Category: Learners

Medical Record-Keeping – Starting September 2022

Your medical records are powerful tools that support your ability to provide high quality care to your patients. They support continuity of care, allow for the assessment of care, and when needed, provide evidence of the care you provide.

CPD’s Medical Record-Keeping is an interactive online program that addresses the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario medical record keeping policies. Using case-based exercises, peer assessments and training on practice tools, the program provides participants with skills needed to assess, improve, and keep good medical records for their patients and their practice.

This program is designed for physicians from multiple disciplines looking to improve their medical records in practice. It will be of benefit to those who wish to become familiar with documentation tools for clinical encounters and to comply with CPSO policies and legislation as they relate to record keeping. After active engagement in this program, 93% of participants felt confident they could assess and improve their medical records practice.

The Fall 2022 Medical Record-Keeping program cohort dates are available on the program website. The first cohort starts September 14, 2022. Learn more & register today: www.cpd.utoronto.ca/recordkeeping

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IDEAS Foundations of Quality Improvement – Next Cohort Starts in September

The next IDEAS Foundations of Quality Improvement program will be held on September 14 & 21, 2022, in a fully digital format.

This program provides participants with the knowledge and tools to effectively participate in and contribute to quality improvement projects within or across health care organizations. This digital program includes a 2.5-hour asynchronous online component followed by two half-day live webinars.

The e-learning module and online workshops will help you learn to apply the principles of quality improvement for healthcare, explain a quality improvement aim in accordance with the Model for Improvement, explain the application of measurement in accordance with the Model for Improvement, and collaborate with interprofessional team members to contribute effectively on a quality improvement team.

This program is ideal for individuals who are currently, or interested in, participating in a QI project as a team member. This includes clinical staff (physicians, nurses, other healthcare disciplines) as well as administrative health professionals (managers, directors and senior leaders) in a variety of roles and disciplines across the continuum of care.

Past participants have noted the two-day structure of the program is valuable for those new to QI or those looking for a refresher.  In a short time, they are able to gain a better understanding of the principles and processes of QI and useful tools to implement QI activities into their organizations.

Visit the program website for more details and to register. The deadline to register is: September 9, 2022.

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One Month to Go! – Health and Wellbeing in Developmental Disabilities Conference – Feb 9 -10, 2022

The newly revised Canadian Health and Wellbeing in Developmental Disabilities Conference will be held online on February 9-10, 2022. The two day digital conference is focused on improving health and wellbeing across the lifespan for persons with a developmental disability.

The importance of improving outcomes for people with developmental disabilities is at the heart of February’s interprofessional conference, where health care providers and community partners can connect to share educational and informative updates and practical, innovative, promising and effective practices.

The complex needs of people with developmental disabilities have been associated with increased health risks. For instance, a 2020 article published in the Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities found that adults with with intellectual and developmental disabilities often present to the specialized psychiatric settings in emergency departments. The authors found that, “many of these patients are inadequately supported and need stronger connections to community-based resources.”

Participants will come away better able to discuss innovative and effective practices that contribute to positive physical and mental health outcomes, identify solutions for core issues and challenges faced by people being supported and their families and community partners. Other program goals include discussing the role of community healthcare in quality of life and how to develop, maintain and grow interprofessional partnerships to provide effective supports.

Visit https://www.healthandwellbeingindd.ca/ for details and to register. We look forward to seeing you online.

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Happy Holidays

In the past year, amid the continuing challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic, CPD continued to promote lifelong learning and respond to the changing needs of practitioners and the health care system.

Overwhelmingly, our learners responded positively to the online environment. 47,200 learners from across the globe took part in 247 U of T-accredited CPD programs and conferences.

We continued to build faculty capacity to advance the science of CPD through our scholarly and academic endeavours and helped support the launch of a new CPD credential. You can learn more about these initiatives in our annual report – CPD’s activities over the past year .

