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CONNECT. LEARN. CELEBRATE.

FINAL PROGRAM GUIDE

MARCH 6-8, 2020 Rimrock Resort Hotel | Banff, AB

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TABLE OF CONTENTSWelcome to the 2020 Summit! ................................................................................................................3

Welcome from the ACFP President ........................................................................................................3

Family Medicine Summit Manifesto, Credits, and LLP .........................................................................4

2020 Summit Planning Committee ........................................................................................................5

Reimbursement and Certification ...........................................................................................................6

Summit After Hours ..................................................................................................................................6

Meals, Breaks, and Events .......................................................................................................................7

2020 Summit Planning Committee/Speaker Disclosure ......................................................................8

2020 Summit Daily Schedules

Friday, March 6, Schedule At-a-Glance .........................................................................................11

Saturday, March 7, Schedule At-a-Glance ....................................................................................12

Sunday, March 8, Schedule At-a-Glance ......................................................................................13

Pre-Conference Workshops ...................................................................................................................15

Keynote Presentations ...........................................................................................................................16

Research Showcase Oral Presentations ..............................................................................................17

Research Poster Presentations .............................................................................................................20

Session Descriptions ..............................................................................................................................21

Speaker Biographies ...............................................................................................................................23

Research Revue ......................................................................................................................................26

Sponsors

Hawthorn B/C Sponsor Showcase .............................................................................................27

Sponsors and Research Revue Provider....................................................................................28

Summit Sponsors ...................................................................................................................................30

Rimrock Resort Hotel – Floor Map .......................................................................................................31

ACFP Staff ...............................................................................................................................................35

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Dear Colleagues:

On behalf of the Family Medicine Summit Planning Committee, welcome to the 2020 Family Medicine Summit in Banff, Alberta! We are proud to carry on the 65-year long tradition of sharing best practice and building community.

Our committee began planning this program moments after the closing session last year. I can assure you that we were thoughtful in our choices and hope you enjoy the selection of keynotes, workshops, and short snappers. As always, we greatly appreciate your feedback on the conference, so please complete your evaluation forms! I would like extend the warmest appreciation and thanks to our speakers for sharing their time and expertise.

This year we introduce a featured display space for provincial researchers called the Research Revue. It provides an opportunity for attendees to participate in up and coming local research. I invite you to stop by our Sponsor Showcase in Hawthorn B/C. Our displays are represented solely by non-profit organizations and stakeholders interested in serving your needs. Be sure to fill out the Sponsor Passport game for a chance to win great prizes.

Don’t miss our Research Poster Presentation & Summit Welcome Reception on Friday, March 6th, complimentary for everyone. Drop by to celebrate the outstanding research projects that are on display and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and a beverage while connecting with colleagues. As a milestone year, we are excited to bring back our widely-popular family night. This year, we pay homage to our birth decade at the Outta Sight Family Night. Get decked out in your pick of 60s fashion and join us for a fun evening of dinner, games, and dancing.

Following the conclusion of daily sessions on Friday and Saturday, relax and mingle with colleagues over refreshments in the Doctors’ Lounge at Diva’s. Simply show your nametag to receive the daily specials.

Once again, thank you for choosing to attend the Summit. We hope that you have an enjoyable conference and take time to connect, learn, and celebrate.

Carolyn Nowry , MD, CCFP Summit Planning Committee Chair

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the ACFP’s Board of Directors, welcome to the 2020 Family Medicine Summit!

We are excited to host you at our premier gathering—celebrating 65 years of camaraderie and thoughtful knowledge exchange.

As our flagship event, the Summit kicks off our year of high-quality continuing medical education and professional development programming. We also dedicate time to honour and celebrate the professional excellence of our peers.

This year we are launching a Friday Morning Member Forum as part of the Summit. The workshop will explore the Future of Family Medicine and help the ACFP better understand what our members needs and concerns are. There is so much uncertainty in our profession but the one thing we can count on for sure is our member community.

I encourage you to take some time this weekend to connect with new and old colleagues. I also invite you to approach me or other board members.

The Family Medicine Summit program covers a broad range of topics relevant to family medicine and primary care. I would like to thank our dedicated planning committee who have developed such a strong program.

Thank you for supporting this important event, and I, together with my fellow board members, look forward to connecting, learning, and celebrating with you during the Summit!

Happy 65th!

Vishal Bhella, MD, CCFP President, Alberta College of Family Physicians.

Welcome to the ACFP’s 2020 Family Medicine Summit

Welcome From the ACFP President

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FAMILY MEDICINE SUMMIT MANIFESTOHosted by the Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP), the Family Medicine Summit (Summit) is recognized as Alberta’s premier conference for family physicians. The conference offers continuing professional development and an opportunity for family physicians to network with colleagues to share best practices in primary care. Education for Family Docs by Family Docs!

We believe in:

• Developing a highly relevant continuing professional development (CPD) program that is evidence-based, clinically practical, and provides take away lessons that family physicians can immediately incorporate into their practice.

• Having the courage to offer timely, cutting edge content that encompasses emerging, changing, and, at times, challenging learning needs.. The Summit program focusses on the perceived and unperceived learning needs of the ACFP membership and provides valuable solutions.

• Securing engaging, expert presenters to deliver practice-changing education that challenges family physicians to do better.

• Creating an atmosphere of collegiality, trust, and inclusiveness (clinically and socially), where attendees can learn, connect, and relax with each other.

• Delivering an interactive and fun conference that registrants look forward to and feel like they are coming home!

CPD Credits & Linking Learning to Practice (LLP)

Summit participants may elect to use this program as part of a self-study learning activity. The Linking Learning to Practice (LLP) Program of the College of Family Physicians of Canada provides a framework for learners to build on this learning experience. For more information go to:

https://www.cfpc.ca/Linking_learning_exercises/

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Committee ChairCarolyn Nowry, MD, CCFP Calgary

Committee MembersFozia Alvi, MD, CCFP Calgary

Andie Bains, MD, CCFP Calgary

Vishal Bhella (ACFP President), MD, CCFP Calgary

Lily Chen, MD, CCFP Leduc

Trevor Day, MD, CCFP Edmonton

Christine Kennedy, MD, CCFP, FCFP Fort McMurray

Sudha Koppula, MD, CCFP Edmonton

Jazmin Marlinga, MD, CCFP, DTM&H Calgary

Rannie Tao, MD, CCFP Calgary

2020 SUMMIT PLANNING COMMITTEE

Acknowledging First Peoples & Traditional TerritoryWe acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands, referred to as Treaty 7 Territory and that the Town of Banff and all the people here are beneficiaries of this peace and friendship treaty. Treaty 7 encompasses the traditional territories of numerous Indigenous Peoples, including the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), the Siksika, the Piikuni, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina, Métis and the Stoney Nakoda First Nations, including Chiniki, Bearpaw, and Wesley First Nations, who have called this area home for many generations. We acknowledge the past, present, and future generations who help us steward this land, as well as honour and celebrate this place.

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Reimbursement/Certification/Conflict(s) of Interest Disclosure

Summit After HoursFriday, March 6Research Poster Displays & Summit Welcome Reception 19:00-21:00 | Prefunction Lounge The ACFP proudly showcases research projects on display and encourages guests to connect with researchers in attendance. While celebrating and awarding outstanding achievements in primary care research in our province, the ACFP also hosts the Summit Welcome Reception where everyone is welcome to meet and catch-up with colleagues and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Children, who are welcome at this family-friendly event, will have fun getting their faces painted and being entertained by a clown. Attendance is complimentary for all.

Saturday, March 7Outta Sight Family Night18:30-22:00 | Salon A/B/C Come celebrate the Summit’s 65th anniversary at the Outta Sight Family Night! Get your groove on and have a neato time at our 60s inspired Family Night with a dinner and a dance! Are you mad for Mod or are you feeling hippie, dippy? No matter what style, be sure to get decked out in your best threads and cut a rug to songs from the Fab Four to The Supremes!

Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7Doctors’ Lounge at Diva’sIf you’re looking to relax and unwind after the day’s sessions, consider joining us in the Doctors’ Lounge at Diva’s. Show your Summit nametag for Summit specials.

ReimbursementThis conference is eligible for reimbursement under the Alberta Medical Association’s (AMA) Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement program. If you are an AMA member, and provided you haven’t already used your annual CME allotment for other events, you may submit a claim to the AMA for registration fees and expenses.

Mainpro+ CertificationThis one-credit-per-hour- Group Learning Program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians and the Alberta Chapter for up to 13.25 Mainpro+ credits.

Summit Certified Program – Conflict(s) of Interest DisclosureIt is the policy of the ACFP to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its Mainpro+ certified educational programs. Speakers and Planning Committee members participating in the ACFP’s certified programs are required to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest that may have a direct bearing on the subject matter of the continuing education program. This pertains to all relationships with for-profit and not-for-profit organizations over the previous TWO (2) years.

The intent of this policy is not to prevent a speaker with a potential conflict of interest from making a presentation but, intended that any potential conflict(s) should be identified openly, so that the listeners may form their own judgments about the presentation with the full disclosure of facts. It remains for the audience to determine whether the speaker’s outside interests may reflect a possible bias in either the exposition or the conclusions presented.

