The Community Oncology Program is pleased to offer Professional Development opportunities in oncology. These awards are designed for health professionals affiliated with the Community Oncology Program and to family physicians and nurse practitioners in primary-care practice within Manitoba who would like to enhance their knowledge and skills in cancer care and blood disorders
Eligible areas include, but are not limited to:
You can apply for:
Recipients may apply to their professional organization for credits. Family physicians may apply for self-learning credits from the College of Family Physicians in Canada
Preference will be given to strong applicants who:
All recipients will be encouraged to commit to serving as a cancer-care resource to their community or practice group at the end of the traineeship for a minimum of two years.
Family physicians and nurse practitioners who are successful applicants will be asked to commit to accepting the referral of a minimum of six new cancer patients needing a family physician over the 12 months following the completion of their traineeship. This will assist in the challenge of linking patients with new primary-care providers if they lack one.
If you have any questions please contact:
Laryssa Sawchuk
Transitions of Care Coordinator
Lsawchuk3@cancercare.mb.ca
CC18-825 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg MB R3A 1M5
Phone: 204-784-0210