With the tremendous success of the 2021 Department of Family Medicine's (DFM) Clinic of the Future Contest, the department once again set out to find ideas to improve the world of family medicine, this time through an environmental lens. On Earth Day, April 22nd, the Dragon's Den-style competition returned as the DFM's Dragons' Den Clinic Goes Green contest in partnership with EarthDay.org! See photos.

Kudos to the DFM's Dr. Claire Kendall and her colleagues for receiving a $1M CIHR Award to study the complex phenomenon of community-campus engagement.

The DFM's Dr. Manon Denis-Leblanc, Vice-Dean of Francophone Affairs in the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Medicine, and Dr. Sylvain Boet, look to understand why some within French-speaking minority populations reject COVID-19 vaccination as healthcare professionals look to combat patient disinformation.

The undergraduate fourth-year medical students had their CaRMS match results on April 12th, 2022. Congratulations to all our students, and good luck with your residency!

Our medical students had their annual virtual Choosing Wisely conference. I was invited to present suggestions linked to family medicine. It was a great evening, and thank you to the group for the invitation.

At the DFM Faculty retreat, we had the opportunity to discuss innovations to promote family medicine as a specialty of choice for learners. We had wonderful suggestions from the Faculty present. Our next steps will include putting into action some of those important ideas. Thank you all for your ideas, and don't forget to reach out if you have other suggestions.

Last having been held in 2019, the Community Retreat in Wakefield made its return in March. The last two years took its toll on the Community Unit, as preceptors who already work in separate locations across Ottawa were siloed by the pandemic. Dr. Robin Kennie’s top priority for 2022 was to begin Reconnecting in person. Informative, interactive, and exciting sessions were led by Dr. Leonard Bloom,

Dr. Christiane Kuntz, Dr. Robin Kennie and Dr. Eric Wooltorton at the retreat. Stories were read, teaching strategies were shared, and games were played to tackle the issues surrounding isolation. Many of the attendees noted they were delighted to reconnect with their colleagues in-person and just have a moment to relax. Ultimately, the retreat was a hit, and we look forward to seeing those who were unable to attend next year in March 2023!

The PGY3 Enhanced Skills program underwent an accreditation external review in the fall and was successful in satisfying all criteria to be reviewed at the next accreditation cycle.

The enhanced skills programs received 224 applicants for our 12 programs. We completed our match in December and we will be welcoming 22 new residents in July 2023.

The University of Ottawa, Department of Family Medicine (DFM) is seeking candidates for one full-time academic physician position to join the Civic team and start a new comprehensive practice with 1000 patients. Qualified applicants must hold CCFP certification, valid CMPA coverage, be eligible for licensure in Ontario and be eligible for promotion to Assistant professor. Bilingualism and a focus on obstetrics are an asset. We will accept applications until May 15, 2022. Submit your CV and cover letter to: Dr. Clare Liddy, Chair, Department of Family Medicine at hrdfm@uottawa.ca. Read more.

The University of Ottawa Department of Family Medicine (DFM) is looking for an outstanding candidate for Faculty Lead-Family Medicine Resident Scholarly Project position. The successful candidate will provide leadership to the DFM on the FMRSP and, in particular, advise on the strategic direction and evaluation of the program. They will also assist in the planning of the annual RIO day and the development of Faculty Development opportunities to support resident scholarship. Requirements: Medical Doctor (MD) licensed in the province of Ontario; Certificate from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP); Faculty appointment in the Department of Family Medicine; English essential, bilingualism (French and English) an asset. Time commitment: One-half day per week. Interested applicants are asked to send a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to hrdfm@uottawa.ca.