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Latest Updates

Discover the most recent news articles and updates about ongoing projects and achievements. This section includes content from CAPER Counts, ensuring you are always up to date with the latest information.

June 2025

The 2024–2025 CAPER Annual Census is Now Available 

The Canadian Post-M.D. Education Registry (CAPER) is pleased to announce the release of the 2024–2025 Annual Census, now accessible on our website. 

What’s new this year? 

Section J has been enhanced to include 10-year post-training practice location data, in addition to the existing 2- and 5-year indicators. This expanded view offers a more comprehensive understanding of long-term physician practice patterns across Canada. 

We encourage all stakeholders to consult the updated dataset and apply these insights to inform evidence-based decision-making in medical education and health workforce planning. 

Explore the 2024–2025 Annual Census now and discover how these insights can support your work. 

Appointment of New CAPER Committee Chair 

The Canadian Post-M.D. Education Registry (CAPER) is delighted to announce the immediate appointment of Dr. Heidi Britton from Resident Doctors of Canada (RDoC) as the new Chair of the CAPER Committee. Dr. Britton has been a dedicated member of the committee for several years, bringing a wealth of experience and commitment to this role. 

In her new position as Chair, Dr. Britton will lead the CAPER Committee in its mission to enhance post-M.D. education in Canada. Her extensive background and dedication to the CAPER initiative will be invaluable as we continue to advance our goals and objectives. 

We are thrilled to have Dr. Britton step into this leadership role. Her vision will be instrumental in guiding the CAPER Initiative and Committee as we work towards our mission of improving medical education and workforce planning in Canada. 

CAPER’s Transition from Twitter to LinkedIn 

The Canadian Post-M.D. Education Registry (CAPER) is pleased to announce a strategic shift in our social media presence. Following the lead of the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC), we have decided to move away from X/Twitter.  

We are excited to announce the launch of a new LinkedIn account for CAPER in May 2025.This transition marks a significant step in CAPER's ongoing efforts to enhance our communication strategies and broaden our reach within the medical education community. By leveraging LinkedIn's robust networking capabilities, we aim to foster stronger connections with medical professionals, educators, and institutions. Our LinkedIn account will serve as a platform for sharing important updates, research findings, and opportunities for collaboration. We encourage all our stakeholders to follow us on LinkedIn to stay informed and engaged with CAPER's initiatives. 

CAPER is pleased to share important updates to our 2023–2024 reporting 

The Canadian Post-M.D. Education Registry (CAPER) is pleased to announce significant updates to the 2023–2024 Provincial and Faculty Reports, National IMG Database Report, and Annual Census. With the successful acquisition of the 2023 Practice Location Data made possible through collaboration with the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) we have enhanced the accuracy and completeness of the following key reports: 

• The Provincial and Faculty Reports now include Section D: Location of Practice 2 Years Post Exit, offering insights into where medical graduates are practicing two years after completing their training.  

• The CAPER Annual Census includes Section E: Practice Location Data, providing a broader view of workforce distribution and trends.  

• The 2024 National IMG Database Report includes Section C: IMGs in Practice, providing valuable insights into where international medical graduates are practicing 2, 5, and 10 years after completing Canadian postgraduate training. 

These updates deepen our understanding of post-training practice patterns and support more informed workforce planning. 

We are committed to delivering accurate, timely data and have taken steps to strengthen our data collection and reporting processes to prevent future gaps. 

We encourage all stakeholders to explore the revised reports and census, and to make full use of the newly added practice location data. Your feedback is always welcome as we continue to enhance our reporting efforts. 

Exciting News! The next edition of the CAPER Fact Sheet is Now Available! 

We are excited to share that the latest CAPER Fact Sheet, " An Analysis of Sex Distribution Trends Among Postgraduate Medical Trainees by Legal Status Over the Past Three Decades (1993/94 - 2023/24) " is now available on our website. This infographic offers a detailed overview of the evolving landscape of medical education in Canada, highlighting significant trends and changes over the past thirty years. 

Explore the latest data trends, including: 

• Analysis of sex distribution among postgraduate medical trainees by legal status over the past three decades. 

• A positive shift towards equal representation of both sexes amongst medical trainees. 

Stay informed about the dynamic needs of our healthcare system and the aspirations of our future medical professionals. 

March 2025

Exciting News! The next edition of the CAPER Fact Sheet is Now Available!

We are excited to share that the latest CAPER Fact Sheet, " A Comprehensive Analysis of Sex Distribution Trends Among Postgraduate Medical Trainees by Broad Specialty of Training Over the Past Three Decades (1993/94 - 2023/24)" is now available on our website. This infographic offers a detailed overview of the evolving landscape of medical education in Canada, highlighting significant trends and changes over the past thirty years.

Explore the latest data trends, including:

• Analysis of sex distribution among postgraduate medical trainees by specialty over the past three decades.
• A positive shift towards sex balance among medical trainees.
• Notable increases in female trainees in Family Medicine, Medical Specialties, and Lab Medicine Specialties.
• Progress in narrowing the gap in traditionally male-dominated surgical specialties.
• Encouraging trends in Areas of Focused Competence, emphasizing the importance of continued efforts for sex equality in medical education.

Stay informed about the dynamic needs of our healthcare system and the aspirations of our future medical professionals. Access the full fact sheet here: Fact Sheets | CAPER.

Upcoming Events

Never miss an opportunity to engage with the CAPER community. Check out our list of upcoming committee meetings, events, conferences, and webinars.

• CAPER Committee Spring 2025 Meeting (Virtual) – June 2025

• CAPER Committee Fall 2025 Meeting (Virtual) – October 2025

Social Media Links

Stay connected with CAPER by following us on our social media channels. This section promotes ongoing engagement and interaction with the CAPER community.

Linked In: Canadian Post-M.D. Education Registry (CAPER)

Contact Information

If you have any questions or need more information about post-graduate medical education in Canada, please fill out our data request form available here or email us directly at caper@afmc.ca.

For inquiries or additional information regarding undergraduate medical education in Canada, please reach out to the AFMC Data Team at data@afmc.ca.

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