The Coalition of Physician Learning and Practice Improvement (the Coalition) was established in 2019 by eight national medical organizations with the goal of carrying forward into action the recommendations contained in the Future of Medical Education in Canada (FMEC) CPD Report (2019). The Report was the result of four years of consultation and involved over 100 CPD leaders in Canada in a series of working groups and conferences. The Report describes a new CPD system that supports physician learning and practice improvement and sustains innovation and quality improvement for the health of Canadians. It is part of a long term initiative to ensure Canada’s medical education system continues to meet the changing needs of Canadians, both now and into the future.
The Coalition envisions a CPD system in Canada that is responsive to patient and community needs, that is based on evidence and practice data, and that is oriented towards meaningful improvements in physician practice and patient outcomes.
Coalition Leadership Team and Collaborating Organizations
The Coalition for Physician Learning and Practice Improvement is funded and spearheaded by eight partner/collaborating organizations. Each of these organizations has identified a representative for the Coalition Leadership Team, as noted below. The Team also includes patient representatives and a senior advisor. The CFPC serves as the Secretariat of the Coalition.
Leadership Team Members
Ms. Anna Karwowska, MDCM, FRCPC
Vice President, Education
The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada
Ms. Janice Cooney
Director, Physician Leadership and Development
Canadian Medical Association
Dr. Shirley Lee
Chair, Associate Senior Physician Advisor
Dr. Katherine Lariviere
Physician Advisor
Canadian Medical Protective Association
Dr. Janice Harvey, BSc MD CCFP (SEM) FCFP
Physician Advisor, Continuing Professional Development
College of Family Physicians of Canada
Dr. Marcie Lorenzen
Interim Executive Director
Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada
Dr. Samuel Daniel, MD, FRCSC
Directeur, Développement professionnel continu
Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec
Ms. Kate Mardson
Associate Director, Learning Strategy, Office of Learning and Connecting
Dr. Sofia Valanci
Program Advisor, Learning Strategy, Office of Learning and Connecting
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Ms. Melanie Osmak
Acting Director
Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada IPAC
Dr. Suzan Schneeweiss
Professor, Department of Paediatrics Associate Dean, Continuing Professional Development
Margie Sills-Maerov BScOT, MBA
Program Manager
Email: [email protected]
College of Family Physicians of Canada