Practice Management & Administrative Efficiency

Accessibility

The OCFP is committed to communicating with members, employees, partners and all other stakeholders, and delivering our programs and services in ways that…

Advocacy

Family Physicians: Caring for Ontarians, For Life Family physicians are the cornerstone of Ontario’s healthcare system, supporting patients through every stage…

Advocacy

Family Physicians: Caring for Ontarians, For Life Family physicians are the foundation of Ontario’s health care system, supporting patients through every stage…

Family Physicians In Action

Across the province, family physicians are working in community clinics, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and beyond, supporting patients through every…

Media Action

The OCFP is proactively raising the issues family physicians are facing in the media. From sharing solutions to make practice easier to highlighting the…

Patient Recognition for Outstanding Care

More than 750 family physicians from across Ontario are being recognized by their patients for the outstanding care they provide. As part of a campaign to…

Solutions for Today:Ensuring Every Ontarian Has Access to a Family Physician

By 2025, one-in-five Ontarians may not have a family doctor. However, the impact of the rising number of unattached patients is already being felt today.

Help us advocate for family medicine

Avni Shah

Professor Avni Shah is an Associate Professor of Marketing in the Department of Management at the University of Toronto Scarborough, with a cross-appointment to…

Brian Golden

Brian Golden is the academic director for The Rotman-OCFP Dyad Leadership Academy and is the Sandra Rotman chaired professor in health sector strategy at the…

CFPC Exam Orientation Workshop - Waitlist

Registration for our Spring 2026 CFPC Exam Orientation Workshop is now full. If you are interested in being added to the waitlist, please complete the form.

CFPC Exam Orientation Workshop

We offer a preparatory 2-day workshop for the College of Family Physicians (CFPC) Certification Exam. Through this workshop, practice eligible candidates will…

Children’s Mental Health Workshop - Registration

Children’s Mental Health Workshop - Special Rate

Connect with Us

We’re here to support Ontario’s family doctors. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page to find answers to commonly asked questions.

About us

The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) represents more than 18,000 family physicians and medical students, including residents…

About us

The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) represents more than 18,000 family physicians and medical students, including residents…

Strategic Plan for 2024-2029

Developed by family physicians for family physicians, our strategic plan recognizes the difference family physicians make, not only in the lives of patients…

OCFP Awards

Recognizing Excellence in Family Medicine The OCFP Awards showcase the breadth of innovation and diversity of practice within family medicine.

Last year’s award winners

The OCFP is excited to recognize the exceptional skill, expertise and commitment of family physicians, residents and medical students across Ontario through the…

2025 OCFP Annual Award Recipients

The OCFP is excited to recognize the exceptional skill, expertise and commitment of family physicians, residents and medical students across Ontario through the…

Nominate your Family Doctor

Recognize your Family Doctor

Family doctors are the foundation of the healthcare system, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians is calling on Ontarians to recognize their family…

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Leadership

The OCFP Leadership Team is made up of our board and committees with guiding support from the president and CEO. The Board of Directors governs the OCFP on…

Opportunities

At the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP), our staff make valuable contributions in supporting our 15,000 members, and the critical work they do…

Our Vision, Mission and Values

As a member association our mandate is to develop and provide education, leadership, advocacy and research initiatives that will support family physicians…

Community of Practice Mailing List

Deepy Sur

Deepy assumed the role of CEO in May 2024. She is passionate about member-driven work and has been a leader in building provincial education programs that…

Diana R Ahmed

OH Region: West Region (ESC/SW/WW/HNHB) Diana R Ahmed is a family physician and part-time hospitalist who has practiced for over twenty years in the downtown…

Dr. Adam Newman (he/him)

Clinical Interest: Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry Mental Health Languages Spoken: English, Spanish Preferred Communication Method: Video Conference Practice…

Dr. Ali Damji

As a resident, Dr. Ali Damji was exposed to the to the dire consequences that can occur when people do not have access to primary care. During a rotation of a…

Dr. Alison Arnot (she/her)

Practice Model: GP Focused Practice OH Region: Toronto Region (TC) Dr. Alison Arnot graduated from the family practice residency program at the Toronto Western…

Dr. Allen Greenwood

Dr. Allen Greenwood attended the University of Western Ontario for his undergraduate studies in physiology and philosophy, followed by Simon Fraser University…

