CPSA sanctions Dr. James A. McIntyre for failing to meet professional development requirements

Edmonton, AB – Dr. James A. McIntyre, a family physician from Red Deer, was sanctioned by a CPSA Hearing Tribunal for unprofessional conduct.

It was alleged that Dr. McIntyre failed to fulfill his continuing professional development (CPD) requirements (physicians registered in Alberta must be enrolled in an approved CPD program and complete a minimum number of credits in accordance with program cycles). Dr. McIntyre also did not respond to correspondence sent in 2024 from CPSA’s Assistant Registrar of Continuing Competence regarding his outstanding CPD requirements and did not cooperate with CPSA’s investigator who was assigned to investigate the resulting complaint filed against him.

Dr. McIntyre admitted to the allegations and the Tribunal accepted a joint submission on sanction, ordering the following:

• Dr. McIntyre’s practice permit is suspended for 14 days, to be served within 90 days of the date on the Tribunal’s written decision.
• At his own cost, Dr. McIntyre must complete a course on risk management.
• Dr. McIntyre must pay a fine of $4,000.
• Dr. McIntyre is responsible for a portion of the costs of the investigation and hearing in the amount of $6,000.

Resources:
CPSA Hearing Tribunal decision
Continuing Professional Development