Post-Graduate Training Reflected on Public Register
Reading time: 2 minutes A by-law, now circulating, seeks to post Ontario post-graduate training on the public register for registrants only while they hold a post-graduate certificate of registration.
Time to Renew Your Certificate of Registration Online
Reading time: < 1 minute Beginning Monday, April 8, you can complete your Annual Registration Renewal on the portal. Good news – this is the sixth consecutive year that the annual fee remains unchanged.
Committee Referral No Longer Required for Two More Registration Policies
Reading time: < 1 minute Applicants who satisfy the qualifications in two recently approved registration policies could see the processing of their applications reduced by weeks because of a recent decision.
Board Highlights
Reading time: < 1 minute Some by-law changes are in effect, changing what information is posted on the public register. Read about these and other highlights from discussions held at the Board of Directors meeting.
On the Road from Good to Great
Reading time: 3 minutes In his first message to the profession as Chair of the Board, Dr. Ian Preyra explains the recent steps the Board has taken to ensure that CPSO’s governance is aligned with best practices.
Facing Challenges with Innovative Solutions
Reading time: 3 minutes The development of new pathways into Ontario practice has attracted nearly 500 physicians, providing a measure of relief in difficult times, writes Dr. Nancy Whitmore, Registrar and CEO.
New Public Director
Reading time: < 1 minute The Board welcomes Mr. Stephen Bird of Perth, Ontario, as a new public Director. Mr. Bird is a retired lawyer who has served on the Board for the Perth and Smith Falls District Hospital.
Discipline Summaries
Reading time: 3 minutes We present several short summaries of recent cases heard by the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal.
CPSO’s Modernization of Governance Changed Through By-law
Reading time: 5 minutes Council continues with its initiative to modernize governance through a refresh of its by-laws. The most recent changes include a new election model and updated governance terminology.
Peers Supporting Peers
Reading time: 7 minutes The good news is the peer support program at Western University is, by all measures, a success. The bad news is that its success is an indication of how many physicians are in distress.
Updated Expectations in Medical Assistance in Dying Policy
Reading time: 2 minutes The Board has updated expectations and advice for physicians who provide medical assistance in dying (MAID).
Professionalism and Your Practice
Reading time: 2 minutes It’s been 17 years since we developed our key resource on professionalism. Your input is needed as we update it to reflect the core values and duties that reflect the current practice of medicine.