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MEALS, BREAKS, EVENTS

Friday, March 6

12:30–13:00 Official Welcome

14:15–14:45 Refreshment Break

16:45–19:00 Doctors’ Lounge at Diva’s

19:00–21:00 Research Poster Displays & Summit Welcome Reception (Prefunction, Hawthorn A, Salon C)

Saturday, March 7

07:30–08:15 Registrant Breakfast


12:15–13:30 First Five Years Mixer & Luncheon (Pre-registration required)

12:15–13:30 Registrant Lunch



18:30–22:00 Outta Sight Family Night (Salon A/B/C) (Tickets required for dinner)

Sunday, March 8



12:30 Prize Draws, Farewell, and Boxed Lunch-on-the-Run

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Í Denotes Summit Planning Committee MemberFOR-PROFIT OR NOT-FOR-PROFIT DISCLOSURE (at time of Final Program printing)

NAME DETAILS

G. Michael Allan • Honoraria: Alberta College of Family Physicians, CFPC Chapters, CPD Departments of Canadian Medical Schools, Misc. Medical Schools• Grants/Research Support: Alberta College of Family Physicians, NAFMASC, CIHR, PRIHS• Other: Paid employee of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and University of Alberta• The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

Dave Allison • Employee – STARS Air Ambulance

ÍFozia Alvi • Other – President and founder of Humanity Auxilium.• Expenses paid by Women in the World, Brain Health Initiative.

Heather Anne Armson • Honoraria: Assistant Dean Continuing Medical Education & Professional Development - University of Calgary• Grants/Research: Director Research - The Foundation for Medical Education• Other: CEO – Reach Career Coaching Inc

Brad Bahler • Consulting Fee: Contract Work - Alberta Medical Association, Health Innovation Group• Grant/Research Support: Two funded CIHR grants related to chronic disease• The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses

Allan Bailey • Honoraria: Payment received from Aralez Pharmaceuticals Canada and GlaxoSmithKline, Diabetes Action Canada Research Governing Committee Training• The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

ÍAndie Bains • N/A

Deanna Campbell • Other - Paid facilitator for McMaster University.• The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

Julia Carter • Honoraria: Medical Director, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Calgary - Alberta Health Services• The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

Lesley Charles • Honoraria: Workshop Speaker Participant Fee – Family Medicine Forum, College of Family Physicians of Canada• Other - Associate Professor in the University of Alberta and Care of the Elderly Program Director.• The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

ÍLily Chen • Other – Board member of the LBC PCN Committee.

Tanvir Turin Chowdhury • The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

Julia Chronopoulos • The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

Trevor Day • Honoraria – Edmonton West Primary Care Network (compensation for BOD and committee work) and University of Alberta (payment for teaching students and residents)• Other – Hold investments in: ABBV, CVS, MCK, ABC

Laura D. Evans • Honoraria: Speaker - Alberta College of Family Physicians; Cummings School of Medicine University; Alberta Health Services• Grants/Research Support - University of Calgary-Addiction & Mental Health Strategic Clinical Network• Other: Board Member & Treasurer - Canadian Society of Addition Medicine (CASM) Not-For-Profit• The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expense• Other - Employed by Alberta Health Services Opioid Dependence Program

Brent T Friesen • Honoraria: Elected Representative for Calgary Zone; Accreditation Surveyor - Alberta Medical Association Representative Forum; Health Services Organization (Accreditation Canada an Accreditation Canada International)• Grants/Research Support: Member of the advisory group developing and reviewing guidelines - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - Health Canada grant to develop guidelines for lower risk nicotine products.• Other - Medical Officer of Health with Alberta Health Services, Clinical Associate Professor with Cummings School of Medicine, University of Calgary and Medical Director of Accreditation with Alberta Health Services. • The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

SUMMIT PLANNING COMMITTEE/SPEAKER DISCLOSURE

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NAME DETAILS

Sana Ghaznavi • Consulting Fees: Consultant – Eisai• The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

Kara Irwin • Grants/Research Support: Received a scholarship in my role as PhD student - Alberta Innovates• Other: Owner and Practicing Psychologist; Student and Adjunct Instructor - Irwin Psychological Services; University of Calgary• Other: Employee - Alberta Health Services• The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

Taj Jadavji • Honoraria: Speaker – Pfizer/GSK• Other - Professor at the University of Calgary departments of Pediatrics, Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases.• The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

Erin Kelly • The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

ÍChristine Kennedy • Honoraria: CADTH (federal government cancer), AHS, AH, Syncrude and member of a committee PERC. Current part-time employee FFS billing and ARP. Stopped employment in December 2018.

Jessica Kirkwood • The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

Michael Kolber • Honoraria: ACFP, BCCFP, Alberta Expert Drug Committee – Honorariums for presentations and consulting• Other: Co-founder of for profit company helping proceduralists collect data on the quality of medical procedures – Electronic Medical Procedure Reporting Inc.• Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta.• The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

ÍSudha Koppula • N/A

Christina Korownyk • Honoraria: Medical Director - Alberta College of Family Physicians• Grants/Research Support: Alberta College of Family Physicians; College of Family Physicians of Canada, Toward Optimized Practice, CIHR, PRIHS• Other: Director PEER, Member Canadian Taskforce Preventative Healthcare• Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta.• The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

Mia E. Lang • Other - Co-Vice Dean of Education - University of Alberta• Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

Adrienne Lindblad • Employee of the Alberta College of Family Physicians

Donna Manca • Honoraria: Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta – Professor and Research Director• Grants/Research Support: CIHR, Alberta Innovates, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer• The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

ÍJazmin Marlinga • Honoraria: Alberta College of Family Physicians

Alex “Grant” Matheson • Honoraria: Guest Speaker - Newfoundland College of Family Physicians• Consulting Fees: Layperson on Committee - Opioid Implementation Oversight Committee PEI• The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

Tony Nickonchuk • Honoraria: Paid employee; honoraria and travel expense support as committee member - Alberta Health Services; Alberta Health & Wellness Expert Committee on Drug Evaluation and Therapeutics • Consulting Fees: Committee member - Alberta Health & Wellness Expert Committee on Drug Evaluation and Therapeutics• Other: Remuneration received from the ACFP for Tools For Practice co-authoring and PEIP speaker fee• The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

ÍCarolyn Nowry • Honoraria: Payment received from AHS, University of Calgary and the Alberta College of Family Physicians.

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NAME DETAILS

Danielle Perry • BEDMED Trail• Employee of the Alberta College of Family Physicians

Annick Poirier • The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

Aynharan Sinnarajah • Honoraria: Contract Palliative Consultant Physician; Medical Director, Palliative Care program; Academic research physician - Alberta Health Services, University of Calgary• Grants/Research Support: Research grants to conduct research in my role as an Academic research physician with University of Calgary - Canadian Institute of Health Research; Canadian Frailty Network; Alberta Health; MSI Foundation; University of Calgary• Other: Palliative Care Expert Member of System Performance Steering Committee - Canadian Partnership Against Cancer• The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

Serena Siow • Honoraria - Calgary Hospitalist Governance Association• The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

Sarah Smith • Honoraria, Proof of concept honorarium, Honorarium, Speaker Workshop Presenter - AstraZenica, Alberta Medical Association, Health Quality Council of Alberta, McLeod River Primary Care Network, University of Alberta• Consulting Fee: ICC Education Committee, Board Member - University of Alberta, Edson Medical Centre• Other: CEO – Reach Career Coaching Inc• The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

Roxanne Swiegers • Honoraria: Speaker – Purdue, Lundbeck, Shire, Janssen• The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

Olga Szafran

ÍRannie Tao • N/A

Amy Tan • Grants/Research Support- Canadian Frailty Network, Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine (CFPC)• The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.• Associate Professor , University of Calgary

Joey Ton • Honoraria: Alberta College of Family Physicians• Other: Paid employee of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and casual employee at Costco• The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

Vu Kiet Tran • Honoraria: Speaker – Elvium• Consulting Fees: Advisory Board - Elvium• Other: LC Pharmacy• The Alberta College of Family Physicians has provided support in the form of a speaker fee and/or expenses.

• N/A

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Family Medicine Summit | Schedule At-A-Glance

Research Poster Displays & Summit Welcome Reception

Friday, March 6th at 19:00 Prefunction, Hawthorn A, and Salon C

Mix, Mingle & Enjoy!

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020

07:00 ACFP Registration Desk Opens

08:00–11:30 Pre-Conference Program:1) The Future of Family Medicine: Members Forum - Salon C2) Eating Disorders and Food Allergies (McMaster University Program) - Bluebell A (10 cap)

12:30–13:00 Official Welcome (Summit Planning Committee) - Salon A/B/C

13:00–13:45 Keynote: Physician, Be Well Thyself! (Dr. S. Siow) - Salon A/B/C

13:45–14:15 ACFP Awards Presentation - Salon A/B/C

14:15–14:45 REFRESHMENT BREAK

LAUREL SALON A/B SALON C YARROW ROSEMARY BLUEBELL A, BLUEBELL B

14:45–15:30Concurrent Workshops

(1A)What Family Doctors

Need to Know to Provide Excellent

Palliative Care(Dr. A. Sinnarajah)

(1B)Dyspareunia &

Chronic Pelvic Pain(Dr. E. Kelly & Dr.

