CPSM Consultation: Entering a New Practice Setting

As we noted in Vitals on April 30, The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba is inviting physician feedback on a new draft Standard of Practice on Entering a New Practice Setting. 

What’s required: The draft standard says new physicians and receiving teams share responsibility for safe onboarding and integration. This includes a structured orientation, mentorship, cultural and psychological safety, and clear accountability. 

🤝 Between the lines: Doctors Manitoba participated in the CPSM-led IMG Working Group that helped shape the initial draft standard. 

Doctors Manitoba supports the general principles outlined in the draft standard.

⚙️ Yes, but: Successfully implementing the standard will require practical tools and supports to help physicians and medical leaders meet these expectations in real-world practice settings. 

Doctors Manitoba already offers several supports for physicians who are new to practice in Manitoba, including: 

• A New to Practice Coordinator
• Practice Advice and Compensation support, including billing guidance
• A Mentorship Program
• Peer Support services
• Additional wellness and professional supports 

❓What’s Next: Let us know what additional tools, resources, and supports would help physicians and leaders on entering new practice settings by emailing us at practiceadvice@​doctorsmanitoba.​ca.

You can review the draft Standard of Practice and the contextual documents here. 

Share your feedback: Submissions are welcome by May 21. Please submit your comments by emailing CPSMconsultation@​cpsm.​mb.​ca and copy us at practiceadvice@​doctorsmanitoba.​ca.