Overview
Personal Learning Plan (PLP) is a free and personalized concierge service that aims to support International Medical Graduate physicians in British Columbia to identify and achieve practice goals, navigate the continuing professional development landscape, and support success in community and practice. The program connects you, with a physician advisor, and a concierge, who work with you to identify your learning goals and needs, formulate a personal learning plan, and connect you to the necessary resources and with your local regional or specialty networks.
Some examples of learning goals may include, but are not limited to: Dr. Niamh Darby Dr. Kelly Luu You will be introduced to your physician advisor and concierge. You will discuss your current challenges, learning needs, and areas of interest. This will help formulate a plan to support your ongoing learning and development. Based on the initial meeting, the concierge will complete the learning plan template and submit it back to you for review and approval, along with the menu of activity options for you to choose your learning activities. We will connect you to the necessary resources and your local regional or specialty networks based on the activities you chose in order to achieve your learning goals. We will schedule periodic check-in meetings throughout the process to provide continual support, follow up on chosen learning activities and associated learning goals, and allow you the opportunity to reshape your plan so that it caters to your evolving needs. Everything discussed in the process of developing and implementing your Personal Learning Plan is strictly confidential and provided solely for your benefit, and is not for any assessment or licensing purpose. This program neither links nor reports to any Health Authority, College, or other regulatory body. The aim of this program is to provide a supportive, culturally safe, and neutral environment in order to facilitate an individualized and context-specific concierge service based on personal needs, wants, and goals. The supports available can be accessed with the large network of organizations across the province providing quality CPD and support to physicians, in order to direct you to the necessary resources and with your local regional or specialty networks. There is no cost associated with this program. This program is highly recommended but entirely voluntary and there is no obligation to participate. Participate in this program and claim Self Learning Mainpro+ for family physicians or MOC Section 2 credits for specialists. For more information, visit https://ubccpd.ca/accreditation/self-learning. The program has designated physician advisors and concierges that are knowledgeable about and connected to the CPD landscape and are aware of the unique challenges faced by new to practice physicians in BC. Some examples of resources we may help you with include, but are not limited to: In-Person Courses or Conferences Online Modules, Courses, and Guides Coaching and Mentorship Funding OpportunitiesLearning Goal Examples
Process
1. Initial Meeting
2. Develop a Learning Plan & Pick your Learning Activities
3. Plan Implementation
4. Ongoing Support
Principles
Safe. Confidential. Non-Reporting.
Learner-Driven.
Collaborative.
Additional Benefits
Free.
Self-Learning Credits for FPs and Specialists.
Rural and Non-Rural Team.
Resource Examples
Sample Learning Plan