Poirier)

(1C)Anxiety Disorder in

Adolescents (Dr. R. Swiegers)

(1D)Low Testosterone

& Treatment Indications

(Dr. A Bailey)

(1E)STARS

Mobile Simulation Unit Training

(1F)What’s Up

Doc? Research Presentations

(Ms. O. Szafran & Dr. T. Chowdhury)

15:30–15:45 TRAVEL BREAK

15:45–16:30 Workshop Repeats Workshop Repeats Workshop Repeats Workshop Repeats Workshop Repeats Research Presentations (Continued)

16:45–19:00 Doctors’ Lounge at Diva’s - Prefunction, Hawthorn A, Salon C

19:00–21:00 Research Poster Displays & Summit Welcome Reception

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SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020

06:15–07:00 Welcome the Day With Yoga! (Dr. M. Churcher) Squash Court



08:15–09:00 Keynote: No Coverage/No Problem (Dr. M. Kolber & Mr. T. Nickonchuk)

09:00–10:00 Alberta College of Family Physicians - Annual Meeting of Members (AMM)


HAWTHORN A YARROW LAUREL BLUEBELL A/B SALON A/B SALON C ROSEMARY

Concurrent Workshops

10:30–11:15

(2A)This is not ATLS - How to ACE a

Trauma- informed Approach

(Dr. K. Irwin)

(2B)Metacognition & Avoiding Clinical Errors in Medical Decision Making(Dr. V. Kiet Tran)

(2C)Teaching Tips in Community-Based Practice: Balancing the

Learner and the Patient

(Dr. S. Smith)

(2D)Advance Care

Planning: Having These Important Conversations

(Dr. A. Tan)

(2E)Challenging

Patients: Strategies for

Avoiding Conflict/Burnout & Setting

Boundaries(Dr. H. Armson)

(2F)2020 Jeopardy: PEER Workshop(Dr. T. Korownyk, Dr. M. Allan, Dr.

M. Kolber & Dr. A. Lindblad)

(2G)STARS



11:30–12:15 Workshop Repeats Workshop Repeats Workshop Repeats Workshop Repeats Workshop Repeats Workshop Repeats Workshop Repeats

12:15–13:30 FFYFP Lunch - Diva’s Lounge

12:15–13:30 Registrants’ Lunch

13:30–14:15 Keynote: How To Make Your Practice More LGTBQ+ Friendly (Dr. J. Chronopoulos) - Salon A/B/C


SALON C SALON A/B YARROW BLUEBELL A/B HAWTHORN A ROSEMARY

Concurrent Workshops

14:30–15:15 (Unless

otherwise noted)

(2H)Feeling the Burn:

STI Update(Dr. J. Carter)

(2I)Innovative

Approach to Syncope for the Family Doctor (Dr. V. Kiet Tran)

(2J)Skills -

Performing a Capacity

Assessment in Primary Care(Dr. L. Charles)

(2K)Working with Specialists to

Improve System Issues

(Dr. B. Bahler)

(2L)Pain Calculator: PEER Workshop

(Dr. J. Ton & Ms. D. Perry)

(2M)STARS



15:45–16:30 Workshop Repeats Workshop Repeats Workshop Repeats Workshop Repeats Workshop Repeats Workshop Repeats


18:30–22:00 ACFP’s Outta Sight Family Night (Salon A/B/C)

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SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2020

06:15–07:00 Welcome the Day With Yoga! (Dr. M. Churcher) Squash Court



08:00–08:45 Keynote: Vaccination Hesitancy (Dr. T. Jadavji) - Salon A/B/C

08:45–09:45 Short Snappers: SESSION A - Salon A/B/C

08:45–09:05

09:05–09:25

09:25–09:45

Thyroid Nodules - Choosing Wisely (Dr. S. Ghaznavi)

Updates in the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder ( Dr. L. Evans)

Q & A (both speakers)


10:15–11:15 Short Snappers: SESSION B - Salon A/B/C

10:15–10:35

10:35–10:55

10:55–11:15

Vaping (Dr. B. Friesen)

Plagiocephaly and Torticollis in Babies (Dr. M. Lang)

Q & A (both speakers)

11:15–12:00 A Doctor’s Personal Journey with Addiction (Dr. G. Matheson) - Salon A/B/C

12:00–12:30 2020 Summit Wrap Up Pearls (Summit Planning Committee) - Salon A/B/C

12:30 Final Announcements & Farewell!

18:30–22:00 | Salon A/B/CGet your Groove on! Join us for a dinner and an evening of games and dancing!

Tickets required and available at registration, limited seats are available.

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Display Trivia Passport

GamePlay for a Chance to WIN!

Gift card

Carte-cadeau

$1000Gift cardCarte-cadeau

$500Gift card

Carte-cadeau

$250

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2020 Summit Pre-Conference Workshops

ACFP Annual Meeting of MembersStay connected! Stay engaged! Get involved and attend your AMM!

9:00–10:00 AMSalon A/B/C Saturday, March 7th

Friday, March 6, 08:00–11:30McMaster Practice Based Small Group Learning: Eating Disorders and Food Allergies Deanna Campbell, MD, CCFP, Calgary, AB

Eating Disorders At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the signs and symptoms of disordered eating behaviours.2. Initiate and coordinate care to collaboratively manage those with

specific eating disorders in the outpatient setting; including medical monitoring, treatment (psychosocial, nutritional and pharmacological), identification of available resources, and consultation or referral.

3. Recognize and manage somatic and psychiatric co-morbidities associated with disordered eating using a team-based care approach, as needed.

Food Allergies At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Assess both children and adults with a suspected food allergy, including the use of appropriate primary care testing and referral.

2. Discuss/outline the management of food allergy with patients.3. Counsel parents/patients on the appropriate introduction of allergenic

foods in infants/children and discuss food allergy prevention. The Practice Based Learning Programs of The Foundation for Medical Practice Education (FMPE) meet the certification criteria of The College of Family Physicians of Canada and are accredited for Mainpro+ credits. These credits also qualify for the American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award Category 1 and the American Academy of Family Physicians Prescribed credits.

Friday, March 6, 08:00–11:30The Future of Family Medicine: Friday Morning Member Forum Brad Bahler, BSc, MD, CCFP, Sylvan Lake, AB Vishal Bhella, MD, CCFP, Calgary, AB

Family Medicine is evolving! The Alberta College of Family Physicians is hosting the first ever Friday Morning Member Forum. We want to engage you, our members, to create the future vision for family medicine and determine what needs to be done to build the structures and supports to make the vision a reality. If you are interested in being a part of painting the picture, building the road, and fueling the fire, you need to join us for this engaging and inspiring professionally facilitated workshop that will inform the work of the ACFP as we plan our strategies and activities over the next few years.

Participants will:

1. Engage in the vision building for the future of family medicine in Alberta.2. Discuss the current systemic and practical barriers and challenges to

achieving the future vision.3. Contribute to the innovations and actions that will remove barriers,

overcome the challenges and pave the way to the desired future for family medicine.

*Certification for this program is included within the certification for the 2020 Summit program. Credit for attending this program should not be claimed separately.

*Does not include breaks or lunch time

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

Download the Summit Event App for Presentations & Handouts from the 2020 Summit.

The Summit event app will provide access to those presentations and handouts for which speakers have granted their permission. Registrants will be given electronic access after the conference.

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2020 SUMMIT KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 12:30-14:00Physician, Be Well Thyself!Serena Siow, MD, CCFP, Calgary, AB

At the conclusion of this keynote, participants will be able to:

1. Define the scope of burnout, as it relates to family physicians.2. Recognize the impact of burnout.3. Learn to recognize when you or a colleague is burnt out.4. Appreciate the importance of physician wellness beyond burnout.5. Identify effective strategies to improve personal wellbeing.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 08:15-09:00No Coverage/No ProblemMike Kolber, BSc MD, CCFP, MSc, Edmonton, AB; Tony Nickonchuk, BSc. Pharm., Peace River, AB


1. Highlight the difference in cost between similar medications.2. Provide tips to save patients and the health care system money.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 13:30-14:15How To Make Your Practice More LGTBQ+ Friendly Julia Chronopoulos, BSc, MD, CCFP, Edmonton, AB


1. Define the spectrum of LGBTQ+.2. Illustrate practical approaches to support the care of this

population of patients (i.e. terminology, screening implications, improving health outcomes).

3. Outline the common clinical cases/scenarios within this population.

SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 08:00-08:45Vaccination HesitancyTaj Jadavji, MD, FRCPC, FAAP, Calgary, AB


1. Describe common beliefs that give rise to vaccination hesitancy.2. Report on recent statistics of vaccine-preventable disease rates in

Alberta/Canada.3. Identify public health implications of vaccine hesitancy.4. Develop strategies to find common ground with parents or patients

who are vaccine hesitant.

SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 11:15-12:00A Doctor’s Personal Journey with AddictionAlex Grant Matheson, MD, CCFP, Charlottetown, PEI


1. Determine if there are any rehabs available in Canada that deal specifically with Health Professionals.

2. Understand what do you do with a patient who presents in obvious florid narcotic withdrawal.

3. Understand why can’t addicts just stop using.4. Describe what are some of the symptoms and signs of substance

abuse disorder.

SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 12:00-12:302020 Summit Wrap-Up PearlsCarolyn Nowry, MD, CCFP, Calgary, AB; Sudha Koppula, BSc(Hons), MD, MCISc, CCFP, FCFP, Edmonton, AB; & Rannie Tao, MD, CCFP, Calgary, AB

This must attend presentation highlights a collection of learning pearls to further share knowledge and best practices from sessions offered at the 2020 Summit.

