Protecting the Public

Who is The College of Physicians & Surgeons (CPSM)?

Who are CPSM registrants?

All physicians, residents, clinical assistants, physician assistants, and medical and physician assistant students in Manitoba, must be registered with CPSM and hold a Certificate of Practice (license). 

How does CPSM protect the public?

We carry out our goal to protect the public through three core functions:

1. REGISTRATION ensures everyone registered to practice medicine in Manitoba is competent to practice and meets all the established registration requirements.
2. QUALITY monitors the professional competency of practice and promotes safe care through ongoing education and quality improvement initiatives.
3. COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS addresses concerns regarding the care provided by, or the professional conduct of registrants. 

Patient Safety Resources 

Safety conversations are an important step in building a proactive patient safety culture. With health systems under strain, it’s more important now than ever.

CPSM encourages honest discussions between you and your physician. Just one conversation can change how we think about patient safety and quality of care.

Whether you are a patient or a medical care provider, download the resources below from Healthcare Excellence Canada to help you get started, or to fine-tune the safety conversations you’re already having.

 Resource for patients and caregivers 

Resource for medical care providers

For more patient safety resources, visit healthcareexcellence.ca