2024
And the 2023 RDoC Awards go to…
Four outstanding Canadians are being recognized for their contributions to improving the lives of resident doctors in Canada
NEWS
2023
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – 2023 RDOC AWARDS
Resident Doctors of Canada (RDoC) is now seeking nominations for its 2023 Awards.
Resident Doctors of Canada’s Statement on the Extension of Family Medicine Residency
Resident Doctors of Canada’s official statement on the extension of Family Medicine residency training.
RDoC Welcomes Incoming PGY1 Resident Doctors
Welcome to the beginning of your residency journey!
RESIDENT DOCTORS OF CANADA ANNOUNCES 2023-2024 MEMBER REPRESENTATIVES AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Resident Doctors of Canada is pleased to announce the 2023/2024 Member Representatives and Board of Directors.
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 »
2022
RDoC Holiday Office Closure 2022-2023
The RDoC office will be closed for the holidays beginning December 23, 2022, reopening on January 3, 2023.
RESIDENT DOCTORS OF CANADA ANNOUNCES 2022-2023 MEMBER REPRESENTATIVES AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Resident Doctors of Canada is pleased to announce the 2022/2023 Member Representatives and Board of Directors.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – 2022 RDOC AWARDS
Resident Doctors of Canada (RDoC) is now seeking nominations for its 2022 Awards.
RDoC Welcomes Incoming PGY1 Resident Doctors
Welcome to the beginning of your residency journey!
2021 RDoC Virtual Awards Reception
Learn more about the upcoming celebration.
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 »
2021
RDoC 2021-2022 Holiday Office Closure
The RDoC office will be closed for the holidays beginning December 24, 2021, reopening on January 4, 2022.
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.
CANADIAN MEDICAL FORUM – STATEMENT ON ATTACKS AGAINST HEALTHCARE WORKERS
Learn more about the joint statement co-signed by RDoC.
Voting in the 2021 Federal Election
Visit the Elections Canada website for more information on when and how to vote.
Results of the April 2021 National Resident Survey Draw
RDoC is pleased to announce the results from the April 2021 National Resident Survey draw.
UPDATE #17: COVID-19 AND EXAMS
A new memo about the MCCQE2 distributed to all RDoC members by our provincial partners.
UPDATE #16: COVID-19 AND EXAMS
A new memo distributed to all RDoC members by our provincial partners.
Update #15: COVID-19 and Exams
A new memo distributed to all RDoC members by our provincial partners.
RDoC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 2021
Resident Doctors of Canada will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Sunday, June 13, 2021.
RDoC welcomes our new Executive Director
A message from our President.
Update #14: COVID-19 and Exams
A new memo distributed to all RDoC members by our provincial partners.
Virtual Awards Reception
Learn more about the upcoming celebration.
Update #13: COVID-19 and Exams
A new memo distributed to all RDoC members by our provincial partners.
Selected Results from 2020 National Resident Survey released
Resident Doctors of Canada (RDoC) today released the Summary of Findings from its November 2020 National Resident Survey.
2020-2021 Award Recipients
Resident Doctors of Canada (RDoC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020-2021 RDoC Awards.
April 2021 National Resident Survey
Help RDoC shape the National Resident voice on CBME and Evaluation!
Update #12: COVID-19 and Exams
A new memo distributed to all RDoC members by our provincial partners.
Canadian Medical Forum – Letter in Support of Vaccines
Learn more about the letter in support of vaccines, co-signed by RDoC representatives.
Update #11: COVID-19 and Exams
A new memo distributed to all RDoC members by our provincial partners.
Update #10: COVID-19 and Exams
A new memo distributed to all RDoC members by our provincial partners.
Funding to support health and wellness
RDoC is pleased to receive funding from the Physician Wellness+ Initiative.
RESIDENT DOCTORS AWARENESS WEEK 2021
Read RDoC President Dr. Esther Kim’s celebratory message & outline of activities.