Dr. Amy Alexander (she/her)

Practice Model: GP Focused Practice OH Region: Toronto Region (TC) Dr. Alexander graduated from the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster…

Dr. Anita Greig

Dr. Anita Greig MD FCFP is a family physician in Toronto. She is the primary author of the Greig Health Record, an evidenced-base preventive care tool for…

Dr. Anu Joneja (she/her)

Identifies As: South Asian Languages Spoken: English Preferred Communication Method: Email OH Region: Toronto Region (TC) Dr. Anu Joneja is a family physician…

Dr. Arieg Badawi

Ensuring all Ontarians have access to a family doctor is an essential part of health equity. However, across the province there are over 2.2…

Dr. Bjug Borgundvaag

Practice Model: Other OH Region: Toronto Region (TC) Dr. Bjug Borgundvaag is the Director of the Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute (SREMI) at Sinai…

Dr. Bryan MacLeod (he/him)

Clinical Interest: Palliative Care includes End of Life care, Physician Wellness, Rheumatology, Chronic Pain Practice Model: GP Focused Practice OH Region…

Dr. Caroline Bowman (she/her)

OH Region: Central Region (MH/CW/C/NSM) Caroline graduated from McMaster Family Medicine residency in 2005 and has been practicing comprehensive Family Medicine…

Dr. Caroline Kargel

OCFP Programs: Peer Connect Clinical Interest: Addiction Medicine, Chronic Pain Affiliated With: The Simcoe Clinic Practice Model: Fee for Service (FFS) OH…

Dr. Carrie Bernard (she/her)

Practice Model: Family Health Team – Family Health Organization (FHT – FHO) Practising Since: 1999 Connect With Dr. Carrie Bernard on X/

Dr. Chase McMurren

Identifies As: Indigenous (Inuit/Métis/First Nations) Languages Spoken: English Preferred Communication Method: Email, Phone, Video Conference Practice Model…

Dr. Chase McMurren

Practice Model: GP Focused Practice OH Region: Toronto Region (TC) Dr. Chase McMurren is a Michif (Métis) family physician leader…

Dr. Dawn Yew

Dr. Dawn Yew is a family physician who provides home-based palliative care in Kitchener-Waterloo. Often misunderstood, Dr. Yew explains that the care she…

Dr. Deema Abdul Hadi (she/her)

Practice Model: GP Focused Practice OH Region: Central Region (MH/CW/C/NSM) Dr. Deema Abdul Hadi is a family doctor. She is a graduate of the Royal College of…

Dr. Devon Shewfelt

Clinical Interest: Psychiatry/Psychology and Sports Medicine Languages spoken: English Preferred Communication Method: Video Conferencing Practice Model: Family…

Dr. Doug Gruner

Dr. Doug Gruner completed both his undergraduate studies and medical school at McMaster University in Hamilton and selected McGill University for his residency…

Dr. Emily Chen

As a third-year family medicine resident, Dr. Emily Chen is already thinking about her future and how she can support primary care physicians in their daily…

Dr. Eric Wong

Dr. Eric Wong studied at the University of Toronto, completing a Bachelor of Science before attending medical school, completing his residency and a Master of…

Dr. Fereshte Lalani

Dr. Fereshte Lalani completed medical school at the University of Toronto followed by residency in family medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and a fellowship in…

Dr. Geneviève Bois

Practice Model: Other Dr. Geneviève Bois is a family physician from Montréal who is currently living and working in Whapmagoostui, a Cree and Inuit community of…

Dr. Gregory Hariton

Clinical Interest: Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry Mental Health, Chronic Pain Languages Spoken: English Practice Model: Fee for Service (FFS) OH Region: West…

Dr. Helen Spenser (she/her)

OCFP Programs: Peer Connect Clinical Interest: Psychiatry Mental Health, Physician Wellness, Preparation for Retirement Identifies As: White (Caucasian)…

Dr. Ilan Shahin

Dr. Ilan Shahin completed his undergraduate degree at McGill University, remaining at the institution to complete a concurrent medical degree and Master of…

Dr. Jennifer Bondy

Dr. Jennifer Bondy attended Queen’s University for her undergraduate studies, followed by Western University, where she received a master’s degree in…

