Committee Opportunities

Do you have experience in dispute resolution?

We are currently seeking physicians for our Complaint Review Committee (CRC) and Hearing Tribunals.

A CRC reviews dismissed complaints at the request of complainants, while a Hearing Tribunal considers evidence and arguments in adjudicating a charge of unprofessional conduct against a physician. Both CRCs and Hearing Tribunals are made up of physician and public members.

We promise an interesting, challenging, and very satisfying experience.

CRC and Hearing Tribunal positions are open to physicians of all specialties who are in good standing with CPSA. Experience serving on tribunals or committees, in formal administrative positions, or assessing medical students, residents, or physicians for readiness to enter practice are valuable assets.

Expected time commitment is one day for a CRC meeting, one-to-two days for a Hearing Tribunal, plus up to 15 hours depending on the complexity of a case. The Chair of the CRC or Hearing Tribunal is also responsible for preparing decision documents with the assistance of legal counsel. Decision writing training will be provided as this position requires members to synthesize large amounts of information and write decisions.

Honorarium and expenses are paid at CPSA rates, and training is provided.

Please note that physicians wishing to be nominated to this committee must have been in full-time independent practice for at least five years.

For more information or to apply, contact Hearings.Director@cpsa.ab.ca.

CPSA is seeking Indigenous individuals, physicians and physician assistants to serve on the Indigenous Advisory Circle (the Circle).

The Circle is an advisory committee that guides CPSA on how we can act as Alberta’s medical regulator to improve Indigenous patient safety and address healthcare inequities.

About you

Are you:

• an Indigenous individual or member of a First Nation, Inuit or Métis community who is interested in sharing your perspectives on Indigenous health and physician/physician assistant care?
• passionate about improving the experience Indigenous people have in the health system, specifically with physicians and physician assistants?
• an Indigenous or non-Indigenous physician or physician assistant who provides health care to Indigenous people and/or within Indigenous communities in Alberta?

If so, consider applying to join the Circle to take an active role in guiding medical regulation.

About the opportunity

CPSA’s mandate is to protect the public through the regulation physicians and physician assistants in Alberta. As a member of the Circle, you would provide your perspectives, insights and advice to guide CPSA as we work to support culturally safe, high-quality and equitable health care for Indigenous people across Treaty 6, 7 and 8 territories.

We are seeking First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals to join the Circle, including:

• individuals who live in urban or rural communities, on and off reserve, and on and off settlement within Alberta
• individuals with experience in health-related fields

We are also seeking Indigenous and non-Indigenous physicians with experience providing health care to Indigenous people and within Indigenous communities.

Expected time commitment

Meetings are 2-3 hours in length and held 4 times a year (virtually).  Additional meetings, including those held in person, may be called as required.

Honorarium and expenses

Honoraria is provided and expenses covered in accordance with CPSA policy.

 Questions?

Contact us at info@cpsa.ab.ca.

Ready to apply?

Submit your application below.

The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) is respectfully seeking a First Nations, Metis or Inuit Elder from Treaty 6, 7 or 8 to join the Indigenous Advisory Circle (the Circle) and help guide us on our Path to Truth and Reconciliation.

As a member of the Circle, the Elder will help guide CPSA’s efforts to support Indigenous patient safety in Alberta by:

• participating in Indigenous Advisory Circle meetings
• providing opening and closing remarks and/or prayer to start and end meetings in a good way
• supporting a safe environment for sharing and learning
• providing guidance to the Indigenous Advisory Circle and the CPSA team

About CPSA

CPSA is the regulator for physicians and physician assistants in Alberta. Our legislated role is to protect and serve the public interest, and our mission is to protect all Albertans.

Patient safety is at the heart of our work. Our focus on safe health care is central to everything we do at CPSA, including:

• setting standards of practice for doctors (our regulated members)
• licensing qualified doctors
• monitoring doctor competence
• investigating complaints

About the Indigenous Advisory Circle

The Circle was established in December 2021. Since then, members have guided CPSA on our reconciliation journey, helping us to identify how we can better support Indigenous Peoples and guide the doctors—our regulated members—who provide their health care.

Considerations

We are seeking an Elder with an understanding of health care in Alberta who can share their perspectives on Indigenous health and patient safety.

Meetings take place at least four times a year and are virtual, with the possibility of in-person meetings as well. This means all members must have access to a computer capable of video conferencing.

Meetings are typically 2-3 hours long, and materials are emailed to members for review in advance of meetings. To express our gratitude for participating in meetings, CPSA provides honoraria to Circle members (including Elders).

If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity or you would like to learn more, please email us at support@cpsa.ca or call 1-800-561-3899.