CPD accreditation: Rounds, journal clubs and small groups

Rounds, journal clubs and small groups are accredited through a self-approval process.

Self-approval is a process through which physician leaders ensure their rounds, journal clubs and small groups meet the established Royal College continuing professional development (CPD) accreditation standards — thereby allowing these activities to be recorded under Section 1 of the Royal College Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program.

The self-approval process

By following these instructions and meeting all the requirements, your rounds, journal clubs or small groups will be accredited under Section 1 of the MOC Program.

Step 1: Review the CPD accreditation standards for:
rounds,
journal clubs or
small groups.

(The CPD accreditation standards for rounds, journal clubs and small groups must be met to be considered accredited under Section 1 of the Royal College Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program.)

Step 2: Complete the self-approval checklist and the self-approval form for
rounds,
journal clubs or
small groups.

Step 3: Have the chair of the planning committee complete and sign the self-approval form.

Step 4: Submit both the self-approval checklist and the self-approval form to rounds@royalcollege.ca.

Step 5: Await confirmation of accreditation from the Royal College (confirmation is with the planning committee chair).

Please keep a copy of the completed self-approval form and confirmation email for your records.

Toolkit of additional resources, tools and templates

These additional resources offer planning committees and their Chairs tools that will facilitate and support the management of accredited rounds, journal clubs and small groups.

• Accreditation Statement
• CMA Policy: Guidelines for Physicians in Interactions with Industry
• National Standard of Support for Accredited CPD Activities
• Evaluations
• Frequently asked questions
• Learning objectives
• Needs assessment
  
  
• Self-Approval Checklist & Form for rounds, journal clubs or small groups.
  
  
• Templates:
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Confirmation of Attendance Letter
  • Conflict of Interest Declaration Form
  • Evaluation Form

Royal College Accreditation Statement for rounds, journal clubs and small groups

The accreditation statement must appear on promotional materials, such as programs, brochures, emails, invitations, etc. The statement must also appear on the certificate of attendance.

• Conferences and workshops
• Self-assessment programs
• Simulation activities
• List of accredited CPD activities
• Accredited CPD provider tools and resources
• CPD activity toolkit

Contact us

Questions? Email rounds@royalcollege.ca.

CPD Accreditation Coordinator
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
774 Echo Drive
Ottawa ON K1S 5N8
Telephone: 613-730-8177, ext. 587; toll-free 1-800-668-3740, ext. 587