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And the 2022 RDoC Awards go to…

And the 2022 RDoC Awards go to…

Five outstanding Canadians are being recognized for their contributions to improving the lives of resident doctors in Canada  Resident Doctors of Canada (RDoC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 RDoC Awards: RDoC Puddester Award for Resident Wellness: Dr. Yasmim Nasirzadeh (resident category), University of Toronto Dr. Elisabeth Doyon (staff category), University of… Read more »

And the 2021 RDoC Awards go to…

And the 2021 RDoC Awards go to…

Seven outstanding Canadians are being recognized for their contributions to improving the lives of resident doctors in Canada  Resident Doctors of Canada (RDoC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 RDoC Awards: RDoC Puddester Award for Resident Wellness: Dr. Alexandre Coutin (resident category), University of Ottawa Dr. Shannon Ruzycki, Dr. Kannin Osei-Tutu, and… Read more »

Call for Nominations – 2021 RDoC Awards

Call for Nominations – 2021 RDoC Awards

Resident Doctors of Canada (RDoC) is now seeking nominations for its 2021 Awards. Through its Awards Program, RDoC honours individuals who have contributed to improving various elements of the lives of resident doctors in Canada.

2020-2021 Award Recipients

2020-2021 Award Recipients

Resident Doctors of Canada (RDoC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020-2021 RDoC Awards.

Resident Doctors of Canada Announces 2020-2021 Board of Directors

Resident Doctors of Canada Announces 2020-2021 Board of Directors

OTTAWA – Resident Doctors of Canada (RDoC) today announced the election of its 2020-2021 Board of Directors. The 21-member Board represents more than 10,000 resident physicians in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, the Maritime Provinces, and Newfoundland & Labrador. Dr. Esther Kim, who served on the RDoC Board in 2019-2020, was elected President of… Read more »

COVID-19 and exams

COVID-19 and exams

The following memo was sent to all RDoC members regarding the COVID-19 situation.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 2019

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 2019

Resident of Doctors of Canada will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, June 8, 2019 in Calgary, Alberta.

RDoC @ CCME 2019

RDoC @ CCME 2019

The 2019 conference will be held in Niagara Falls, Ontario on April 13-16, 2019 and features a number of residents presenting or speaking at various sessions.

Deadline Extended for RDoC Awards

Deadline Extended for RDoC Awards

In response to requests received, the deadline for submitting nominations for the RDoC Awards has been extended to Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 17:00 ET.

RDoC @ FMF 2018

RDoC @ FMF 2018

The 2018 conference will be held in Toronto, Ontario on November 14-17, 2018.

RESULTS FROM 2018 NATIONAL RESIDENT SURVEY RELEASED

RESULTS FROM 2018 NATIONAL RESIDENT SURVEY RELEASED

Resident Doctors of Canada (RDoC) today released the report from its 2018 National Resident Survey, providing valuable empirical data on several issues faced by today’s resident doctors.

New CAPER Report

New CAPER Report

Provincial and Faculty Reports now available on the CAPER website.

New CAPER Publication

New CAPER Publication

A new publication on trends on gender analysis of postgraduate medical trainees in Canada is now available.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 2018

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 2018

Resident of Doctors of Canada will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, June 9, 2018 in Kingston, Ontario.

Online Discussion: Having a Family During Residency

Online Discussion: Having a Family During Residency

On Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 22h00 – 23h00 EST, join our interactive session led by Dr. Christina Nowik, a PGY-6 in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at UBC and Dr. Terry Colbourne, a PGY-4 in Respiratory Medicine at the University of Manitoba.

RDoC @ CCME 2018

RDoC @ CCME 2018

The 2018 conference will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia on April 28-May 1, 2018 and features a number of residents presenting or speaking at various sessions.

Royal College Exam Updates

Royal College Exam Updates

Updates to the Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology and Medical Oncology examination formats for 2018.

Five Questions, Four Candidates

Five Questions, Four Candidates

We asked the four CMA presidential candidates to respond to five learner-focused questions. Read their responses.

New CAPER Fact Sheet

New CAPER Fact Sheet

A new fact sheet on trends in third year family medicine trainees within Canadian post-graduate training is now available.

2017

RDoC holiday office closure

RDoC holiday office closure

The RDoC office will be closed for the holidays beginning December 25, 2017, reopening on January 3, 2018 at 8:00 ET. Happy Holidays!

