A Unique, Longitudinal Learning Experience from SACME
March 16, 2025 – March 2026 / In Person & Virtual
Learn how to incorporate the latest research and scholarship into your CPD/CME practice! The SACME CPD Scholarship Program is designed for both experienced and novice individuals who are looking to advance their research, evaluation, and scholarly skills. This program will kick off at the 2025 SACME Annual Meeting in Washington, DC (available both in person and virtually). Following the launch, participants will engage in monthly two-hour virtual sessions, culminating at the 2026 SACME Annual Meeting, which will also offer both in-person and virtual attendance options.
Participants will have the chance to develop your expertise in the investigation and evaluation of learning and change in CPD/CME. The small group and hybrid nature of the program allows attendees to network with professionals who are leading the evolution in CPD/CME research. With a focus on interactive learning, breakout discussion, and knowledge generation, you’ll be prepared to take the next step in your career within CPD/CME and contribute to the scholarship of CPD/CME.
Ready to catalyze your knowledge and skills to make a lasting impact in CPD/CME? Join us for this dynamic year-long program of connection and collaboration.
Target Audience
We invite participation from individuals interested in beginning or honing their research skills in CPD/CME. This includes researchers, scholars, and medical educators, as well as CPD/CME professional services staff whose work touches upon CPD/CME program development, accreditation, and evaluation.
Course Directors
- Tanya Horsley, PhD
- David Rojas, MD
- Sophie Soklaridis,PhD
Preliminary Agenda
Session 1 – 2025 SACME Annual Meeting (in person and virtual, 4h)
March 16, 2025 (Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington or virtual)
- Program introduction (0.5h)
- David Wiljer, PhD, Joyce Fried and Martin Tremblay, PhD
- Understanding Ways of Knowing, Being and Valuing in CPD Evaluation and Research (1h)
- Design question (1.5 h)
- Concomitant sessions (1h)
- Research design – research
- Research design – program evaluation
Session 2 – Equity and Ethics in CPD (virtual, 2h)
April 8th, 2025 (4-6pm EST)
- Program update (0.5h)
- David Wiljer, PhD, Joyce Fried and Martin Tremblay, PhD
- Equity and Ethics in Research, Evaluation and QI in CPD (1.5h)
Session 3 – Evidence Review (virtual, 2h)
May 13th, 2025 (4-6pm EST)
- Program update (0.25h)
- David Wiljer, PhD, Joyce Fried and Martin Tremblay, PhD
- Concomitant sessions (1.75h)
- Evidence review – research
- Evidence review – program evaluation
Session 4 – Methods (virtual, 2h)
June 10th, 2025 (4-6pm EST)
- Program update (0.25h)
- David Wiljer,PhD, Joyce Fried and Martin Tremblay, PhD
- Concomitant sessions (1.75h)
- Overview of Quantitative Methods
- Overview of Qualitative Methods
Session 5 – Collecting Data (virtual, 2h)
July 8th, 2025 (4-6pm EST)
- Program update (0.25h)
- David Wiljer,PhD, Joyce Fried and Martin Tremblay, PhD
- Concomitant sessions (1.75h)
- Designing Questionnaires
- Conducting Online Focus Groups
Mentoring and Consultation
August 12th, 2025 (4-6pm EST)
Session 6 – Analyzing Data (virtual, 2h)
September 9th, 2025 (4-6pm EST)
- Program update (0.25h)
- David Wiljer, PhD, Joyce Fried and Martin Tremblay, PhD
- Concomitant sessions (1.75h)
- Analyzing Qualitative Data
- Analyzing Quantitative Data
Session 7 – Other Methods (virtual, 2h)
October 14th, 2025 (4-6pm EST)
- Program update (0.25h)
- David Wiljer, PhD, Joyce Fried and Martin Tremblay, PhD
- Concomitant sessions (1.75h)
- Multi-Method Design
- Using Clinical and Practice Data in CPD Research and Evaluation
Mentoring and Consultation
November 11th, 2025 (4-6pm EST)
Session 8 – Writing your Article (virtual, 2h)
January 13th, 2026
- Program update (0.5h)
- David Wiljer, PhD, Joyce Fried and Martin Tremblay, PhD
- Writing up your Results (1.5h)
Mentoring and Consultation
February 11th, 2026 (4-6pm EST)
Session 9 – 2026 SACME Annual Meeting (in person and virtual, 3h)
March 2026
- Program update (0.5h)
- David Wiljer, PhD, Joyce Fried and Martin Tremblay, PhD
- Project presentation at the SACME Board of Directors (1h)
- Session on projects during the 2026 Annual Meeting Program (1.5h)
Registration Fees
Program Registration (All Participants):
- Early Bird: $2,000 CAD (until December 31, 2024, 11:59 pm ET)
(~$1,500 USD – for reference only, rate subject to change)
- Regular: $2,250 CAD
(~$1,700 USD – for reference only, rate subject to change)
Register Today!
Cancellation
Cancellation requests received on or before Wednesday, January 1, 2025, are subject to a processing fee of $60 CAD. Cancellations received between Thursday, January 2, 2025, and Friday, February 28, 2025, will be eligible for a 50% refund.
Refunds will not be processed after Friday, February 28, 2025. Registrations are not transferable.
Requests for cancellation must be made in writing to cpd.programs@utoronto.ca.
The University of Toronto reserves the right to cancel events. Registrants will be notified at the earliest possible date in the event of a cancellation. Registration fees for events cancelled by the University will be refunded; however, the University will not be liable for any loss, damages or other expenses that such cancellations may cause.
