The Indigenous Patient Led (IPL) CPD Program aims to improve Indigenous health outcomes by increasing access to culturally safe care for Indigenous Peoples and communities in rural and remote BC. The program supports rural health professionals to develop their sense of cultural humility and capacity to deliver care that is culturally safe and trauma-sensitive by co-creating and delivering Nation-specific education content in partnership with Indigenous Elders and patients.  

Education may include workshops, learning circles, digital materials or other types of education, depending on the

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La Division du développement professionnel continu de l'Université de la Colombie-Britannique (DPC de l’UCB) est fier d’offrir une sélection de cours d’apprentissage en ligne en français. Cette initiative fournit un recueil croissant de cours et de ressources en ligne afin de mieux soutenir des professionnels de la santé francophones au Canada.

Personal Learning Plans (PLP) supports physicians new to rural practice and International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in British Columbia (BC). This is a confidential and non-reporting program that supports your learning journey through physician mentorship, connection with available funding and curated educational resources. Meet with a physician advisor and concierge who understand the realities of rural practice to discuss your learning needs to create a tailored learning plan and make sense of the continuing medical education opportunities in BC. Let us help you build meaningful connections

The Nurse Practitioner Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program supports nurse practitioners (NPs) across British Columbia (BC) through high quality learning opportunities.

We are proud to play a central role in preparing and orienting International Medical Graduates (IMGs) for success in diverse practice settings across BC.

The CPD Midwifery Program supports practicing midwives in BC and across Canada through continuing professional development. Learn how to build a midwifery practice, provide essential emergency skills and support pregnant patients and newborns. By attending CPD programs you will remain up-to-date on essential skills by attending conferences, workshops and webinars related to perinatal health across the patient journey.

At UBC Rural Continuing Professional Development (CPD), we know that responsive, flexible and practical community-based learning opportunities support you to thrive as a health professional in rural British Columbia.

The Island Medical Program (IMP) Physician Education Program (PEP) provides needs-based continuing professional development and faculty development to clinicians in Island Health. If you’re an island clinician interested in bringing CPD and other education to your community, PEP offers the following pre-designed courses, ready to travel.