Clinician Assessment Programs

Clinician Assessment and Professional Enhancement (CAPE) is used to identify knowledge and practice gaps for Manitoba's health care providers. CAPE can be used for remediation or re-entry purposes and to develop personalized learning plans and programs.

CAPE consists of:

1. A multiple choice medical knowledge examination
2. A short answer written examination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutics
3. A case-based, structured oral interview
4. An objective structured clinical examination (OSCE)

The assessment typically takes place over three to four days. A final report will then be sent to the source of the referral.

Assessments are valid for three years after completion. A reassessment is typically required by licensing and regulatory authorities if a physician is not in practice.

CAPE is intended for:

• Physicians planning to re-entre active practice after a gap of three to eight years
• Physicians who want to assess their own strengths and gaps as preparation for further work developing competencies
• Physicians who may have knowledge gaps or other concerns who need to have their competencies assessed
• Nurse practitioners (OSCE only) referred by the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba

Typically, candidates are referred for CAPE by a regulatory body, but can also self-refer. Assessments are usually scheduled twice per year, but timing is based on need.

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Clinical Assistant Assessment (CAA) is one of the assessments that fulfils the requirements of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM) in regards to entry to practice for clinical assistants. It is designed to determine competency in the basic knowledge, skills and attributes required for practice as a clinical assistant in Manitoba.

CAA is offered to candidates referred by the CPSM.

Minimum requirements for eligibility include:

• a degree in medicine from a faculty of medicine acceptable to CPSM, or
• be a licensed or registered health care profession under an Act of the Manitoba Legislature, or
• be certified as an Emergency Medical Attendant, Level III, or
• be a graduate of an accredited physician assistant or clinical assistant training program acceptable to CPSM

To register for the CAA, applicants must complete the required CPSM documentation and submit it to CPSM, who will then forward the application to our unit once eligibility is determined.

The CAA is tentatively be scheduled twice per calendar year; however, sittings of the assessment are dependent on receiving sufficient paid registrations.

The Manitoba Practice Assessment Program (MPAP) assesses physicians in their practices to obtain full licensure.

Within Manitoba, physicians commonly enter practice on a provisional license. This allows physicians to enter supervised practice when they have completed postgraduate training but have not yet achieved Canadian certification through The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). These physicians are expected to complete the appropriate certification examination within a defined time frame.

MPAP involves, but not limited to:

1. On-line segment – approximately three months to complete
   • self-Assessment
   • surveys: patients and colleagues
2. Two to three day on-site assessment at practice location

After the onsite assessment, a final report will be compiled and sent to you and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba.

You are eligible for MPAP if you:

• have attempted part of the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) examination; and/or
• have attempted to become certified by the CFPC or the RCPSC; and
• are currently practicing in Manitoba on the Provisional Register, and
• have been in a stable practice in Manitoba for a period of two years

All physician candidates for MPAP must be referred to the program via the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba.
Applicants cannot self-refer.

Most candidates finish the MPAP within 8-12 months of our unit receiving the referral from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba.

This may vary depending on:

• How quickly you, your colleagues, and your patients complete the required documentation
• Matching and scheduling of assessors
• Extent of the onsite assessment

MPAP fees include an administrative fee and an assessment fee.

The administrative fee is fixed at $2,500, while the assessment fee varies depending on the scope of assessment required.

Depending on the length of the assessment, location and type of practice, fees can vary between $20,000 to $50,000.