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NEJM: COVID-19

“In light of the current pandemic, NEJM Group, a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping educate physicians and clinicians, wanted to make you aware of a dedicated resource for information about Novel Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) from the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
A special page has been created at NEJM.org with a collection of articles and other resources on the Covid-19 outbreak, including clinical reports, HealthMap of the outbreak, management guidelines, and commentary. Visit nejm.org/coronavirus »
NEJM Resident 360 is hosting two discussions, “On the Front Lines with Covid-19: What can we learn from each other?” and “Covid-19 Case Reports.” Visit NEJM Resident 360 Discussions »
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Abbotsford COVID-19 Assessment & Response Program

“A website and assessment centre have now been established in Abbotsford to deal with the novel coronavirus.

The Abbotsford COVID-19 Assessment and Response Program is a new website created by the Abbotsford Division of Family Practice in collaboration with the City of Abbotsford and health-care partners.

Anyone with respiratory symptoms such as a cough, shortness of breath and/or fever is now requested to visit AbbotsfordCovidResponse.com.”

Learn more at COVID-19 website and assessment centre established in Abbotsford: Referral-only clinic to take more than 100 appointments daily via Abbotsford News.

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Rural Outreach Support

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“If you’re a Canadian rural healthcare provider who is managing a suspected case of COVID-19, there is a real-time virtual support available for you.

The Rural Outreach Support group (ROSe) is a team of BC rural intensivists who are working with Dr. John Pawlovich and the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC) to provide a wide range of advice and/or support to rural physicians looking for a consultation/second opinion about a patient. This group has previously supported BC rural physicians with urgent and emergent care 24/7, and recently expanded their scope of support to include patients with acute, non-urgent, or chronic conditions.”

For more information, visit Support for rural providers managing COVID-19 and other viruses.

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COVID-19 Resources

Microscopy image showing SARS-CoV-2. The spikes on the outer edge of the virus particles resemble a crown, giving the disease its characteristic name.

Greetings Residents!

I’ve assembled a series of COVID-19 resources (note the menu tab above). This page houses links to UBC COVID-19 updates and responses from Resident Doctors of BC and CFPC. You’ll also find resources on managing stress and anxiety during this time as well as further information on COVID-19.

If you would like to share additional material/videos/podcasts that you’ve found helpful and supportive, please feel free to forward them to me and I’d be happy to post them for you.

Please know that if you need to talk, I’m here for you. Always.

~ Jacqueline

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Department of Family Practice: Coronavirus Resources

ubc.jpegUBC, PGME, and the Family Practice Postgraduate Program remain dedicated to supporting our residents, faculty, and staff during the COVID-19 outbreak. Information includes quarantine updates, non-essential travel, information on non-clinical events, Residents FAQs, and exam statements from CFPC & MCC.

Stay Informed: Updates specific to the Family Practice Program will be posted here.

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CFPC: Postponing Spring Exams

Dear Colleagues,
After careful consideration, the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has decided to postpone the spring 2020 Certification Examination in Family Medicine. This postponement applies to both the written (SAMPs) and performance (SOOs) components of our certification examination at all locations. The CFPC has been monitoring the rapidly evolving situation regarding COVID-19 across Canada and around the world and has determined that postponing the exam is the most prudent way to ensure the health and safety of our candidates, examiners, examination staff, and volunteers.
This decision has been made in consultation with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the Medical Council of Canada, which are also postponing their respective examinations. This is consistent with the advice of public health authorities to limit large public gatherings. We are also aware that many health care organizations and faculties of medicine have instructed their stakeholders to avoid non-essential travel. The CFPC is especially mindful that potential exposure to COVID-19 in the context of the examination could result in the quarantining of essential health care providers at a time when their communities need them the most.
The CFPC will announce the new examination schedule as soon as is reasonably possible. Among other things, decisions about the timing of the new examination schedule will be guided by recommendations from public health authorities and the need to ensure the health and safety of candidates, examiners, examination staff, and volunteers. As stated in the CFPC statement from March 10, 2020, exam fees paid for the spring 2020 sitting of the examination will be transferred (without penalty) to the next sitting.
The Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada and/or provincial colleges of physicians and surgeons are the authorities on the requirements for provisional and full licensure and/or registration to practise medicine in Canada. Should you have questions about licensure, you should contact your provincial college.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding. If you have questions about the postponement of the examination, please contact ccfpexam@cfpc.ca.
Sincerely,
Francine Lemire, MD CM, CCFP, FCFP, CAE, ICD.D               Nancy Fowler, MD, CCFP, FCFP
Executive Director and CEO,                                                       Executive Director,
College of Family Physicians of Canada                                      Academic Family Medicine,
                                                                                                      College of Family Physicians of Canada