challenges, they are sticking with the profession.
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August 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
“Let me practise what I’m trained for. I didn’t go into medicine to do paperwork.” - Dr. Rosemarie Lall. Family physicians need support so they can spend more time with patients and less time on admin.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/her...
www.thestar.com/news/gta/her...
Locum doctors are traveling the province to ensure patients get the care they need, but recruitment and retention of family physicians is crucial. We look forward to continuing to work with gov't to ensure that every Ontarian has access to a family physician. financialpost.com/pmn/some-ont...
Some Ontario hospitals offering hefty incentives for locums amid doctor shortage
As a travelling physician in northern Ontario, Dannica Switzer is acutely aware of the health-care crisis in underserved communities.
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July 31, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Locum doctors are traveling the province to ensure patients get the care they need, but recruitment and retention of family physicians is crucial. We look forward to continuing to work with gov't to ensure that every Ontarian has access to a family physician. financialpost.com/pmn/some-ont...
Patients continue to share how their family docs support them through all of life’s stages. To celebrate these patient-physician relationships, we are highlighting 5 family docs who have been recognized by their patients for the outstanding care they have provided over decades. bit.ly/4mf2Tue
July 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Patients continue to share how their family docs support them through all of life’s stages. To celebrate these patient-physician relationships, we are highlighting 5 family docs who have been recognized by their patients for the outstanding care they have provided over decades. bit.ly/4mf2Tue
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July 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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The @midwestto-oht.bsky.social Family Practice Network is working to expand their membership by identifying all practices in the region. If you are a family physician practicing in the area, you can learn more below.
Partner Spotlight: Mid-West Toronto Family Practice Network
The FPN brings together family doctors and nurse practitioners to strengthen primary care across our region — improving access, reducing barriers, and supporting providers.
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The FPN brings together family doctors and nurse practitioners to strengthen primary care across our region — improving access, reducing barriers, and supporting providers.
📣 Read more: midwesttorontooht.ca/partner-spotlight-fpn
July 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The @midwestto-oht.bsky.social Family Practice Network is working to expand their membership by identifying all practices in the region. If you are a family physician practicing in the area, you can learn more below.
See below for advice from family physician, and @oakvalleyhealth.bsky.social's Chief of Family Medicine Dr. Allan Grill, who offers advice about the precautions we can all take during this time of low air quality, and what you can do if you are feeling unwell. www.cp24.com/video/2025/0...
Special air quality statement remains in effect, with elevated levels of pollution
Dr. Allan Grill, chief of Family Medicine at Markham Stouffville Hospital, on what you can do to take care of your health.
www.cp24.com
July 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
See below for advice from family physician, and @oakvalleyhealth.bsky.social's Chief of Family Medicine Dr. Allan Grill, who offers advice about the precautions we can all take during this time of low air quality, and what you can do if you are feeling unwell. www.cp24.com/video/2025/0...
See below as OCFP President, Dr. Jobin Varughese emphasizes the importance of Ontarians having a family physician to ensure that diagnoses are not delayed or missed and screenings are provided. www.chch.com/chch-news/ni...
Niagara Falls Community Health Centre sees new provincial funding to help underserved patients
The Niagara Falls Community Health Centre is welcoming much needed provincial funding to expand staff, and offer more wraparound care to underserved patients.
www.chch.com
July 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
See below as OCFP President, Dr. Jobin Varughese emphasizes the importance of Ontarians having a family physician to ensure that diagnoses are not delayed or missed and screenings are provided. www.chch.com/chch-news/ni...
As OCFP CEO, Deepy Sur shares below, reducing unnecessary paperwork and admin tasks and ensuring compensation reflects complexity of care will improve recruitment and retention because it will free up time to spend with patients.
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Ontario’s Comprehensive Family Physician Workforce Dwindling
Aging patients and physicians nearing retirement are among the reasons Ontario’s comprehensive family physician workforce is declining, and experts are concerned.
medscape.com
July 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
As OCFP CEO, Deepy Sur shares below, reducing unnecessary paperwork and admin tasks and ensuring compensation reflects complexity of care will improve recruitment and retention because it will free up time to spend with patients.
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July 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Sign up for our Professional Development mailing list and be the first to know about Mainpro+® certified events each month.
Stay current with:
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Stay current with:
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🗓️Register now for our July events! Learn new strategies for nicotine cessation & fracture prevention in long-term care settings.
✅Earn credits
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View our calendar & register: ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/events/
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View our calendar & register: ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/events/
June 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
🗓️Register now for our July events! Learn new strategies for nicotine cessation & fracture prevention in long-term care settings.
