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Late Career Community
of Practice

Community Shared Purpose

This Community of Practice for late career physicians is designed to support navigating and decision making by providing opportunities to share stories and personal perspectives. Expert panelists and speakers will also be featured for specific topics. Key topics will include how to get started with a late career transition, logistical issues related to closing a clinical practice, psychological challenges, and creative activities and other relevant opportunities for physicians in retirement.

Community Shared Purpose

  1. Create a safe learning environment for physicians to explore their late career transition challenges and successes
  2. Provide practical advice and support in the late career transitioning process
  3. Support each other throughout the various stages of late career transitioning and retirement
  4. Promote a culture of safety, effective problem solving, recognition of career accomplishments and celebration of retirement

The Community is a partnership between the Centre for Faculty Development, the Temerty Physician Wellness Program and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at Temerty Faculty of Medicine.

Late Career Resources

Contact

Dr. Ivan Silver
Physician Lead
ivan.silver@camh.ca

Karen Chen
Education Coordinator, Communications & Community, Centre for Faculty Development
karen.chen@unityhealth.to

Community Overview

Who should join: Targeted to late career physicians (55+) in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, but this community is open to all physicians of any age who are interested in the topic.

Format: Virtual via Zoom. The Community of Practice meets 5 times/year from September to May.

For further information: Contact karen.chen@unityhealth.to

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Upcoming Events

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    7
    Oct
    Join us to gain valuable insights into the paradigms that shape education and learn how to align your teaching, curriculum design and assessment practices to create more effective and meaningful learning experiences.
    • Stepping Stones
    • Workshop
    • loc_virtual
    Start 01:00 pm EDT
    End 04:00 pm EDT
    Delivery Online
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    16
    Oct
    Closing a medical practice requires a thoughtful and well-structured approach to ensure continuity of care, uphold professional and institutional responsibilities, preserve academic commitments and research obligations. and mitigate disruption to patients, learners, and colleagues. Come and join the discussion with our seasoned panelists and share your insights and stories!
    Start 05:00 pm EDT
    End 06:15 pm EDT
    Delivery Online
  • CFD13-%20CFDLogo_SubBranding__Workshop_Card_Blank.png
    22
    Oct
    Join this practical and thought-provoking workshop to strengthen your ability to design, critique, and refine performance-based assessments that are meaningful, fair, and defensible.
    • Stepping Stones
    • Workshop
    • loc_virtual
    Start 01:00 pm EDT
    End 04:00 pm EDT
    Delivery Online

FAQs

Q. How do I create and/or activate my account to log into the site?

A. To create a CFD user account please click here. If you have already created an account, click here to log in. Please note you will be required to set up a new account and password for our new website. We will connect your account with your previous CFD event records.

Q. Is there a cost to attend your programs?

A. There is a cost to participate in some of our programs. The cost of each of our programs varies and in some cases, the cost varies depending on your status with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at University of Toronto and/or in which hospital you work as well as whether or not you have an annual CFD Membership.

Q.I do not have a faculty appointment in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. Can I still attend your workshops, programs and/or events? Is there a fee?

A. Anyone whose education activities include teaching, leading, scholarship and advocacy are welcome to attend our workshops, programs and/or events. Specific pre-requisite criteria may apply. Please refer to each workshop, program or event page for details. All fees and discounts (where applicable) can be found in the workshop, program and event pages.

Q.I am interested in having one of your workshops offered at my home site/department. Do you offer this type of service?

A. Please contact us for further information.  The availability of this service is dependent on the resources and capacity of the CFD at the time the request is made.

Q: Is having a CFD Membership the same as having a CFD account?

A: No, a CFD Membership is not the same as a CFD account. However, in order to complete your CFD Membership registration you will be prompted to create a CFD account if you do not already have one. To register for a CFD General Membership and create your account click here.

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Our Programs

The CFD offers a number of exceptional programs to meet current and emerging faculty development needs across the health system. View the full listing of CFD’s programs to determine which may best meet your interests and needs.

Our Programs

The CFD offers a number of exceptional programs to meet current and emerging faculty development needs across the health system. View the full listing of CFD’s programs to determine which may best meet your interests and needs.

Centre for Faculty Development
Li Ka Shing International Healthcare
Education Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital
209 Victoria Street, 4th floor

Mailing Address:
30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8

cfd@unityhealth.to

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