Research and development
In order to achieve the highest standard of medical care for Canadians, the Medical Council of Canada (MCC) has a strong commitment to research and development, and is engaged in many supporting activities including:
Research
- Providing support to a variety of groups and individuals
- Funded support for original research through research and development grants including the grant for Research in Clinical Assessment.
- Funded support for medical educators to enhance their knowledge and skills.
- Managing data requests for outcome studies
- Publishing technical reports in physician assessment
Development
- Designing new tools to assess and evaluate physicians in clinical practice
- Developing new examinations and assessments
Facilitation
- Liaising with sister organizations, presenting at conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals
- Consulting in areas of research, development and psychometrics
- Producing the Deans' Reports and other special reports