Results of the National Resident Survey Draw
RDoC is pleased to announce the results from the November 2020 National Resident Survey draw.
2020
RDoC 2020-2021 Holiday Office Closure
The RDoC office will be closed for the holidays beginning December 24, 2020, reopening on January 4, 2021.
Call for Nominations – 2020-21 RDoC Awards
Resident Doctors of Canada (RDoC) is now seeking nominations for its 2020-21 Awards.
CONTINUATION OF RDOC’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 2020
Resident of Doctors of Canada will be holding the continuation of its Annual General Meeting on November 28, 2020.
RDoC celebrates its 2019 Awards Recipients
RDoC hosted its first-ever virtual Awards reception over Zoom on November 19, 2020.
November 2020 National Resident Survey
Help RDoC shape the National Resident voice!
Update #9: COVID-19 and Exams
A new memo distributed to all RDoC members by our provincial partners.
Update #8: COVID-19 and Exams
A new memo distributed to all RDoC members by our provincial partners.
Update #7: COVID-19 and Exams
A memo about the MCCQE Part II, distributed to all RDoC members by our provincial partners.
Share your experience: MCCQE-II
Your feedback is crucial to RDoC’s ability to advocate for resident needs. Take our survey here.
Resident Doctors of Canada Launches “Inside The Lives of Canada’s Resident Doctors” Anthology
A new anthology of stories, poems, and visual art by thirty-six residents from across Canada.
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 »
2019-2020 RDoC Outstanding Volunteers of the Year
Four RDoC volunteers were announced as RDoC Outstanding Volunteers of the Year at the virtual Annual General Meeting held on June 13, 2020.
Sign up for RDoC’s new resiliency webinar
RDoC has condensed the Resident Module workshop into a new, 1-hour webinar for residents.
Resident Doctors of Canada Statement on Racism
Resident Doctors of Canada stands in solidarity with all Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC).
RDoC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 2020
Resident Doctors of Canada will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, June 13, 2020.
CANADIAN MEDICAL FORUM CALLS FOR PANDEMIC PAY FOR RESIDENTS
The Canadian Medical Forum is urging governments providing pandemic pay to include resident doctors on the list of essential frontline workers eligible for this remuneration during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
2019-2020 RDoC Award Recipients Announced
Five Canadians recognized for their contributions to improving the lives of resident doctors in Canada.
CANADIAN MEDICAL FORUM ISSUES CALL TO ACTION ON PPE
The Canadian Medical Forum has issued a Call to Action to governments concerning PPE use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Update #6: COVID-19 and Exams
Here is the latest memo distributed to all RDoC members by our provincial partners.
UPDATE #5: COVID-19 and exams
This memo was distributed to all RDoC members by our PHO partners.
UPDATE #4: COVID-19 AND EXAMS
This memo was distributed to all RDoC members by our PHO partners.
UPDATE #3: COVID-19 and Exams
This memo was distributed to all RDoC members by our PHO partners.
UPDATE #2: COVID-19 and Exams
This memo was distributed to all RDoC members by our PHO partners.
COVID-19 and exams
The following memo was sent to all RDoC members regarding the COVID-19 situation.
RESIDENT AWARENESS WEEK 2020
Read RDoC President Dr. Emily Stewart’s celebratory message & outline of activities.
2019
RDoC 2019-20 holiday office closure
The RDoC office will be closed for the holidays beginning December 23, 2019, reopening on January 6, 2020 at 8:30 ET.
Call for Nominations – 2019-20 RDoC Awards
Resident Doctors of Canada (RDoC) is now seeking nominations for its 2018-19 Awards.
Resident Doctors of Canada Launches “RDoC the Vote” Website Ahead of Federal Election
Site provides one-stop shopping for residents to make decisions and understand the various ways to vote in #elxn43.
CMA and Resident Doctors of Canada to support resident wellness initiatives
Ongoing financial support from the organization will expand the reach and impact of RDoC’s Resiliency Curriculum and other wellness initiatives.