Dr. Joan Chan

Practice Model: Family Health Team – Family Health Organization (FHT – FHO) OH Region: West Region (ESC/SW/WW/HNHB) Joan Chan is a human being who holds the…

Dr. Joan Chan

The start of a new year often sets the stage for what’s possible in the year to come. For Dr. Joan Chan, a family doctor in Guelph, there is immense joy that…

Dr. Joan Chan (she/her)

Practice Model: Family Health Team – Family Health Organization (FHT – FHO) OH Region: West Region (ESC/SW/WW/HNHB) Connect With Dr. Joan Chan on X/

Dr. Jobin Varughese

Dr. Jobin Varughese has held several leadership roles in the healthcare sector: he is an administrator within medical education, currently serving as Interim…

Dr. Jobin Varughese

Dr. Jobin Varughese has held several leadership roles in the healthcare sector: he is an administrator within medical education, currently serving as Interim…

Dr. Jocelyn Charles

Dr. Jocelyn Charles graduated from the University of Western Ontario, completing both her undergraduate studies and medical school there.

Dr. Jon Davine

Affiliated With: McMaster University Practice Model: Royal College Specialist OH Region: West Region (ESC/SW/WW/HNHB) Jon Davine is an Associate Clinical…

Dr. Jonathan Fitzsimon

Across Ontario, there are more than 2.2 million people without a family doctor. In Renfrew County, an area west of Ottawa with semi-urban…

Dr. Judy Suke

Identifies As: White (Caucasian) OH Region: North Region (NE/NW) Practice Model: GP Focused Practice Dr. Judy Suke is a Family Physician practicing exclusively…

Dr. Julia Alleyne (she/her)

Practice Model: Fee for Service (FFS) Dr. Julia Alleyne is an associate professor appointed at the University of Toronto, Department of Family and Community…

Dr. Kaitlin Janvary

Dr. Kaitlin Janvary, a first-year resident of family medicine in Hamilton believes that family doctors can make a big impact on reducing the climate burden by…

Dr. Kim McIntosh

Dr. Kim McIntosh completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Western Ontario and medical school at McMaster University, followed by the Rural Family…

Dr. Kyle Lee (He/Him)

Clinical Interest: Mental Health Identifies as: Chinese Languages spoken: English, Cantonese and Mandarin (conversational) Preferred Communication Method: Phone…

Dr. Lisa Bromley (she/her)

Practice Model: GP Focused Practice OH Region: East Region (CE/SE/CH) Connect With Dr. Lisa Bromley on X/Twitter Dr. Lisa Bromley is a family physician with a…

Dr. Lisa Del Giudice (she/her)

Practice Model: Family Health Team – Family Health Organization (FHT – FHO) OH Region: Toronto Region (TC) Dr. Lisa Del Giudice is a comprehensive family…

Dr. Lori Regenstreif

OCFP Programs: Peer Connect Clinical Interest: Addiction Medicine Dr. Regenstreif has had a focused practice in addiction medicine since 2011.

Dr. Marcia Kostenuik

OCFP Programs: Peer Connect Clinical Interest: Psychiatry Mental Health, Physician Wellness Affiliated With: University of Toronto Practice Model: Fee for…

Dr. Marina Abdel Malak (she/her)

Clinical Interest: Psychiatry Mental Health, Chronic Pain, Physician Wellness Identifies As: Arab/West Asian Languages Spoken: Arabic…

Dr. Marlys Christianson

Dr. Marlys Christianson is a physician and an Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Rotman. She received a Medical Degree from the University of…

Dr. Mekalai Kumanan

Dr. Mekalai Kumanan has served the community of Cambridge, Ontario as a family physician with the Two Rivers Family Health Team since 2008. She has been an…

Dr. Mel Borins

Practice Model: Family Health Organization (FHO) OH Region: Toronto Region (TC) Connect With Dr. Mel Borins on X/Twitter Dr. Mel Borins is a Family Physician in…

Dr. Merrilee Brown (she/her)

Practice Model: Family Health Team – Family Health Organization (FHT – FHO) OH Region: East Region (CE/SE/CH) Merrilee Brown is a rural physician in Port Perry…

Dr. Michael Gagnon

Dr. Michael Gagnon completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto before attending medical school at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland…

Dr. Michael Pare

OCFP Programs: Peer Connect Clinical Interest: Psychiatry Mental Health Practice Model: GP Focused Practice Dr. Michael Pare is a member of the College of…

Dr. Michael Roberts

OCFP Programs: Peer Connect Clinical Interest: Psychiatry Mental Health Affiliated With: University of Toronto Practice Model: GP Focused Practice Dr.

