Core Curriculum
The intention of the Core Curriculum is to complement your home programs academic curriculum established by your training program.  Some sessions are restricted by PGY level other sessions are to be completed before the end of your residency training program.  Schedules can be accessed through the 'PGME News and Events Page' or the Curriculum schedules on the right column.  The Core Curriculum sessions are mandatory for successful completion of residency training programs.

 Mandatory Sessions To be completed in  CanMED Role(s)
Teaching Development Program 1  PGY 1 Scholar/Communicator
Teaching Development Program 2  PGY 2 Scholar/Communicator
Teaching Development Program 3  PGY 3 Scholar/Communicator
Professional Boundaries  PGY 3 Professional
Resident and the Learning Environment  PGY 1 Professional
Practice Management Final Year of Training Manager
Conflict Management in Medicine PGY 1 Manager/Collaborator


Teaching Development Program (TDP)
The Teaching Development Program is a program designed to give residents and graduate students current teaching tools and skill sets to be more effective teachers in the clinical setting.  The TDP was designed to be relevant in clinical teaching which include a series of lectures and role-playing sessions that are divided between the PGY1, PGY2 and PGY 3years. These are essential tools that residents and graduate students will be able to use not only in the clinical arena but outside of it also. The TDP is mandatory for all residents for successful completion of their respective residency programs. 

Summary of TDP Content

Fundamentals of Teaching (TDP -1) – Online Course- Desire2Learn (Users can login using theirUMnetIDs.)
Mandatory for PGY-1 Residents

  • Orienting the Learner & Setting Expectations
    • This presentation is designed to go establish two key components for a new learner in a new learning environment. First, the topic of providing the new learner with an orientation to the learning environment. Second, the process of setting expectations with a learner with a specific learning environment is discussed.
  • Evaluating the Learner
    • The focus of this presentation is to elaborate on the R.I.M.E. Framework of evaluation of learners in the learning environment. Each component of this framework (Reporter/Interpreter/Manager/Educator) will be discussed in detail
  • Giving Feedback
    • This is often a challenging component of effective teaching. This presentation discusses the topic of feedback from the perspectives of both the learner and the teacher. It also focuses on using the A.R.C.H. Framework for providing effective feedback.
  • The One-Minute Preceptor
    • This presentation discusses the challenges facing the teacher and the learner in a busy clinical setting. The focus of this presentation is the 5-Step Micro Skills Method for providing teaching in a busy clinical environment.

Teaching in the Clinical Setting (TDP -2)
Mandatory for PGY-2 Residents

  • Clinical Skills
    • This presentation focuses on teaching clinical skills. Topics discussed include teaching practical skills, ttheories about skill acquisition, and methods of skill teaching. The final part of the presentation involves a practical exercise to review the topics discussed.
  • Bedside Teaching
    • The presentation focuses on the topic of effective clinical teaching at the bedside. The presentation will provide a definition of clinical teaching, describe the three key steps required for effective clinical teaching, and list advantages and disadvantages of incorporating clinical teaching into rounds and clinics.

Next Session: February 13, 2013 (click to register online)

Public Speaking (TDP – 3)
Mandatory for PGY-3 Residents (Optional but Recommended for Family Medicine Residents)
Each resident will be required to attend 2 sessions, one introduction to public speaking and interactive session.  At the second session they will be required to present a novel
topic and receive feedback on their presentation skills.

  • Public Speaking –Introduction to Public Speaking -  “The Rules of Engagement
    This presentation describes what makes for an effective speech: The 6 “Rules of Engagement”. Topics will include developing an approach and template to speaking. Participants will give two presentations with increasing audience size with a focus on style and not necessarily content.

Next Session: February 13, 2013

  • Public Speaking- Follow-up Session
    The Second session follow-up will be small group sessions limited to 10 participants– registration is required.  Residents will be required to present a 5 minute speech on anything that is NON-medical using the guidelines from the presentation and receive feedback on their presentation skills.

Next Session: February 15, 2013   
                         February 20, 2013 (Full)
                         February 22, 2013 (Full)               

                         February 25, 2013 (3 spots left)


Conflict Management in Medicine
All residents are required to attend one session during their residency training
Faculty Lead: Dr. Ingrid Toews
Summary:

The Conflict Management in Medicine session is designed to provide residents with the knowledge and skills to constructively
manage conflict with patients and within teams. The session will be both didactic and small group learning.  Essential skills will be discussed and
practiced including identifying one’s conflict management style, issues, positions and interests,  intentions, conflict communication skills, and constructive confrontation.

    • Define the causes of conflict
    • Identify one’s own conflict management style
    • Describe skills to manage conflict in medical settings (with teams and patients)

Next Session: March 6, 2013 (click to register online)



Professional Boundaries
Mandatory for PGY 3
Faculty Lead:
 Dr. Samia Barakat

Summary:
The PGME Core Curriculum session of “Professional Boundaries is presented by Dr. Samia Barakat, Associate Dean, Professionalism and Dr. Mark Etkin.  This session is offered on two separate dates during the academic year to accommodate PGY-1 residents’ schedules. There is limited space at each session – registration is required.  This session on “Professional Boundaries” is deemed a mandatory requirement for all PGME residents at the University of Manitoba.  All residents will be required to attend a session during their residency training. 

“Professional Boundaries in the Physician – Patient Relationship”
Dr. S. Barakat and Dr. Etkin

Objectives:
After this session, the learner will be familiar with the following

  • Definitions of Professional Boundaries, Professional Boundaries Crossing and Professional Boundaries violations
  • Concepts of Fiduciary relationship, power differential, consent, etc
  • CPSM and CMA regulations regarding Professional Boundaries
  • How to protect oneself from risk of violation

Next Session: Feb 6, 2013 (click to register online)
                         October 2, 2013
                         February 19, 2014



Resident and the Learning Environment
Mandatory for PGY 1
Faculty Lead:
Dr. Samia Barakat and Dr.Bruce Martin 

Objectives:
After this session, the learner will be familiar with the following :

  • The Resident / Student Relationship concepts and dynamics
  • The U of M Faculty of Medicine Guidelines  for Conduct in Teacher- Learner
    Relationship
  • Problematic aspects of the Resident / Student Relationship
  • Fostering a wholesome Resident / Student Relationship in a healthy learning environment

Next Session: March 13, 2013    (click to register)
                         October 9, 2013
                         February 12, 2014



Practice Management
Mandatory for PGY 4/5/6 (to be taken in final year of training)
Lead:  Practice Solutions (a subsidiary of the Canadian Medical Association)

At the request of the Postgraduate Medical Education Office and Specialty Program Directors, Practice Solutions (a subsidiary of the Canadian Medical Association) provide a full day seminar to senior specialty residents.  Issues of practice management relevant to the start of clinical practice will be discussed (such as evaluating practice opportunities, physician remuneration, insurance and taxation). Practice Management is a core skill recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons as important to residents’ future success as physicians.  As such, attendance to this seminar is mandatory for all senior specialty residents. 

This full day seminar is intended for residents in their final year, however due to exam preparation considerations, residents who are completing their PGY3 year of a four-year program or PGY4 of a five-year program, etc.  (i.e. not in their final year of training as it may interfere with exam preparation) should be given the opportunity to attend. 

Topics:            Starting Your Medical Practice
                        Financial and Insurance Planning
                        Negotiating Your Way to Vocational Satisfaction
                        Accounting and Taxation Issue for Residents and new Physicians

This program is endorsed by your Program Directors and the Postgraduate Education Office.  For more information about Practice Solutions, visit the Canadian Medical Association

Next Session: TBA- expected January 22 or 23, 2014


 


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