Competence by Design (CBD) in Royal College (RCPSC) Programs
"Every resident, a physician for my family"
Competence by Design (CBD) is a multi-year initiative to implement an outcomes-based approach to learning and assessment in residency and specialty practice across Canada. The goal of CBD is to enhance patient care by ensuring physicians demonstrate the skills and behaviours required to continuously meet evolving patient needs. At the University of Alberta, our Postgraduate Medical Education programs are transforming their approach to educating, supporting, and assessing residents in a way that aligns with the CBD model while supporting our ongoing mission to make “Every resident, a physician for my family.”
Introduction to CBD
Learn more about CBD and our approach to implementation and maintenance.
Program Launch Schedule
Our residency programs have been launching in CBD since 2017 and will continue to launch into 2025; find out which programs are scheduled to launch.
CBD Events
We’re dedicated to providing professional development to ensure success in CBD; view our offerings and register for applicable sessions.
Resources
Browse our CBD resource hub designed for current residents, general faculty, and programs.
FAQs (in development)
CBD is a big change and there are always a lot of questions; we’ve compiled answers to the most common questions we receive here.
Our Team
Anna Oswald, MD, MMEd, FRCPC
Director, CBME
Alicia Strand, MD, FRCPC
Assistant Director, CBME
Chris Chan
Technology Learning Analyst
Joan Evans
CBD Coordinator
For all CBD/CBME related inquiries, please contact the PGME CBD Coordinator at pged@ualberta.ca.
For all .med Suite related inquiries, please contact the PGME Technology Learning Analyst at pgtla@ualberta.ca.