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Motivations for Pursuing Enhanced Skill Credentials in Family Medicine: A Study of the Certificates of Added Competence in Canada.

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The College of Family of Physicians of Canada's Certificates of Added Competence (CACs) denote enhanced-skill family physicians who function beyond the scope of family practice or in specialized areas fundamental to family medicine practice. The credential provides recognition for skill development in areas of need and is intended to augment comprehensive care; however, there are concerns that it increases focused …

Authors

Grierson L; Allice I; Tong XC; Yu-Hin Siu H; Mountjoy M; Howard M; Guscott J; Farag A; Baker A; Vanstone M

Journal

Family Medicine, Vol. 54, No. 6, pp. 431–437

Publisher

Society of Teachers of Family Medicine

Publication Date

6 2022

DOI

10.22454/fammed.2022.213612

ISSN

0742-3225