Coaching and Mentorship Program for Saskatchewan Physicians

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CoMPAS was established to create and support professional connections and relationships amongst physician peers.  It is open to all physicians in their first five years of practice in Saskatchewan (Coachee/Mentee), regardless of their scope of practice, specialty of practice or their practice location (rural or urban).  We hope that each Coach Mentee Pair (CMP) feels more ready for the practice of medicine, and connected to the community you serve in. We endeavor to onboard Saskatchewan Physicians as Coach/Mentors (+5 years of practice in Saskatchewan), who we will support to be ready to help their new to Saskatchewan peers become more successful in the first years of practice.  We have a dedicated administrative team and physician leaders who are eager to engage with you, so that you feel more confident, comfortable, and safer in your practice over time.

Acknowledgements | Program Funding & Development

This project was developed and is operated by the University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine’s division of Continuing Medical Education (CME), in partnership with the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA), College of Physicians & Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS), and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), with support from the College of Medicine Faculty Development. Funding for CoMPAS was provided by the SMA and Saskatchewan Ministry of Health (MoH).

 CoMPAS Program Manual

Take a deeper dive into the CoMPAS program.
The manual reviews everything you need to know about the program. *latest version: Sept 13, 2023

• Program Steering Committee
• Core Principles, Program Goals
• What is Coaching? What is Mentoring?
• Time Commitment
• Remuneration
• Accreditation
• And more.

• CoMPAS Program Manual

CoMPAS Eligibility Criteria

Coach/Mentor:

• Actively Practicing Medicine within Saskatchewan. 
• Active registration and in good standing with CPSS.
• Have more than 5 Years of Practice Experience in Saskatchewan.
• Have a willingness to learn through peer engagement and interactions.
• Can create up to 30 hours per year to dedicate to CMP engagement, CoMPAS training, and other program activities.
• Have willingness to meet all training/educational requirements, developed and prepared by Faculty Development and the CME offices.

Coachee/Mentee:

• Actively Practicing Medicine within Saskatchewan.
• Active registration and in good standing with CPSS.
• Are in the first 5 years of practice within Saskatchewan.
• Have a willingness to learn through peer engagement and interactions.
• Can create up to 30 hours per year to dedicate to CMP engagement, CoMPAS training, and other program activities.
• Have willingness to meet all training/educational requirements, developed and prepared by Faculty Development and the CME offices.

Coach/Mentor Application

Ideally a Coach/Mentor should have a minimum of five years’ experience practicing medicine and providing patient care in Saskatchewan. Preference will be given to physicians with experience that offer a diverse perspective when faced with limited resources and are knowledgeable about community engagement. We define the Coach/Mentor role as follows: 

Coach

Guides through questioning, reflection and other appropriate strategies and tools to promote desirable and sustainable changes to benefit their career development and patient care. The relationship within CoMPAS is formalized based on defined expectations. Working together, aiming for a successful professional career within SK, is expected to be achieved by solidifying strengths and improving identified gaps and areas of weakness as defined and prioritized by the Coachee.

Mentor

Supports & advises a junior colleague with less experience to help them be successful. Advocates for the mentee & helps the mentee advocate for themselves. Helps identify opportunities, locate resources, & connect with influential people who can assist the mentee in their career. Helps the mentee get to a place they would not otherwise be able to achieve in a career advancing role; may be targeted to career trajectory in academic settings. Relates to the needs of the mentee i.e., could be clinical, leadership, or research.

Within the CoMPAS program, our Coach/Mentors will be able to analyze situations and communicate with their Coachee/Mentee to determine the proper approach to learning and guidance.

NEXT COHORT TRAINING DATE -- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023
*do not apply if you are unable to clear your entire schedule for the above date (8 am - 5 pm)
*intake/application form takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

• Coach/Mentor Application Form

Coachee/Mentee Application

The program is open to all physicians in Saskatchewan (family medicine, specialists, rural and urban practice locations) in their first five (5) years of practice in Saskatchewan. For example: a physician is eligible to apply even if they practiced medicine in their home country for 10 years but have only been in Saskatchewan for one.

NEXT COHORT TRAINING DATE -- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023
*do not apply if you are unable to clear your entire schedule for the above date (8 am - 5 pm)
*intake/application form takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

• Coachee/Mentee Application

CoMPAS Iterations and Deadlines

Applications for each iteration will close 4-6 weeks in advance of the training event.

Do not apply if you are unable to clear your schedule for the Training Day date.

Selection & Matching Process

All program participants will be provided access to the University of Saskatchewan's learning management system (Canvas) that will host program resources and additional training tools.

CoMPAS: Coaching Basics
Asynchronous Prep Work
Self-Directed Learning | MOC & Mainpro+
Up to 5 hours

Participants will onboard and complete mandatory CoMPAS prep work, reviewing articles, videos, completing small assignments prior to the virtual Training Day. This will provide Section 2 Learning Credits for your Mainpro+/MOC journey.

CoMPAS: Training Day
Online Virtual Training
Group Learning | MOC & Mainpro+
6.5 hours

All program participants must participate in the virtual training day, un-paired, to learn more about the program details, receive an introduction to coaching and being coached, participate in workshops/sessions, and to network. This will provide Section 1 Learning Credits for your Mainpro+/MOC journey.

CoMPAS: Lifelong Learning
CMP Skill Development
Self-Directed & Group Learning | MOC & Mainpro+
Up to 20 hours

The Lifelong Learning course is offers a variety of extra training for a deeper dive into the CMP roles – extra resources, interactive workshops, etc. Bi-monthly virutal sessions help further develop coaching and mentoring skills and enrich CMP relationships. Where possible these workshops will be accredited by CME.

Coach/Mentors - this extra training supports their role as Coach/Mentor to be able to professionally, and safely, handle a variety of sensitive scenarious within a CMP. This will provide Section 1 & Section 2 Learning Credits for your Mainpro+/MOC journey.

Coachee/Mentees - are asked to participate in developing a Personal Learning Plan (PLP) to further support their personal and professional goals. Time dedicated to PLPs will provide Section 2 Learning Credits for your Mainpro+/MOC journey.

Scientific Planning Committee / Program Steering Committee

All potential sources of bias have been mitigated by the CME offiice. The CoMPAS Program Manual (link above) acknowledges and lists all committee members.

• Planning Committee

Dr. Melissa McGee
Physician Lead, CoMPAS
Email: meg597@usask.ca

Darla  Schiebelbein
Program Coordinator, CoMPAS
Email: darla.schiebelbein@usask.ca

Michelle Gabayan
Administrative Assistant, CoMPAS
Email: michelle.gabayan@usask.ca

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