DEPARTMENT OF CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

Faculty of Medicine
University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
Faces and Places
A Guide to Services 2003/2004
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The Department of Continuing Medical Education provides, based on perceived learning needs, high quality research, service and educational programs to graduate physicians in the province of Manitoba. These programs are post graduate, non credit in nature. They are directed towards physicians and other professional groups involved in patient care.   
Administrative Head:  
Dr. B. Kvern............................................................................................. 789-3660
Associate Dean and Head
Others In The Department Who Should BeContacted For What Purpose: 
Dr. G. Bourgeois-Law .................................................................................789-3360
  • Clinical Assessment and Professional Enhancement  
Ms M. Grott .............................................................................................789-3845
  • Standarized Patient Program  
Dr. I. Toews, PhD .....................................................................................789-3426
  • Communication Skills
Ms. H. Harris ............................................................................................977-5628 
  • Teaching Improvement Programs (TIPs) 

Administrative Officier ...............................................................................789-3260

Ms. J. Aguirre ..........................................................................................789-3643
  • Program Coordinator
Ms. A. Hatland .........................................................................................789-3238
  • Program Coordinator
Ms. P. Kolody ...........................................................................................789-3660
  • Receptionist
Location:  
 S203 Medical Services Building 
 
When Services Are Available: 
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SPECIFIC FUNCTION:  

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DELIVERY – The Department assists in the design, planning, coordination and implementation of educational programs. Services include: planning for accreditation, financial projections, speaker travel coordination, brochure design and mail-outs, generation of income tax receipts, tracking of study credits, as well as other aspects of educational program delivery coordinated under the auspices of the University of Manitoba’s Policies and Procedures.

SELF-DIRECTED ELECTIVES – Individual licensed physicians wishing to acquire new knowledge and skills, or reinforce current levels, through working with Faculty may participate in this program. The Department assists in the development of personal learning objectives, and design of optimal experiences. The program duration can vary from one week to three months.

CAPE – Our Clinicians Assessment and Enhancement program allows interested physicians to undergo a personalized educational assessment completed using a series of validated tools and tests. The assessment indicates areas of strengths and weaknesses in basic medical knowledge, patient interaction, diagnostic, and communication skills. This confidential service could be used for the design of self-directed learning programs.

EKG EXAM – This exam is designed to certify competence in the interpretation of EKG tracings. The exam is based on representative tracings, and is available through individual arrangement.

RESEARCH – The Department partners with interested faculty members on educational research projects involving continuing medical education and continuing professional development.


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(Bannatyne Campus)