Why join a CPSA committee?
If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to lend your expertise and make a difference in the medical profession, consider serving on a CPSA committee.
Joining a CPSA committee is a great way to have a positive impact on health care in Alberta, while gaining and strengthening leadership and governance skills.
Role of a committee member
Since we regulate the practice of medicine in Alberta, the purposes of our committees are wide-ranging. Committees provide guidance and expertise on topics including governance, physician competence, anti-racism and anti-discrimination, medical facility accreditation and more.
Each committee benefits from the knowledge of its committee members, who may be medical professionals, field experts or members of the public.
What’s it like to be part of a CPSA committee?
Participating in CPSA committees is a great way to have a positive impact on health care in Alberta, while gaining and strengthening leadership and governance skills.
"By participating in our committee work, physicians and members of the public can gain a better understanding of the inner workings of CPSA and medical regulation, and have a real impact on policy and regulatory development. In my experience, the discussions we have around the committee tables are rich and collaborative think tanks, and the perspectives of participants reflect a wide range of backgrounds, knowledge and experiences. We all learn from each other and work together in support of CPSA’s mandate to protect the public."
- Laurie Steinbach, former public member of CPSA Council, the Governance Committee and the Anti-Racism Anti-Discrimination Committee
Current opportunities
If you are interested in getting more involved with CPSA, we invite you to explore the opportunities currently available to join one of our committees.
Complaint Review Committee (CRC) and Hearing Tribunals
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.
Indigenous Advisory Circle
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?
Ready to apply?
Submit your application here!
To apply for a current opportunity, please use this form to send us an expression of interest (a letter expressing how your knowledge and experience would contribute to the committee, your resume, etc.). We appreciate your interest and will contact you soon.