Transition to Practice Continuing Professional Development The importance of life long learning in medicine

Transition to Practice Self-directed learning is important across the continuum of medical education from undergraduate training through to retirement. Physicians in practice should be able to use their practice environment as a stimulus for learning and be able to develop, implement, and document the outcomes of their learning. Continuing Professional Development

Maintenance of Proficiency (Mainpro) The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Supports and promotes the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of family physicians Available to residents – can claim up to 30 Mainpro-M1 and 5 Mainpro-C credits 3 Key Functions: 1) Provide CPD participation guidelines and standards 2) Easily track and monitor CPD participation 3) Ensure high-quality, ethical CPD programming through a peer-review accreditation process Mainpro Credit Categories: Mainpro-C: CFPC-accredited programs that include a demonstrated self-reflective component Mainpro-M1: structured learning programs, events or activities Mainpro-M2: self-directed or non–CFPC-accredited learning activities Cycle and Credit Requirements: 25 credits per year (starting Jan 2013), and 250 credits per 5-year cycle Transition to Practice

Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Evidence-informed tool for lifelong learning that enhances knowledge, competencies and performance by having participants engage in activities under the MOC learning framework MOC Framework: Section 1: Group learning - accredited group learning and unaccredited activities Section 2: Self-learning - planned learning, scanning, systems learning Section 3: Assessment - knowledge assessment and performance assessment Cycle and Credit Requirements: 40 credits per year, and 400 credits over each 5- year cycle Transition to Practice

Self-directed Learning Resources Please visit the following website for recommended resources: Transition to Practice