Dr. Naima Javaid

Dr. Naima Javaid is a Staff Psychiatrist and the Medical Head at the Outpatient Child, Youth and Family Service at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health…

Dr. Nermine Gorguy

Clinical Interest: Psychiatry Mental Health Languages Spoken: English Preferred Communication Method: Email Practice Model: Fee for Service (FFS) OH Region…

Dr. Nicole Nitti

Throughout her career as a family and emergency physician, Dr. Nicole Nitti has seen first-hand many significant changes in primary care. One of the most…

Dr. Nikki Bozinoff

Practice Model: GP Focused Practice OH Region: Toronto Region (TC) Dr. Nikki Bozinoff is physician in the Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial…

Dr. Nikki Bozinoff (she/her)

Practice Model: GP Focused Practice OH Region: Toronto Region (TC) Connect With Dr. Nikki Bozinoff on X/Twitter Dr. Nikki Bozinoff is physician in the…

Dr. Patricia Froese

Dr. Patricia Froese is in her first five years of practice providing comprehensive family medicine in Kitchener-Waterloo. She is currently in a Family Health…

Dr. Paul Hoogeveen

Practice Model: GP Focused Practice OCFP Programs: Peer Connect Clinical Interest: Addiction Medicine, Chronic Pain Dr. Paul Hoogeveen graduated from the…

Dr. Peter Tzakas (he/him)

Dr. Peter Tzakas is an academic family physician in Toronto who studied medicine in the United Kingdom. He teaches medical students…

Dr. Priya Aronnil (she/her)

Practice Model: GP Focused Practice OH Region: Toronto Region (TC) Dr. Priya Aronnil works in Toronto and is an advocate for patients and healthcare education…

Dr. Rachel Shour

OCFP Programs: Peer Connect, Small Group Peer Guide Clinical Interest: Psychosocial oncology, peripartum mental health, physician wellness…

Dr. Shanti Rao (Her/She)

Languages Spoken: English Preferred Communication Method: Phone, Email, Video Conference Practice Model: Solo and Telemedicine Dr. Shanti Rao received her MD…

Dr. Ritika Goel

Dr. Ritika Goel is a family physician and Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at University of Toronto based at the St.

Dr. Robin Beardsley, MD, CCFP (she/her)

Practice Model: GP Focused Practice OH Region: East Region (CE/SE/CH) Robin Beardsley, MD CCFP, graduated from the University of Toronto…

Dr. Rupa Patel

Clinical Interest: Trauma informed care, slow opioid tapering, chronic pain Dr. Rupa Patel is a family physician at the Kingston Community Health Center.

Dr. Samantha D’Silva

Dr. D’Silva is a family physician who enjoys working in a variety of roles – psychotherapy, comprehensive office-based care, and surgical assisting.

Dr. Samantha Lavitt (she/her)

OCFP Programs: Peer Connect Clinical Interest: Psychiatry Mental Health, Equity Diversity and Inclusion including vulnerable populations…

Dr. Sara Cohen-Gelfand (she/her)

Practice Model: GP Focused Practice OH Region: Toronto Region (TC) Dr. Cohen-Gelfand works at Wilson Medicine Corp in Toronto. She is a family physician with…

Dr. Sarah Funnell

Bio TBC…

Dr. Sharon Cirone (she/her)

Practice Model: GP Focused Practice OH Region: Toronto Region (TC) Dr. Sharon Cirone is a Family Physician with a focused practice in addiction medicine and…

Dr. Shira Taylor (she/her)

Languages Spoken: English Preferred Communication Method: Phone, Video Conference Practice Model: Other OH Region: Toronto Region (TC) Dr. Shira Taylor has been…

Dr. Stephanie Zhou

Practice Model: Family Health Group (FHG) OH Region: East Region (CE/SE/CH) Dr. Stephanie Zhou practices Addiction Medicine at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre…

Dr. Susan Wilkinson

I grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with my MD degree in 1979. I completed one year of family medicine in…

Dr. Taylor Lougheed

Dr. Taylor Lougheed completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Guelph before moving on to Queen’s University to complete both his medical degree…

Dr. Valerie Migicovsky (her/she)

Dr. Migicovsky has a wide scope of practice, including a Family Medicine practice, and work as both a hospitalist and within emergency medicine. Dr.