2018-2019 RDoC Outstanding Volunteers of the Year
Three RDoC volunteers were announced as RDoC’s inaugural Outstanding Volunteers of the Year at the Annual General Meeting held in Calgary on June 8, 2019.
Message from the President
Dr. Emily Stewart outlines the year ahead.
Resident Doctors of Canada Announces 2019/20 Board of Directors
The 19-member Board represents more than 10,000 resident physicians in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, the Maritime Provinces and Newfoundland and Labrador.
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
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.
RDoC is now seeking volunteers for 2019-2020!
Join us and help to shape the environment we work and train in, by applying for one of our many volunteer positions.
2018-2019 RDoC Award Recipients Announced
Five Canadians recognized for their contributions to improving the lives of resident doctors in Canada.
Resident Awareness Week 2019
Read RDoC President Dr. Michael Arget’s celebratory message & outline of activities.
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.
2018
Call for Submissions: Inside the Lives of Canada’s Resident Doctors
Resident Doctors of Canada is publishing Inside the Lives of Canada’s Resident Doctors, the first anthology of stories about residents’ experiences in medical training.
Call for Nominations – RDoC Awards
Resident Doctors of Canada (RDoC) is now seeking nominations for its 2018-19 Awards.
Resident Doctors of Canada Announces Five-Year Strategic Plan
Resident Doctors of Canada (RDoC) has today published its Strategic Plan for 2018-2023. The plan builds on the success of RDoC to date and outlines the direction and focus of the organization for the next five years.
RDoC @ FMF 2018
The 2018 conference will be held in Toronto, Ontario on November 14-17, 2018.
Uproar over #tampongate after students asked to declare menstrual products before licensing exams
Read the story in The Star Vancouver.
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.
Resident Doctors of Canada Supports Canadian Medical Association’s Resignation from the World Medical Association
RDoC joins the CMA in taking a stand against a serious ethical breach by the incoming President of the WMA, Dr. Leonid Eidelman.
New CAPER Report
Provincial and Faculty Reports now available on the CAPER website.
Saudi Arabia Trade Action
Ongoing developments as they relate to Medical Students & Resident Doctors.
New CAPER Report
CAPER’s 2017-18 Census report is now available.
Resident Doctors of Canada Announces 2018/19 Board of Directors
The 19-member Board represents more than 10,000 resident physicians in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, the Maritime Provinces and Newfoundland and Labrador.
New CAPER Publication
A new publication on trends on gender analysis of postgraduate medical trainees in Canada is now available.
Rural Education Action Plan (REAP) Accepting Applications
Applications are now being accepted for their Specialty Training Bursary Program.
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
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.
2018 Sandra Banner Student Award for Leadership (SBSAL) Post Graduate Winner Announced
Dr. Kimberly Williams lauded for her outstanding leadership skills.
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.
RDoC is now seeking volunteers for 2018-2019!
Join us and help to shape the environment we work and train in, by applying for one of our many volunteer positions.
Voice your opinions on residency in RDoC’s National Resident Survey
Resident Doctors of Canada has launched the 2018 RDoC National Resident Survey, an initiative of RDoC in partnership with the Provincial Housestaff Organizations: PARNL, MarDocs, PARO, PARIM, RDoS, PARA, and RDBC.
Resiliency: foundational skills for a long and productive career in medicine
Former RDoC Resiliency Working Group members write about resiliency and its role in changing the culture within PGME.
Royal College Exam Updates
Updates to the Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology and Medical Oncology examination formats for 2018.
2017-2018 RDoC Award Recipients Announced
Five Canadians recognized for their contributions to improving the lives of resident doctors in Canada.
Online Discussion: Debriefing after Negative Outcomes – the “Second Victim”
On Thursday, March 8, 2018, 14h00 – 15h00 EST, join our interactive session led by Dr. Albert Wu, a renowned international expert on addressing the effects of negative outcomes on physicians.
