Trainee Review Programs (TRPs)
Through the work of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) Trainee Committee, CCS trainees identified the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) examination preparation as a critical milestone in the transition from “school to work”. Hence the CCS/CCSA Canadian Cardiovascular Society Academy Trainee Review Programs (TRPs) were established.
Program Benefits
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.
Upcoming Events
Back in person! The Cardiac Surgery Trainee Review Program (CS TRP)
DATES: February 4 and 5, 2023
LOCATION: The Fairmont Hotel, Winnipeg, MB
ELIGIBILITY: Year 5 & 6 in Cardiac Surgery
*Note that year 4 following the CBD track are also eligible this year.
Save the dates for other upcoming TRPs!
Adult Cardiology TRP is April 14-16 in Toronto – Registration will open
soon!
Past TRPs
In-person 2022 Pediatric Cardiology TRP (PC TRP)
Chair: Dr. Carolina Escudero
Date: December 2-4, 2022
Location: The Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (ECHA), Edmonton, AB
“Everyone taking the RC exam should take this course.”
“It was amazing! Can’t wait until next year”
– 2022 PC TRP Participants
2022 Cardiac Surgery TRP (CS TRP)
Chair: Dr. Jessica Forcillo
Date: March 26 & May 7, 2022
Location: Virtual via Zoom
86% of participants said the TRP helped them in their preparation for the RCPSC exam and recommend it to those taking the exam in 2023!
2022 Pediatric Cardiology TRP (PC TRP)
Chair: Dr. Carolina Escudero
Date: April 8-10, 2022
Location: Virtual via Zoom
“It was a fantastic course. Very long and tiring but completely worth it. The OSCE was definitely worth doing and has given me areas to focus on and shown my weaknesses. […] Thank you for taking the time to organize such a worthy course.”
– 2022 PC TRP Participant
2022 Adult Cardiology TRP (AC TRP)
Chair: Dr. Sarah Ramer
Date: April 22-24, 2022
Location: Virtual via Zoom
“Thank you very much for this amazing experience and opportunity. This was a fantastic review course that provided a great opportunity for self-testing to identify areas of weakness to focus studying. It also provided amazing learning resources which will be great for review as we approach the exam. The faculty were extremely generous with their time and feedback. Would recommend to colleagues without reservation.”
– 2022 AC TRP Participant
Support the TRP and CCSA
The TRP is supported through donations provided from the Canadian Cardiovascular Society – and by individual members 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 click here or contact us at membership@ccs.ca.