This February, UBC CPD celebrates resident doctors’ dedication to enhance health care throughout the province. In recognition of Resident Doctor Appreciation Week, we are pleased to announce three recipients of the Educational Research Grants for Residents, share a brand-new coaching portal for physician residents to create their own coaching program, and encourage residents to take part in CPD learning opportunities and foster connections with peers.  

In addition to recently launched eLearning, we’re excited to share that the Vancouver Division of Family Practice (VDoFP) has launched in-person workshops on the best practices in team-based care. 

Our popular Spring Dermatology Review Virtual Series will address original topics in primary care practice, including new dermatologic therapies. We also offer a new approach to asthma and COPD therapy in the latest This Changed my Practice article.  

UBC CPD also welcomes two new team members and is currently recruiting a Research Associate — apply by Feb. 29. 

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UBC CPD celebrates Resident Doctor Appreciation Week

Resident Doctor Appreciation Week takes place this year from Feb. 5-9. In recognition of the compassionate care that resident doctors provide to families and patients in communities across the province, UBC CPD continues to focus on creating lower-cost professional development opportunities for residents throughout the year.  

We will host our first Practice Foundations: Surviving to Thriving virtual session on Feb. 7 to address supporting your practice at any stage. Learn more about this new evening series. 

Check out our learning activities for residents and medical students. 

UBC CPD congratulates three resident grant recipients 

We are pleased to award three Educational Research Grants for Residents this year, highlighting the excellent research in the UBC Faculty of Medicine residency program. Congratulations to the recipients: 

Dr. Jessie Zhang, PGY2, Family Practice Resident

Title of research project: Cross-sectional study of Resident Physician Knowledge and Perceptions Regarding Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) in Canada 

Dr. Nancy Lum, PGY3, Pediatrics Resident

Title of research project: Enhancing Social Determinants of Health Education for Pediatric Residents 

Dr. Damian Feldman-Kiss, PGY2, Emergency Medicine Resident

Title of research project: Evaluating the effect of a cognitive aid during simulated emergency intubation on the non-technical skills of resident-led emergency teams: a randomized controlled trial

Read more about the grants.

Brand-new coaching portal opens for physician residents    

UBC CPD launches a Peer-2-Peer Coaching Portal for physician residents to create their own coaching programs. With resources and a discussion forum to connect with program leads and site directors, residents can organize and use sessions to set rotation goals in One45, support tracking goals in T-res and more. 

Bring coaching to your residency site.
 

Integrating best practices in team-based care through collaborative partnership 

Team-based care plays a crucial role in improving the wellness and workflow of health professionals and primary care teams. UBC CPD and the Vancouver Division of Family Practice (VDoFP) have collaborated to create online and in-person learning options on the best practices to enhance peer support and team development in primary care.  

Members of the VDoFP are invited to a new, four-session in-person workshop series that addresses team culture, processes for efficient patient care and more.  

Learn more about the online and in-person learning opportunities.

Popular spring conference delivers new dermatology topics for 2024 series 

With great success from our Spring Dermatology Review Virtual Series for the past three years and a high demand to offer more, we are pleased to announce four sessions with brand-new topics this April. Primary care providers are invited to improve diagnostic accuracy, increase confidence, stay updated on new dermatologic therapies and be encouraged to practice inter-disciplinary care for patients.  

Learn more about this popular spring conference.

CPD Updates

UBC CPD welcomes new team members

We have recently welcomed two new members to UBC CPD. Emma Ramsay, Design Intern and Sharon Ho, co-op student Program and Research Assistant have joined the Creative Learning team to support the development of online courses and programs. 

Meet the UBC CPD team.

Now hiring Research Associate

UBC CPD seeks a Research Associate to lead and oversee the development of a scholarly Continuing Professional Development (CPD) research program. 

Read the full position and apply by Feb. 29.

This changed my practice

Asthma and COPD as-needed inhalers (SABD): where refills matter!  

New asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) guidelines recommend reassessing patients and adjusting therapy to prevent side effects and exacerbations. Short-acting bronchodilators (SABDs) are no longer mainstream respiratory care treatments. A new approach, shared by Dr. Liang and Dr. Hui, offers an opportunity to enhance patient care. 

Read the TCMP article by Dr. Kevin Liang and Dr. Philip Hui and earn credits.

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