Purpose:

Doctors Manitoba recognizes the continuing professional development (CPD) needs of eligible practicing physicians vary, and group or team-based learning is a preferred option for some. Doctors Manitoba has expanded the negotiated individual CPD Rebate Program to include group based CPD.

The program is administered as a grant-based program. All applications will be reviewed and must clearly meet the established criteria.

Eligibility:

The primary applicant must be an eligible practicing member of Doctors Manitoba.

Up to $25,000* will be available per grant.

*At the discretion of the CEO of Doctors Manitoba, limited special consideration for grants greater than $25,000 may be granted.

Funding Criteria:

The following funding criteria must be met for the application to be accepted:

• The CPD must occur in Manitoba. Groups attending CPD outside of Manitoba can access CPD Rebates for individual members. 
• All funds must be utilized in the calendar year in which the request is made. 
• The proposed CPD activity must be accredited under the Royal College’s MOC Program, certified under the CFPC’s Mainpro+ standards, and/​or accredited by an international body. Applicants may choose a CPD activity that is already accredited/​certified or apply for accreditation. Please Note: Applications for accreditation/​certification generally require a minimum of 6 weeks and require development work by the Scientific Planning Committee in advance of that. 
• Proposals will outline the learning objectives, the number of eligible practicing physicians attending the CPD, and the expected impact of the CPD. 
• As articulated in the Physician Services Agreement, all funds must be utilized to support learning activities for eligible practicing physicians only. Other health professionals or students may attend the event, but most of the audience must be eligible practicing physicians. 
• Funds can be applied to support CPD accreditation costs including costs related to the speaker such as their fees, travel and accommodations, and costs associated with devices, equipment or other teaching tools. Funds may also be used to support facility rentals and participant meals. All travel and accommodation costs for CPD participants should be claimed using the individual CME Rebate Program.
• Only one proposal per physician and clinic/​organization will be considered each year.
• All proposals must identify the finance contact for the organization or medical corporation and provide banking information. 
• Approved proposals will be required to recognize Doctors Manitoba as a funder of the CPD program (in line with the National Standard for Support of Accredited CPD Activities). 

Funding Exclusions:

The following are ineligible for funding:

• Staffing positions (contract, term, or permanent EFT) 
• Ongoing operational costs 
• For-profit events
• Events solely for allied health, non-physicians, residents, or students to attend 
• Sole source funder requests from academic institutions, government, RHAs or colleges. Requests from physicians in these organizations must demonstrate a maximum funding commitment from the host organization.

Review Process:

Proposals will be reviewed as they are received. Up to $1,000,000 will be available annually. As many applications as possible will be supported up to this amount. 

Eligibility categories are in place to ensure equitable distribution of funds based on physician practice: 

Timeline:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 

Complete and submit your group CPD application form here.

Questions about the Group CPD?

For details and more information, contact Barry Hallman at bhallman@​doctorsmanitoba.​ca.