The Residency PBSG Learning Program

The Practice Based Small Group (PBSG) Learning Program is designed to help family physicians develop a supportive network in which to discuss problem cases using educational modules and to facilitate change in knowledge, attitudes and skills. The Residency PBSG Program is an extension of the PBSG Learning Program and is currently offered to family medicine residency programs across Canada and internationally. Trained faculty members serve as facilitators for each residency group using interactive small group sessions (i.e., 4-10 participants). The sessions include case-based discussion (using the PBLP's modules) and are designed to promote active reflection on practice (i.e., brining own patient cases, completing PBSG logsheets, practice audits, etc).

We hope to assist training programs in providing a PBSG learning component, which promotes reflective learning strategies in a setting of peer collaboration. Our goal is to facilitate the transition from learning as part of a formal training program, to a commitment to self-directed CME, which will assist physicians throughout their professional careers.

Success of the Residency PBSG Learning Program

Results from surveys of residency participants reveal a high degree of satisfaction with the PBSG educational modules and the small group discussion. For 2006-2007, fifteen Canadian Universities, the Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program Consortium and five international health facilities are registered and have incorporated the Residency PBSG learning program into their curricula.

Registration Options for Family Medicine Residency Programs

In Canada and International Family Medicine Residency Programs:

Please contact Pamela Peterson for registration information: e-mail: petersp@mcmaster.ca phone: phone: (905) 525-9140 ext.22252 or 1-800-661-3249 (Option 2); or fax: (905) 540-4988

MAINPRO-C Study Credits for Residency PBSG Facilitators

Contact Pamela Peterson (see contact information above) for additional details.

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