Webinars

Adults with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD), such as autism and Down Syndrome, are not only more susceptible to COVID-19 but have also been facing greater physical, mental health, and ethical challenges during the pandemic.

Dialogues in Diversity: Explorations of the EDI (Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) Implications of COVID-19 is intended to provide a space in which to explore these opportunities and imagine a way forward. The series of seven webinars consists of ninety-minute expert-led, moderated panel discussions focused on five broad thematic areas in relation to the pandemic.

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious and preventable issue that affects many couples across the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has recently added additional stress onto households increasing the risk of IPV.

Parenting as a health care professional on a regular day can be demanding, parenting during a pandemic can be an even bigger challenge.

While stress is an inherent factor in medicine, it has been at an all time high for health care workers (HCW) in the last few months. Due to the unprecedented changes in healthcare, and dealing with much uncertainty and complexity as a result of COVID-19, sleep health disruption is one of the most commonly reported symptoms in HCWs. As HCWs well-being and patient safety are inextricably linked, it is imperative that we address sleep health for the sake of both HCWs and their patients

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many groups of people including the Indigenous community over the last few months. Join us for a discussion on the impact of the pandemic on Indigenous populations, how health systems are responding, and learn what actions have been effective–or fruitless–in the provincial and local responses across the country.

This series aims to bring together front-line clinicians caring for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and researchers from a range of disciplines and medical specialties. Participants can contribute to panel discussions by responding to live polls and submitting questions. Resources and practice tips will be shared throughout the series.

The virtual MMSE and MoCA provide a basic assessment of cognitive function. In this webinar, we will demonstrate a more in-depth approach to virtual evaluation of cognitive function using the Behavioural Neurology Assessment (BNA-SF) and the Toronto Cognitive Assessment (TorCA). Both tests have been adopted as standards within the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance, and can be administered by health care professionals or trained assistants.

This series aims to bring together front-line clinicians caring for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and researchers from a range of disciplines and medical specialties. Participants can contribute to panel discussions by responding to live polls and submitting questions. Resources and practice tips will be shared throughout the series.

Physical distancing measures created urgent need for virtual care across our system. However, formal training in virtual care is not necessarily included in the formal curricula during residency training nor is it always a part of continuing education. This is a Centre for Faculty Development Webinar

Please join us for the fifth in our series on ‘Changing the way we work’.

The purpose of this webinar is to explore how information in certain forms and contexts can be harmful versus helpful; how it will impact patients as well as healthcare workers; and strategies to deal with the reality of the situation.

This webinar will explore the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and well-being.

Mental Health in the COVID-19 Pandemic
(Psychiatric Dimensions of Disasters III)

As operating rooms and endoscopy suites gradually return to activity, there is much for the general surgeon to consider!

Eating well and exercising may be the last thing on our minds during these uncertain times as we give more attention to navigating through the new normal and work tirelessly to give the best care to our patients. However, consistent exercising and nutritional strategies are just as important and critical in order to maintain peak performance.

This session will focus on embracing virtual care and share how family physicians are working in the community during the pandemic.

Health care professionals everywhere are tirelessly working around the clock to provide the best possible care for their patients in these unusual circumstances. Consequently, many of them are experiencing personal psychological concerns such as stress, exhaustion, and guilt, to name a few.

Developed and hosted by the University of Toronto Centre for Faculty Development (CFD) and led by Mark Kinach, from Unity Health Toronto, this 2 hour long webinar will guide you through the best practices of using Zoom to deliver education to your learners. To go to the CFD website to register, please use the registration link provided.

The purpose of this webinar is to explore how information in certain forms and contexts can be harmful versus helpful; how it will impact patients as well as healthcare workers; and strategies to deal with the reality of the situation.

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in requiring teaching to be delivered through alternative methods. Join us for a free 90-minute interactive webinar on teaching in the pandemic to small-moderate group sizes (2 - 25 learners).

OTN's virtual care solutions has recently been adapted by many healthcare professionals to assess and care for their patients. In our upcoming webinar, we demonstrate how to use the built-in functions in OTN to carry out a detailed cognitive assessment virtually.

As the province looks to gradually have additional businesses open their doors, you may be wondering what that means for you and your colleagues in the ophthalmology profession. Join the University of Toronto's Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences for a round table webinar discussion on what the public opening of ophthalmology offices and clinics looks like, in a post-COVID-19 world.

Please join the Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) and the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) for the third in our series on ‘Changing the way we work.'

Developed and hosted by the University of Toronto Centre for Faculty Development (CFD) and led by Drs. Ivy Oandasan and Karen Leslie, this 1.5 hour webinar will introduce a framework for clinical teachers and educators to be able to prepare, supervise and support a variety of learning goals for learners in the context of various virtual care settings. To go to the CFD website to register, please use the registration link provided.

Recent events have majority—if not all—of the population in fear of becoming infected with the COVID-19 virus. Unfortunately, certain groups are experiencing the same feelings but with the added struggle of fearing their safety as a consequence of their race.

This webinar will highlight key issues in harm reduction during the COVID-19 outbreak and discuss changes that harm reduction programs have made during this time.

Learn about the experiences of our international colleagues in Italy, Spain and the United States, review recently published international imaging guidelines, understand how we can maintain education for our trainees during this challenging time and also learn how we can protect ourselves and our radiology staff while taking care of the most sick and vulnerable patients. Presented by the University of Toronto Medical Imaging Department

How do I balance my patients’ needs with the scarcity of resources during a pandemic? What issues do I need to be aware of to provide virtual care safely for my patients? These questions and many more will be addressed by a panel of CMPA physician advisors, to help share the latest information, advice and support for physicians related to medical-legal protection during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A severe mass event can cause the general public and those affected by COVID-19 to be mentally impacted. Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an intervention method that can help people in distress during these challenging times.

90 minute interactive zoom webinar on “teaching in the pandemic”. This webinar will focus on small to moderate size (2-25 people) online teaching techniques (for example: resident academic half day, medical student seminars, or specialty continuing education offerings).

The COVID-19 Pandemic has presented us with numerous challenges, including how to create meaningful, engaging, and effective learning experiences online. Join us in exploring how to facilitate learning online, starting with the basics.

This session focuses on supporting colleagues and the community, and will share how family physicians are working with each other in the community during the pandemic. Moderated by: Dr. Tara Kiran. Guest panelists: Dr. Nadine Laraya, Dr. Daniel Pepe, and Dr. Arieg Badawi.

With many healthcare workers currently facing heightened pressures as a result of COVID-19, it is important that psychological distress is addressed appropriately.

The COVID-19 pandemic stimulated innovation in order to continue to provide access to mental health care. This catalyzed the rapid implementation of virtual health solutions for patients across the age spectrum, and in a variety of clinical contexts. In this session we draw on our experience in virtual healthcare, implementation, and health professions education to discuss practical considerations for clinicians offering direct-to-patient virtual mental health care for children, youth and adults.

The City Wide Rounds is dedicated to bring the very best of continuing education to all our community paediatricians within the Greater Toronto Area.

This free 1 hour webinar will feature a short presentation on ICU Practices and Care, including Personal Protection Equipment Practices, that will be required for non-ICU practitioners to work in an ICU during the pandemic

University of Toronto DOVS Grand Rounds