Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Led by CAG Education Affairs, our CPD offerings are dedicated to fostering the ongoing professional growth of our members and the Canadian GI community.
The CAG is accredited by the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons (Royal College) as a CPD provider since 2002 and has three Royal College Accredited CPD Provider Innovation Awards!
We offer diverse accredited learning opportunities and programs in line with our aims and goals, listed below, for credit under the Royal College's Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.
CAG LEARNING OPPORTUNITES
Earn MOC credits with programs that enhance clinical, scientific, and procedural skills and knowledge to improve patient care.
Available Programs | Section 1: Group Learning | Section 2: Individual Learning | Section 3: Feedback and Improvement |
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CDDW™ | Rapid Fire Journal Review Session | ||
SEE™ Program | |||
CAG Podcast Program | - | - | |
CAG Webinar Program | - | - | |
CAG Self-Assessment Program | - | - | |
CAG Individual Learning Program | - | - |
Royal College Framework of CPD Activities
CAG CPD Aims and Goals
- Develop, deliver and accredit multi-modal, evidence-informed high-quality CPD programs encompassing all CanMEDS roles aimed at meeting the identified needs of gastroenterologists.
- Systematic approach to evaluating CPD sessions and programs for satisfaction, effectiveness in meeting educational needs, and impact on knowledge, skill improvement, and practice of change.
- Provide opportunities for self-learning, reflection and self-assessment to enhance the learners’ ability to identify areas for enhancement and/or improvement in knowledge, skills and performance.
- Identify strategies to assess the effectiveness of CPD programs in influencing health outcomes.
CPD Accreditation & Development
As an accredited CPD provider, the CAG also accredits programs for physician organizations. We also work with industry partner to co-develop programs. Learn more >