New in 2016!
CanMEDS is a physician competency framework aimed at improving patient care by enhancing physician training. Since implementation in the 1990s, CanMEDS continues to define the necessary competencies for all areas of medical practice and provides a comprehensive foundation for medical education. CanMEDS has become the most widely accepted and applied physician competency framework in the world. It reflects the work of hundreds of Royal College Fellows and volunteers and is based on empirical research, sound education principles and broad stakeholder consultation.
CanMEDS identifies and describes seven Roles that lead to optimal physician performance, care delivery and health care outcomes. These roles include: Medical Expert (central Role), Communicator, Collaborator, Leader, Health Advocate, Scholar and Professional.
The 2016 COS Annual Meeting program now highlights the CanMEDS Roles applicable to each session, allowing delegates to better understand the focus of each session and target their education to their practice needs. Look for the CanMEDs flower diagram next to the session title.
COS obtained permission from the Royal College for use of the CanMeds framework. For more information on CanMEDS, please contact the Royal College.