New CAPER Fact Sheet

New CAPER Fact Sheet

A new fact sheet on trends in family medicine training is now available.

New CAPER paper

New CAPER paper

CAPER has recently posted a short paper on Tracking postgraduate medical trainees through practice on their website.

New CAPER Report

New CAPER Report

CAPER’s 2016-17 Census report is now available.

2016-2017 Annual Report

2016-2017 Annual Report

The report includes a message from our Past President Dr. Kimberly Williams and it outlines the various activities of RDoC from July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017.

Call for Volunteers: Update

Call for Volunteers: Update

RDoC wants to thank all residents who submitted a volunteer application during the recent Call for Volunteers.

New CAPER Fact Sheet

New CAPER Fact Sheet

A new fact sheet on Specialty trends in Canadian postgraduate medical education is now available.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 2017

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 2017

Resident of Doctors of Canada will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, June 10, 2017 in Vancouver.

RDoC @ CCME 2017

RDoC @ CCME 2017

The 2017 conference will be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba on April 29-May 2, 2017 and feature a number of residents presenting or speaking at various sessions.

New CAPER Fact Sheet

New CAPER Fact Sheet

A new fact sheet on Trends in first year trainees in Canadian postgraduate medical education is now available.

RDoC is on the move!

RDoC is on the move!

On March 6, 2017, Resident Doctors of Canada is moving to a new location.

New CAPER Report

New CAPER Report

A new report on Trends in Transfers within Canadian Postgraduate Training is now available.

Resident Awareness 2017

Resident Awareness 2017

Read RDoC President Dr. Kimberly Williams’ celebratory message & outline of activities.

New CAPER Data Table

New CAPER Data Table

A new data table on Physician opportunities in Canada is now available.

2016

RDoC holiday office closure

RDoC holiday office closure

The RDoC office will be closed for the holidays beginning December 21, 2016, reopening on January 3, 2017 at 8:00 ET. Happy Holidays!

Coming soon: Competency-By-Design

Coming soon: Competency-By-Design

It is an exciting time in Canada’s medical education community as we prepare for the official launch of competency-based medical education (CBME). On July 1st, 2017, residents entering Otolaryngology/ENT and Anesthesia programs will be the first cohort to complete their training under Competency-By-Design (CBD).

Call for Nominations

Call for Nominations

Resident Doctors of Canada (RDoC) is now seeking nominations for its 2016 Awards. Through its Awards Program, RDoC honours individuals who have contributed to improving various elements of the lives of resident doctors in Canada.

2015-2016 Annual Report

2015-2016 Annual Report

The report includes a message from our Past President Dr. Thomas McLaughlin and it outlines the various activities of RDoC from July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016.

RDoC Office closed for Remembrance Day

RDoC Office closed for Remembrance Day

The RDoC Office will be closed for Remembrance Day on Friday, November 11, 2016. We will re-open for regular business hours on Monday, November 14, 2016.

New CAPER Fact Sheet

New CAPER Fact Sheet

A new fact sheet on sources of funding in postgraduate training is now available.

MCCQE Part II Preparatory Resources

MCCQE Part II Preparatory Resources

The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) has posted a set of information and resources for candidates preparing for the fall MCCQE Part II.

70TH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY

70TH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY

The Government of Canada is offering, once more, the opportunity for a Canadian youth to attend the world health assembly as part of the Canadian delegation and to observe the workings of this specialised agency of the United Nations.

New CAPER reports

New CAPER reports

Provincial and specialty specific reports based on the 2015-16 census of postgraduate trainees have been posted on the CAPER website.

New CAPER Fact Sheet

New CAPER Fact Sheet

A new fact sheet on gender trends in postgraduate training is now available.

Annual General Meeting – 2016

Annual General Meeting – 2016

Resident of Doctors of Canada will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in Winnipeg.

RDoC @ CCME 2016

RDoC @ CCME 2016

The 2016 conference will be held in Montréal, Québec on April 16-19 2016 and feature a number of residents presenting or speaking at various sessions.

2016 MCCQE Part II Update from MCC

2016 MCCQE Part II Update from MCC

An update about the selection process for PGY-1 candidates for the spring 2016 MCCQE Part II, and the upcoming application process for all candidates for the fall 2016 MCCQE Part II.

