The SMA supports the lifelong learning and professional development of its members in a number of ways.
CME Fund that reimburses practicing physicians for continuing medical education costs
Bursaries for medical students and residents
CMA/SMA In-house Physician Leadership Institute (PLI) Courses
Clinical Quality Improvement Program
The Clinical Quality Improvement Program (CQIP) is a 10-month course designed to build capability in leading improvement work in health care, with a focus on clinical quality improvement projects. Applications are now open for the fourth cohort and will close on May 17th, 2019.
Canadian Certified Physician Executive (CCPE) Program
A standard for physician leadership
CanMEDS Physician Competency Framework: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
CanMEDS-Family Medicine: College of Family Physicians of Canada
Continuing Professional Learning, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
Online CME courses presented by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA login required)
Continuing Medical Education and Professional Developement, University of Calgary