Family Medicine SummitWRAP UP PEARLSThis session will present take-away pearls gathered from keynotes, workshop and skill sessions during the Summit. All registrants are invited to submit their learning pearls via Twitter, email or handwritten copy. Each day, the pearls will be incorporated into the presentation. Please include your pearl and the name of the Summit session where it was learned. What learning pearl stood out for you?

#ACFPSummitPearls

[email protected], using the subject line ACFP Summit Pearls

jot down your pearl(s) at the ACFP Hub

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WHAT’S UP DOC? RESEARCH SHOWCASEThe ACFP’s What’s Up Doc? Research Showcase has become one of the most valued opportunities in Alberta for family medicine and primary care researchers to present and share their research projects.

We’re very proud to provide this forum to celebrate the researchers and showcase their great research. The abstract submission process continues to be very competitive as we had 51 excellent submissions received this year. We are privileged to have some of the best researchers across Canada in attendance at this event.

We would like to encourage you to circulate between the research workshop rooms to take part in the excellent oral presentations, and we invite you to attend the evening session to view the poster presentations. Join us and interact with our research community to share ideas on research questions and methods and develop potential future collaborations and contacts.

Thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract, our Research Review Committee for providing their expertise in reviewing the abstracts, and our excellent research workshop facilitators for their time and dedication. The success of the What’s Up Doc? Research Showcase would not be possible without you!

Welcome to the 2020 Research Showcase!

Our Research Awards celebrate the exemplary research submitted and presented at our event. The Reviewer’s Choice Awards honour and recognize the commitment and contribution of our research community. Recipients of the awards are determined through a peer review adjudication process.

The Research Review Committee reviewed all 51 abstract submissions. Each abstract was evaluated by several reviewers based on the following criteria:

• Relevance and importance to family medicine

• Relevance to primary care research and researchers

• Innovation/originality

• Clear, well-written description, well-defined objectives and appropriate learning methods/style

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Based on evaluation scores, 6 Oral and 7 Poster submissions have been selected for adjudication. These research projects are identified in the program with a blue ribbon. Adjudication will take place during the research workshops on Friday afternoon, and between 6:00 and 7:00 pm in the evening.

The success and achievements of our researchers will be celebrated at our Award Ceremony beginning at 7:30 pm in the Pre-function area. The Reviewer’s Choice Awards will be announced and presented to the top 3 Oral presentations and 3 Posters displays.

Join us at 7:30 pm for the Research Awards Ceremony!

Research Awards

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RESEARCH SCHEDULE

Ms. Olga Szafran(Bluebell B)

Dr. Tanvir Turin Chowdhury(Bluebell A)

14:45-14:50 Facilitator – Welcome and Introduction Facilitator – Welcome and Introduction

14:51-15:06

CANADIAN TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS ON SCREENING FOR ESOPHAGEAL ADENOCARCINOMA IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD) WITHOUT ALARM SYMPTOMS - Mixed Methods Research - Dr. Eddy Lang, Dr. Ainsley Moore

COMMUNITY HEALTH NAVIGATOR INTERVENTION FOR PATIENTS WITH COMPLEX CHRONIC DISEASE: A PILOT STUDY - Mixed Methods Research - Ms. Jennifer Malkin

15:08-15:23

IMPROVING IMPROVEMENT: USING DIFFUSION OF INNOVATIONS AND ADAPTED COGNITIVE TASK ANALYSIS TO SUPPORT PRIMARY CARE TRANSFORMATION - Participatory Research - Dr. Lee Green, Ms. Kylie Kidd Wagner

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PRIMARY CARE PATHWAY FOR THE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY (3PMO) WITHIN CALGARY FOOTHILLS PRIMARY CARE NETWORK- Practice Quality Improvement - Dr. Sonja Wicklum

15:25-15:40

A CLUSTER ANALYSIS EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DAILY PATIENT VOLUME, PROVIDER PANEL SIZE, SERVICE DAY PROVISION AND PATIENT HEALTH OUTCOMES IN ALBERTA GENERAL PRACTITIONER PRACTICES - Quantitative Research - Dr. Terrence McDonald, Dr. Lee Green

ELECTRONIC ADVICE REQUEST SYSTEM FOR NEPHROLOGY IN ALBERTA: PILOT RESULTS AND IMPLEMENTATION - Mixed Methods Research - Dr. Deenaz Zaidi

15:40-15:50 ***REFRESHMENT BREAK***

15:52-16:07 CYTOLYTIC VAGINOSIS: A SYSTEMATIC SCOPING REVIEW - Systematic Review - Dr. Fabiola Diaz Carvallo

RECOMMENDATION ON SCREENING ADULTS FOR ASYMPTOMATIC THYROID DYSFUNCTION IN PRIMARY CARE- Guideline Development - Dr. Ainsley Moore, Dr. John Riva

16:09-16:24

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT-BASED CARE EFFECTIVE TRANSITION INTERVENTIONS TO PRIMARY CARE AMONG ADULTS – A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS - Systematic Review - Dr. Fariba Aghajafari

UNDERSTANDING MENTAL MODELS: IMPROVING SPECIALTY AND PRIMARY CARE INTEGRATION - Qualitative Research - Dr. Lee Green

16:26-16:41

EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF A COMMUNITY BASED WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR INDIGENOUS WOMEN USING NOMINAL GROUP TECHNIQUE TO BUILD CONSENSUS- Program Evaluation - Dr. Sonja Wicklum

UNDERSTANDING MENTAL MODELS: IMPROVING SPECIALTY AND PRIMARY CARE INTEGRATION - Qualitative Research - Dr. Lee Green

16:41-16:50 Closing Remarks Closing Remarks

Denotes selected for Award adjudication

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Rimrock Resort Hotel12 - 4' x 7'9" Poster Boards

RIMROCK RESORT HOTEL

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WHAT’S UP DOC? – 2020 RESEARCH SHOWCASE Denotes selected for Award adjudication

I17 INFLUENZA VACCINE EFFECTIVENESS IN ALBERTA AND CANADA: MID-SEASON ANALYSIS

18A NOVEL DECISION AID TO HELP PLAN FOR SERIOUS ILLNESS SUPPORT (PLAN WELL GUIDE): RESULTS OF A MULTI-SITE RANDOMIZED TRIAL

J19 THE BEDMED INITIATIVE-MAKING BETTER USE OF EXISTING THERAPEUTICS – BEDTIME DIURETIC TOLERANCE SUBSTUDY

20 PERCEIVED INTIMIDATION, HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION DURING FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY TRAINING: A MIXED METHODS STUDY

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IMPORTANCE OF CENTRALIZED REFERRAL: CURRENT MANAGEMENT OF EARLY PREGNANCY LOSS IN GREATER VICTORIA AND FUTURE INTERVENTIONS FOR PROVIDING TIMELY AND STANDARDIZED CARE

22 THE CONSEQUENCES OF BETA-LACTAM ALLERGY LABELLING FOR SURGICAL ANTIMICROBIAL PROPHYLAXIS IN EDMONTON

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23 RISK FACTORS FOR INCIDENCE OF DEMENTIA IN PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS

24 ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF CO-MORBIDITIES FOR PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) AND HEART FAILURE (HF) IN CALGARY ZONE HOSPITALS

POSTER BOARD POSTER TITLE

A1 FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENTS’ GOALS IN CLINICAL SETTINGS AND PERFORMANCE ON THE IN-TRAINING EXAMINATION

2 TOLERANCE OF AMBIGUITY AND UNCERTAINTY AND PROSPECTIVE SPECIALTY CHOICE AMONG 3RD YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS

B3 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CARE OF PATIENTS RECEIVING CONSERVATIVE KIDNEY MANAGEMENT: FOCUS ON MANAGEMENT

OF CKD AND SYMPTOMS

4 PRIMARY PROGRESSIVE APHASIA: A REPORT ON TWO CASES

C5 DECISION-MAKING CAPACITY ASSESSMENT EDUCATION

6 POTENTIALLY INAPPROPRIATE MEDICATION USE IN THE ELDERLY

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7 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT: DEVELOPING AN INNOVATIVE POPULATION HEALTH APPROACH TO SUPPORT FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF OLDER ADULTS

8 CO-DESIGNING CAREGIVER-CENTERED CARE HEALTH WORKFORCE COMPETENCIES AND TRAINING: MAKING THE LEAP TO SUPPORT ALL ALBERTA FAMILY CAREGIVERS

E9

ENHANCING PERSON-CENTRED PRACTICE IN PRIMARY CARE IN ALBERTA: IMPLEMENTATION & EVALUATION OF QUALITY INDICATORS INFORMED BY THE PATIENT VOICE

10 PROFILES OF PATIENTS WITH PROLONGED CONCUSSION SYMPTOMS REFERRED TO AN INTERDISCIPLINARY CONCUSSION CLINIC

F11 DO MEDICAL STUDENTS HAVE A FAMILY PHYSICIAN? ATTITUDES AND BARRIERS TO SEEKING CARE

12 CONTEXTUALIZING OBESITY AND DIABETES CARE FOR VULNERABLE IMMIGRANT POPULATIONS: A PARTICIPATORY MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

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13 POLYPHARMACY IN SENIORS ADMITTED TO CALGARY HOSPITALS 2013-2018

14SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF POLYPHARMACY IN PATIENTS 65 AND OVER MEASURED BY THE AMERICAN GERIATRIC SOCIETY AND STOPP/START CRITERIA

H15 SPREAD OF PRIMARY CARE SUPPORTS FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH CARE

16 STI TESTING “TO GO”

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2020 SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

FRIDAY, MARCH 6WORKSHOPS: 14:30–15:15 and REPEATING AT 15:30–16:15What Family Doctors Need to Know to Provide Excellent Palliative CareAynharan Sinnarajah, MD, MPH, CCFP(PC), Calgary, AB

At the conclusion of this presentation, learners will:1. Describe an approach to managing common

palliative symptoms (dyspnea, nausea, delirium, bowel obstruction) in the palliative patient.

