114.12 Continuous Professional Learning

Continuous Professional Learning provides practicing physicians with the opportunity to remain up-to-date in knowledge, skills and attitudes. The Division has made a shift from weekend conferences to longitudinal programs. The division currently offers the Video-conference program and Regional programs for rural physicians and the Urban Program and PCN customized programs for urban physicians. The division is also involved in the Physician Learning Program, a collaboration project with the University of Calgary. The Physician Learning Program is an evidence-based, practice specific learning tool. Using provincial data sources to capture both perceived and unperceived learning needs, physicians can become informed about their individual needs and receive guidance and assistance in the pursuit of educational activities in light of the evidence. The Division enjoys the support of the College of Family Physicians of Alberta, Alberta Health, and the Alberta Medical Association (http://albertaplp.ca)

Inquiries about these programs should be directed to the Associate Dean, Continuous Professional Learning, 2-590 Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1C9 (www.cpl.ualberta.ca).