Dr. Vanessa Redditt

Dr. Vanessa Redditt is a family physician at the Crossroads Refugee Clinic, a specialized primary care clinic for refugees at Women’s College Hospital…

Dr. Warren Lewin

Throughout a physicians’ medical training and residency, communication skills training to learn how to discuss what matters most with patients and families who…

Dr. Yehiel Meghory

Dr. Yehiel Meghory, a family doctor in Bolton, has been practising family medicine for the last 52 years and has no intention to retire – in fact…

Dr. Yelena Chorny (she/her)

Practice Model: GP Focused Practice OH Region: West Region (ESC/SW/WW/HNHB) Dr. Yelena Cherny is a leader in the delivery of compassionate…

Dr. Yu Shan (Wendy) Zhang (her/she)

Dr. Yu Shan (Wendy) Zhang is a family doctor whose practice includes a combination of rural ER, family medicine locums, newborn and postpartum maternal health…

Dr. Zaven Mangassarian (he/him)

Clinical Interests: Mental Health Identifies as: Armenian Languages Spoken: English, Western Armenian OH Region: West Region (ESC, SW, WW, HNHB) Preferred…

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Geoffrey J. Leonardell

Geoffrey J. Leonardelli (Ph.D. in social psychology) is Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management at the University of Toronto’s Rotman…

Glen Whyte

Glen Whyte is a Professor of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management at Rotman. His research interests include topics related to individual and…

OCFP | Ontario College of Family Physicians

Supporting Ontario family physicians through education, leadership and advocacy, to deliver high-quality health care.

Jamison Steeve

Jamison Steeve is Chief Strategy Officer at the YMCA GTA and is responsible for marketing, communications, government relations, information technology…

Jennifer Riel

Jennifer Riel is an adjunct professor at the Rotman School of Management, where she has taught strategy, innovation and integrative thinking to MBA and…

Julie McCarthy

Julie McCarthy is a Professor of Organizational Behaviour and HR Management at the University of Toronto Scarborough, with a cross-appointment to the…

News

Below, please find important news related to family medicine, OCFP advocacy and government policy changes impacting family doctors and your patients.

Leslie Greenberg

Leslie has been a vital member of the OCFP team since 2017 – first, leading member engagement and public affairs initiatives and, more recently…

Maja Djikic

Maja Djikic, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and HR Management, the Executive Director of The Self-Development Laboratory…

Mark Weber

Mark Weber is Eyton director of the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business at the University of Waterloo. He is a leading researcher and award-winning…

Past Mental Health, Addictions and Chronic Pain Community of Practice Sessions

Past sessions of the Mental Health and Addictions Community of Practice (CoP), also known as the Practising Well CoP, are available here.

Practising Well CoP Self-Learning Post-Session Evaluation Survey

Become a Peer Learner

A Peer Learner is a family physician or family medicine resident seeking support in a specific clinical or practice area offered by the Peer Connect program.

Elevating Excellence: Mentorship Development in Family Medicine

This self-learning program is designed for family physicians seeking to enhance their skills in teaching, mentoring and personal development.

Peer Connect Completion Survey

Tell us about your experience with the Peer Connect program.

Peer Guides

See a roster and read about OCFP faculty, speakers and Practising Well Peer Guides.

Small Group Learning

Connect with peers in a trusted small‑group setting focused on a topic that matters to you. By joining a dedicated group, you’ll meet regularly with the same…

Mr. Abhi Mukherjee

Abhi Mukherjee holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Honours) and professional designations of CPA, CA, and CPA (Colorado, USA). He brings a wealth of knowledge…

Mr. Bruce Squires

Mr. Bruce Squires is a graduate of the economics program at Mount Allison University and went on to complete a Master of Business Administration at Dalhousie…

Mr. Steven Lewis

Mr. Steven Lewis completed his undergraduate degree at University of Ottawa and went on to attain his Juris Doctor at University of Windsor before being called…

New and Emerging

Updated: June 15, 2026 Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating World Family Doctor Day in May! We also continue to advocate on issues that impact…

