The ICRE Blog

Competency-based progression: How can you integrate milestones into your training programs?

April 20, 2012 by royalcollegecanada

ICRE recently connected with Dr. Michael Rosenblum and Dr. Sudeep Aulakh on the challenges of practically applying competency-based progression into programs. Dr. Rosenblum and Dr. Aulakh will lead an ICRE pre-conference session “Competency-Based Progression: From Concept to Reality”.

Recognizing that ICRE is months away, what are some of the themes this session will explore?

The merits, challenges and future directions of Milestones and Competency-Based Progression (CBP) will be our major themes. The group will evaluate a number of innovative and successful models of competency–based progression that utilize milestones to assess readiness for key transitions in training. How educators can develop their aptitude to measure and advance trainees will be another core theme.

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Residency training at the University of Ottawa: Lessons you can learn from

April 19, 2012 by royalcollegecanada

ICRE 2012 recently connected with Dr. Paul Bragg and Dr. Jolanta Karpinski from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine. Drs. Bragg and Karpinski will lead one of three international showcases at ICRE, providing an in-depth look at the successes, experiences and innovations their faculty has experienced in postgraduate medical education.

Without giving away too much, what are some of the successes, research and techniques that Ottawa will display at ICRE?

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Promoting Residents’ Professional Development and Academic Productivity Using a Structured Faculty Mentoring Program

April 11, 2012 by royalcollegecanada

Key Literature in Medical Education (KeyLIME) is a free, bi-weekly podcast produced by the Royal College. Articles that are important, innovative or will impact your educational practice are discussed.

In this episode: Jon presents “Promoting Residents’ Professional Development and Academic Productivity Using a Structured Faculty Mentoring Program”, a research paper by Ogunyemi et al from Teaching and Learning in Medicine. Continue Reading »

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Record number of abstracts submitted to ICRE 2012

April 9, 2012 by royalcollegecanada

The total number of abstracts submitted for ICRE 2012 jumped more than 56 per cent from last year! Hundreds of submissions examining teaching, assessment, CMBE, simulation and many, many other topics were received from program directors and medical educators in 17 different countries.

What does that mean for you? Expect an even more dynamic ICRE in 2012. You can register online before September 10 to qualify for early bird rates.

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Assessment 201: How can you develop an integrated program to assess the CanMEDS Roles?

April 4, 2012 by royalcollegecanada

ICRE recently connected with Dr. Jonathan Sherbino and Dr. Eric Holmboe to discuss their session on taking CanMEDS assessment beyond the introductory level. They will lead an ICRE pre-conference session “Assessment 201: Developing an Integrated Program to Assess the CanMEDS Roles”.

Recognizing that ICRE is months away, what are some of the themes this session will explore?

We want to look at how you put an integrated and comprehensive assessment program together. In the past, courses have focused largely at one-off tools or specific techniques, but if you are a program director, what are the pieces you need to develop this program and how do you assemble them into a cohesive whole?

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Your residents can win free registration at IRLS 2012

April 3, 2012 by royalcollegecanada

How would you improve residency education?

If your residents answer that question, they could win free registration at the 2012 International Resident Leadership Summit (IRLS), held October 20 and 21 as part of ICRE. IRLS is Canada’s premier resident leadership event. Network with residents from across the country and beyond, while benefiting from provocative workshops and plenary sessions.

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