Get to know the UBC CPD team — meet Dr. Nicole Ebert, PLP Medical Lead

Name: Dr. Nicole Ebert

Title: Medical Lead, Personal Learning Plans

Portfolio: Rural CPD  

Describe what you do and what programs you work on:

While I recently assumed the position of Medical Lead, I have been part of Personal Learning Plans (PLP) for over eight years as a Physician Advisor.

I practiced as a rural family physician in Vanderhoof for 25 years before moving to Coldstream, where I continue to do locums and prenatal care. I have been involved in many Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) programs over the years, including MaBAL (RTVS) and Rural Surgical and Obstetrical Networks (RSON). Currently, I am the Medical Lead of the Rural Health Conference and work on the Personal Health Records project. 

Which partners do you work with most closely?  

Other Rural CPD programs—most notably the Coaching and Mentoring Program (CAMP), The British Columbia Physician Integration Program (BC-PIP).

Who does your work impact?

Practising rural physicians in their first five years of practice, including Canadian graduates, BC-PIP participants and US trained physicians.

In what ways does this work impact the health community, health-care system, or well-being of the target audience?

The PLP program is very flexible and has helped connect new physicians to the wider medical community, as well as to resources that best support their learning goals. It’s a relationship-focused program that aims to help participants navigate an often complicated system!

What do you think are the new opportunities (trends) affecting your work?

The increase in international medical graduates arriving in BC and looking for new partners to collaborate with.