As we move into 2022, we look forward to offering you the learning opportunities that you have come to expect from our office. Several programs and conferences will return in person (as public health developments permit) and online. Please take a moment to review – Upcoming CPD programs and conferences – 2022. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming CPD offering.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Wishing you a safe and healthy holiday season.

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Returning CPD Programs for Spring 2022

The Temerty Faculty of Medicine CPD team is excited to offer a slate of returning programs for Spring 2022.

Dates and locations will be released in the coming weeks. Visit individual conference websites to sign up for notifications and details.

Update in Dentistry

Experts in oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontics, anesthesia, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral and maxillofacial pathology will highlight and provide scientific and clinical insights behind recent developments and changes in knowledge that is essential for clinical excellence and for the daily practice of dentistry.

https://www.cpd.utoronto.ca/dentistry/

Multi-Disciplinary Annual Gastro-Intestinal Cancer Update (MAGIC)

This one-day update will improve and encourage the multidisciplinary management of patients with gastrointestinal cancers, including new developments in the management of patients with GI cancers, new data, application of evidence to patient management and multidisciplinary discussion of complex patient management.

https://www.magicupdate.ca/

Annual Joint Cardiovascular-Diabetes Symposium

The symposium is a novel partnership between the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC) and the Banting & Best Diabetes Centre (BBDC), which will help transform the landscape of cardiovascular and diabetes care.

https://www.cpd.utoronto.ca/cardiovascularsymposium/

Paediatric Update Conference

Designed for paediatricians, family practitioners, physician trainees and allied health professionals involved in paediatric care, this conference will provide up-to-date information on current and controversial issues in paediatrics.

https://www.paeds.utoronto.ca/event/puc

Toronto Anesthesia Symposium

This year’s program will bring together a diverse group of experts to discuss the changing landscapes in Anesthesia and look at the new innovations and technology that will help lead us into the future.

https://www.cpd.utoronto.ca/anesthesia/

Leukemia Update

This symposium is designed to update practicing medical oncologists, hematologists, fellows, residents and nurses on current therapeutics related to the treatment and management of Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Myeloproliferative neoplasms.

https://www.leukemiaupdate.com/

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Conference Brings a National Lens to Health and Wellbeing of Those with Developmental Disabilities

This coming February, a newly revised Canadian Health and Wellbeing in Developmental Disabilities Conference marks the launch of a new nationally focused conference, building on the work of two prior programs held separately in B.C. and Ontario.

Kicking off online on February 9-10, 2022, the digital conference is focused on improving health and wellbeing across the lifespan for persons with a developmental disability.

The Conference Program Committee is now accepting abstract submissions for 60-minute interactive workshops and for poster presentations. We encourage submissions from clinicians, direct support professionals, health care providers and organizations, and from students doing new and innovative work. The submission deadline is Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, by 11:59 p.m. EST.

The complex needs of people with developmental disabilities have been associated with increased health risks. For instance, a 2020 article published in the Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities found that adults with with intellectual and developmental disabilities often present to the specialized psychiatric settings in emergency departments. The authors found that, “many of these patients are inadequately supported and need stronger connections to community-based resources.”

The importance of improving outcomes for people with developmental disabilities is at the heart of February’s interprofessional conference, where health care providers and community partners can connect to share educational and informative updates and practical, innovative, promising and effective practices.

Participants will come away better able to discuss innovative and effective practices that contribute to positive physical and mental health outcomes, identify solutions for core issues and challenges faced by people being supported and their families and community partners. Other program goals include discussing the role of community healthcare in quality of life and how to develop, maintain and grow interprofessional partnerships to provide effective supports.

To learn more about abstract submission, registration and other details, please see the conference website: https://www.healthandwellbeingindd.ca/

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Check Out Our Fall 2021 CPD Programs and Conferences!

The past year has changed the way we do many things, including how we undertake CPD programs. This fall and winter we are offering an expanded slate of the digital programs and conferences we have worked hard to develop since early 2020, but also the return to several in-person programs in a public health-compliant and safe manner.

