FacDev FAQs
The Office of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) supports a faculty development (FacDev) program entrusted to address the career development and teaching needs of the members of the Faculty of Medicine. A full spectrum of workshops are offered regularly spanning from teaching skills development, research skills, scholarship of teaching, communications, leadership, mentoring, humanities, wellness, planning for promotion to planning for transitions including retirement.
The Office of CPD is frequently asked about how can we support your divisional or departmental FacDev? We welcome your queries, and can offer consultation in regard to educational design, collaborators, help in identifying facilitators and we can accredit your programs.
Accreditation for FacDev Programs requires early involvement of the Office of CPD, at the planning stages, in order to ensure all criteria for accreditation are being addressed. For in-house FacDev is limited to members of our faculty that meets our criteria, there is no cost for accreditation (FacDev in this setting does not include topics that are considered disease, or discipline specific continuing professional development). If there are any questions about eligibility then please contact the office.
Accreditation for MOC by the RCPSC and/or MainPro+ by the CFPC is recommended for all programs that target clinical faculty members. Application for accreditation to be done by the Office of CPD is required if the program is not eligible for self-accreditation. If your session is not a recurring rounds (at least 6 per year), and involves a large group (over 12) you will need to pursue accreditation through the Office of CPD.
If I want to propose an idea for a program, what are the criteria for being considered Faculty Development?
If you have an idea for a great faculty development event we are interested to hear from you. Please contact the office at facdev@uottawa.ca with your suggestions and contact information. We will bring your suggestions forward at the quarterly CPD steering committee meetings. Each department has a representative on this committee.
Our department has an annual research day. Is this considered faculty development?
Any session that is not clearly addressing a Faculty member’s career development (eg. teaching, research, administration, personal or career skills development and career advancement) cannot be considered as faculty development for accreditation purposes. Specialty based research days include a large component of basic and clinical science presentations, these would be considered to be CPD for scientists and clinical practitioners. These programs generally involve large numbers of participants, are not recurring and are not strictly addressing skills development, they will require application for accreditation and a fee of $200.00 is applied (if there is no registration fee for participants).
If I want to develop a FacDev program, can I receive education consultation and support?
Education consultation may be provided to any Faculty member. Generally, we provide education support for program committees, accreditation applications, and webinars. An education consultant is available for preliminary discussions that can help provide structure, answer specific questions and point out possible resources. For more in depth support requiring several meetings, design or project planning, those services may need to be negotiated and the Office of CPD reserves the right to charge an appropriate fee to recover costs of the consultation. This might include instructional design support, extensive planning or involvement in program development. Any fees will be discussed with the faculty member prior to any invoicing.
Can our division, department or institution self-accredit our FacDev sessions?
In some cases self-accreditation is an option. If the program is delivered as a series at least 4-6 times per year, it may qualify as “rounds” for the RCPSC. You must ensure that your program details are registered with RCPSC to receive accreditation and recognition by the College. Refer to: http://www.royalcollege.ca/rcsite/cpd/accreditation/cpd-accreditation-rounds-journal-clubs-small-groups-e
How do we get accreditation for our large workshops or special programs?
Accreditation information can be found on the Office of CPD website: http://www.med.uottawa.ca/cme/eng/accreditation.html . Please contact the Office of CPD as soon as you identify members of your planning committee for details on the process.
How long does it take to receive accreditation?
Please ensure the Office of CPD is aware of your intent to seek accreditation as soon as you form a planning committee in order to streamline the accreditation process. Most applications require 4 weeks, if the Office of CPD is involved early, the process may take 2 weeks. If high level RCPSC (section 3) the process may take longer depending on the complexity of the event or if CFPC credits (level 2 or 3) credits are being sought, then 3 months is required to process credits for the CFPC.
Is there a fee for accreditation of FacDev events?
When a program is clearly FacDev (teaching, research, administration, personal or career skills development and career advancement) and is limited to faculty members of the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine, then there is no fee for accreditation. Some exceptions apply in the case of large meetings where registration fees or administration support costs will be applied.
Can the office of CPD produce or support the development of online educational programming such as self-learning modules or webinars for our divisional, departmental or institutional faculty to complete or watch?
