How can I start a personal development activity for the Physician Practice Improvement Program?

Using personal reflection and feedback allows physicians to recognize the value of being their very best selves on a personal level. Here are some options to help you start on a path of personal development:

• Complete a multi-source feedback review (such as the Medical Council of Canada’s MCC 360 or Pulse 360). CPSA is currently covering the costs for physicians who volunteer to participate in the MCC 360 program.  To ensure there are no costs to physicians who choose to volunteer, please email ppip@cpsa.ab.ca to begin the initiation processes.
• Review patient feedback such as HQCA Surveying Patients About Primary Care Experience.
• Review feedback from peers, learners and patients with your direct supervisor or a facilitator. This feedback could be gathered through performance reviews from your colleagues, teaching evaluations or patient surveys.
• Physician wellness is critical as burnout and system stress impact performance. Resources to address these issues may be valuable options.
• Engage a peer for facilitated debriefing, to identify areas for improvement and for help establishing your action plan.
• Work with a certified coach to take a deeper dive into your personal development (one option is to engage a Certified Executive Coach).
• Develop an action plan.