This award encourages CRA members to develop innovative and practical self-assessment programs and quality improvement (QI) initiatives.
Are you currently conducting a QI project? If so, consider applying for the Practice Reflection Award!
Program Overview
Self-reflection programs can often lead to practice change better than conventional learning modalities. Chart audits and other methods of practice reflection & self-assessment have been proven successful in achieving Competency Based Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes the value of self-assessment programs, through Section 3 credits, and emphasizes the importance of incorporating these types of activities in members’ Continuing Professional Development.
To see further information on this award, please refer to the Terms of Reference (PDF).
Application Process
Applicants are encouraged to submit projects for a juried review by members of the CRA Education Committee
Application deadline is mid-October annually
Assessment criteria for the award includes relevance of the topic, innovation, ease of program application, cost effectiveness, trainee involvement, private practice application, scholarly background, and project completion
This is an annual competition, awards are granted on merit and depending upon caliber of submissions, all award(s) may not be granted each year
Award(s) will be presented at the following year’s Annual Scientific Meeting
Past Award Winners & Projects
Practice Reflection Award Summary
Award
Award Recipient
Project
Gold
Dr. Evelyne Vinet
An Educational Tool to Improve PREeclamPsia Knowledge and Aspirin adheRence in Lupus prEgnancies: The PREPARE Trial. Supported by a CIORA grant
Silver
Drs. Raheem Kherani and Madeline Beckett
Developing and Implementing the Mini-Practice Audit Model (mPAM) to Improve Rheumatologist Self-Assessment
Bronze
Drs. Alec Chu Ming Yu, Brent Ohata, Daksh Choudhary
Personalized Outreach for Equitable Treatment in Rheumatology (POET Rheum)
Award
Award Recipient
Project
Gold
Dr. Aurore Fifi-Mah
VIVA QI: Vaccination In Vasculitis Applying a Quality Improvement Approach
Silver
Drs. Claire Barber and Steven Katz
Alberta Rheumatology Learning Health System
Bronze
Drs. Stephanie Garner and Aurore Fifi-Mah
Apply the GHOST Audit Standards in a Canadian Context
