Supports for Family Doctors
Access tools, resources and learning opportunities to meet today’s challenges
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 patients’ lives, these resources are geared to supporting you with knowledge and practical tips needed to navigate the complexities of your profession successfully.
Explore Self-Learning Opportunities
Recordings and resources from past Community of Practice sessions are available through our self-directed learning programs. Earn Mainpro+ credits at your convenience by reviewing video or audio recordings and accompanying materials—then simply complete a short survey. Select a topic of interest below to get started.
Mental Health, Addictions and Chronic Pain Past Sessions
Changing the Way We Work Past Sessions
Continuity of Care Supports
Access a quick guide that summarizes key updates relevant to your practice, from the College of Physicians and Surgeons’ ‘Advice to the Profession: Continuity of Care’ document, and download letter templates to support you in communicating the appropriate scope of work to specialists.
View Continuity of Care: Practice Resources (PDF)
Download letter templates (Word)
Download letter template with checklist (Word)
Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice
These one-hour webinars feature experts in policy, clinical practice and practice management who share insights on topics chosen based on attendee feedback. Designed to be highly interactive, each session offers family physicians ample opportunity to ask questions and receive practical answers to support their day-to-day practice.
College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Education Opportunities
Family physicians can advance their knowledge through the CFPC’s two educational offerings: CFPC Learn, a versatile online resource and the CFPC Self Learning Program, curated from a comprehensive review of over 100 international medical journals.
CFPC Self-Learning Program (External link)
Events Resources
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.
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.
Suggested citation
Supports for Family Doctors. OCFP; 2025.Retrieved from: ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/resources/supports-for-family-doctors/