Partner Opportunities For Family Doctors

There are no announcements at this time. There are no events at this time. There are no current feedback opportunities at this time. There are no current…

Resource of the Day

The OCFP is here to help Ontario’s family doctors in their practice to respond to the most pressing issues of the day. Explore the latest resources…

Confused about COVID

To help Ontarians make sense of the overwhelming amount of available information about COVID-19, family doctors have created this set of resources to address…

Virtual Care

An evolving list of clinical resources, tools and other information on providing virtual care. Ontario Health has developed virtual care guidance and related…

Respiratory Illness: Tools and Resources for Doctors

Updated: November 19, 2025 The OCFP is supporting family physicians with the information and tools you need to support patients. In addition to the below…

Nouman Ashraf

Nouman Ashraf is an associate professor, teaching stream within the organizational behaviour and human resources management area at the Rotman School of…

OCFP Connection

OCFP’s CFPC Exam Orientation Workshop - Resident Examiner Recruitment Survey

On August 21-23, 2026, the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) will be conducting a workshop for practice eligible candidates looking to challenge the…

Course Payment Test Form

Ontario’s Family Physicians in the Spotlight

We’re speaking to family physicians across the province to understand what they love about their practice, the challenges they are facing, and the impact they…

Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention - Workshop

Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention Workshop

Osteoporosis and fractures in patients over 50 go largely untreated. In this new workshop, facilitators will provide you with best practices as outlined in the…

Get Matched with a Peer Guide

Send us your information and the OCFP will match you with a Peer Guide tailored to your learning objectives. This program provides educational support in the…

Physician Leadership

The OCFP is firmly committed to ensuring that family physicians are effective, visible leaders in the delivery of primary care and shaping health policy…

Leadership Academy

The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP), in partnership with the Rotman School of Management, is pleased to launch The OCFP Leadership Academy…

Program Application

The program will be offered on the following dates. If you are selected to participate in the program, you are required to attend all eight days (two in-person…

Family Physician - Administrative Leadership

This program is designed to strengthen healthcare leadership by fostering effective collaboration between family physicians and administrative leaders through a dyad model.

Practising Wisely

Practising Wisely is a program developed and led by family physicians, which delivers actionable knowledge, applicable tools and proven strategies to help you…

Propose a Small Group Learning Opportunity

Reducing Administrative Burden: A Practical Guide for Family Physicians

A step-by-step framework for identifying and reducing paperwork and administrative tasks in family medicine practice, including templates, scripts and tools.

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2024 Family Medicine Summit

Seth Whitley

As a former physical therapist, Seth Whitley saw firsthand the harmful consequences that members of his northern community near Sault Ste.

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Deepy Sur

Deepy assumed the role of CEO in May 2024. She is passionate about member-driven work and has been a leader in building provincial education programs that…

Dr. Adam Newman (he/him)

Clinical Interest: Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry Mental Health Languages Spoken: English, Spanish Preferred Communication Method: Video Conference Practice…

Dr. Ali Damji

As a resident, Dr. Ali Damji was exposed to the to the dire consequences that can occur when people do not have access to primary care. During a rotation of a…

Dr. Anita Greig

Dr. Anita Greig MD FCFP is a family physician in Toronto. She is the primary author of the Greig Health Record, an evidenced-base preventive care tool for…

Dr. Anu Joneja (she/her)

Identifies As: South Asian Languages Spoken: English Preferred Communication Method: Email OH Region: Toronto Region (TC) Dr. Anu Joneja is a family physician…

Dr. Arieg Badawi

Ensuring all Ontarians have access to a family doctor is an essential part of health equity. However, across the province there are over 2.2…

Dr. Bryan MacLeod (he/him)

Clinical Interest: Palliative Care includes End of Life care, Physician Wellness, Rheumatology, Chronic Pain Practice Model: GP Focused Practice OH Region…

Dr. Caroline Kargel

OCFP Programs: Peer Connect Clinical Interest: Addiction Medicine, Chronic Pain Affiliated With: The Simcoe Clinic Practice Model: Fee for Service (FFS) OH…

Dr. Chase McMurren

Practice Model: GP Focused Practice OH Region: Toronto Region (TC) Dr. Chase McMurren is a Michif (Métis) family physician leader…

Dr. Dawn Yew

Dr. Dawn Yew is a family physician who provides home-based palliative care in Kitchener-Waterloo. Often misunderstood, Dr. Yew explains that the care she…