Five Questions, Four Candidates
We asked the four CMA presidential candidates to respond to five learner-focused questions. Read their responses.
Resident Awareness Week 2018
Read RDoC President Dr. Melanie Bechard’s celebratory message & outline of activities.
New CAPER Fact Sheet
A new fact sheet on trends in third year family medicine trainees within Canadian post-graduate training is now available.
Rural medicine: How a gamble to bring in doctors is paying off
A look at the positive impact the Northern Ontario School of Medicine has had on rural and remote practice.
2017
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!
Call for candidature to the 71st World Health Assembly
Attend the World Health Assembly as the Canadian youth delegate
New CAPER Fact Sheet
A new fact sheet on trends in family medicine training is now available.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RESIDENCY EDUCATION (ICRE) – 2017
RDoC will attend the 2017 International Conference on Residency Education (ICRE) conference on October 19 – 21, 2017 in Québec City, Canada.
Report from the Junior Doctors Network & WMA General Assembly Meeting 2017
Dr. Saahil Vij & Dr. Nauman Malik provide a recap of the Junior Doctor’s Network and WMA General Assembly Meeting held October 11-14 in Chicago.
Exam preparatory resources available for the Fall 2017 MCCQE Part II
The MCC’s online exam prep resources web page contains a wealth of information to assist in your preparation.
New CAPER paper
CAPER has recently posted a short paper on Tracking postgraduate medical trainees through practice on their website.
New CAPER Report
CAPER’s 2016-17 Census report is now available.
Having a Family During Residency in Canada – What You Need to Know
RDoC’s Wellness Committee has created a comprehensive FAQ document to help prepare residents for starting a family during medical training.
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 APPLICATIONS: RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVES AT WMA MEETING IN CHICAGO
RDoC will send a delegation of three to the upcoming World Medical Association (WMA) association meeting, to be held in Chicago, October 9-14, 2017.
Five Things Residents and Patients Should Question
We’ve recently released our Choosing Wisely Canada list of top 5 tests & treatments residents should question.
Resident Doctors of Canada Announces 2017/18 Board of Directors
The 19-member Board represents more than 9,000 resident physicians in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, the Maritime Provinces and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Message from the President
Dr. Melanie Bechard outlines the year ahead.
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
A new fact sheet on Specialty trends in Canadian postgraduate medical education is now available.
The deadline is fast approaching for Resident Doctors of Canada’s Call for Volunteers!
Information about RDoC’s work, open positions, and the application process can be found at https://residentdoctors.ca/call-for-volunteers/.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 2017
Resident of Doctors of Canada will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, June 10, 2017 in Vancouver.
Medical Council of Canada (MCC) Assessment Evolution
The MCC’s examination program will undergo significant changes that will take effect in 2018 and 2019.
Should sneezing doctors stay home? The ‘big problem’ of doctors who work while infectious
RDoC Wellness Committee member Dr. Blair Bigham writes about the pressure for physicians to work while sick.
RDoC is now seeking volunteers for 2017-2018!
Join us and help to shape the environment we work and train in, by applying for one of our many volunteer positions.
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.
Data Collection and Learner Privacy Principles
RDoC has developed Data Collection & Learner Privacy Principles to help guide advocacy with respect to the storage, collection and protection of learner personal information.
With residents feeling woefully short on practice management info, Resident Doctors launches campaign
RDoC Practice Committee Co-Chair Dr. Melanie Bechard speaks to The Medical Post about practice management.
Exam preparatory resources available for the spring 2017 MCCQE Part II
The MCC’s online exam prep resources web page contains a wealth of information to assist in your preparation.
New CAPER Fact Sheet
A new fact sheet on Trends in first year trainees in Canadian postgraduate medical education is now available.
