The Coalition of Physician Learning and Practice Improvement (the Coalition) was established in 2019 by eight national medical organizations with the goal of carrying forward into action the recommendations contained in the Future of Medical Education in Canada (FMEC) CPD Report (2019). The Report was the result of four years of consultation and involved over 100 CPD leaders in Canada in a series of working groups and conferences. The Report describes a new CPD system that supports physician learning and practice improvement and sustains innovation and quality improvement for the health of Canadians. It is part of a long term initiative to ensure Canada’s medical education system continues to meet the changing needs of Canadians, both now and into the future.
The Coalition envisions a CPD system in Canada that is responsive to patient and community needs, that is based on evidence and practice data, and that is oriented towards meaningful improvements in physician practice and patient outcomes.
Coalition Leadership Team and Collaborating Organizations
The Coalition for Physician Learning and Practice Improvement is funded and spearheaded by eight partner/collaborating organizations. Each of these organizations has identified a representative for the Coalition Leadership Team, as noted below. The Team also includes patient representatives and a senior advisor. The CFPC serves as the Secretariat of the Coalition.
Leadership Team Members
Dr. Shirley Lee, MD, MHSc, FCFP (EM), ACC, COC, CPC(HC)
Chair, Coalition for Physician Learning and Practice Improvement
Special Advisor, Curriculum Design and Development
Canadian Medical Protective Association
Dr. Anna Karwowska, MDCM, FRCPC
Vice President, Education
The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada
Dr. Katherine Larivière, MD, CCFP, CPC(HC)
Physician Advisor
Canadian Medical Protective Association
Dr. Leonora Lalla, MDCM CCFP FCFP, CPC (HC)
Executive Director, Continuing Professional Development
College of Family Physicians of Canada
Ms. Stephanie Price, P.Eng, FEC, CAE
Executive Director
Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada
Dr. Samuel Daniel, MD, FRCSC, CPC(HC)
Director, Continuing Professional Development
Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec
Dr. Sophie Valanci, MD, PhD
Program Advisor, Learning Strategy, Office of Learning and Connecting
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Dr. Suzan Schneeweiss, MD, MEd, FRCPC, CPC(HC)
Associate Dean
Continuing Professional Development
University of Toronto
Past president, AFMC CPD Deans Committee
Dr. Lynn Ashdown, MD, MA
Patient-Partner Lead Advisor
Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada
Patient Partner
Ms. Melanie Clement
Patient Partner
University of Ottawa
Patient Partner
Ottawa Health East
Ms. Melanie Osmak
Acting Director
Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada IPAC