Volunteer Opportunity: Accreditation Chair

Ontario’s Anesthesiologists is seeking a volunteer to join our Ontario Anesthesia Meeting and Conference Planning Committee as the Accreditation Chair.

Each year, the Ontario Anesthesia Meeting and Conference Weekend features an exciting academic program, including interactive workshops and current and clinically relevant topics. We aim to have outstanding speakers from across Ontario who will elevate the quality of anesthesia care. The 2023 Ontario Anesthesia Meeting and Conference Weekend will be held at the Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre from October 27 to 29, with our optional Leadership Development Day taking place on October 26.

We are seeking an Accreditation Chair who will:

  • Be responsible for gathering content and writing answers to the questions required on accreditation applications

  • Liaise with presenters to assist them in completing all necessary steps of the accreditation process

  • Assist OMA staff in following up with speakers to obtain all necessary documentation for the OMA to apply for accreditation, including support with completing/reviewing CME application forms for both Section 1 & Section 3 credits through the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society

  • Support OMA staff with managing all parts of the Self Assessment Program, including:

  • ensuring all program criteria is met by the Speakers,

  • creation and delivery of pre and post-event tests to delegates,

  • developing communications for delegates outlining the process, pre and post-event requirements and timelines

Experience with the following would be an asset (however, is not required):

  • The development and implementation of a Self Assessment Program

  • The accreditation process through the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society

  • The educational and ethical standards established by the Royal College for accredited activities within Section 1 or Section 3 of the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program 

  • The process of applying for Mainpro+ credits directly via the CFPC Cert+ platform  

The Accreditation Chair will participate in monthly Zoom meetings and activities outside of meetings. The time commitment will increase closer to the event.

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV and a Statement of Interest to info@ontariosanesthesiologists.ca.