Partnerships

Care For Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM)

In partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health and Island Health, UBC CPD is working to improve the health outcomes of gay and bisexual men through providing family physicians with tools, strategies and practices supporting accessible, comprehensive care. Online webinars and workshops cover creating gay and bi friendly clinic space, unique health needs of gay and bi men including mental health, substance use, and STIs, and strategies to comfortably and confidently communicate with men about their sexuality and health needs. Family physicians will be better able to assist these patients and create a positive and supportive environment with improved relationships and care, with the ultimate goal of reducing the impact of negative health disparities faced by this patient population.

Practice Support Program

The Practice Support Program (PSP) is a quality improvement-focused initiative that delivers educational and in-practice support services to family practices in BC.  This collaborative effort between the Government of BC and Doctors of BC aims to improve patient care and physician experience through provision of learning modules, small group learning sessions, peer coaching, and leadership and management development.

UBC CPD and PSP are partnering to lead an evolution of PSP's Learning Modules. As with PSP's existing Learning Modules, education will be physician-led, localized and offer follow-up support. The new educational offerings will respond to recent demands for flexible, accessible education that fits into a physician’s busy schedule. Based on adult learning principles and the latest research in CPD and quality improvement, these shorter, versatile learning units will be efficient, relevant and responsive to physician needs.

ICBC Education Project

ICBC and UBC CPD are partnering to develop education for family physicians (FPs) and other health care professionals (physical therapists, occupational therapists, and medical office assistants) to introduce changes to how ICBC works with physicians and patients in British Columbia, including moving from a compensation-based model to a care-based model.

Open this page for more information about the education available and links to several resources from ICBC to help with the claims process. 

eLearning Program

UBC CPD eLearning offers accredited online modules in a wide range of topics. Many of our courses are open to all learners, free of charge and include key information, case scenarios, practical tools, references and multiple choice questions to provide you with an engaging learning experience. Since launching our first online module in September 2014, we’ve seen over 6,000 family physicians, specialists, midwives, and nurse practitioners across BC, Canada, and internationally complete our online courses. Check out UBC CPD eLearning and enjoy the comfort and flexibility of a self-paced learning environment, rich with media and interactivity. Visit UBC CPD eLearning website to create a free account and start your online learning today!

HIV in Family Practice

HIV in Family Practice provides education and resources for the implementation of routine HIV testing in family practice as well as helping family physicians understand their role in HIV management. We know practice change can be challenging, and with our partners Vancouver Coastal Health, Providence Health Care, Island Health, and Interior Health, our aim is to provide free, accredited education that explains the rationale for routine HIV testing, discusses how routine testing can easily be implemented in family practice, and supports the role of the family physician in managing ongoing HIV care for patients. Register for upcoming education and browse our family practice-centred resources.

iLearn

The individual Learning Efforts Addressing Reflective Needs (iLearn) program is a central place for physicians and other health care professionals to go for their self-directed learning needs and find support for their practice improvement efforts.
1. Links to help you find your preferred learning opportunities;
2. Personal support (educational concierge) directly linking you to a broad range of resources to support you in your learning and practice improvement efforts.
3. Opportunities to discover what knowledge and skills you might want to improve; and
4. Ability to link to your national College website to record study credits.

International Medical Graduates

UBC CPD supports International Medical Graduates (IMG) and Assessors/Supervisors through the Practice Ready Assessment - British Columbia (PRA-BC) and BC Physician Integration Program (BC-PIP). Our goal is to support IMGs and their assessors/supervisors at all stages in their journey from orientation and beyond.

Midwifery

UBC CPD has a mandate to support all health professions in the Faculty of Medicine with their lifelong learning and Continuing Professional Development. Our suite of educational programming that is designed specifically for practicing midwives, or that includes midwives as part of a multi- or interprofessional audience, continues to expand.

Oncology Program

UBC CPD provides a range of educational offerings on cancer care in family practice. Our innovative education is based on the latest guidelines and best practices. Interactive workshops are offered in communities throughout BC and our live webinars are available to everyone. Find out about upcoming oncology education, read online articles, and access physician and patient resources. 

Physiotherapy Program

Physiotherapy Continuing Professional Development (Physiotherapy CPD) program fosters a culture of continuous learning for BC physiotherapists. Our goal is to improve the health and quality of life of British Columbians through innovative CPD and to support quality improvement in physiotherapy practice. The initiatives in this program are informed by an Advisory Committee representing key provincial physiotherapy professional organizations, CPD stakeholders and practitioners.

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