Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program strives to cover the wide spectrum of knowledge relevant to Rural Practice, while also focusing on areas that address the specific needs of our community and our health care providers.
Our CPD Program is funded by the Community Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) Program – an initiative of the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC). |
Weekly SIMsMeet at the Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay (Haida Gwaii Hospital) RN Station every Friday from 11-12pm for our in-person SIMs & Skills Drills. This is a fun opportunity to practice a team-based approach to general and obstetrical/neonatal emergencies, through a rural remote lens. Haida Gwaii Nurses, Midwives, Physicians, Paramedics and their Learners welcome! |
Lunch & LearnEvery Friday (12 to 1pm) from September to June we gather to learn about various topics relevant to rural practice. Some sessions are accessible virtually. Lunch provided on a first come, first served basis. Email jayleen.emery@northernhealth.ca to get on the mailing list. All health care providers and allied health professionals welcome! |
Rural POCUS RoundsOne of our physicians, POCUS champion Dr. Tracy Morton, is a regular contributor to this great UBC CPD - RCCbc initiative.
These FREE rounds seek to:
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Rural Virtual SIMsZOOM in every Monday (7:30 to 8:30pm, PST) for our MAINPRO+ accredited Rural Virtual SIM sessions bringing together health care providers from BC’s rural/remote communities.
We are regularly joined by RTVS consultants to maximize our case-based learning. We use the Virtual Resus Room platform created and generously shared by Dr. Sarah Foohey (@SarahFoohey) – please watch the demo before joining the SIM events. Contact Drew Baird (dbaird@rccbc.ca) to get on our mailing list and check out our calendar for upcoming sessions. |
Faculty DevelopmentOne of the regular focuses of our Friday "Lunch & Learn" rounds is faculty development. We are continuously striving to improve the experience of our learners and are grateful for the help we receive from UBC and the Northern Medical Program to meet our faculty development needs. |