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CPD MEDICINE
Learning for Life

DIRECTOR, CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) MEDICINE PROGRAM
The University of Manitoba, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Office of Continuing Competency and Assessment, invites applications for a 0.4 FTE Director, Continuing Professional Development - Medicine Program. This is a two-year term position renewable based on a satisfactory review.
DESCRIPTION
Under the general direction of the Vice-Dean, CCA, while working closely along with the Director, Education CCA and Business Manager, CCA, the incumbent will lead the CPD Medicine program. This program is an accredited academic unit responsible for credit courses for physicians in the Province of Manitoba with outreach into North West Ontario. The CPD Medicine Program is responsible for accreditation and delivery of rural, urban, province-wide, national and international programs.

QUALIFICATIONS
A practicing family physician and member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada or a practicing Royal College fellow and member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. A passion for lifelong learning and experience in and understanding of continuing professional development. Demonstrated leadership and administrative skills. Full position description available online here.

CLOSING DATE
Will remain open until filled.

TO APPLY
Applications including a cover letter and CV should be sent to:
Meghan Ward - Meghan.Ward@umanitoba.ca
Office of Continuing Competency and Assessment
260 Brodie Centre, 727 McDermot Ave. , Winnipeg Manitoba R3E 3P5

The 2019 MEDS Conference promises to be a powerful educational event that will entertain and sharpen your judgement as you make therapeutic decisions with your patients.

Fridays at the University - still to come in 2019
Click on event dates to register for individual sessions. 

MARCH 1 – BRAINS, BONES, AND BRUISES: COMMON MSK AND SPORTS MEDICINE INJURIES
INTERPROFESSIONAL EVENT | Diagnosis and Management of Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain | Post-Concussion Syndrome and Return to Play Protocol | In-Office Physiotherapy | Common Hand and Wrist Injuries | Common Non-Traumatic Foot Problems

APRIL 5 – OTITIS, TINNITUS, AND SINUSITIS: ENT SPOTLIGHT
Otorrhea | Non-allergic Rhinitis | Vertigo | Management of the Paralyzed Face | Atypical Facial Pain, Neck Pain, Ear Pain | HPV Oropharyngeal Cancer | Hyperparathyroidism | Thyroid Nodules | Important Pediatric Issues in ENT

JUNE 7 – THE STREETWISE PRACTITIONER: NAVIGATING PRESCRIPTION DRUG USE AND ABUSE
Debate Benzodiazepines | CPSM Opioid Prescribing Standard | Tapering Opioids: When and How? | Opioid use Disorder | Basics of ORT and Resources for Patients
Upcoming 2019 Sessions:
Reminder for MBTelehealth attendees: 

Almost all University of Manitoba CPD events are automatically available to all MBTelehealth sites, but you must reserve your location through the coordinator at your preferred site prior to registering for the event.

Then, don't forget to register online at cpd-umanitoba.com. Only paid registrants can receive credits and access speakers’ presentations post-event.


Office of Continuing Competency and Assessment
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences | 
University of Manitoba
260 - 727 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, R3E 3P5, Canada
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