Planning is underway for the upcoming 2021-22 respiratory virus season in Ontario. Although there was almost no influenza or other non-COVID-19 respiratory viruses circulating in the 2020-21 season due to pandemic restrictions, there is already evidence of the resurgence of these viruses with the lifting of pandemic measures in various jurisdictions. This rounds session will include the following topics:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Dr. Michelle Murti is a Medical Director in the Health Protection Department at Public Health Ontario. Her area of expertise includes communicable diseases, surveillance and epidemiology and emergency preparedness. She is cross appointed in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Jonathan Gubbay is a Medical Microbiologist at the Public Health Ontario laboratory and a paediatric infectious diseases physician. He has been the medical lead of many key programs at PHO’s laboratory, including respiratory viral infections, emerging viruses, respiratory bacteria and gastrointestinal viruses. He holds an academic appointment at the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology and Department of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto.
Public Health Ontario Rounds are a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). In order to receive written documentation for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, please check “Yes” beside the question “Do you require CME credits?” on the registration form.
College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Affiliate Members may count RCPSC credits toward their Mainpro+ credit requirements. All other CFPC members may claim up to 50 Certified credits per cycle for participation in RCPSC MOC Section 1 accredited activities.
PHO Rounds are also approved by the Council of Professional Experience for professional development hours (PDHs) for members of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).
For more information or for a record of registration for other Continuing Education purposes, please contact capacitybuilding@oahpp.ca .
Public Health Ontario is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations to participate in this event, please contact 647-260-7100 or capacitybuilding@oahpp.ca .
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