2. Explain different management approaches depending on underlying cause of pain in palliative patients.

3. Identify oncological emergencies.

Dyspareunia & Chronic Pelvic PainErin Kelly, MD, FRCSC, Edmonton, AB, Annick Poirier, MD, FRCSC, Edmonton, AB

By the end of this session, participants will:1. Differentiate the underlying causes of dyspareunia

and chronic pelvic pain.2. Identify initial investigations for patients with

dyspareunia/chronic pelvic pain.3. Discuss management options for dyspareunia/CPP.4. Recognize when to refer.

Anxiety Disorder in AdolescentsRoxanne Swiegers, MBChB, CCFP, FCFP, Medicine Hat, AB

At the conclusion of this session, participants will:1. Identify when to suspect mood/anxiety disorder in

adolescents.2. Describe what tools should be used for assessment

in mood disorders in adolescents.3. Describe what are the initial pharmacological/non-

pharmacological strategies in management of mood disorder in adolescents.

STARS Mobile Simulation Unit TrainingDave Allison, EMT-P, Calgary, AB & STARS Team

The human patient simulator replicates complex medical and traumatic problems over and over again, offering medical personnel an opportunity to test and practice their reactions and skills, leading to a high degree of familiarity and confidence.At this training, attendees will:1. Practice crisis resource management of high acuity,

low frequency events in a high-fidelity simulation environment.

2. Practice procedural skills such as rapid sequence intubation and CPR.

What’s Up Doc? Research Presentations Donna Manca, MD, MCISc, CCFP, FCFP, Edmonton, AB, Tanvir Turin Chowdhury, MBBS, MS, PhD, Calgary, AB & Olga Szafran, MHSA, Edmonton, AB

At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:1. Identify research projects currently underway that

are relevant to family medicine and primary care.2. Evaluate projects and research methods presented.3. Recognize opportunities to develop linkages and

potential future collaborations.

SATURDAY, MARCH 710:30–11:15 and REPEATING 11:30–12:15This is not ATLS - How to ACE a Trauma-informed ApproachKara Irwin, Registered Psychologist, Calgary, AB

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:1. Define what trauma-informed care is in the context

of primary care.2. Identify the link between psychosocial trauma and

mental health/chronic diseases in primary care.3. List the most common and effective communication

strategies to use for patients who are affected by trauma or adverse childhood experiences.

4. Describe how to build resilience in patients who have experienced trauma.

Metacognition & Avoiding Clinical Errors in Medical Decision MakingVu Kiet Tran, MD, FCFP(EM), MHSc, MBA, CHE, Richmond Hill, ON

At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:1. List the cognitive biases.2. Recognize cognitive biases.3. Prevent cognitive biases from negatively impacting

your medical decision.

Teaching Tips in Community-Based Practice: Balancing the Learner and the PatientSarah Smith, MD, CCFP, Edson, AB

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:1. Set up a clinic for learners in a community family

practice.2. Develop strategies for clinical teaching in a busy

office environment.3. Produce effective feedback.4. Integrate team teaching in community practice.

Advance Care Planning: Having These Important ConversationsAmy Tan, MD, MSc, CCFP(PC), FCFP, Calgary, AB

By the end of this interactive session, the engaged participant will learn to:1. Define the need/importance of advanced care

planning.2. Identify Alberta resources for advanced care

planning.3. Discuss practical strategies to broach this subject

with patients.

Challenging Patients: Strategies for Avoiding Conflict/Burnout & Setting BoundariesHeather Anne Armson, MD, MCE, CCFP, FCFP, Calgary, AB

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:1. Develop an approach to setting boundaries.2. Describe how to use a team based approach to work

with the challenging patient.3. Recognize burnout and resources for support.

2020 Jeopardy: PEER WorkshopMike Allan, MD, CCFP, Salt Spring Island, BC, Mike Kolber, BSc, MD, CCFP, MSc, Edmonton, AB,Tina Korownyk, MD, CCFP, Edmonton, AB & Adrienne Lindblad, BSP, ACPR, PharmD, Red Deer, AB

At the conclusion of this workshop, attendees will:1. Recognize high level evidence for a number of

clinical questions.2. Incorporate best evidence in the management of a

number of clinical questions in primary care.3. Differentiate between interventions with minimal

benefit and those with strong evidence for patient-oriented outcomes.

SATURDAY, MARCH 714:30–15:15 and REPEATING 15:45–16:30Feeling the Burn: STI UpdateJulia Carter, MD, FCFP, Calgary, AB

At the conclusion of this workshop, the learner will:1. Indicate when and how to screen for sexually

transmitted infections based on an individual’s sexual practices.

2. Apply current guidelines for treatment of STIs and syphilis.

3. Recognize current STI and syphilis outbreaks and how this changes practice.

4. Understand the testing protocols and interpretation of syphilis tests.

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2020 SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

Innovative Approach to Syncope for the Family DoctorVu Kiet Tran, MD, FCFP(EM), MHSc, MBA, CHE, Richmond Hill, ON

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:1. Enumerate the red flags for syncope.2. Describe tools currently used for the evaluation of

syncope.3. Make immediate decisions based syncope risk

stratification.

Working with Specialists to Improve System IssuesBrad Bahler, BSc, MD, CCFP, Sylvan Lake, AB

At the end of the session, the learner will be able to:1. Describe successful projects that have involved both

family physicians and specialists. What is the value of working with specialists?

2. Identify the current structures that exist to support improvement projects between primary and specialist care.

3. Discuss innovative ways to bridge gaps between primary and specialist care.

4. Consider improved/enhanced referral processes.5. Provide examples of processes that have improved

system concerns (e.g. FAST program, award-winning).

Pain Calculator: PEER WorkshopJessica Kirkwood, MD, CCFP (AM), Edmonton, AB, Danielle Perry, BScN, RN, Edmonton, AB & Joey Ton, BScPharm, PharmD, Edmonton, AB

At the end of this session, participants will:1. Review the latest high-quality evidence on

treatments for various chronic pain conditions.2. Compare and contrast the efficacy of non-

pharmacological and pharmacological agents in the management of various pain conditions.

3. Identify key adverse events and prescribing considerations (e.g. cost) associated with various treatment options to allow for shared decision making.

Skills - Performing a Capacity Assessment in Primary CareLesley Charles, MBChB, CCFP (COE), FCFP, Edmonton, AB

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:1. Identify when to initiate a capacity assessment.2. Describe tools that should be used in a standardized

approach when conducting a capacity assessment.3. Select which forms need to be completed for a

capacity assessment.4. Outline the legal implications/framework

surrounding the documentation.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8SHORT SNAPPERS SESSION A 08:45–09:45TOPIC A: Thyroid Nodules - Choosing WiselySana Ghaznavi, MD, Calgary, AB

At the end of this presentation, learners will be able to:1. Identify the different types of thyroid masses.2. Recommend appropriate lab work-up of thyroid

nodules.3. Outline appropriate follow-up and referral based on

characteristics of nodule on ultrasound.4. Identify when, and when not to order a

thyroid ultrasound, based on Choosing Wisely recommendations.

TOPIC B: Updates in the Treatment of Alcohol Use DisorderLaura Evans, MD, CCFP, CSAM (Certificant), ISAM (Certification), ABAM (Diplomate), Calgary, AB

At the conclusion of this presentation, attendees will learn how to:1. Identify the health impacts of alcohol, and alcohol

use disorder.2. Recognize the indications for pharmacotherapy in

alcohol use disorder.3. Evaluate treatment options for alcohol use disorder

to patients in a clinical context.4. Review the size of treatment effect of

pharmacotherapy in alcohol use disorders.

SHORT SNAPPERS SESSION A 10:15–11:15TOPIC A: VapingBrent T. Friesen, MD, FRCPC, Calgary, AB

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:1. Recognize the emerging health risks of vaping.2. Diagnose vaping associated pulmonary injury.3. Identify reporting requirements for vaping

associated pulmonary injury.4. Discuss safety concerns and harm reduction around

vaping with patients.

TOPIC B: Plagiocephaly and Torticollis in BabiesMia E. Lang, MD, PhD, FRCPC, Edmonton, AB

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:1. Assess infants for plagiocephaly and torticollis at

routine well child visits. 2. Discuss infant re-positioning techniques with

caregivers.3. Identify indications for referral for plagiocephaly/

torticollis.4. Explain rationale for various treatment modalities for

plagiocephaly/torticollis.

