About CPL

Mission Statement

To plan, implement, support and evaluate evidence-informed lifelong learning for Saskatchewan physicians in order to contribute to optimal health care outcomes.

(Approved by Faculty Council on November 26, 2008)

Message from the College of Medicine

The College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, is a strong supporter of outreach education for all physicians in Saskatchewan. Through this website and associated distance education initiatives, we hope to provide up-to-date, relevant learning materials which will enable physicians to design and access continuing medical education and professional development to meet their individual needs, and to do so in their own working environment.

The quality of medical care offered to the people of the province depends in great measure on the effectiveness of the physicians and other health care professionals who provide it. The College of Medicine encourages all physicians to take advantage of the services offered through the Division of Continuing Professional Learning in meeting their learning needs.

Through effective continuing medical education programs, the Division of Continuing Professional Learning assists physicians in their efforts to provide the best quality of patient care. As much as possible, physicians are involved in planning, conducting, and evaluating all programs because continuing education is most effective when participants share in all phases of the program.

CPL staff are eager to provide you with progressively more available, more effective, and more enjoyable continuing education opportunities. Your opinions, ideas, and requests are welcomed to assist in planning and developing the most helpful programs. Further information about learning opportunities is available from the Division of Continuing Professional Learning in Saskatoon and Regina.

The Division of Continuing Professional Learning is an accredited unit of the College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan. It shares a collaborative affiliation with Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) of the College of Nursing in the Perinatal Education Program.

CPL Accreditation

Continuing Professional Learning, University of Saskatchewan is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

Continuing Professional Learning is also accredited to award credits for specialists under the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Maintenance of Certification Program, and MAINPRO-M1 credits for family physicians with the College of Family Physicians of Canada.