Through the work of the CCS Trainee Committee, CCS trainees identified the RCPSC examination preparation as a critical milestone in the transition from “school to work”. Hence the CCS/CCSA Trainee Review Programs were established. The TRPs provide trainees with realistic exposure to the examination process and offer an opportunity for feedback from faculty. It places their knowledge and exam writing skills to the test and provides them with an overview of all aspects of the exam. In addition, they have the opportunity to network with program faculty and fellow trainees from across Canada. Click on the links below to view TRP activities from 2011.

2011 Adult Cardiology TRP
2011 Pediatric Cardiology TRP
2011 Cardiac Surgery TRP
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2011 ADULT CARDIOLOGY TRAINEE REVIEW PROGRAM

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TRP Faculty

The sixth offering of the Adult Cardiology Trainee Review Program was held April 29 – May 1, 2011, in Toronto. There were 49 out of 57 third-year trainees in attendance. The program remains an extremely valuable opportunity for third-year Adult Cardiology residents to prepare for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Examination in cardiology.

The CCS and CCSA would like to thank the Adult Cardiology TRP Planning Committee members who provided their time and leadership in developing and running this program:

Front Row

Dr. Dylan Taylor
Dr. Mathieu Walker
Dr. Evan Lockwood

Middle Row

Dr. James Brown
Dr. Donald Palisaitis
Dr. Nisha D’Mello
Dr. Sarah Ramer

Back Row

Dr. Michael Freeman
Dr. Christopher Glover
Dr. Michael Froeschl, Chair
Dr. Christopher Johnson

The 2012 Adult Cardiology Trainee Review Program will held on April 27 to 29, 2012 in Toronto. More details will be available later this year.

2011 PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY TRAINEE REVIEW PROGRAM

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The fifth offering of the Pediatric Cardiology Trainee Review Program was held May 27-29, 2011 at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. This year, there were 8 attendees representing programs from across Canada. The Trainees’ feedback was very positive. Trainees regard this course as "extremely invaluable" and the words "excellent, very useful, great" are repeated throughout the evaluations. Through the weekend, the residents expressed the value of this program, and were very appreciative of the faculty and the CCS and CCSA's commitment to it. The TRP meets the needs of the trainees. Probably the most long standing benefit of the TRP is that it brings together the future pediatric cardiologists in Canada. It establishes the contacts and hopefully fosters friendships that will build a stronger national pediatric cardiology organization, supporting the CCS, in the future.

Pediatric TRP

The CCS and CCSA wish to thank the Pediatric Cardiology TRP Planning Committee for putting together this outstanding program:

From L to R:

Dr. Jennifer Russell
Dr. Anne Fournier
Dr. Kenny Wong, Chair
Dr. Luc Jutras
Dr. Julie Déry
Dr. Fraser Golding

The date and location of the 2012 Pediatric Cardiology Trainee Review Program will be announced early in 2012.

2011 CARDIAC SURGERY TRAINEE REVIEW PROGRAM

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CSTRP

The fourth Cardiac Surgery Trainee Review Program was held April 1 & 2, 2011 in Montreal. There were 13 Cardiac Surgery residents in attendance of which 7 were scheduled to write the exam this year. The program was also opened to 5th year trainees and provided them with much appreciated exposure to the oral examination process.

CSTRP Faculty

The CCS and CCSA wishes to extend a genuine thank you to faculty members for their contribution and for providing an outstanding learning opportunity for Canada's Cardiac Surgery Trainees:

From L to R:

Dr. Eric Dumont
Dr. Siamak Mohammadi
Dr. Frédéric Jacques
Dr. Pierre Pagé
Dr. Mackenzie Quantz
Dr. Yoan Lamarche, Chair
Dr. Anson Cheung
Dr. Roy Masters

The date and location for the 2012 Cardiac Surgery Trainee Review Program will be announced shortly.

Want to support the TRP and other CCSA activities? It’s easy!

The TRP is supported through donations provided from the Canadian Cardiovascular Society – and by individual members of the Academy and other organizations and individuals with an interest in advancing its objectives.

Make the CCSA part of your planned giving! To make a donation or to find out more about the Academy, please click here or contact.

Linda Palmer
Director, Membership Services and Trainee Programs
Canadian Cardiovascular Society Academy
222 Queen Street, Suite 1403
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5V9
Tel : (877/613) 569-3407 ext. 402
Fax : 613-569-6574