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 |
| 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 |
| Clinical Key |
AMA PRA Category 1 credits RCPSC PLP (2 credits per hour) |
Take self-directed, structured online learning |
| DynaMed |
0.5 Mainpro+ Self-Learning credits RCPSC MOC (Section 2) program credits |
Take self-directed, structured online learning |
| Podcasts | See podcasts | Listen to select podcasts |
| FAST EVIDENCE workshop |
16.5 Mainpro+ (3 credits per hour) 5.5 RCPSC MOC (Section 3) program credits |
Attend a half‐day, interactive course Contact us to arrange a workshop in your community or an online one-on-one session |
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.