- Dr. Heather Stuart (Chair, Executive Editor, Newsletter)
- Dr. Sita Ollek
- Dr. Mohammadali Khorasani
Key objectives of the CPD-KT Committee
- Understand and promote the ideals and goals of the BC Cancer Surgery Network.
- Assess professional development needs of members and incorporate needs assessment into the development of educational programs and communication tools.
- Provide professional development opportunities in a variety of clinical speciality areas, in a variety of formats (courses, seminars, distance education), throughout BC annually.
- Provide outcome measurements to demonstrate impact of its professional development programs and assess effectiveness of communication tools and strategies.
- Provide educational opportunities with Maintenance of Certification accreditation.
- Provide professional development sessions linked with professional associations such as the BC Surgical Society.
- Identify education and communication resources already in existence.
- Promote study and research in the area of surgical CPD-KT.
- Publish a newsletter with information on the BC Cancer Surgical Oncology Council & Network including administrative, clinical, educational and research updates (2-3 issues annually).
- Support the BC Cancer Surgical Oncology Council Standing Committees in their communication with members.
- Maintain and update the BC Cancer Surgery Network website.
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Promote the use of electronic resources to facilitate communication (i.e. videoconferencing, Extranet technology).
BC Cancer Surgery Network Spring Update 2022
Colorectal and Breast Cancer
April 10, 2022
BC Cancer Surgery Network Fall Update 2019
Management of Not So Rare Cancers
October 5, 2019
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BC Cancer Surgery Network Fall Update 2018
Head & Neck Endocrine Tumours
October 13, 2018
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BC Cancer Surgery Network Fall Update 2017
Colorectal Cancer
October 14, 2017
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BC Cancer Surgery Network Fall Update 2016
Management of Liver, Pancreas, Melanoma and Breast Cancers
October 22, 2016
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BC Cancer Surgery Network Fall Update 2015
Upper and Lower GI Tract Cancers
November 7, 2015
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BC Cancer Surgery Network Fall Update 2014
Breast Cancer: Current Controversies
October 18, 2014
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BC Cancer Surgery Network Fall Update 2013
Endocrine Cancers
November 2, 2013
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History/Archive
Internet Course for Surgeons
A course provided in conjunction with the College of Physicians & Surgeons is nearing completion and will be available on the SON website. It will take you through all steps of an internet search to answer clinical questions. When available, there will be a direct link from this page.
Certification Program
One of the core features of the Council & Network is a strong educational focus. A continuing education/maintenance of certification program has been developed to provide learning opportunities for all surgeons in BC who provide oncologic care. Various formats are offered.
Education Needs Assessment
In early December, 2001, the B.C. Surgical Oncology Council and Network distributed an Education, Communications and Research Needs Assessment Questionnaire to the surgeons in the province of BC.
The short form was sent to all surgeons and additional material requesting areas of educational need, was sent to seven key specialties. Copies can be viewed below.
Assessment Survey Results
Terms of Reference
Related Sites
Dedicated Journals in Surgical Oncology
College of Family Physicians and Surgeons of BC
The Society of Surgical Oncology - useful for their annotated bibliography, education section, guidelines and online symposia
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada - Related Sites menu
If you have questions about the CME Committee please email son@bccancer.bc.ca.
