Family Medicine Matters

The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), Dr. Sarah Cook

Hosted by Dr. Sarah Cook, Past President of the College of Family Physicians of Canada, the series Family Medicine Matters shares real stories and practical solutions from the front lines of family medicine. Each episode features insightful conversations with inspiring guests who strengthen care, support our profession, and build a healthier future for everyone in Canada. The Family Medicine Matters podcast is Mainpro+® certified. If you’re a family doctor and would like to earn credits for this series, before listening to an episode review the overarching learning objectives below as well as the disclosures and episode-specific learning objectives found in each episode description. Focus on these objectives as you listen, then complete the course evaluation found in the episode description to claim your credits. Overarching learning objectives: Describe key factors influencing access, sustainability, and innovation in family medicine practice.Identify practice and system-level approaches that support comprehensive, team-based primary care.Recognize how community context, collaboration, and leadership can shape effective care models.Assess strategies that can strengthen the family physician workforce and improve integration across settings.Reflect on opportunities to apply ideas from the series to their own practice, team, or community.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of The CFPC or the interviewer. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or other advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Jul 20

    Dr. Rashaad Bhyat on Interoperability and Building Smarter Digital Systems in Healthcare

    Across Canada, family medicine continues to navigate digital transformation. Dr. Rashaad Bhyat—family physician and nationally recognized digital health leader and expert—shares how smarter, better-connected systems can reduce administrative burden and strengthen continuity of care. Listen as he explores the promise of interoperability, the practical potential of AI-powered tools, and the policy changes needed to help family doctors deliver safer, more proactive care. Learn more about the resources mentioned: Pan-Canadian Patient Summary: https://infoscribe.infoway-inforoute.ca/spaces/PCI/pages/149160290/pan-Canadian+Patient+Summary+PS-CAInternational Patient Summary: https://international-patient-summary.net/Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine: https://www.torontomu.ca/about/decade-of-transformation/medical-school/2025 Canadian Medical Student Digital Health Survey results: https://insights.infoway-inforoute.ca/2025-canadian-medical-student-digital-health-surveyIf you’re a family physician in Canada and would like to earn Mainpro+® credits, review the overarching learning objectives found in the About section, along with the: Episode specific learning objectives: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/ZDY5VFFDisclosures: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/ZDY5VFFFocus on these objectives as you listen, then complete the course evaluation to claim your credits: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/ZDY5VFF The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of The CFPC or the interviewer. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or other advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Jun 1

    Dr. Jamaica Cass on trust, healing, and equity in Indigenous health

    Across Canada, family medicine is evolving to meet complex challenges. Dr. Jamaica Cass—Mohawk family physician and health leader—shares how Indigenous‑led, relationship‑based care is making a difference for Indigenous health across Canada. Listen as she explores culturally safe, team‑based primary care and the role of family medicine in supporting Indigenous self‑determination, trust, and healing. Access the resources mentioned in this episode: Indigenous Health Supplement: https://www.cfpc.ca/CFPC/media/PDF/CanMEDS-IndigenousHS-ENG-web.pdf Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Call to Justice Final Report: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1717103903695/1757441810573In Plain Sight Report: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/app/uploads/sites/613/2020/11/In-Plain-Sight-Summary-Report.pdfIndigenous Health Curriculum Renewal Workbook: email academicfm@cfpc.ca to request access to the pre-released versionIf you’re a family physician in Canada and would like to earn Mainpro+® credits, review the overarching learning objectives found in the About section, along with the: Episode specific learning objectives: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/ZDDHHLZDisclosures: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/ZDDHHLZFocus on these objectives as you listen, then complete the course evaluation to claim your credits: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/ZDDHHLZ The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of The CFPC or the interviewer. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or other advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hosted by Dr. Sarah Cook, Past President of the College of Family Physicians of Canada, the series Family Medicine Matters shares real stories and practical solutions from the front lines of family medicine. Each episode features insightful conversations with inspiring guests who strengthen care, support our profession, and build a healthier future for everyone in Canada. The Family Medicine Matters podcast is Mainpro+® certified. If you’re a family doctor and would like to earn credits for this series, before listening to an episode review the overarching learning objectives below as well as the disclosures and episode-specific learning objectives found in each episode description. Focus on these objectives as you listen, then complete the course evaluation found in the episode description to claim your credits. Overarching learning objectives: Describe key factors influencing access, sustainability, and innovation in family medicine practice.Identify practice and system-level approaches that support comprehensive, team-based primary care.Recognize how community context, collaboration, and leadership can shape effective care models.Assess strategies that can strengthen the family physician workforce and improve integration across settings.Reflect on opportunities to apply ideas from the series to their own practice, team, or community.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of The CFPC or the interviewer. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or other advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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