Capture your #ACFPSummit experience at our Selfie Wall open for business during our Outta Sight Family Night, located at the bottom of the stairs on level 6! Be sure to use our hashtags #ACFPSummit #FamDocsDontStop #FamilyDocsRock and watch the fun on our

various social media channels and event app.

SELFIE FUN AT THE SUMMIT!

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G. Michael Allan, BSc, MD, CCFPSalt Spring Island, BC

Dr. Allan is the Director of Program and Practice Support in the College of Family Physicians of Canada and Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at University of Alberta. He has been in practice 20 years, given over 300 invited presentations and published over 100 articles. He contributes to a regular evidence-based update (called Tools for Practice) distributed to more than 35,000 clinicians and published in the journal “Canadian Family Physician.” He also co-presents a weekly medical podcast (on i-tunes) called Best Science Medicine podcast.

Dave Allison, Advanced Care ParamedicAirdrie, AB

Dave Allison has been a flight paramedic for the last 14 years at STARS and has worked in EMS for 23 years.

Heather Anne Armson, MD, MCE, CCFP, FCFPCalgary, AB

Dr. Armson has practiced family medicine for over thirty years and has worked with residents and students since 2000. She is interested in the role of wellness in medical education and the struggles physicians face at the interface of patient care. She is the Assistant Dean of CME & PD at the University of Calgary and is focused on the educational components of personalized learning. This role involves facilitating physicians’ growth towards optimal practice. Her research interests include physician learning and change, the role of community in physician practice and the integration of physician feedback to enhance patient care.

Brad Bahler, BSc, MD, CCFPSylvan Lake, AB

Dr. Bahler is a practising physician in Sylvan Lake, Alberta for the past 15 years. He continues to practise comprehensive family medicine including urgent care, geriatrics, and palliative care while working with the health care team at the Sylvan Family Health Centre. Dr. Bahler initially developed an interest in quality improvement and practice redesign at a local level. He continues to work on innovations in his own clinic Sylvan Family Health Centre, and on community initiatives such as delivery of after-hours care. He has been involved in provincial work around quality improvement, education, and access working with Alberta AIM, Mark Murray and Associates, Towards Optimized Practice, the Alberta Medical Association, and the Alberta College of Family Physicians. He is the Provincial Medical Director for Primary Care Network Evolution working with PCN’s, AHS and AH on multiple initiatives designed to improve the way the system can support the citizens of Alberta. He has also worked closely with primary care teams, specialty programs and Primary Care Networks around issues of redesign and improvement across the province. His belief is that the measurement, relevant data, physician engagement, service integration and practice facilitation are vehicles to achieve the goal of a Patient’s Medical Home for all Albertans.

Allan Bailey, MD, CCFPSpruce Grove, AB

Dr. Bailey is a family physician in a group, community-based, fee-for-service practice and Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta. He is interested in primary care reform for Alberta and has helped facilitate the implementation of the “medical home” through his roles as a community-based family physician, Board member of the Westview Primary Care Network, past chair of the Provincial PCN Leads Executive, member of the Representative Forum and now Section of General Practice Executive member (Alberta Medical Association). As a member of the Alberta Health/AMA Primary Care Physician Compensation Working Group he helped develop a blended-capitation remuneration option for Alberta physicians. He is Director of the Westview Physician Collaborative Community Teaching Site (University of Alberta – Department of Family Medicine), and Chair of the Research and Evaluation Committee for the Westview Physician Collaborative. Between 1999-2012 he served as Site Medical Director for Westview Health Centre (30-bed hospital with Emergency Department and Day Surgery) in Stony Plain. He has been principal investigator and co-investigator on research projects that focus on health system change and primary care reform and conducted clinical trials research for over 10 years. He has co-authored and contributed to a number of articles published in peer reviewed Canadian journals. Current interests include mental health (especially youth) and social innovation, social labs and collective impact as process models for change in healthcare.

Deanna Campbell, MD, CCFPCalgary, AB

Dr. Campbell is a family doctor with a with full service family practice now for 24 years. She has recently retired from low-risk Obstetrics after 25 years. Dr. Campbell has been a facilitator for McMaster CME small group for over 20 years. Dr. Campbell is a mother to two teen girls. a curler, a nature nut and, an avid birder.

Julia Carter, MD, FCFPCalgary, AB

Dr. Carter is a family physician and has been in community family practice for 20 years. She went to the University of Calgary for medical school, and Queen’s for a family medicine residency, where she completed a third year in women’s health. She has been a Medical Director of the AHS Calgary Sexual and Reproductive Health clinics for the past 11 years, and recently started an HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis program within this program.

Lesley Charles, MBChB, CCFP (COE), FCFPEdmonton, AB

Dr. Charles is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta and the Care of the Elderly Program Director. She received her MBChB from the University of Edinburgh in the UK in 1998, and in 2004 obtained a diploma in the Care of the Elderly from the University of Alberta. Her areas of clinical interest include dementia, delirium and transitions. Her research interests centre on the Care of the Elderly program and Care of the Elderly graduates research, caregiver issues, developing and the effects of introducing core competencies and decision-making capacity assessment, and implementation and sustainability framework.

Dr. Charles has published extensively on caregiver issues, decision-making capacity, and COE program and training.

Julia Chronopoulos, BSc, MD, CCFPEdmonton, AB

Dr. Chronopoulos is a family physician working at the MacEwan University Health Centre. She enjoys a diverse community practice. In addition to this, she runs the MUHC Rainbow Clinic targeted at providing inclusive care to patients who identify as being sexually or gender diverse.

Laura D. Evans, MDCalgary, AB

Dr. Evans has a long-standing interest in working with vulnerable populations, having decided to go into medicine after volunteering in Vancouver’s inner-city in the late 90’s. Following residency at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver she started a primary care based methadone program within the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in her early career. Dr. Evans moved to Calgary in 2012 where she transitioned to full-time work across the spectrum of Addiction Medicine. Currently, Dr. Evans works at the Alberta Health Services Opioid Dependence Program, at Renfrew Recovery and Detoxification Centre, and provides inpatient consultations for the Foothills Medical Centre Addiction Medicine Consult Service, and the ARCH Consult Service at Peter Lougheed Hospital. Dr. Evans is passionate about her work with adolescents and adults at the outpatient Foothills Addiction Centre Concurrent Program. She also works at the Calgary Urban Project Society or ‘CUPS’ Medical Centre providing primary care integrated with opioid agonist treatment. Dr. Evans is Board Certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine, and a Certificant of the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine and the International Society of Addiction Medicine.

Brent T. Friesen, MD, FRCPCCalgary, AB

Dr. Friesen is a Medical Officer of Health with Alberta Health Services and Clinical Associate Professor with Cummings School of Medicine, University of Calgary. He is the lead Medical Officer of Health supporting AHS’s Commercial Tobacco Reduction Program and AHS’s harm reduction activities related to non-medical cannabis. Dr. Friesen is also the Medical Director for Accreditation with AHS. Dr Friesen’s interest in tobacco control includes both prevention and cessation. Dr. Friesen received his fellowship in Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the University of Manitoba. He is involved with health services accreditation nationally and internationally as a surveyor with Accreditation Canada.

Sana Ghaznavi, MDCalgary, AB

Dr. Ghaznavi completed medical school training at the University of Alberta, Internal Medicine and Endocrinology residency programs at the University of Calgary, and an Interdisciplinary Thyroid Cancer Fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. She practises as an academic endocrinologist with a focus on the management of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer.

2020 SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES

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Kara Irwin, Registered PsychologistCalgary, AB

Kara Irwin is a Clinical Psychologist who works with Alberta Health Services, owns a private practice psychology firm, and teaches behavioral medicine with the University of Calgary. She also attends University of Calgary as a PhD student in Community Medicine to build upon her MSc in Clinical Psychology, BA in Psychology, and BA in International Development Studies. Kara is known for her clinical and research expertise in psychological trauma and the far-reaching impacts on physical and psychological quality of life. Current clinical projects include working with an interdisciplinary team at the East Calgary Family Care Clinic to integrate mental health into primary care, and make quality mental health services accessible for vulnerable populations. Current research projects include using human centered co-design to bring patients and providers together to design a new way to manage chronic disease in patients with a history of trauma. Kara is passionate about sharing knowledge with her fellow health care providers and believes that trauma informed care has the potential to transform our healthcare system and the health of our patients.

Taj Jadavji, MD, FRCPC, FAAPCalgary, AB

Dr. Jadavji is a Professor at the University of Calgary departments of Pediatrics, Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases. He is an infectious disease consultant with Alberta Health Services.

Erin Kelly, MD, FRCSCEdmonton, AB

Dr Kelly is a Urogynecologist at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton. She completed Medical school, residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and fellowship training in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at Western University, in London, Ontario. She is currently the Fellowship Program Director. Her research interests include: healthcare quality in Gynecology, peri-operative care, and chronic pelvic pain.

Jessica Kirkwood, MD, CCFP (AM)Edmonton, AB

Dr. Kirkwood is the newest member of PEER, having joined the team in September 2019 as an Assistant Professor with the University of Alberta. She has been a family physician at the Boyle McCauley Health Centre since 2012, providing primary care to patients dealing with homelessness, mental illness and substance use disorders. She is very passionate about helping educate primary care providers and learners to care for marginalized patients in a way that is empathic as well as evidence-based. She attended medical school and residency at the University of Alberta. She has 2 small children, an active dog and a very patient husband.

