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TIFM is a student led campaign that is aimed at shifting the attitude towards Family Medicine.

Our goal is to redefine the perception of Family Medicine by celebrating the contributions made by family physicians.

03/02/2023

CaRMS interviews advice🌟

With the CaRMS interview season just around the corner, we want to share some practical interview tips from Dr Breton Burke, a PGY1 at NOSM.

Sending you all good luck vibes, you got this!! 👏

09/01/2023

Wishing all the CaRMS candidates the best of luck with the finishing touches on their applications 📝

Keep an eye out for upcoming posts on interviews tips/tricks and choosing the program for you 📣

03/01/2023

New Year, Same Specialty ✨

In this post, tells us what they love about family medicine. Looking forward to another year of celebrating family physicians and the important work family docs do⚕️

Keep an eye out for our upcoming, highly-anticipated CaRMS series 👀

03/11/2022

LET’S TALK EARS👂🏽We’re back with our Approaches to Common Presentations: Family Medicine Edition 📋

Acute Otitis Media is something EVERY student or resident will come across on their Family Medicine rotations. Swipe through for a brief refresher on recognizing and managing AOM! 💊

Comment below any questions or future topics you would like us to cover ⬇️

05/10/2022

Let’s talk about “Plus Ones” ✨

After a 2-year family medicine residency, Canadian physicians can pursue a Certificate of Added Competence (CAC) in various domains of care that have been approved by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). As outlined by the CFPC, the CAC designation “denotes the achievement of a defined level of competence in the domain of the CAC and a commitment to its ongoing maintenance”. 💡

Here is an overview of the key priorities that have been established for the approved CAC domains ☑️

Let us know below if you have any questions about CACs!

19/09/2022

Family doctors play an important role not only in the health of their patients but in the health of society ⚕️

In this post, talks about her decision to pursue a masters in public health prior to commencing residency to best equip her for a career in family medicine and public health.💡

24/08/2022

With the new academic year just around the corner, Emily Seale (outgoing MS3) shares some tips for transitioning from the classroom to the hospital 🌱

Swipe through for all the tips ➡️

And let us know below if you have any to add! 👇

15/08/2022

A week in the life of a family medicine resident: a perspective 🩺

Adam Chubbs-Payne, a PGY1 at Queen’s, shares with us how versatile a week during a family medicine block can be: clinic, LTC, horizontals, teaching, call, etc. 🥼

Comment any questions you have about FM residency below ⬇️

28/07/2022

There are all kinds of things to consider when choosing the right specialty for you! 🩺

Dr. Vandenbrink talks about what led him to pursue a career in family medicine. 💼

11/07/2022

Primary Care Physicians are much more than doctors to their patients 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾

In this post, Dr. Tobin talks about some of the ways he has supported his patients.✨

29/06/2022

Navigating the transition to residency 🔎

The beginning of residency for our recently graduated medical students is fast approaching! (a soon-to-be PGY2 in family medicine) shares with us his top 3 key pieces of advice as new residents start this new phase of their training ✨

Comment below any additional advice you have for new residents ⬇️

03/06/2022

Family doctors are educators 👩🏾‍🏫👨🏼‍🏫

In this post, Nicholas Ng (a fourth year medical student from the university of Ottawa) talks about how he enjoys educating individuals on their health and working together with patients to make attainable and important lifestyle changes. 🌱

16/05/2022

We’re back with our Approaches to Common Presentations: Family Medicine Edition 📋

We are kicking off this week with our approach to everyone’s faaaavourite presentation... Back Pain 🛑 While conservative management is often the solution, there are many worrisome diagnoses you want to make sure to rule out first!

Swipe through for a brief refresher and a summary page at the end! 🤩

Comment below any questions or future topics you would like us to cover ⬇️

06/05/2022

Wellness in Family Medicine 🌿

Finding ways to keep your cup full in order to support those around you, including both your patients and your loved ones, is an essential element to ensuring a sustainable and fulfilling career. ✨

Dr Giovanni Bonacci shares how he prioritizes his own wellness. He showcases how small steps like planning vacation time early on can help ensure a smooth transition when you are away from your practice. 🧳

Let us know how you make time for your wellness ⬇️

19/04/2022

Putting the Family in Family Medicine 🏡

In this post .pak.754 shares with us the role primary care physicians play in the health of families. Family doctors have a unique opportunity to provide continuity and holistic care to families across their lifespan.⚕️

Let us know what you think makes family medicine unique in the comments below ⬇️

11/04/2022

MATCH DAY 2022 📩

We asked current residents and family doctors for some advice on navigating match day and this is some of their tips ✨

Sending positive vibes to all the current CaRMS applicants for tomorrow’s match! Remeber to celebrate how far each of you have come and to remember to take care of yourself tomorrow regardless of the result!💞

28/03/2022

Everyone’s path to family medicine is different 🗺

In this post .navyamysore (a family physican and womens health expert currently working in New York) opens up about her untraditional path to family medicine and how it’s led her to an amazing career in Family Medicine. 🩺

Comment you’re journey to FM or any questions related to a family medicine residency below ⬇️

21/03/2022

⚠️Attention Medical Students ⚠️- CaRMS Series Part 5: Family Medicine Couples Matching

Congratulations to students on completing interviews - now it’s rank time!! We know that CaRMS can be intimidating so the TIFM team is here to help you out.💫

In this post and (PGY1 family medicine residents at )shares with us some tips for couples to navigate matching📋

Comment all your CaRMS-related questions and/or advice below ⬇️

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