CAME offering Learner Faculty Poster Co-Evaluation Opportunity
Are you a student or resident interested in learning how to evaluate posters? If so, CAME has an upcoming opportunity for you at the Canadian Conference on Medical Education in Winnipeg April 29-May 2, 2017.
March 2017 Issue of The Pulse Newsletter Available
Resident Doctors of BC has released the March 2017 issue of The Pulse — their bi-monthly newsletter.
2016-2017 RDoC Award Recipients Announced
Five Canadians recognized for their contributions to improving the lives of resident doctors in Canada.
The Importance of Practice Management Training
Read Dr. Melanie Bechard’s post in Resident Doctor of BC’s blog, The Morning Report
CanMEDS Consortium will promote pan-Canadian approach to physician training and evaluation
Inspired by a shared commitment to improve patient care, Resident Doctors of Canada has united with 12 other Canadian health care organizations under the new CanMEDS Consortium.
RDoC is on the move!
On March 6, 2017, Resident Doctors of Canada is moving to a new location.
Resident Doctors of Canada aims to help learners be more resilient, avoid burnout
RDoC President Dr. Kimberly Williams speaks to The Medical Post about resiliency.
New CAPER Report
A new report on Trends in Transfers within Canadian Postgraduate Training is now available.
Resident Awareness 2017
Read RDoC President Dr. Kimberly Williams’ celebratory message & outline of activities.
Thriving, Not Surviving, in Residency: JGME-ALiEM Hot Topics in Medical Education Journal Club
This year’s JGME-ALiEM Hot Topics in Medical Education journal club features the systematic review on residency wellness recently published in the Journal of Graduate Medical Education (JGME).
Interested in learning more about Competence by Design (CBD)?
Sign up for the free webinar from The Royal College!
Winter 2017 Issue of the Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine Available
The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada has released the Winter 2017 issue of the Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine.
New CAPER Data Table
A new data table on Physician opportunities in Canada is now available.
2016
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
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
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.
Launch of a new microsite to communicate changes to the MCC’s examination program
The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) has announced the launch of mccevolution.ca, a microsite to support candidate and faculty communications on upcoming changes to the MCC’s examination program taking effect in 2018 and 2019.
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.
The Value of Resiliency Training in Postgraduate Medical Education
RDoC President Dr. Kimberly Williams provides an update on our Resiliency Curriculum in the latest issue of the World Medical Journal.
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
A new fact sheet on sources of funding in postgraduate training is now available.
October 2016 Issue of The Pulse Newsletter Available
Resident Doctors of BC has released the October 2016 issue of The Pulse — their bi-monthly newsletter.
Spring 2017 MCCQE Part II application process update
An update from the Medical Council of Canada about the upcoming spring 2017 Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part II application process.
RDoC Releases Position Paper on Implementing a Competency-Based Approach to Medical Education
Our position paper, Implementing a Competency-Based Approach to Medical Education, outlines four principles and calls for action to help ensure a smooth transition during this time of great change in Canadian medical education.
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.
Sandra Banner Student Award for Leadership
CaRMS is now accepting applications for the 2017 Sandra Banner Student Award for Leadership (SBSAL).
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 curriculum addresses mental health for young doctors
Our resiliency curriculum was recently featured in Maclean’s magazine.
New CAPER reports
Provincial and specialty specific reports based on the 2015-16 census of postgraduate trainees have been posted on the CAPER website.
The Meaning of Autonomy in Medicine
Dr. Kimberly Williams discusses physician autonomy at the recent CMA General Council.
Rural Education Action Plan (REAP) Accepting Applications
Applications are now being accepted for their Specialty Training Bursary Program.
New CAPER Fact Sheet
A new fact sheet on gender trends in postgraduate training is now available.
Message from the President
Dr. Kimberly Williams outlines the year ahead.
Resident Doctors of Canada Announces 2016/17 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 and Labrador.
New CAPER Fact Sheet
The 2015-16 Census of Post-M.D. Trainees is now available.