Depending on the generalizability of the topic, we may offer assistance if the proposed program addresses a recognized need of our faculty members. Our education and accreditation experts are available for preliminary discussions that can help provide structure, answer specific questions and point out possible resources at no cost. Otherwise assistance with program specific content development may be available on a fee for service basis. http://www.med.uottawa.ca/cme/eng/education_consultation.html
If your FacDev program is open to non-members of uOttawa’s Faculty of Medicine, or it is not open to all Faculty members (ie restricted to a small group of Faculty) or lacks general interest (ie. focused on a divisional issue) , or if you are charging fees for registration then accreditation, administrative and catering fees could apply.
I have a CPD education research project and wish to recruit participants in an Office of CPD sponsored event (FacDev or clinical CPD) how can I proceed?
The Office of CPD encourages research, and will consider projects case by case. Please ensure you inform the Office of CPD with a written request in advance of any proposed session. A request for supporting documents (REB approval, consent forms, project outline) should be anticipated. In general, projects must have approval from the appropriate research ethics board, must have a principal investigator (or Co-PI) that is a member of the Faculty of Medicine. There must be a method for participants to attend a scheduled session and opt out of the research component (with rare exceptions). Furthermore, if there is to be any research collaboration with the Office of CPD and its staff, a research agreement will be developed.
Our division is developing a self-learning module that can be completed online? Can this be accredited and who can host the access to the module?
Contact the Office of CPD for information. Some programs may qualify for assistance with development and accreditation if considered one of our educational priorities, if generalizable among specialities. Fees for services may apply. http://www.med.uottawa.ca/cme/eng/education_consultation.html
Would the Office of CPD provide instructional design support for FacDev webinars and/or modules?
For programs that are in line with our educational agenda based on needs assessments (including priorities of the LHIN, Public health, CPD Ontario, etc), support may be offered through the Office of CPD at no cost if there is no external funding available. If of limited scope and/or not within our scope of program development, instructional design assistance may be available on a fee for service basis.
Are all FacDev courses certified for MainPro + Credits?
All of our courses are accredited for RCPSC MOC credits. The appropriate accreditation statement accompanies all programs and if not certified specifically for MainPro+, the CFPC members may claim up to 50 certified credits per cycle by attending RCPSC MOC accredited programs.
I have an upcoming FacDev event , can the Office of CPD book rooms for me?
Assistance with room reservations is limited to programs organized through the Office. To arrange a room reservation at Roger Guindon Hall please call 613-562-5800 ext 8117.
How do I register for Faculty Development events?
The Office of Faculty Development, part of the Office of Continuing Professional Development, offers workshops designed to help you improve your teaching, research, and leadership skills for personal and professional growth. Workshops are offered in three areas:
- Teaching Skills: Targeted to improve your teaching skills (e.g., small group facilitation, using the iPad in teaching, giving feedback).
- Career Development: Targeting specific professional "developmental milestones" (e.g., mixed methods research, women in the boardroom, crucial conversations).
- Special Events: Includes annual half-day and full-day programs covering a mix of topics and learning opportunities.
Some of the workshops are mandatory for all faculty members (e.g., orientation, assessment skills, case-based learning). For a calendar of Faculty Development events, email the Coordinator and Event Planner.
To register for workshops consult the Upcoming 2016-2017 Course and Workshops pamphlet , select the workshop and date you want to register for, and follow the instructions at the bottom of the pamplet.
The Centre d'appui pédagogique en santé pour la francophonie (CAPSAF), part of the Bureau des affaires francophones (BAF), also offers workshops and special events to support excellence in medical education. To learn about and register for these events email bafmed@uottawa.ca.
Office of Faculty Development
Director: Dr. Catharine Robertson
Telephone: 613-562-5800 ext. 8727
NB: The Director role is a part-time position so please direct initial enquiries to the other (full-time) staff where appropriate (see below).Coordinator and Event Planner: Catherine Dumoulin
Telephone: 613-562-5800 ext. 8083
Email: facdev@uottawa.caLocation: RGN 2132
Centre d'appui pédagogique en santé pour la francophonie (CAPSAF)
Director: Dr. Jean Roy
Manager, Education: Jennifer Smith
Telephone: 613-562-5800 ext. 2847
Email: j.smith@uottawa.ca