Michael Kolber, MD, CCFP, MScEdmonton, AB

Dr. Kolber is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta. He practices in Peace River, Alberta using his additional skills training in gastroenterology. He contributes to Tools for Practice, medical podcasts, CPD Roadshows, and academic detailing within the province, and enjoys presenting at local, provincial, national, and international events. Mike also chairs the Practical Evidence for Informed Practice

and Endoscopy Skills Day for Practicing Endoscopists conferences. He is passionate about sports, coaches lacrosse and hockey, and enjoys the outdoors with his wife and three great kids.

Christina Korownyk, MD, CCFPSturgeon County, AB

Dr. Korownyk is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta. She has worked as a Family Physician for the past 10 years, primarily in Edmonton at the Northeast Community Health Centre. Tina is actively involved in the development of Tools for Practice, CPD Roadshows, and academic detailing visits with the Evidence program. She is also involved in graduate and undergraduate medical education at the University of Alberta. Her research interests include practical questions relating to the improvement of primary care. Tina is married with four fantastic kids and enjoys most things outdoors.

Cynthia Landy, MD, CCFP, FCFP, IBCLCCalgary, AB

Dr. Landy is a graduate of the University of Calgary Family Medicine Residency Program. She has a full scope Family Practice at Circle Medical in Calgary, with a passion for Women’s Health, Breastfeeding Medicine and Mental Health. She also enjoys teaching, and is involved with teaching at the undergraduate and residency levels. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family or travelling to see some of her favourite bands.

Mia E. Lang, MD, PhD, FRCPCEdmonton, AB

Dr. Lang is a general paediatrician at the Stollery Children’s Hospital and at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, and is passionate about health care delivery for vulnerable families. She has contributed to multiple practice guidelines for the Canadian Pediatric Society. Prior to medical school and pediatric training at the University of Alberta, Dr. Lang completed her PhD in Physiology at the University of Calgary and her MSc in Physiology at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Lang is the Co-Vice Dean of Education, and is the former Associate Dean for Faculty Development at the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta. She is a past Program Director for the General Pediatrics Residency Training Program and has served in a variety of roles on local and national committees to enhance both undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. She has been honoured with several teaching awards, including an international prize for her teaching innovations and was inducted into the Canadian Paediatric Society Hall of Fame in 2019 for her medical education work.

Adrienne Lindblad, PharmDRed Deer, AB

Dr. Adrienne Lindblad completed her pharmacy degree from the University of Saskatchewan, her hospital pharmacy residency in Halifax, and her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Toronto. In her current role with the Alberta College of Family Physicians and as a member of PEER, Adrienne is involved with a variety of initiatives that empower primary care, including the popular Tools for Practice and Simplified Guidelines programs. She is passionate about evidence-based medicine and translating evidence into practice.

Alex Grant Matheson, MD, CCFPCharlottetown, PEI

Grant Matheson graduated from Dalhousie Medical school in 1991 and completed his Family Medicine Residency in 1993. He developed a severe opioid addiction and was admitted in 2005 to rehab. His book “The Golden Boy” attempts to take the reader on an emotional journey through his addiction and his recovery. His greatest wish is that his words may help other’s better understand how really sick the addict becomes and how the stigma of addiction hinders getting help and continues to impact his professional life.

Tony Nickonchuk, BSc. Pharm.Peace River, AB

Tony practices as a clinical pharmacist at the Peace River hospital. He’s a member of the provincial expert drug committee and the PEIP Planning Committee. He lives in Peace River with his wife and three children.

Danielle Perry, RNSherwood Park, AB

Danielle works as a Knowledge Translation and Clinical Evidence Expert with the Alberta College of Family Physicians and the PEER Team, located at the University of Alberta. She has a background in nursing and epidemiology and her current role focuses on developing and providing physician education materials that utilize evidence-based medicine. Additionally, she is involved with academic detailing, providing education to family physicians throughout Alberta.

Annick Poirier, MD, FRCSCEdmonton, AB

Dr. Poirier graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Montreal and during her internship she developed an interest in women’s health. Thus, she chose to further her education by completing a 5-year medical residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at McGill University. Afterward she settled in Chandler Quebec on the Gaspe’ Peninsula, where she worked as a general Obstetrics/Gynecology physician for 5 years. During this period, she became concerned about the limited resources for female pelvic floor disorders and to broaden her knowledge and skills, she accepted a 2-year Urogynecology Fellowship through the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta in 2014. Upon completion of her Fellowship, she joined the Urogynecology Clinic at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women. Dr. Poirier also practises within the Chronic Pelvic Pain Program at the Lois Hole Hospital where she works to grow the program and advocate for better patient care. She is also active in research and her most recent focus is on pelvic floor dysfunction knowledge amongst new immigrants to Edmonton. Dr. Poirier is fluent in 3 languages and has an interest in global health.

Aynharan Sinnarajah, MD, MPH, CCFP(PC)Calgary, AB

Dr. Sinnarajah completed his medical school training at the University of Toronto in 2001 followed by the family medicine residency at the University of Toronto in 2003. He then completed his added year of competency training in Palliative Care at the University of Calgary in 2004. He now works as a Palliative Consultant Physician in various settings including hospital palliative consult teams, home care and hospices with Calgary’s Palliative


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& End of Life Care program. He also has an appointment as Assistant Professor with the Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Oncology at the University of Calgary, with his primary area of research focused on health services research in palliative care. He was the recent Medical Director of the Calgary Palliative & End of Life Care program from 2014-2019. Dr. Sinnarajah has a strong interest in improving family physician and primary care network capacity to deliver primary palliative care to support the Patient’s Medical Home.

Serena Siow, MD, CCFPCalgary, AB

Dr. Siow is a family physician and leader in physician wellness. She established an initiative to enhance wellness for family physician hospitalists in Calgary. Dr. Siow is passionate about using an approach that is evidence-based and physician focused. Her work has been presented at regional and national meetings. She is currently working on interventions to improve wellness, with a focus on organization and culture change.

Sarah Smith, MD, CCFPEdson, AB

Dr. Smith is a Charting Coach for family physicians and rural family physicians working in Edson, Alberta. She is a Site Coordinator of the University of Alberta Integrated Community Clerkship in Edson and an active member of its Education Committee. She is also an Improvement Facilitator, working to build a strong Patient’s Medical Home. Dr. Smith trained in Australia and worked as a full-time General Practitioner and was a Medical Educator for General Practice Registrars prior to moving to Canada in 2015. She is a certified Charting Coach, helping family physicians to stop charting at night. She lives on her small rural farm in Edson and loves hiking, fishing, and kayaking with her family. She has been featured on the “One Nail at a Time Podcast” by the Alberta Medical Association. Speaker roles include: Time Critical Effective Communication, Fall Harvest 2018, Clinical Reasoning, Fall Harvest 2019, Rural Family Physician Life and Lifestyle: U of A Medical Student Presentation 2019, Complex Care Plans for Rural Family Physicians Workshop: McLeod River Primary Care Network 2018.

Roxanne Swiegers, MBChB, CCFP, FCFPMedicine Hat, AB

Dr. Swiegers is a Family Physician in Medicine Hat, Alberta. She received her MBChB from the University of Stellenbosch (South Africa). She also received an BSc(Hons)Pharmacology from the same university and BSc(Hons)Psychology from the University of South Africa. She received a Fellowship in Family Medicine from the Canadian College of Family Physicians. Dr. Swiegers has been on Faculty with the Calgary CanREACH since 2014. She is currently restricting her practice to neuro-developmental, mood and mental health disorders in patients across their lifespan. She believes that early diagnosis and multi-disciplinary management is essential to prevent disability and to minimize the development of co-morbidities in achieving full individual potential.

Amy Tan, MD, MSc, CCFP(PC), FCFPCalgary, AB

Dr. Tan is an Associate Professor, academic family physician and hospice physician in the Department of Family Medicine at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. She completed a Master of Science in Palliative Medicine degree after her medical training. Her peer reviewed publications, grant-supported projects and research interests focus on empowering quality advance care planning in family medicine, supporting community-based primary palliative care, and effective shared decision-making with patients and families for all clinicians. Dr. Tan was named as one of Calgary Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2017 for her work in advance care planning and community-based palliative care.

Joey Ton, PharmDEdmonton, AB

Joey Ton currently works as Clinical Evidence Expert with the PEER team and the College of Family Physicians of Canada. In this role, Joey creates content and clinical tools for all family physicians that is based upon evidence-based medicine. In addition, he provides education to family physicians around Alberta through the PEER academic detailing program.

Vu Kiet Tran, MD, FCFP(EM), MHSc, MBA, CHERichmond Hill, ON

Dr. Tran practices Emergency, Family, and Geriatric Medicine.


18:30–22:00 | Salon A/B/CGet your Groove on! Join us for a dinner and an evening of games and dancing!

Tickets required and available at registration, limited seats are available.

Doctors’ Lounge at Diva’sFriday, March 6 | 16:45–19:00 and Saturday, March 7 | 16:45–19:00

If you’re looking to relax and unwind after the day’s sessions, consider joining us in the Doctors’ Lounge at Diva’s. Show your Summit nametag for Summit specials.

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RESEARCH REVUEBe sure to stop by the Research Revue and learn about the exciting projects happening across the province.

The ACFP is pleased to introduce a featured display space for provincial researchers called the Research Revue. It provides an opportunity for attendees to participate in up and coming local research.