RDoC Releases new Position Paper on Entry Disciplines

RDoC Releases new Position Paper on Entry Disciplines

RDoC has developed a formal position and national advocacy approach to address and influence changes in education delivery that align with patient needs and support learner transitions across the education continuum and into practice.

RDoC On Campus

RDoC On Campus

On Saturday, March 19, 2016, RDoC and the Professional Association of Residents of Newfoundland & Labrador (PARNL) will host an on-campus event for residents.

OpED: Physician, heal thyself

OpED: Physician, heal thyself

The Vancouver Sun on the importance of resiliency training to prevent burnout in resident doctors.

New CAPER Fact Sheet

New CAPER Fact Sheet

Fact sheet focuses on visa trainees in Canadian postgraduate medical training.

ARFM Task Force Releases Policy Paper

ARFM Task Force Releases Policy Paper

The publication describes the current status of how medical education, practice and policies are meeting the needs of Canadians living in rural and remote areas.

Call for Nominations

Call for Nominations

Resident Doctors of Canada (RDoC) is now seeking nominations for its 2015 Awards. Through its Awards Program, RDoC honours individuals who have contributed to improving various elements of the lives of resident doctors in Canada.

New CAPER Fact Sheet

New CAPER Fact Sheet

Fact sheet focuses on average time to complete postgraduate training.

RDoC @ FMF 2015

RDoC @ FMF 2015

We participated in multiple sessions at Family Medicine Forum in Toronto that focused on the development of our resiliency curriculum.

RDoC @ ICRE 2015

RDoC @ ICRE 2015

We participated in multiple sessions that focused on the development of our resiliency curriculum at the ICRE Conference in Vancouver.

RDoC @ CENTILE Conference 2015

RDoC @ CENTILE Conference 2015

We provided an update on the development of our resiliency curriculum at the CENTILE Conference in Washington, D.C.

RDoC @ CCPH 2015

RDoC @ CCPH 2015

Our resiliency curriculum was the focus of our participation in the 2015 Canadian Conference on Physician Health.

MCC Releases 2014-2015 Annual Report

MCC Releases 2014-2015 Annual Report

The report includes a message from exiting Council President Ms. Nancy MacBeth and outlines the various activities of Council from April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015.

“The Doctor Can See You Now”

“The Doctor Can See You Now”

See how Dr. Doris Mitchell and two other NOSM graduates have become models for innovative rural health care throughout the world.

Diversity among doctors

Diversity among doctors

Maclean’s writer Cathy Gulli shows how students with disabilities are finding their place in medical schools—and beyond.

NOSM Celebrates 10 Years

NOSM Celebrates 10 Years

RDoC would like to congratulate the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) on turning 10 this year!

2015 Power List Released

2015 Power List Released

Past and present RDoC executive members included in list of Canada’s 50 most important doctors and 20 Doctors to Watch.

New CAPER Fact Sheet

New CAPER Fact Sheet

Fact sheet focuses on specialty trends in postgraduate medical education.

Research Papers selected by JGME/Royal College

Research Papers selected by JGME/Royal College

Selected research papers of several current and recent committee and liaison volunteers to be presented at upcoming International Conference of Residency Education (ICRE) in October 2015.

Resident Doctors of Canada Announces 2015/16 Board of Directors

Resident Doctors of Canada Announces 2015/16 Board of Directors

Resident Doctors of Canada today announced the election of its 2015/16 Board of Directors. The 20-member Board represents more than 9,000 resident physicians in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, the Maritime Provinces and Newfoundland.

Timing of the CCFP Spring 2016 examination

Timing of the CCFP Spring 2016 examination

CFPC has confirmed that the Spring 2016 Certification Examination in Family Medicine will take place on April 14th-17th, 2016, two weeks prior to the MCCQEII examination.

Fall 2015 MCCQE Part II Exam Capacity

Fall 2015 MCCQE Part II Exam Capacity

RDoC has been informed by our resident members that exam capacity has been reached for Canadian graduate first­‐time takers for the fall 2015 Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part II in English.

RDoC @ CCME 2015

RDoC @ CCME 2015

The Canadian Conference on Medical Education (CCME) is the premier medical education conference in Canada. The 2015 conference was held in Vancouver on April 25-28, 2015 and featured a number of residents presenting or speaking at various sessions.