The North American Refugee Health Conference 2017, the largest refugee health conference of its kind, was held this June in Toronto. Designed for those at the frontline in addressing refugee health needs, this biennial conference welcomed over 650 speakers and participants making this year a great success. This one of a kind event provided participants […]
Posted On: 2017-07-24
CPD is proud to congratulate Mark Feldman MD, FRCPC, Oshan Fernando PhD, Michelle Wan MA, Tina Martimianakis PhD, and Mahan Kulasegaram PhD as recipients of the 2017 Royal College Accredited CPD Provider Innovation Award for their study on Test-Enhanced Learning (TEL) in Continuing Education. Read our feature story about their research from the 2016 CPD […]
Posted On: 2017-07-10
CPD is proud to share that Dr. Susan Deering of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre has been selected as the 2017 recipient of the DFCM Sustained Excellence in Teaching Award. This award acknowledges individuals or groups whose contributions go well beyond what is expected in advancing the department’s mission. Dr. Deering serves as Attending Physician in […]
Posted On: 2017-06-27
The Faculty of Medicine’s CPD Leaders and Directors were recognized for their contribution to the field of Continuing Professional Development. Dr. Rene Wong, and Drs. Sanjeev Sockalingham, David Wiljer and their team were honoured at the Society for Academic Continuing Medical Education (SACME) conference held in May in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Rene Wong was the […]
Posted On: 2017-06-08
According to the Canadian Breast Surgery Innovations group (CBSI), Oncoplastic Surgery is currently under-represented in Canada due to its slow adoption. CBSI’s goal is to increase adoption through educating general and breast surgeons, as well as surgical oncologists about Oncoplastic techniques and skills through the Oncoplastic Partnership Workshop Series. Conference Chair Dr. Jeannie Richardson, one […]
Posted On: 2017-06-05
CPD has eight annual Awards in Continuing Education that recognize excellence in research, scholarship, innovation, teamwork and long term commitment to continuing education for faculty at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. This year seven awards were distributed. We are pleased to share the names and accomplishments of the 2015-2016 winners. Congratulations! Colin Woolf […]
Posted On: 2017-03-03
We’re excited to share our new annual report for the 2016 academic year! This annual report presents CPD’s stories of leadership, innovations, scholarship and engagement with our community. Throughout 2016, we continued to work towards our vision of improving health through innovation in education. Some highlights include: Continued innovation through endeavours such as the Inaugural […]
Posted On: 2017-01-03
Courtesy University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine Author: Liam Mitchell Providing antibody to infants could prove lifesaving Infants in Canada’s north are facing alarming rates of respiratory infection, but providing an antibody to all infants will prevent hundreds of hospitalizations of babies in the Arctic and save hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. In […]
Posted On: 2016-10-19
Monica Epelman, MD, is passionate about getting the right diagnosis, and she’s spent her career in radiology finding ways to get to the bottom of every problem her little patients might face. Dr. Epelman originally intended to become a paediatrician, but decided to become a radiologist when she realized the role was “a natural fit” […]
Posted On: 2016-06-27
The Faculty of Medicine’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Office is a strategic partner in transforming healthcare in Ontario and beyond. Our mission is to improve the health of individuals and populations through the discovery, application and communication of knowledge. Over 380 courses and conferences are offered for health care professionals annually. They can learn about […]
Posted On: 2016-06-09
Last chance to save $50 when you register for all three webinars in the Paediatric Dermatology webinar series! Visit the program website to learn how to get started Fri. Jan 29. @sickkids https://t.co/vh9XCXhMjw View Media
Jan 25, 2021 9:45 am
Registration is now open for the Toronto Anesthesia Symposium - April 17! Learn about new paradigms in perioperative anesthesia, while making connections with an international group of learners. Join us: https://t.co/v6ntINI2I3 View Media
Jan 22, 2021 10:15 am
We are pleased to introduce the new CPC (HC) Credential. This formal designation awarded by the Coalition of Physician Learning and Practice Improvement is designed for those actively engaged in the discipline of CPD. Learn more. https://t.co/D7PMD4TN0m View Media
Jan 21, 2021 2:35 pm
The annual Cardiovascular-Diabetes Symposium returns next month, Feb 19-20! Get the latest on how to best care for patients at risk, or affected by both diseases. More info and agenda available: https://t.co/Mnj4hdBce2 @PMunkCardiacCtr @BBDC_UofT @SCC_CCS View Media
Jan 21, 2021 10:15 am
The Teaching with Technology certificate program goes beyond the basics of educating in an online environment, to effectively integrating online pedagogical design into successful teaching. Program begins February 9, 2021. #EduTech #MedTwitter @SACME_CPD
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Jan 20, 2021 11:30 am
U of T’s Continuing Professional Development office is working in partnership with each of the Faculty’s clinical departments to be a hub for essential clinical resources related to COVID-19.
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