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ColonCancerCheck: Key Changes in Effect on July 1, 2026 
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Family Physicians in Action
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ColonCancerCheck: Key Changes in Effect on July 1, 2026 Practical Ways To Reduce HRM Report Volumes OCFP Advocacy Family Physicians in Action
What you need to know:
President’s Message
ColonCancerCheck Changes Take Effect July 1 & Mainpro+ Credit Cycle Ends June 30
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating World Family Doctor Day in May! This year’s theme, ** Family Doctors: Driving Innovation in Health Care** , reflects the creativity, leadership, and dedication family physicians bring to their communities every day.
As part of the celebration, we invited representatives from each provincial political party to share a message of appreciation for family physicians.
We also continue to advocate on issues that impact family medicine and patient care, including the upcoming ColonCancerCheck program chages taking effect July 1. Read our summary of the changes and updates on OCFP’s advocacy below.
And a reminder that the Mainpro+ credit cycle ends on June 30. If you’re still missing credits, the OCFP has you covered. Explore our upcoming certified offerings below and earn credits while gaining practical insights you can apply immediately in practice.
Events Resources News MainPro+
CFPC Exam Orientation Workshop – August 22 & 23 2026
Starts on Sat, Aug 22, 2026 @ 8:30 am EDT
The CFPC Certification Exam Orientation Workshop offers an introduction to the components of the CFPC certification exam.
ADHD in Practice: Treatment and Management for Family Physicians
Starts on Wed, Aug 26, 2026 @ 8:00 am EDT
Family physicians may face uncertainty when initiating and managing treatment for ADHD, particularly in the presence of co‑morbid psychiatric conditions and limited access to specialist care.
OCFP Ask Me Anything (AMA) Webinar: Wellness in Family Medicine
Starts on Thu, Aug 27, 2026 @ 6:00 pm EDT
What does it really take to thrive in family medicine? Join the OCFP’s Ask Me Anything (AMA) webinar to hear experienced family physicians answer the questions that matter most to medical students, residents, and international medical graduates (IMGs) about wellness, career pathways, work-life balance, and what to expect as you transition into practice.
Starts on Fri, Sep 4, 2026 @ 12:00 pm EDT
Long-term care (LTC) residents are more dependent, frail and vulnerable, and require more complex care than community-dwelling older adults.
Foundations of Children’s Mental Health
Starts on Wed, Oct 7, 2026 @ 1:30 pm EDT
The Foundations workshop focuses on the core principles of mental health assessment in children.
Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention Workshop – October 2026
Starts on Wed, Oct 14, 2026 @ 9:00 am EDT
Join this interactive workshop to build your skills in the assessment, treatment and prevention of osteoporosis-related fractures in primary care.
Health Equity CoP - Slides (April 30, 2026).
Health Equity CoP - Resource Document (Apr 30, 2026).
Advice to Reduce Your Report Volumes through HRM
Learn how to streamline your HRM inbox, including the straightforward steps to stop eNotifications and faxed copies of the HRM reports you already receive electronically.
New HPV Testing for Cervical Screening — Information for Family Physicians
A summary of the new human papillomavirus (HPV) testing for cervical screening recommendations from the Ontario Cervical Screening Program (OCSP).
This resource provides the most up-to-date information on prevention and management of suspected cases in your practice.
Universal RSV Prevention Program: Summary Updates
This document outlines the updated RSV prevention programs in Ontario and the role of family physicians.
This comprehensive resource provides essential insights into different practice models, compensation and benefits, regulatory requirements and more.
May 19, 2026
Happy World Family Doctor Day from the OCFP
Today, on World Family Doctor Day, we are celebrating you. Across Ontario, more than 18,000 family physicians, residents, and medical students are caring for patients, supporting communities, and strengthening our health care system.
May 19, 2026
Ontario family doctors driving innovation in health care on World Family Doctor Day
Toronto, ON – May 19, 2026 – The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) is celebrating World Family Doctor Day by recognizing the vital role family doctors play in delivering care and driving innovation across the province.
March 26, 2026
(Toronto, ON) — March 26, 2026 — The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) congratulates the Government of Ontario on the release of the 2026 Budget and welcomes the government’s continued commitment to strengthening access to primary care for patients across the province.
March 3, 2026
Welcoming the Next Generation of Family Physicians
I am proud to welcome the 602 medical students who matched to family medicine in the first iteration of CaRMS in Ontario. By choosing family medicine, you are stepping into one of the most impactful roles in our health care system at a time when there is real opportunity to help shape its future.
December 23, 2025
95% of Ontarians Support Fixing the Referral System to Help Patients Get Care Faster: Poll
Family Physicians Call for a Modern Referral System to Improve Patient Access to Specialist Appointments and Diagnostic Tests (TORONTO, ON) — December 23, 2025 — New polling conducted by Abacus Data reveals that patients and families are waiting too long for answers about their health, and Ontarians overwhelmingly support modernizing the province’s referral system so patients can access care when they need it.
November 20, 2025
Outstanding Family Physicians Presented with Awards of Recognition
The Ontario College of Family Physicians Recognizes 13 Family Physicians Nominated by Their Peers TORONTO, November 20, 2025 – At a virtual ceremony on November 19, 2025, the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) honoured 13 family physicians and future family physicians from across the province.
May 15, 2025
Ontario Budget 2025: Momentum to Strengthen Primary Care
The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) welcomes the 2025 Ontario Budget and recent government announcements as meaningful steps to improve access to family doctors and strengthen the province’s healthcare system.
April 9, 2025
Brampton Family Physician Quarterbacks Care After Catastrophic Car Accident
Andree Decoste, of Brampton, credits her family doctor, Dr. Christopher Veenema, with coordinating care for her son, David, following a catastrophic car accident in 2019, while also supporting her through challenges of her own. Thankful for his dedication and care, Andree successfully nominated Dr. Veenema to be recognized by the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) as part of a campaign to highlight the essential role of family doctors.
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