Preparation for Practice Ready Pathway

Study Group Description:

This study group is focused on the Therapeutic Decision Making (TDM) exam, a required assessment for those eligible for the Practice Ready Pathway.
This is a case based review exam preparation group. Cases represent common or key clinical presentations across the four dimensions of measured care; health promotion and illness prevention, acute illness, chronic illness, and safety and adverse effects. The goal is to strengthen your critical thinking and decision-making skills in the exam context.

Note: TDM exam writers cannot write back-to-back exams.

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* Dates and delivery mode of the study group may be subject to change. Registered participants will be notified and updates will be posted on our webpage.

Date:

Ongoing enrollment

May 10, 2025

May 24, 2025

Hours:

6:00 pm

9:00 pm

Hours:

10:00 am

1:00 pm

Cost:

No cost for eligible clients accepted into the group

Number of Sessions:

Tasks will include:

Recognition and management of unstable patients
Provide rationale for treatment decisions
Provide the name of the drug, dose, route, frequency and/or duration at the level of a practice family physician in Canada
Focused application of knowledge in the pharmacological and non pharmacological management of common medical conditions
Recognition of key elements of patient history in decision making
Trauma assessments and management via therapeutics
Manage common side effects and polypharmacy presentations
Discharge planning as related to therapeutics
Counselling a patient regarding the management of their problem
Cultural awareness and integration, recognition of prescription abuse & negotiating patient safety contracts

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Facilitators:

Co-facilitated by a career coach and licensed physicians or senior residents

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Eligibility Requirements:

Have successfully written and passed the MCC Qualifying Examination Part I (MCC QE1) and provide proof upon request
Meet the College of Physician and Surgeon’s Alberta language criteria
Have intention or be in process of applying for a Practice Ready Assessment in Family Medicine
Be willing to abide by group protocols and attendance requirements
Be approved by a career coach/facilitator/coordinator

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Delivery method

Online *

Please note participants will require access to a laptop or PC and high speed internet suitable for audio and video streaming. A cell phone is not suitable for participation.

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