Dr. Marjorie Docherty: CFPC Family Physician of the Year
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) is proud to announce Dr. Marjorie Docherty (Kelowna, BC) as a recipient of the 2011 Family Physician of the Year from BC. Dr. Docherty is recognized for her outstanding contribution to Family Medicine and for teaching medical students and residents, with whom she has instilled her famous words of encouragement, "It takes as long as it takes."
Every year, the College presents the Reg L. Perkin Award to one family physician from each province in recognition of his/her outstanding patient care; significant contributions to the health and well-being of their respective communities; and commitment to family medicine teaching and research. Award recipients are nominated by their colleagues, patients, community leaders and the CFPC's provincial chapters. Dr. Docherty was presented the prestigious award at a ceremony during the 2011 Family Medicine Forum in Montreal, Quebec. View the bios for Dr. Docherty and other recipients .
Bruce Halliday Award: Care of the Disabled
Dr Bruce Halliday died on January 1, 2011 at age 84. He was President of the College of Family Physicians of Canada in 1971-72, Family Physician of the Year in 1975, and previously the Ontario College of Family Physicians President in 1967. More...
In his honour, the Bruce Halliday Award for Care of the Disabled has been approved by the Research and Education Foundation and the CFPC Committee on Endowments and Awards. The annual recipient of the award will be a family physician who makes an exceptional contribution to the welfare of the disabled through practice or teaching or research or advocacy.
The intent is to make a first award of $5000 at Family Medicine Forum 2012 in Toronto. Donors are encouraged to make a donation, one time or an ongoing pledge. Tax deduction receipts will be issued for all donations.
To make a pledge or donation to the Bruce Halliday Award, please contact: Ms. Sarah Delaney, Development Manager, Research and Education Foundation, 2630 Skymark Ave., Mississauga, ON, L4W 5A4 - mailto:sb@cfpc.caor 1-800-387-6197 or 905-629-0900, extension 244.
CFPC Report to British Columbia and Presiden't Message
Get an update on the activities of your National College – read the Board report. Also, learn what the BC College of Family Physicians has been working on – read the President report from Dr. Lisa Gaede.
2011/2012 CFPC Executive Committee Features 2 BC Members-at-Large
Drs. Nirvair Levitt and Garey Mazowita have been named to the 2011 – 2012 CFPC Executive Committee.
Dr. Nirvair Levitt was born in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania and moved with her family to Kenya and later to Zambia. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Zambia in 1975 followed by her Medical Degree in 1978. She did a one-year rotating internship in Zambia and then immigrated to Vancouver, British Columbia in 1979. In 2007, Dr. Levitt was honoured as the Family Physician of the Year for British Columbia as the recipient of the Reg L. Perkin Award. More ...
Dr. Garey Mazowita received his Medical Degree from the University of Manitoba in 1979. He received his Certification in Family Medicine in 1989, and became a Fellow of the College (FCFP) in 2000. He was in full-service private practice in Winnipeg for many years before joining the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Manitoba as a full-time residency preceptor. In 2010, Dr. Mazowita was honoured as the Donald I. Rice Award recipient. More ...
Changes to Fitness to Drive / OSMV Regulations
Our Chapter would like to make you aware of some important changes that are happening regarding the evaluation of our patient's fitness to drive a motor vehicle. We want to provide you with what we feel are useful tools to use in your practice.
There is a new evidence-based screening tool the SIMARD-MD. It is an office-based assessment tool that is more accurate for identifying cognitively impaired at-risk drivers than the MMSE or other commonly used screening tools for cognitive impairment (Trails A and B). Current research is underway comparing the SIMARD MD and MOCA but that research is not yet completed. More...
