Office of Surgical Education | CME
CME Physician Lead
Dr. Carolina Fermin-Risso
Continuing Medical Education
Continuing Medical Education
We are dedicated to fostering a culture of lifelong learning, professional excellence, and innovation in surgical practice through City-Wide Surgical Rounds, delivered by Continuing Medical Education (CME) within the Office of Surgical Education.
To learn more about the values that guide this work, we invite you to continue reading to explore our Vision and Goals for Continuing Medical Education.
Contact Us
For questions or additional information, please contact the CME at: CMESurgery@ahs.ca.
Promote lifelong learning
To provide high-quality, accessible, and accredited educational programs that support the ongoing professional development of surgeons and surgical teams.
Enhance patient care and safety
To ensure that all educational activities are informed by current evidence, best practices, and quality improvement principles that translate into improved clinical outcomes.
Foster collaboration and academic excellence
To cultivate interdisciplinary learning environments that encourage mentorship, scholarship, and the exchange of ideas across surgical disciplines.
Support professional standards and regulatory requirements
To align CME programming with institutional priorities and national frameworks, including maintenance of certification, licensure, and the Physician Practice Improvement Program (PPIP).
Advance educational leadership and scholarship
To promote excellence in surgical teaching, curriculum design, and educational research that contribute to the advancement of academic surgery.