Overview
We are a free and personalized concierge service and create Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) for International Medical Graduate physicians in British Columbia . We work with you to identify and achieve practice goals, navigate the continuing professional development landscape, and support your success in community and practice. We connect you with a physician advisor and a concierge, who help you identify your learning goals and needs, formulate your PLP, 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. Anne McNamara Dr. Kelly Luu Dr. Peter Blair Dr. Cecile Andreas 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 create your PLP 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 PLP is strictly confidential and provided solely for your benefit. It is not for any assessment or licensing purpose. We neither link nor report to any Health Authority, College, or other regulatory body. We 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. With these connections, we direct you to the necessary resources and with your local regional or specialty networks. There is no cost associated to participate. This program is highly recommended but entirely voluntary and there is no obligation to participate. This program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by UBC CPD for up to 6.0 Mainpro+ credits, and up to 9.0 MOC Level 3 Performance Assessment credits for time spent meeting with the PLP team. We have 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.
Certification for FPs and Specialists.
Rural and Non-Rural Team.
Resource Examples
Sample Learning Plan