✅Earn credits
✅Connect with colleagues
✅Gain strategies that can be immediately applied in practice
View our calendar & register: ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/events/
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✅Gain strategies that can be immediately applied in practice
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Ontario's family physicians are leading the way for a stronger health-care system. Read about Dr. Lorraine Sharp, a family physician in Sault. Ste. Marie who is improving access to geriatric rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care in her Northern Ontario community. bit.ly/3I3Z9Nm
June 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Ontario's family physicians are leading the way for a stronger health-care system. Read about Dr. Lorraine Sharp, a family physician in Sault. Ste. Marie who is improving access to geriatric rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care in her Northern Ontario community. bit.ly/3I3Z9Nm
This #PrideMonth, we celebrate the importance of inclusive health-care. Family doctors play a vital role in helping 2SLGBTQ+ youth feel safe, supported and comfortable with who they are. This compassion promotes not only health—but belonging. 🌈#LifeWithADoctor
June 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This #PrideMonth, we celebrate the importance of inclusive health-care. Family doctors play a vital role in helping 2SLGBTQ+ youth feel safe, supported and comfortable with who they are. This compassion promotes not only health—but belonging. 🌈#LifeWithADoctor
Poor air quality due to #wildfires can impact Ontarians who are at higher risk, or those who spend more time outdoors. Family physicians like Dr. Allan Grill support patients by offering personalized advice so patients can take precautions. www.cp24.com/video/2025/0...
Wellness Wednesday: Taking care of your health amid wildfire haze
Dr. Allan Grill, chief of family medicine at Markham Stouffville Hospital, explains how to take care of your health amid the haze from wildfires.
www.cp24.com
June 12, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Poor air quality due to #wildfires can impact Ontarians who are at higher risk, or those who spend more time outdoors. Family physicians like Dr. Allan Grill support patients by offering personalized advice so patients can take precautions. www.cp24.com/video/2025/0...
Throughout June, we are celebrating family doctors who champion inclusive healthcare which not only fosters a patient's well being, but a sense of belonging for them to thrive. Happy #PrideMonth 🌈 #LifeWithADoctor
June 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Throughout June, we are celebrating family doctors who champion inclusive healthcare which not only fosters a patient's well being, but a sense of belonging for them to thrive. Happy #PrideMonth 🌈 #LifeWithADoctor
Family physicians support communities by providing patients with the information that will help them to make informed choices that promote health for individuals, their families and their communities. www.tvo.org/article/anal...
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June 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Family physicians support communities by providing patients with the information that will help them to make informed choices that promote health for individuals, their families and their communities. www.tvo.org/article/anal...
OCFP is encouraged by Ontario's next step to increase the number of qualified family physicians who are eligible to practice in Ontario. See a quote from OCFP President-Elect, Dr. Eric Wong, below and the Ontario Ministry of Health's news release here: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...
June 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
OCFP is encouraged by Ontario's next step to increase the number of qualified family physicians who are eligible to practice in Ontario. See a quote from OCFP President-Elect, Dr. Eric Wong, below and the Ontario Ministry of Health's news release here: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...
See below to hear Dr. Allan Grill discuss why June is a good month for families to ensure that children's vaccines are up to date and where to turn if you have questions about vaccines.
globalnews.ca/video/112075...
globalnews.ca/video/112075...
Health Matters: Why June is a good month to check your kids vaccine status and other immunization questions | Watch News Videos Online
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June 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
See below to hear Dr. Allan Grill discuss why June is a good month for families to ensure that children's vaccines are up to date and where to turn if you have questions about vaccines.
globalnews.ca/video/112075...
globalnews.ca/video/112075...
This #PrideMonth, while we acknowledge the barriers many in 2SLGBTQ+ communities still face when seeking inclusive healthcare, we also want to share powerful patient stories highlighting how supportive and compassionate care from a family doctor can be life-changing.
June 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
This #PrideMonth, while we acknowledge the barriers many in 2SLGBTQ+ communities still face when seeking inclusive healthcare, we also want to share powerful patient stories highlighting how supportive and compassionate care from a family doctor can be life-changing.
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June is #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth. This month as we reflect on the rich history, resilience and achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, we must work together to take the next steps toward meaningful #reconciliation.
June 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
June is #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth. This month as we reflect on the rich history, resilience and achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, we must work together to take the next steps toward meaningful #reconciliation.
As our President-Elect, Dr. Eric Wong shares, family physicians need more support to care for the growing number of complex patients they are seeing. We look forward to continuing to work with the government to ensure Ontarians have access to comprehensive family medicine.
Ontario has a family doctor crisis.
As Ontario confronts a primary care crisis, an increasing number of family doctors are deciding not to practise comprehensive family medicine, instead choosing to work in emergency departments or take on other hospital roles, new research shows.
As Ontario confronts a primary care crisis, an increasing number of family doctors are deciding not to practise comprehensive family medicine, instead choosing to work in emergency departments or take on other hospital roles, new research shows.
Ontario has a family doctor crisis. Here’s one reason why it’s hard to find one
A study published Tuesday found that while there are now more family doctors practising here, fewer are providing full-service family medicine.
www.thestar.com
May 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
As our President-Elect, Dr. Eric Wong shares, family physicians need more support to care for the growing number of complex patients they are seeing. We look forward to continuing to work with the government to ensure Ontarians have access to comprehensive family medicine.