The updates, programs and conferences offered this fall cover topics from designing and delivering effective CPD to addressing child health care inequities; and range from a narrative-based creative writing workshop to a conference exploring the future of retinal disease treatments.

Safer Opioid Prescribing
Multiple Start Dates (online)
This webinar series ensures that physicians and health care providers are up to date on their opioid prescribing and chronic pain management skills. Learn how to develop multi-modal approaches to complex chronic pain in this 3-part webinar series, followed by a full-day interactive workshop. Learn more

Medical Record-Keeping
Multiple Start Dates (online)
The newly redesigned Medical Record-Keeping online interactive program consists of case-based and peer assessment exercises, and training on practice tools. If you are looking to assess and improve your own Medical Records in practice, don’t miss this program! Learn more

The Mudroom: Guided Creative Workshops for Health Professionals
Starts September 23, 2021 (online) – limited spots still available!
This creative and reflective writing workshop for health professionals is consists of monthly online meetings that provide a space to write, read, try out exercises in prose and verse, share work and give feedback. In between meetings, online sharing will allow for continued collaboration and connection. All are welcome! Learn more

Palliative Care eLearning Program
Starts October 3, 2021 (online)
Supported by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, this program is designed to enhance family physicians’ knowledge and skills in palliative and end-of-life care, and to increase their involvement in local and regional palliative care initiatives. Learn more

CPD Foundations
Starts October 12, 2021 (online)
This unique program provides fundamental theory and skill training for those looking to develop effective and successful continuing professional development activities. Practical issues commonly experienced in the design, development and implementation of continuing health education are explored throughout the 10-module series. Learn more

Teaching with Technology
Starts October 26, 2021 (online) – new start date!
This 40-hour accredited certificate program will help boost your digital skill-set for teaching and learning. This program goes beyond the basics of education in an online environment, to effectively integrate online pedagogical design into successful teaching. Learn more

Leading and Influencing Change in CPD
Starts October 26, 2021 (online)
This certificate program specifically aims to build valuable leadership skills and teach the necessary tools to lead continuing education initiatives for health professionals in today’s complex health care environment. Updated content will focus on digital learning and online program delivery. Learn more

MyGOALS
October 28, 2021 (online)
The Multidisciplinary Gynecologic Oncology Annual Lecture Series returns with an update on various topics in the field of Gynecologic Oncology. This year’s themes include Precision therapy in Endometrial Cancer and Personalized Treatment in Ovarian Cancer. Learn more

Leukemia Update 2021
October 29, 2021 (online)
This digital symposium is designed to update practicing medical oncologists, hematologists, fellows, residents and nurses on current therapeutics related to the treatment and management of Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Myeloproliferative neoplasms. Learn more

Pathology Update
November 4-5, 2021 (online)
This year’s digital conference on Head and Neck Pathology: Practical Approach and Emerging Issues, aims to provide practical reviews of recently described entities and contemporary approaches to commonly encountered diagnostically challenging areas of head & neck pathology. Learn more

Child Development Update
November 12-13, 2021 (online)
Over two half days, this digital conference will enhance the clinician’s understanding of the link between current developmental paediatric research and its translation into clinical practice; Learn new skills in clinical assessment and management of developmental disorders, and get up-to-date developments in the basic science and clinical research relevant to child development, diagnosis and treatments. Learn more

The Canadian Children, Youth and Communities (CCYC) Health In | Equity Conference
November 27, 2021 (online)
This inaugural, interdisciplinary conference is designed to bring together paediatric health and allied health care professionals to address health care inequities from birth to adolescence using a family-centred approach. Learn more

60th Annual Ophthalmology Update: Walter Wright Symposium
December 3-4, 2021, Toronto (in person)
This year’s program, Retina 20/20+1 will showcase developments in multimodal imaging, intravitreal medications, advanced surgical techniques, and new therapeutics in inherited retinal diseases. It will also provide a glimpse into the exciting future of retina, with a focus on novel pharmaceuticals and gene therapy. Learn more

7th Annual Canadian Burn Conference
December 4-5, 2021, Montreal (in person)
This two-day in-person program will provide an update on tools used to address acute psychosocial stressors for patients, their families and healthcare professionals. Look forward to complex clinical cases, first responder sessions, hands-on workshops and more. Learn more

For a complete list of upcoming programs and conferences, please search the CPD website.