The ACFP thanks the following Research Revue participants for their support.

Alberta Innovates Alberta Innovates is a key contributor in the pathway to prosperity. We see innovation in its entirety and are involved in every step of the way – from concept to commercialization. This gives us a unique role in Alberta’s innovation ecosystem. We work with the full spectrum of industry – forestry to food, artificial intelligence to ap-plied research, clean energy to carbon capture – allowing us to identify the opportunities, challenges, and gaps that innovation can address.

Pragmatic Trials Collaborative - BedMed StudyThe Pragmatic Trials Collaborative is a group of over 800 practicing primary care providers (including family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and pharmacists) coming together to improve the care of our own patients and answer pivotal healthcare questions along the way. We are a western Canadian initiative with members in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. We are looking to expand our quality improvement network to other provinces as we grow. Working behind the scenes, we enable practitioners (with little or no impact on practice workflow) to evaluate whether practice changes they are introducing affect important patient-oriented outcomes.

Uncomplicated Low Back Pain Management, University of CalgaryUnderstanding the factors that influence the management of uncomplicated low back pain. We are looking to interview family physicians across Alberta to better understand clinician perspectives on the factors that influence diagnostic imaging ordering for uncomplicated low back pain. Exploring the factors contributing to current practice will help us identify and target key areas for designing optimal interventions to enhance care for patients with uncomplicated low back pain.

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HAWTHORN B/C SPONSOR SHOWCASE

BOOTH # COMPANY/ORG NAMENot Present Alberta Health Services - Newborn Screening Programs

8, 9 Alberta Medical Association, Sections of Family Medicine and Rural Medicine

8, 9 Alberta Medical Association, Accelerating Change Transformation Team & Physician and Family Support Program

4 Canada Health Infoway

3 Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine

1, 2 College of Family Physicians of Canada

5 Pallium Canada

10 Physician Learning Program

7 University of Alberta

6 University of Calgary

7th Floor - Top of Stairs Health Quality Council of Alberta

7th Floor - Top of Stairs Canadian Mental Health Association

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2020 SPONSORS

The Summit program has received an educational grant or in-kind support from the following sponsors.

Alberta Health Services - Newborn Screening ProgramsNo Booth

Alberta Health Services has two population-based newborn screening programs, the Early Hearing

Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Program and the Newborn Metabolic Screening (NMS) Program. The EHDI program identifies permanent congenital hearing loss as early as possible, ensuring infants and families receive follow-up and support sooner. In the NMS Program, health care providers work together with parents to screen all Alberta-born infants for 21 treatable conditions. Visit AHS.ca/newborn screening to learn more.

Alberta Medical Association, Accelerating Change Transformation TeamBooth 8,9

The Alberta Medical Association Accelerating Change Transformation Team

(ACTT), formerly PCN Program Management Office, Toward Optimized Practice and Practice Management Program, began working together in 2016 to better integrate the support and change services offered to AMA members. These programs officially merged in November 2018.

Our mission is to enable system transformation in four ways:

• Content: Find, curate, and build materials that help members and partners understand and implement the transformative changes

• Capacity: Help members and partners build the skill sets they need to implement the transformative changes

• Support: Help partners (especially PCNs) in their organizations to do the hard work of leading and implementing change

• Influence: Influence policy, practice, funding and services of other groups (founders, AHS, HQCA, etc.) to maximize the chances of successful transformative change

Our areas of focus include advancing development of the Patient’s Medical Home and Health Neighbourhood in Alberta.

Alberta Medical Association, Physician and Family Support ProgramBooth 8,9

The Physician and Family Support Program (PFSP) is a voluntary program that provides confidential support and help to physicians, residents, medical students, and their immediate families and strives to enhance the quality of patient care and public safety by promoting health and well-being for the medical profession that cares for all Albertans.

Alberta Medical Association, Sections of Family Medicine and Rural MedicineBooth 8,9

The Section of Family Medicine and Section of Rural Medicine represent the interests and realities of Alberta’s family physicians

and their clinics; advocate for the financial sustainability of family medicine so that all Albertans – now and in the future – can benefit from having a family doctor; provide primary care perspective in the wider health care system; and, consider and recommend innovative approaches to compensation for family physicians to enhance comprehensive quality care. LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON PHYSICIAN BILLINGS? Norma Shipley, Alberta Medical Association Fees Consultant, will be at the AMA Sections of Family Medicine and Rural Medicine booth. For advice on billing issues, please stop by and speak with Norma; you can also pick up a Schedule of Medical Benefits extract focused on family medicine services.

Canada Health Infoway

Booth 4 Infoway helps to improve the health of Canadians by working with partners to accelerate the development, adoption and effective use of digital health across Canada. Through our investments, we

help deliver better quality and access to care and more efficient delivery of health services for patients and clinicians. Infoway is an independent, not-for-profit organization funded by the federal government.

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Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division7th Floor - Top of Stairs

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is a recognizable and reliable organization where Albertans find compassionate support,

responsible care and accessible resources. Our programs and services are developed to address the unique mental health needs of individuals and communities. For more than 60 years in Alberta, CMHA has focused on recovery and support for Albertans impacted by mental illness and stand with people living in the community as they achieve their wellness goals.

Canadian Society of Addiction MedicineBooth 3

Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine: Our Society offers a recourse of scientific and medical information about

Addiction, for professionals and the general public. Definitions, policy statement and networking are available to improve the understanding, assessment, treatment, prevention and research related to Addiction Medicine in Canada and around the world.

College of Family Physicians of CanadaBooths 1, 2, Prefunction

Representing more than 38,000 members across the country, the College of Family Physicians of Canada

(CFPC) is the professional organization responsible for establishing standards for the training, certification and lifelong education of family physicians and for advocating on behalf of the specialty of family medicine, family physicians and their patients. The CFPC accredits postgraduate family medicine training in Canada’s 17 medical schools.

Health Quality Council of Alberta7th Floor - Top of Stairs

The Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) gathers and analyzes information, monitors the healthcare system, and collaborates

with stakeholders to translate that knowledge into practical improvements to health service quality and patient safety in the healthcare system. The HQCA provides Primary Healthcare Panel Reports as well as a Primary Care Patient Experience survey upon request to family physicians. These free resources are invaluable tools to support and inform program planning and quality improvement.

Pallium CanadaBooth 5

Pallium Canada is a national, non-profit organization focused on building professional and community capacity to help improve the quality and accessibility of palliative care in Canada. We provide practical, interprofessional, and evidence-based training and tools for health care professionals in the palliative care approach

across our suite of LEAP courseware. We also provide resources to community members to better support people in the community who may be experiencing serious illness, caregiving, and/or grieving.

Physician Learning ProgramBooth 10

The Physician Learning Program (PLP) is a trusted partner supporting physicians and their teams in using evidence-based clinical information and quality improvement methodologies to co-create solutions

that move evidence into practice. By providing individual practice reports and facilitated reflection opportunities designed and developed with physicians for physicians, the PLP is a unique Alberta vehicle for physicians to help their colleagues target value in the health system. The PLP’s vision is that by 2025, all Alberta physicians will care for patients in a supportive culture, driven by evidence informed, reflective practice improvement.

Department of Family Medicine, University of AlbertaBooth 7

The Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta exists to teach the

discipline of family medicine for the future of practice, and the needs of society, and to produce scholarly work that improves the practices of family medicine and primary health care.

Department of Family Medicine, University of CalgaryBooth 6

Department of Family Medicine at the Cumming School of Medicine (U of C) has

been delivering innovative, energetic training to family medicine residents, and learners in Calgary. We pride ourselves in being a major contributor to family medicine research and scholarship, with over 30 faculty contributing to scholarly activity. Through a focus on competency based family medicine, and the evolution of the patient-centered medical home, the Department of Family Medicine in Calgary holds a spot at the leading edge of our profession. Visit us to find out more about the exciting developments in our Department.

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2020 SUMMIT SPONSORS

THE SUMMIT PROGRAM HAS RECEIVED AN EDUCATIONAL GRANT OR IN-KIND SUPPORT FROM THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS.

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THE RIMROCK RESORT HOTEL - FLOOR MAP

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ACFP Hub

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Showcase

CONVENTION FACILITYLevel 6 – South Wing

PRIMROSE DINING ROOMLevel 6 – North Wing

LAUREL AND YARROWLevel 5 – South Wing

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ACFP STAFF

Lorrainne Dubois Coordinator, Research and Education

Adrienne Lindblad Coordinator, Knowledge Translation and Evidence Program

Nikita McEwan Coordinator, Member Programs and PEER Partnership

Kerri McNabb Coordinator, Member Programs and Events

Darlene Niederhaus Executive Assistant to Executive Director

Danielle Perry Knowledge Translation Expert, IKTN, EBM

Terri Potter Executive Director

Lindsay Rankin Coordinator, Communications and Member Programs

Susan Soufi Coordinator, CERT+ and CPD Program Delivery

Betsy Thomas ACFP/PEER Opioid Project Manager

MaryLee Vaughan Manager, Finance and Operations

Susan Wong Armstrong Manager, Communications and CPD Programs

Like many non-profit organizations, our staff carries out the mandate of the Board. We are a dedicated group of individuals who are passionate about what we do. When it’s conference time, it’s all hands-on deck!

LEARN...

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