Call for workshop proposals now open!
Deadline for submission extended until January 11, 2016
To review the conference themes and topics and the criteria for learning session proposals, please click on your preferred language (EnglishandFrench).
We offer a range of presentation formats to choose from that vary in length and style. We will prioritize submissions that clearly define the proposed session’s purpose and learning objectives. In the case of longer sessions we’re looking for approaches that strengthen audience engagement and knowledge-sharing.
Before you submit your proposal please review the formats for learning sessions (EnglishandFrench) and to obtain a copy of the terms and conditions (Englishand French)
Short description (150 words)
Full description of session
Presenter Information
Full name
Job title
Organization
Short bio
Presenter 1 email
Presenter 2
Full name
Job title
Organization
Short bio
Presenter 2 email
Session Format
Please indicate the format you will use for your conference session.
Format /
Theme / Championing health equity
Strengthening primary health care and ensuring access is based on population needs
Advancing people and community centred services and programs
Harnessing the power of data to drive improved outcomes
Maximizing community governance
Click all suggested topics that apply / 1. Planning and delivering primary health care using a health equity and population needs-based ...
2. Increasing access to health and wellbeing for equity seeking groups, for ex:
2.1 Aboriginal populations
2.2 Racialized populations
2.3 Francophone populations
2.4 Newcomer and refugee populations
2.5 LGBT populations
2.6 Those living with mental health and addiction issues
2.7 Those living on low incomes
2.8 Homeless or housing insecure
2.9 Non-insured populations
3. Poverty mitigation and food security
4. Cultivating client and community engagement for quality improvement
5. Successful strategies for primary care to reduce avoidable hospital visits
6. Maximizing meaningful use of electronic medical records
7. Care coordination and seamless navigation and transitions across the health system
8. Maximizing community governance
9. Broadening viewpoints on different ways of being and knowing. Ex. wholistic health and wellbeing
10. Use of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing
11. Trauma-informed care and enhancing the range of mental health/addiction services in primary care
12. Effective strategies and partnerships for oral health
13. Research and evaluation on the model of health and wellbeing for better health outcomes
Session learning objectives
Target audiences (Select top 2 or 3) / Front line/clinical and/or program staff
Senior management
Policy makers
Program management
Board members
Administration
All audiences
Audio Visual Requirements
Please indicate if your session will have any of the following audio visual requirements.
A/V options / LCD projector and laptop computer
Flipcharts
Audio/sound for video
Internet access
I have no audio visual equipment requirements
Presentation Availability
Please indicate what days you are available to present.
Preferred time / Wednesday, June 8 - Morning
Wednesday, June 8 - Afternoon
Thursday, June 9 - Morning
No preference
Conflict of Interest
An application is being made for continuing medical education credits for family physicians in attendance at this conference. Conflict of interest disclosure is an accreditation requirement for all presenters and planning committee members.
Definition: A conflict of interest is a situation in which the personal and professional interests of individuals may have actual, potential, or apparent influence over their judgment and action.
A Conflict of Interest may occur in situations where the personal and professional interests of individuals may have actual, potential or apparent influence over their judgment and actions.
What kind of relationships should be disclosed? (Please note that examples are not limited to the following)
§ Any direct financial interest in a commercial entity such as a pharmaceutical organization, medical devices company or communications firm (“the Organization”).
§ Investments held in the Organization.
§ Membership on the Organization’s Advisory Board or similar committee.
§ Current or recent participation in a clinical trial sponsored by the Organization.
§ Member of a Speakers Bureau.
§ Holding a patent for a product referred to in the CME/CPD activity of that is marketed by a commercial organization.
Failure to disclose or false disclosure during the Session Submission process may require the Planning Committee to replace the presenter/speaker.
Declaration / I have NO actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this conference program
I HAVE/HAD a potential conflict of interest in relation to this conference program
Conflict of Interest Details
If you have/had financial interest, arrangement or affiliation with one or more organizations that could be perceived as a related or apparent conflict of interest in the context of the subject of this presentation over the past TWO (2) years, please fill out the section below.
Commercial Entity
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