Publications by authors named "Rhonda St Croix"
Continuous professional development (CPD) is crucial for physicians to maintain and enhance their skills. In response to the changing context of CPD and health care, this study applied a design thinking approach to transform and modernise the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada's Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program. A member-wide survey and co-design sessions with physicians, CPD leaders, and patient representatives were conducted, emphasising the importance of their insights and experiences.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPostgraduate medical education is an essential societal enterprise that prepares highly skilled physicians for the health workforce. In recent years, PGME systems have been criticized worldwide for problems with variable graduate abilities, concerns about patient safety, and issues with teaching and assessment methods. In response, competency based medical education approaches, with an emphasis on graduate outcomes, have been proposed as the direction for 21st century health profession education.
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- Graduate medical education is undergoing significant changes, particularly with the shift to competency-based medical education (CBME), which requires navigating various challenges and effective collaboration among medical education professionals.* -
- Successful implementation of CBME relies not only on national policies but also on empowering local leaders to adapt strategies to their specific environments, emphasizing the need for an evidence-based approach.* -
- Key priorities for effective transformation include engaging professionals for shared ownership, enhancing leadership training in medical education, and utilizing community resources to tailor CBME to local needs.*