Dr. Devon Shewfelt

Clinical Interest: Psychiatry/Psychology and Sports Medicine Languages spoken: English Preferred Communication Method: Video Conferencing Practice Model: Family…

Dr. Emily Chen

As a third-year family medicine resident, Dr. Emily Chen is already thinking about her future and how she can support primary care physicians in their daily…

Dr. Fereshte Lalani

Dr. Fereshte Lalani completed medical school at the University of Toronto followed by residency in family medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and a fellowship in…

Dr. Gregory Hariton

Clinical Interest: Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry Mental Health, Chronic Pain Languages Spoken: English Practice Model: Fee for Service (FFS) OH Region: West…

Dr. Helen Spenser (she/her)

OCFP Programs: Peer Connect Clinical Interest: Psychiatry Mental Health, Physician Wellness, Preparation for Retirement Identifies As: White (Caucasian)…

Dr. Joan Chan

The start of a new year often sets the stage for what’s possible in the year to come. For Dr. Joan Chan, a family doctor in Guelph, there is immense joy that…

Dr. Jobin Varughese

Dr. Jobin Varughese has held several leadership roles in the healthcare sector: he is an administrator within medical education, currently serving as Interim…

Dr. Jonathan Fitzsimon

Across Ontario, there are more than 2.2 million people without a family doctor. In Renfrew County, an area west of Ottawa with semi-urban…

Dr. Kaitlin Janvary

Dr. Kaitlin Janvary, a first-year resident of family medicine in Hamilton believes that family doctors can make a big impact on reducing the climate burden by…

Dr. Kyle Lee (He/Him)

Clinical Interest: Mental Health Identifies as: Chinese Languages spoken: English, Cantonese and Mandarin (conversational) Preferred Communication Method: Phone…

Dr. Lori Regenstreif

OCFP Programs: Peer Connect Clinical Interest: Addiction Medicine Dr. Regenstreif has had a focused practice in addiction medicine since 2011.

Dr. Marcia Kostenuik

OCFP Programs: Peer Connect Clinical Interest: Psychiatry Mental Health, Physician Wellness Affiliated With: University of Toronto Practice Model: Fee for…

Dr. Michael Pare

OCFP Programs: Peer Connect Clinical Interest: Psychiatry Mental Health Practice Model: GP Focused Practice Dr. Michael Pare is a member of the College of…

Dr. Michael Roberts

OCFP Programs: Peer Connect Clinical Interest: Psychiatry Mental Health Affiliated With: University of Toronto Practice Model: GP Focused Practice Dr.

Dr. Naima Javaid

Dr. Naima Javaid is a Staff Psychiatrist and the Medical Head at the Outpatient Child, Youth and Family Service at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health…

Dr. Nermine Gorguy

Clinical Interest: Psychiatry Mental Health Languages Spoken: English Preferred Communication Method: Email Practice Model: Fee for Service (FFS) OH Region…

Dr. Nicole Nitti

Throughout her career as a family and emergency physician, Dr. Nicole Nitti has seen first-hand many significant changes in primary care. One of the most…

Dr. Paul Hoogeveen

Practice Model: GP Focused Practice OCFP Programs: Peer Connect Clinical Interest: Addiction Medicine, Chronic Pain Dr. Paul Hoogeveen graduated from the…

Dr. Peter Tzakas (he/him)

Dr. Peter Tzakas is an academic family physician in Toronto who studied medicine in the United Kingdom. He teaches medical students…

Dr. Rachel Shour

OCFP Programs: Peer Connect, Small Group Peer Guide Clinical Interest: Psychosocial oncology, peripartum mental health, physician wellness…

Dr. Shanti Rao (Her/She)

Languages Spoken: English Preferred Communication Method: Phone, Email, Video Conference Practice Model: Solo and Telemedicine Dr. Shanti Rao received her MD…

Dr. Ritika Goel

Dr. Ritika Goel is a family physician and Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at University of Toronto based at the St.

Dr. Rupa Patel

Clinical Interest: Trauma informed care, slow opioid tapering, chronic pain Dr. Rupa Patel is a family physician at the Kingston Community Health Center.

Dr. Samantha D’Silva

Dr. D’Silva is a family physician who enjoys working in a variety of roles – psychotherapy, comprehensive office-based care, and surgical assisting.