May 2016 Issue of The Pulse Newsletter Available
Resident Doctors of BC has released the May 2016 issue of The Pulse — their bi-monthly newsletter.
National Resident Wellness Day – May 25, 2016
Read RDoC President Dr. Tom McLaughlin’s celebratory message & outline of national activities.
Annual General Meeting – 2016
Resident of Doctors of Canada will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in Winnipeg.
Excitement and apprehension over shift to competency-based medical education
Healthydebate.ca looks at how Canada is changing how it trains doctors.
Canadian medical schools under pressure to decide on assisted dying teaching
Sheryl Ubelacker of The Canadian Press looks at Bill C-14 and how medical schools are preparing to teach future doctors about assisted death.
2016 Sandra Banner Student Award for Leadership (SBSAL) Post Graduate Winner Announced
Dr. Ashley Miller lauded for her outstanding leadership skills.
New CAPER Fact Sheet
Fact sheet focuses on on initial practice locations.
RDoC is now seeking volunteers for 2016-2017!
Join us and help to shape the environment we work and train in, by applying for one of our many volunteer positions.
RDoC Releases updated Position Paper on Optimizing a Positive Work Environment by Addressing Intimidation & Harassment
A positive learning and work environment is an essential component of any residency training program. RDoC has developed a formal position to address inappropriate behaviour during medical training.
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.
2015-2016 RDoC Award Recipients Announced
Five Canadians recognized for their contributions to improving the lives of resident doctors in Canada.
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.
Interested in volunteering as a resident surveyor?
Check out our new FAQs on the Accreditation process in Canada.
OpEd: Doctors working long hours? No reason to worry
Tyler Dawson of The Ottawa Citizen weighs in on fatigue risk management and resident doctors.
March 2016 Issue of The Pulse Newsletter Available
Resident Doctors of BC has released the March 2016 issue of The Pulse — their bi-monthly newsletter.
2016 MCCQE Part II Exam Update
New Spring Exam Sitting In Newfoundland for the MCCQE Part II
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.
Bullying still rife in medical training
Dr. Breanna Balaton speaks to CMAJ about the difficulties with reporting bullying and abuse during medical training.
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
The Vancouver Sun on the importance of resiliency training to prevent burnout in resident doctors.
New CAPER Fact Sheet
Fact sheet focuses on visa trainees in Canadian postgraduate medical training.
National Resident Awareness Week
Read RDoC President Dr. Tom McLaughlin’s celebratory message & outline of national activities.
Resident Doctors on the Rick Mercer Report
Comedian Rick Mercer dropped by to meet with resident doctors in Manitoba and experience a day in the life of a resident doctor.
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.
ICEMEN 2016 Conference – Call for Abstracts
Conference will explore themes of social accountability and community engagement in medical education and research.
Resiliency Training for PGME
RDoC’s initiative featured in the current edition of
Resident Doctors of BC’s The Pulse.
January 2016 Issue of The Pulse Newsletter Available
Resident Doctors of BC has released the January 2016 issue of The Pulse — their bi-monthly newsletter.
Be a better doctor: Support your residents
In this article from The Medical Post, RDoC President Dr. Tom McLaughlin weighs in on the importance of supporting the next generation of doctors.
AFMC-Infoway eHealth faculty development workshop series
Medical educators and residents who teach medical students are invited to participate in the AFMC-Infoway eHealth Faculty Development Workshop Series.
New CAPER Fact Sheet
Fact sheet focuses on trends in fellowship training.
2015
Happy Holidays from RDoC!
Learn about our holiday office closure.
FMRQ to Launch a Campaign Against Intimidation
The organization will be reaching out to the four faculties of medicine in Quebec as well as nurses, other health professionals, and hospitals.
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.
2016 International Conference on Physician Health (ICPH)
Authors are invited to submit abstracts for consideration as part of the ICPH taking place September 18-20, 2016 in Boston Massachusetts.
