The Foundation for Medical Practice Education

28/11/2025

Did you know our Practice-Based Learning Program (PBLP) is designed to fit into your busy schedule?

You can complete modules and submit Personal Practice Reflection Tools (PRTs) independently. Joining without a group is an excellent option for those who prefer to learn individually. It is also an option for those who want to get started right away while they recruit group members.

Find out more about our program: https://fmpe.org/our-program/how-to-join/

22/11/2025

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19/11/2025

Did you know that we offer a 50% discount to new members joining in their first five years of practice? You can also earn all the CFPC’s Mainpro+ credits you will need each year.

To learn more, visit our website: https://fmpe.org/

Or you can Register Now: https://fmpe.org/our-program/how-to-join/pblp-registration-form/

Please reach out to us if you have any questions, fmpe@mcmaster.ca 👍

13/11/2025

To celebrate World Kindness Day, the headed out for their annual volunteer day at the Good Shepherd in Hamilton. Good Shepherd provides critical support for the community’s most vulnerable people.

World Kindness Day is an international observance on 13 November. It was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, a coalition of nations' kindness NGOs. It is observed in many countries, including Canada, Australia, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates. Singapore observed the day for the first time in 2009.

12/11/2025

We had a wonderful time at this year’s conference! So many great conversations at our booth, and our session — “Top 10 Practice-Changing Tips from Practice-Based Learning, Program Modules 2024–2025” — received fantastic feedback.

Here’s our team in Winnipeg enjoying a much-deserved dinner out! 👍 🎉

06/11/2025

We had a great first day chatting with folks at the Conference in Winnipeg. 🩺

Are you attending the conference? Please swing by our booth No.210 — we'd love to see you. 👍

04/11/2025

Are you attending this year's Conference in Winnipeg? 🤔

Be sure to attend our presentation, Top 10 Practice-Changing Tips From Practice-Based Learning
Program Modules 2024-2025

Location: RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, Winnipeg MB R3C 3J3 — York Ballroom
Date: Wednesday, Nov 5
Time: 11:30-12:30

See you there! 👍 You can also visit our booth for more information.

31/10/2025

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31/10/2025

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

To evaluate the effect of prenatal use of smoking cessation medications (NRT, varenicline, and bupropion) on major congenital malformations (MCMs), a retrospective cohort study using data from 4 countries (Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, and Norway) was conducted and meta-analyses completed on the results...

Read full article: https://fmpe.org/fall-evidence-updates-2025/

28/10/2025

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐋𝐏-𝟏 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬: 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬

Thyroid Tumour Incidence

A retrospective cohort study of patients with type 2 diabetes and prior metformin use was conducted to analyse thyroid tumour incidence with initiation of a GLP-1 receptor agonist, versus those initiating use of sulfonylureas, dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors (DPP-4is), and sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is).

Read full article: https://fmpe.org/fall-evidence-updates-2025/

22/10/2025

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17/10/2025

We’ve gathered a few trusted tools to help support your day-to-day practice.

Hypertension Canada recently released updated guidelines for managing hypertension in adults in primary care, reflecting the latest evidence and best practices.

The CALIPER database (Canadian Laboratory Initiative on Pediatric Reference Intervals) continues to be a valuable reference for interpreting pediatric lab results, and even offers a mobile app for quick access.

Meanwhile, Hemequity—developed by the research team at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto—provides resources focused on addressing health inequity in hematology.

Each of these tools offers practical insights to help you stay current, informed, and confident in your clinical decisions.

To see article with links check out: https://fmpe.org/select-resources-for-members/