Continuing professional development
Library services and resources are eligible for continuing professional development (CPD) credits through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program or the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Mainpro+ program.
Earn CPD credits by using library services and resources
For podiatric surgeons
CPD hours can be accrued through the use of library services and resources relevant to the scope of practice for podiatric surgeons. Podiatric surgeons should maintain a record of the resources and services used and the amount of time devoted to their use for verification by the College. See College policy Continuing Competency Requirements for Podiatric Surgeons.
For physicians and surgeons
| CPD | Earn credits | Learning requirement |
|---|---|---|
| AccessMedicine | 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits | Conduct research through AccessMedicine |
| Article reading | RCPSC MOC (Section 2) program – journal reading credits | Order journals through Cites & Bytes or request a custom list of articles and journals |
| AudioDigest |
AMA PRA Category 1 credits For self-assessment (Section 3), as defined by the RCPSC, refer to the provided Reflective Tool. Record learning outcomes in MAINPORT. |
Review introductory course content, listen to audio program, review accompanying learning materials, and complete post test with a score of at least 80% in AudioDigest |
| Bibliographies |
CFPC Step 2 of a Pearls exercise RCPSC MAINPORT |
Request bibliographies regarding clinical queries |
| BMJ Best Practice | 20 Mainpro+ Self Learning credits |
Indicate use of BMJ Best Practice as the resource on the CFPC profile |
| ClinicalKey |
AMA PRA Category 1 credits RCPSC PLP (2 credits per hour) |
Take self-directed, structured online learning in ClinicalKey |
| DynaMed |
0.5 Mainpro+ Self-Learning credits RCPSC MOC (Section 2) program credits |
Take self-directed, structured online learning in DynaMed |
| Podcasts | See podcasts | Listen to select podcasts |
| Read by QxMD | Earn 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits for each search, up to a maximum of 20 credits annually | Conduct literature searches in Read by QxMD and read articles from the results |
College of Family Physicians of Canada
The CFPC provides a variety of programs and services to family physicians in meeting their continuing professional development goals through numerous programs.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) is available on the RCPSC website.
UBC Faculty of Medicine
The UBC Faculty of Medicine Continuing Professional Development portal provides a list of courses, programs and resources accredited for either RCPSC MOC credits or CFPC Mainpro® credits.