Tool kit for organizers of Regular Scheduled Series

Grand Rounds, Journal Clubs, M&M Conferences and Small Group Learning Activities fall under a category of educational activities commonly described as Regularly Scheduled Series (RSS). Generally, a RSS is an activity that:

1) is planned to have a series with multiple sessions
2) occurs on an ongoing basis (at least quarterly)
3) is planned by and presented to professional staff

All departments are involved in organizing RSSs and it is estimated they account for about 40% of all accredited CME. As such they constitute an important opportunity for learning and change and are a key component of any strategy aimed at the improvement of professional practice.

For specialists, teaching rounds, grand rounds, M&M rounds, journal clubs and other small group learning activities fall under Section 1 of the MOC framework. For family physicians, these activities quality for Mainpro-M1 credits.

In 2012, the Faculty of Medicine adopted a policy on Regularly Scheduled Series, which outlines expectations regarding the educational planning for such events. In addition, all RSS are to be registered with the Division of Continuing Professional Development.

For further information, please contact cpd.medicine@med.umanitoba.ca.