November 2015 Issue of The Pulse Available
The latest issue of Resident Doctors of BC’s newsletter has been released.
MCCQE Part II eligibility and application periods
The MCC has provided an update on the eligibility change for the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part II.
New CAPER Fact Sheet
Fact sheet focuses on average time to complete postgraduate training.
In case you missed it: ICRE 2015 plenary recordings are now available online
Did you miss one of ICRE 2015’s thought-provoking plenary sessions? Want to relive the 2015 conference again, already? Video recordings for the following sessions are now available on the ICRE YouTube page.
RDoC @ FMF 2015
We participated in multiple sessions at Family Medicine Forum in Toronto that focused on the development of our resiliency curriculum.
RDoC @ 2015 National Physician Employment Summit
We participated in a panel discussion on physician employment tips and strategies at the 2015 National Physician Employment Summit in Ottawa.
RDoC @ ICRE 2015
We participated in multiple sessions that focused on the development of our resiliency curriculum at the ICRE Conference in Vancouver.
Rural Education Action Plan (REAP) Accepting Applications
Applications are now being accepted for their Specialty Training Bursary Program.
FMEC PG publishes new update
New newsletter focuses on transitions and smoothing the transition period for learners.
Global Launch of Royal College CanMEDS 2015 Framework @ ICRE 2015
RDoC-endorsed educational framework will help ensure all Canadian specialist physicians have the necessary skills to provide the best possible patient care.
RDoC @ CENTILE Conference 2015
We provided an update on the development of our resiliency curriculum at the CENTILE Conference in Washington, D.C.
OpED: Ontario’s Family Doctors-in-Training Are Leaving the Province
Dr. Brenna Walker, a resident doctor in Family Medicine in her last year of training, penned this blog post for Huffington Post Canada about the future of Medicine in Ontario.
RDoC Taking Part in ICRE 2015
Attend one of our workshops or presentations.
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
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.
September 2015 issue of The Pulse newsletter available
Resident Doctors of BC has released the September 2015 issue of The Pulse — their bi-monthly newsletter.
OpED: Being a generalist is not for the faint of heart
An OpED from Dr. Sarah Giles about the benefits of being a doctor who ‘does everything.’
Six tips for acing the residency interview
RDoC Executive Director Irving Gold weighs in with The Medical Post with helpful interview tips.
“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.
Sandra Banner Student Award for Leadership
CaRMS is now accepting applications for the 2016 Sandra Banner Student Award for Leadership (SBSAL).
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
RDoC would like to congratulate the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) on turning 10 this year!
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.
Summer 2015 Issue of MARDOCS Available
The latest issue of Maritime Resident Doctors quarterly newsletter, MARDOCS has been released.
New CAPER Fact Sheet
Fact sheet focuses on specialty trends in postgraduate medical education.
AFMC Releases 2015 Graduate Questionnaire National Report
The report presents the results of organization’s survey of the educational experiences of more than 2,100 students graduating from the Medical Doctor (MD) programs at the 17 Canadian faculties of medicine.
August 2015 Issue of PARAscope Available
PARA has released the August 2015 issue of PARAscope – their monthly newsletter about the ongoing activities of the Association.
Accreditation Workshop for New Resident Surveyors
This workshop is designed for Royal College specialty residents who are interested in volunteering as a resident surveyor on Royal College accredited residency programs.
Ontario Ministry of Health plans to cut 50 residency places
Move comes after 55 med school students were unable to find a residency in 2014, amid release of statistics showing 800,000 Ontarians lack a family doctor.
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 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.
Resident Doctors of Canada welcomes Irving Gold as new Executive Director
Resident Doctors of Canada is pleased to announce that Mr. Irving Gold has assumed the role of Executive Director, effective June 1, 2015.
Accredited Program on Extreme Heat offered by McMaster University
McMaster University have designed a free, accredited program to give health care providers the training and tools to better prevent and manage heat-related illnesses.
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
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
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.
