Auditor Training Workshop – November 18, 2025

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM) engages practicing physicians to perform chart audits for a variety of reasons. This work is central to the CPSM mandate of ensuring safe medical care for Manitobans.

Why be an auditor? You would be contributing to your profession, you would be giving your colleagues a fair assessment by a peer and you will both learn something in the process. It is a change of pace from the normal routine. Physicians interested in doing this type of work should consider attending the Auditor Training Workshop.

The workshop will consist of two to three hours of required pre-workshop self learning, followed by a half day live online session involving small group interactive work.

Objectives

At the end of this workshop, the participant should be able to:

• Identify the mandate of the CPSM, and the types of audits carried out by the CPSM – Professional, Leader
• Conduct a chart audit using the supplied tools – Medical Expert
• Conduct a chart-stimulated recall discussion – Communicator, Collaborator
• Provide feedback to an audited physician – Communicator, Collaborator, Professional

Agenda

Pre-workshop self learning

• CPSM Audits – Why, what, how (45 mins)
• Medical Record Keeping – What does CPSM require (30 mins)
• Medical Records – What to look for as an auditor (30 mins)
• Introduction to the Audit Tool (20 min)
• Chart Stimulated Recall – how to have an effective discussion (20 min)

Interactive Online Workshop – November 18, 2025

0800 – Introduction, round table

0815 – Questions related to pre-learning topics – Marilyn Singer

0845 – Chart audit practice session (Includes breakout working groups) – Marilyn Singer

0945 – Stretch Break

1000 – Delivering Effective Feedback – how to lead difficult conversations (includes breakout working groups) – Marilyn Singer

1130 – Report writing – how to put the information together – Marilyn Singer

1145 – Words from an experienced auditor – Dr. Natalie Schur

1205 – Windup and feedback

Participants are required to complete a pre-workshop, self learning module prior to attending the live session on November 18. This material should take ~ 2 – 3 hours to complete. The material is available in your CPD account for those that have successfully registered. 

Registration

This workshop is no charge and limited to 20 participants, by invitation only.

*Add the free event ticket to cart below and complete the registration process.

The live workshop will be delivered online via Zoom only. Connection details will be emailed to registered participants 24 hours in advance of the session date.

This is an interactive workshop. Access to a microphone and camera is required as they will be necessary to participate in the breakout working groups.