jennifer gordon. mainport e-portfolio: lifelong learning of specialist physicians in canada
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Presentation of Jennifer Gordon (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada) at the "Europortfolio: the first Open Seminar"TRANSCRIPT
MAINPORT ePortfolio: Lifelong Learning of Specialist Physicians in Canada
Europortfolio Open SeminarBarcelona/Webconference
Presenter: Jennifer Gordon
Date: April 30, 2014
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Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Jennifer Gordon I have no conflicts of interest to declare.
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Presentation Outline
1. Introduction
2. Royal College and MOC Program Overview
3. MAINPORT ePortfolio Walkthrough
4. Future Directions
5. Conclusions
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Royal College Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Ottawa,Canada
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Royal College Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Royal College, MOC Program
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada The Royal College is a not-for-profit professional organization that speaks for more than 44,000 medical and surgical specialists and resident physicians.
Our mission To improve the health and care of Canadians by leading in medical education, professional standards, physician competence and continuous enhancement of the health system.
We promote lifelong learning We protect the health of Canadians by helping physicians build skills, knowledge and expertise in their specialties. Our Maintenance of Certification Program supports specialist physicians along their paths of lifelong learning and professional development and ensures their continued competence in a constantly evolving medical environment.
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MOC Program
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program The MOC Program is a continuing professional development program designed by
the Royal College to support the lifelong learning needs of Fellows.
Participation in the MOC Program is a requirement for admission and renewal of Fellowship in the Royal College — although health care professionals who are not Fellows may also participate in MOC.
The MOC Program promotes excellence in all aspects of professional practice while putting participants at the centre of their professional development.
The Basics: 5-year MOC Program main cycle 400 credits required across 3 sections:
Group LearningSelf-learningAssessment
Minimum of 25 credits/section/cycle (new cycles starting Jan 1/14) Minimum of 40 credits per year
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CPD Activities, Credit Ratings
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MAINPORT ePortfolio
MAINPORT ePortfolio MAINPORT ePortfolio is an integrated learning space that provides physicians with
strategies to manage their learning and access a wide variety of tools and web resources.
Integrates components of assessment, showcase, development, and reflective portfolios. (van Tartwijk & Driessen, 2004)
MOC Program participants can use the MAINPORT ePortfolio to: set practice goals (including plans and dates for completion), link future learning activities and track progress enter completed CPD activities for credit (with associated details and learning outcomes) input partial information about a learning activity, save the file, then return later to finish documentation print credit summaries, transcripts of CPD activities and certificates of completion for a MOC cycle
MAINPORT ePortfolio iPhone app document learning ‘ on the go’ document incomplete learning activities for later reflection and completion document complete activities through mobile convenience
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MAINPORT ePortfolio
My MAINPORT Dashboard
High-Level View of Current Cycle
Gauges shows credits earned per cycle and per year
Summary view of Activity data is accessible from the homepage
Resources from the College and also a personal list defined by the Fellow
Displays in English or French
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MAINPORT ePortfolio
MAINPORT MOC Sections Page
3 Sectionso Group Learningo Self Learningo Assessment
Overall tracking bar chart shows number of credits in current cycle
Ability to Add Activities easily
View links to individual activity data
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MAINPORT ePortfolio
MAINPORT Holding Area 3 Separate Holding Areas
allow users to Save Activity Data and Finish Submission at a later time.
Separate Queues for Incomplete Activities, Activities Uploaded by Administrators, and Activities requiring Credit Validation
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MAINPORT ePortfolio
MAINPORTUser Reports
4 User-Driven Report Options
Self-service for Certificates, Completion Letters, Credit Summaries, and Transcripts
Each provides specific parameters to narrow reporting data
Reports are created in a PDF format and can be saved easily
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MAINPORT ePortfolio
MAINPORTCPD Planning
Enter goals for practice and professional management
Track progress against goals
Associate activities to accomplish specific goals
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MAINPORT ePortfolio
MAINPORTCPD Activities List
Full listing of all submitted activities
Filter activities by date, cycle, or related CPD Goal
Ability to update, or delete activities from this page
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MAINPORT ePortfolio
MAINPORT Credit Summary
Printed/.pdf self-serve, on-demand
Summary of Reported and Applied Credits across a full MOC Cycle
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MAINPORT ePortfolio
MAINPORTTranscript
Transcript of all MAINPORT CPD activities within a cycle separated by Sections
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MAINPORT ePortfolio
MAINPORT Mobile
Native iPhone App
Web app for cross-platform access (Android/Blackberry/ Other)
Focused, task-driven interface
English and French Support
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MAINPORT ePortfolio…what will it become?
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MAINPORT ePortfolio…what will it become?
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Future Directions
MAINPORT ePortfolio enhancements & evolution: expand functional capabilities for Residents and Fellows
Scope of Practice tool Ability to describe one’s practice context, identify learning needs/gaps, create a
CPD plan, and then record and link to learning activities and outcomes, etc.
ePortfolio layers – for varied purposes and audiences New Programs (RC Diploma Programs), Mentoring, compliance, membership, etc.
LMS functionality – eLearning tab Resource centres for elearning materials (i.e. MAINPORT ePortfolio as a place to
“go” and learn as well as to reflect and document learning)
Automation – direct upload of CPD credits through APIs from CPD Providers to Fellow accounts MedBiquitous standards
Continuum Enabling the continuum of learning and management via the MAINPORT eportfolio
– one tool from residency through retirement Competency-based Medical Education…competencies, milestones
GOAL: Learning, reflecting, reporting throughout the year
Google Analytics’ data on usage patterns…to inform our support of MOC Program participants re: daily workflow …change, transformation!
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Future Research
Gordon, J, Campbell C. 2013. The role of ePortfolios in supporting continuing professional development in practice. Med Teach Apr; 35(4):287-94.
Questions recommended for further research:
What structure or functionality of ePortfolios best supports learning and reflection?
What level of documentation provides sufficient evidence of learning in practice?
What is the role of a mentor or coach in promoting ePortfolio use among residents and physicians in practice?
How can ePortfolios best support both formative and summative assessment of achievement of competencies, milestones or quality of care metrics?
What is the appropriate balance between facilitating reporting of participation in learning activities with the need for physicians to individually or collectively reflect and record meaningful outcomes for practice?
What skills are required by residents and physicians in practice to manage their knowledge base and plan their lifelong learning to address their professional practice needs?
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Questions?
Conclusions
