Our vision/mission statements were recently updated to reflect an increasing focus on practice improvement and health outcomes. We strive to motivate our planning committees to incorporate the tenets of quality improvement and to create objectives and learning formats that will result in practice change in those who participate in our programs.
Vision
To enhance practice improvement through innovative, practical and evidence-informed continuing professional development leading to better healthcare outcomes. “Enhancing healthcare through CPD”
Mission
Enable and support effective lifelong learning of physicians, medical educators and scientists and other healthcare professionals by:
- Addressing professional practice learning and performance needs
- Promoting self-directed learning with a competency-based framework
- Integrating best evidence
- Integrating patient perspective
- Promoting scholarship and research
- Incorporating appropriate educational technologies
- Embracing social accountability by integrating the needs of our diverse stakeholders and communities
- Recognizing the bilingual character of our community
Strategic Plan
"Better care through lifelong education”.
Our vision and mission are fully aligned with the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine’s strategic direction to lead innovation for a healthier world by expanding our impact on the health of individuals and populations in both official languages through interdisciplinary education, research, and responsive care. Our work is guided by the Faculty’s five unifying priorities: Francophonie; Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Social Justice; Innovation and Technology Integration; Local and Global Impact; and Reconciliation, Action, and Indigenous Health — ensuring that our programs and initiatives reflect our commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, innovation, and meaningful community engagement.