1. Environmental Scan Synthesis Report Presentation to the FMEC PG Steering Committee & PG Deans Advisory Committee June 16, 2011

2. Purpose of the Environmental Scan Conduct a scan of contemporary Canadian PGME to: – Identify salient issues and challenges in the academic environment, – Identify major emerging societal trends or issues that have or should have an impact on PGME, – Analyze whether and how Canadian PGME programs are engaging and responding to these issues, and – Identify innovative approaches to PGME in this country and best practices in several international contexts. FMEC Postgraduate Project2Environmental Scan

3. Limitations and Cautions Finite number of papers (24), with limited literature for some themes Some potentially relevant issues not identified as significant (e.g., Resident research and scholarship) Findings do not reflect the personal opinions of the ESC Group, but are the result of the integration of the findings from the structured research project. FMEC Postgraduate Project3Environmental Scan

4. Organizing Framework 2. PGME SYSTEM 3. LEARNER NEEDS PHYSICIANS 1. SOCIETAL NEEDS FMEC Postgraduate Project4Environmental Scan

5. Societal Needs 1.Develop more socially-responsible educational programming that prepares physicians to meet the needs of our aging and diverse population 2.Plan to meet the needs of Canadians 3.Foster collaborative care 4.Develop and support effective plans for sustaining the focus on societal needs. FMEC Postgraduate Project5Environmental Scan

6. PGME System 5.Work effectively within the complex structures and systems in the health care workplace 6.Be responsive to changes in the learning environment 7.Broaden learning and assessment approaches in PGME, while evaluating and embracing innovations 8.Support and nurture teaching faculty so that they continue to be effective high quality teachers and role models for our learners FMEC Postgraduate Project6Environmental Scan

7. Learner Needs 9.Support the formation of the resident's professional identity, clarifying the physician's function and role in the health care system 10.Value and integrate all CanMEDS roles into the PGME curriculum 11.Meet the residents' career expectations and needs 12.Foster and support residents to ensure a healthy resident, and ultimately physician, work force FMEC Postgraduate Project7Environmental Scan

8. Questions or Comments?