The Continuing Health Sciences Education (CHSE) Program is committed to fostering learning activities that enhance knowledge, skills and competencies needed for clinical and professional practice. We encourage the use of the practice environment as a stimulus for learning and to develop, implement and document the outcome of learning.
Incorporating self-directed learning in large-group activities:
- Concurrent workshops, clinical skills stations and roundtable discussions with experts (e.g., Lunch with the Professor)
- Self-Assessment Programs (SAP): pre- and post-knowledge assessment questionnaire
- Case-based and clinical-query-based lectures
- 25% interactivity
- Practice reflection tools in conjunction with group learning activities:
- Linking Learning – The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
- Personal Learning Projects (PLPs) – The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
Types of self-directed learning available through the Continuing Health Sciences Education/Continuing Professional Development Office:
- Consultation with a CPD Educator
- The Practice-Based Small Group (PBSG)
Self-Assessment & Self-Study Opportunities
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The Foundation for Medical Practice Education Learn More
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McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine Learn More
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MetaClinician Learn More
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