Editorial
Certificate of Added Competence for Enhanced Surgical Skills
Certificat de compétence additionnelle — compétences avancées en chirurgie : des privilèges menacés
Fall 2017
Volume 22 - Issue 4
Brian Geller, Stuart Iglesias, Stuart Johnston
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 5–6
Content Summary
This editorial discusses the importance of a Certificate of Added Competence (CAC) for family physicians with Enhanced Surgical Skills (ESS). It highlights the challenges faced in privileging these skills and the need for a formal credential to ensure quality and competence. The authors advocate for collaboration among colleges and specialty societies to establish a national competency-based curriculum and accreditation process.
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Rural medicineMedical educationProcedural medicinePrimary careRetention