Continuing Professional Development FAQs Regarding the Collège des médecins du Québec Regulations

How do Mainpro+® credits convert to Collège des Médecins du Québec (CMQ) hours?

While credits for many Mainpro+ activities are generally converted to one recognized CMQ hour of participation, there are some exceptions. Mainpro+ non-certified credits are generally converted to one CMQ non-recognized hour of participation. The CFPC does the credit-to-hour calculations for you when your activities are transferred to the CMQ.

One-credit-per-hour activity: # credits = # hours

Will I be able to fulfill my obligations to the CMQ through the CFPC’s Mainpro+ continuing professional development (CPD) program?

The requirements of the two CPD programs are similar (250 credits [hours] over five years, annual requirement of 25 credits [hours] per year, 10 Certified Assessment credits [Category B hours]). For many Mainpro+ participants, meeting your Mainpro+ requirements will align with the CMQ’s requirements. However, we recommend that you check both your Mainpro+ and CMQ profiles regularly to make sure you are in good standing.

What is the difference between the Mainpro+ reporting year and the CMQ reporting year?

The Mainpro+ year runs from July 1st to June 30th, while the CMQ year runs from January 1st to December 31st. We recommend that you check your accounts regularly to make sure you are compliant based on each organization’s CPD requirements.

In Mainpro+ I can carry over up to 40 certified credits from one cycle to the next. Why isn’t this the case with my CMQ hours?

The CMQ does not allow carry-over credits from one cycle to the next. Therefore, carry-over credits are not transferred from Mainpro+ to the CMQ platform. Any carry-over credits you have from one Mainpro+ cycle will continue to be carried over into your next Mainpro+ cycle, up to a maximum of 40 certified credits. This occurs only if you have met the Mainpro+ minimum cycle requirements.

How can I meet the CMQ’s requirement of 10 evaluation hours over a five-year cycle using the Mainpro+ program?

The Mainpro+ program offers a variety of Certified Assessment activities that meet the evaluation hour requirement of the CMQ. For example, did you know you can earn up to five Certified Assessment credits (hours) by completing a Linking Learning activity? You can also search for other Certified Assessment activities in the CFPC’s CPD events calendar.

Why should I participate in the CFPC’s CPD Mainpro+ program and the CMQ’s CPD program?

To use any Special Designations obtained through the CFPC (e.g., CCFP, FCFP, CAC, etc.), you must be a member of the CFPC. The CFPC’s Mainpro+ program is the nationally recognized CPD program for family physicians in Canada. As a member of the CFPC, you will receive regular communications and information about Mainpro+, which includes the latest information on important topics such as research, advocacy, and outreach, as well as access to CFPC-specific resources such as the journal Canadian Family Physician.

What happens if I do not meet the CMQ’s minimum requirements?

The first credits (hours) registered during the following year will count toward meeting the minimum requirements of the previous year. For example, if you registered only 20 credits (hours) in 2019, the first five credits (hours) entered in 2020 would count toward the 2019 minimum requirement. You will need to register an additional 25 credits (hours) to meet the 2020 requirements.

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