Our “Bootcamp” Workshop is a one-day interactive learning event that outlines the steps involved in setting up practice in Newfoundland and Labrador in a setting that enables you to network with peers and local resources.

After completing this workshop, you will be able to:

• Describe the type of practice you intend to provide.
• Outline the pros and cons of various types of medical practice business structures.
• List the license and membership requirements for practicing medicine in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL)
• Discuss some of the considerations for choosing an appropriate practice location/space
• Describe the financing options available to secure office space and equipment
• Identify and recruit staff needed for your practice
• Terminate an employee, if necessary
• List the typical technology systems used in medical practice in NL.
• List some of the threats to IT systems and data and discuss potential strategies to help mitigate these risks.
• Outline the key business management systems required for a successful practice.

The scientific planning committee for this program:

• Sinead Mercier MD CCFP
• Annabeth Loveys MD CCFP
• Marcus Byrne MD CCFP

This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Office of Professional & Educational Development, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University for up to 3.5 Mainpro+® credits.