Dr. Samantha Lavitt (she/her)

OCFP Programs: Peer Connect Clinical Interest: Psychiatry Mental Health, Equity Diversity and Inclusion including vulnerable populations…

Dr. Shira Taylor (she/her)

Languages Spoken: English Preferred Communication Method: Phone, Video Conference Practice Model: Other OH Region: Toronto Region (TC) Dr. Shira Taylor has been…

Dr. Valerie Migicovsky (her/she)

Dr. Migicovsky has a wide scope of practice, including a Family Medicine practice, and work as both a hospitalist and within emergency medicine. Dr.

Dr. Vanessa Redditt

Dr. Vanessa Redditt is a family physician at the Crossroads Refugee Clinic, a specialized primary care clinic for refugees at Women’s College Hospital…

Dr. Warren Lewin

Throughout a physicians’ medical training and residency, communication skills training to learn how to discuss what matters most with patients and families who…

Dr. Yehiel Meghory

Dr. Yehiel Meghory, a family doctor in Bolton, has been practising family medicine for the last 52 years and has no intention to retire – in fact…

Dr. Yu Shan (Wendy) Zhang (her/she)

Dr. Yu Shan (Wendy) Zhang is a family doctor whose practice includes a combination of rural ER, family medicine locums, newborn and postpartum maternal health…

Dr. Zaven Mangassarian (he/him)

Clinical Interests: Mental Health Identifies as: Armenian Languages Spoken: English, Western Armenian OH Region: West Region (ESC, SW, WW, HNHB) Preferred…

Leslie Greenberg

Leslie has been a vital member of the OCFP team since 2017 – first, leading member engagement and public affairs initiatives and, more recently…

Starting Practice in Ontario: Checklist for New Family Physicians

A comprehensive onboarding checklist covering CPSO registration, OHIP billing, office setup, malpractice insurance and essential first steps for physicians new to Ontario practice.

Supports for Family Doctors

Discover and explore content tailored to help you excel in your role. Whether you’re seeking ways to improve your practice or make a positive impact on your…

Children’s Mental Health Workshop Series

Children and adolescents are increasingly presenting in primary care with mental health concerns that can be difficult to assess and manage in a busy clinical…

Health Equity Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians

The Health Equity Community of Practice aims to strengthen the capacity of primary care practitioners to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care to those affected by marginalization and adverse social determinants of health.

Health Equity CoP Self-Learning Survey

Past Health Equity Community of Practice Sessions

Past sessions of the Health Equity Community of Practice (CoP) are available to view here.

Mainpro+

Mainpro+ is a National College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) program designed to support and promote family physicians’ continuing professional…

Mainpro+

Mainpro+ is a National College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) program designed to support and promote family physicians’ continuing professional…

Certify a Program for Mainpro+ credits

As a chapter of the CFPC, the OCFP is responsible for managing program applications to certify 1-credit-per-hour Mainpro+ courses offered across Ontario.

Reporting your Mainpro+ credits

Online reporting of Mainpro+ credits is mandatory for all members and is completed using the CFPC’s portal. In order to fulfill the Mainpro+ reporting…

Mental Health, Addictions and Chronic Pain Supports

The OCFP offers supports focused on mental health, additions and chronic pain through it’s Practising Well program.

Mental Health, Addictions and Chronic Pain Community of Practice

The Mental Health and Addictions Community of Practice (CoP), also known as the Practising Well CoP, was built by family physicians for family physicians.

Peer Connect Mentorship

Peer Connect provides an empowering space to continue your learning journey in one-to-one or small group settings. Through this free, MainPro-certified program…

Osteoporosis & Fracture Prevention

The Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention Program is an opportunity to enhance your learning in screening, diagnosing, and optimizing care for patients with…

Starting Practice in Ontario

The following checklist outlines important actions you can take when starting practice in Ontario.

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Tiziana Casciaro

Tiziana Casciaro is a Professor of Organizational Behaviour and the Marcel Desautels Chair in Integrative Thinking at the Rotman School of Management of the…

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World Family Doctor Day

Family doctors are driving innovation in health care, improving care today and shaping what comes next. This #WorldFamilyDoctorDay, we celebrate the impact…

Zayna Khayat

Zayna is the in-house health futurist with Deloitte Canada’s Healthcare practice.