The Physician Leadership Institute

On Mar. 1, 2023, the CMA announced changes to its CMA Joule offerings, including a redesign of our physician leadership program to better align with our advocacy priorities and support physicians in driving system-level change. We look forward to sharing the updated program in the future.


We offer a variety of leadership programs to meet your needs, fit your schedule and match your learning preferences. The Physician Leadership Institute (PLI) offers accredited leadership learning for individuals through open-enrolment courses and for teams and organizations through tailored programs. PLI courses are led by an expert faculty of physician leaders and industry practitioners and are aligned to the nationally-recognized LEADS in a Caring Environment framework.

All open enrolment courses will be offered virtually until further notice. Class sizes are limited for an optimal learning and networking experience

 

Team Training

 

Elevate the skills of your whole group with team training. PLI courses can be tailored to meet the unique needs of your health care team, organization or conference. Deliver CPD-accredited learning at scale!

 

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Open enrolment courses

 

Learn on your schedule and make connections with peers from across the country. Courses are open to all physicians, with both CMA members and residents receiving a discounted rate. 

Become a CMA Member

 

 

Upcoming facilitated courses


Jun. 8–9
Online
English

 

On-demand learning
 

Self-led, free
Online
English or French

Self-led, free
Online
English or French

Self-led, free
Online
English or French

Self-led, free
Online
English or French

 

All courses

Explore the full listing of PLI courses and add your name to the waitlist to be notified when registration opens.

 

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Certify your commitment to leadership

 

Members that complete five PLI courses in five years can qualify for a certificate of recognition.

Certification


Become a certified leader
 

Accredited continuing professional development

 

All courses are accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for their Maintenance of Certification Program (MOC) and the College of Family Physicians of Canada for Maintenance of Proficiency (Mainpro+).