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New Conference Exploring Pediatric Health Inequity in Canada Seeks Abstracts

The inaugural Canadian Children, Youth and Communities (CCYC) Health In | Equity Conference will be held online, November 27, 2021, with the aim of bringing together professionals in pediatrics and allied health care to address inequities from birth to adolescence.

The digital conference explores health equity topics particular to marginalized communities in Canada’s health care system, and takes a family-centred approach to addressing barriers to accessing health care for under-serviced high-risk and economically disadvantaged children and youth.

To learn more  and register, visit the program website: https://www.cpd.utoronto.ca/ccyc/

The CCYC conference organizers are now seeking abstract submissions in five categories:

  1. Race-Based Equity and Children’s Health
  2. The Role of Schools and the Community in Child and Youth Health
  3. Family Mental Health and Well-Being
  4. Optimizing Health from Pregnancy to Preschool
  5. Access and Inequity: Rethinking Health Systems for Women and Children

Learn more about requirements and submit your abstract here: https://www.cpd.utoronto.ca/ccyc/abstracts/

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Build Your Creative and Reflective Skills with Narrative-Based Medicine

Every interaction between practitioner and patient is an opportunity to improve care. Crafting a narrative can help you to understand and interpret these interactions. Narrative-based medicine offers reading and writing techniques that will allow you to develop deeper insight and understanding of your practice and your patients. Through reflecting on these interactions, you can more effectively address patients’ needs and concerns and increase personal fulfillment.

Register for the 2022 Narrative-based Medicine programs:

Narrative-Based Medicine – Digital Certificate Program

Starting January 25rd (Tuesday Cohort)

As Canada’s only virtual intensive certificate program in narrative-based clinical practice, this program introduces the theory and practice of narrative-based medicine and seeks to improve learners’ creative and reflective skills as writers and readers.

The Mudroom: Guided Creative Workshops for Health Professionals

Starting February 23nd (Wednesday Evenings)

The Mudroom is a creative and reflective writing workshop for health professionals. Meetings are held monthly and provide a space to write, read, try out exercises in prose and verse, share work and give feedback. A creative and supportive health humanities community will be built through collaboration and mentorship. Published work and work created by peers will be explored.

These programs are designed for healthcare practitioners from multiple disciplines who are looking to inform their professional practice with narrative approaches. Domestic and international learners are welcome. No previous writing experience is required.

Registration is now open for all these programs. Click on the program name for additional details and to register, spots are limited.

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Canadian Breast Cancer Symposium Returns In Online Form June 18

The Canadian Breast Cancer Symposium returns as a one-day digital event on June 18 with a variety of engaging sessions that aim to foster a multidisciplinary, personalized approach to breast cancer management.

The symposium provides a comprehensive review of the many facets of breast cancer, while facilitating communication and collaboration among those treating breast cancer in Canada. State-of-the-art information will help optimize care for patients with breast cancer, including etiology, prevention, diagnosis, experimental biology and therapy of breast cancer and pre-malignant breast disease.

Some of this year’s topics include:

  • Can we cure oligometastatic disease – Are we there yet?
  • Multi-gene signatures and oncogenomics
  • Neoadjuvant systemic therapy: Who should be offered this? Indications and controversies for neoadjuvant therapy (NAT) 
  • Breast Cancer in the younger and older populations

Participants can engage with speakers through online Q&A and submit further questions and comments through the digital platform’s tools. High-quality clinically relevant research from across Canada will also be presented as part of the Breast Cancer Research Forum.

Surgeons, oncologists, nurses, pathologists, residents, fellows and others involved in breast cancer treatment are encouraged to attend.For more information and to register, visit breastsymposium.ca

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