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ISPO Seminar – ISPO Evaluation & Examination Seminar Toronto, CANADA – September 2 to 4, 2009
Wednesday September 2
Time	Topic/Subject	Presenter(s)	Other contributors	Related Documents	Additional Comments
8:30-9:00	Arrival from Hotel (school van can pick-up 7 persons at 8:15 am)
9:00-9:15	Introductions / Expectations / Objectives	Blocka
9:15-10:30	Overview and Background on the ISPO Professional Categories & Discussion	Blocka		Category I & II Information Packages
	· History, background of category development · Definitions of categories · Category II – full, single discipline, modular · Category I · Current examples in the profession – II & I			ISPO/WHO Document
10:30-10:45	Break Period
10:45-11:30	Professional Profile and Learning Objectives	Blocka/Harte
	· Clarify professional profiles – Cat II & I · Clarify learning objectives – Cat II & I · Compare/contrast Category I & II · How does this apply to the evaluation/examination	Blocka – Cat I Harte – Cat II		Category I & II Profile & Learning Objectives
11:30-12:30	Review of the Evaluation/Accreditation & Examination Process – flowchart of process, responsibilities, logistics, correspondence, reimbursement	Blocka		Flowchart of Process
12:30-1:30	Lunch
1:30-2:30	ISPO Self Study Document & related documents: - overview of document, it’s purpose, function, etc. Examples: · Cat I – USA, SSPO, … · Cat II – none	Malas	Comments from attendees: Francis, etc.	ISPO Self Study Document
2:30-3:00	Schedule for Evaluation – overview of template, possible scenarios, process for implementation/finalization	Blocka Cat II & I		Schedule template document
3:00-3:30	Consultation process – overview of objectives and process	Harte		Document to be identified
Possible Break Period
3:30-4:00	Elements to be evaluated during the process:
3:30-4:00	· Facility issues – equipment, room, space, safety, etc.	Harte/Blocka others		Information Packages Schedule template
4:00-4:30	· Curriculum Elements: o Faculty – Cat II & I o Theory subject areas – courses/time (Cat II/I)	Harte/Blocka		Info Packages Schedule template Prof. profile & learning objectives
4:30/5:00	WRAP UP DISCUSSION & Transportation back to hotel

ISPO Seminar - Category II Evaluation & Examination Toronto, CANADA - September 2 to 4, 2009
Thursday September 3
Time	Topic/Subject	Presenter(s)	Other contributors	Related Documents	Additional Comments
8:30-9:00	Arrival from Hotel (school van can pick-up 7 persons at 8:15 am)
9:00-9:45	· Curriculum Elements: Cat I & II - Continued o Practical subject areas – courses/time o Practical procedures – how implemented	Blocka Harte		Info Packages Schedule template Prof. profile & learning objectives
9:45-10:45	Accreditation/Evaluation case studies	Blocka	Comments from those evaluated:	Past Cat II & I reports
	· Report template overview · Overview of past reports · Strategies that can be implemented in performing the accreditation/inspection process		Figgins Francis Sasaki Ghosh
10:45-11:00	Break Period
11:00-11:30	Final discussion with regard to evaluation/accreditation	Blocka
11:30-12:00	ISPO Cat II Examination Process
	· Overview of exam process · Pre-examination responsibilities · Communication/correspondence prior to exams	Blocka/Harte		ISPO Exam Protocol Document
1200-1:00	Lunch
1:00-1:45	ISPO Examination Protocol Document – Cat II · Exam procedures, administration & set-up	Blocka		Protocol Doc
1:45-2:45	ISPO Examination Protocol Document – Cat II · Overview of the examination process Cat I Examination Process – to be or not to be? · Overview of the examination process (defer to Friday)	Harte/Blocka		Protocol Doc
2:45-3:00	Possible Break Period
3:00-3:30	Evaluation forms: · Template for Clinical Presentation · Examiner Guidance Sheet · Practical Examination Marking Form	Blocka		Forms to be posted
3:30-4:30	Example of the Cat ii Patient Presentation and Questioning Session – Example 1 (see movie link on website – presentations page)
4:30/5:00	Transportation back to hotel – Dinner planned at Markland Wood GC – 19:00/7:00pm

ISPO Seminar - Category II Evaluation & Examination Toronto, CANADA - September 2 to 4, 2009
Friday September 4
Time	Topic/Subject	Presenter(s)	Other contributors	Related Documents	Additional Comments
8:30-9:00	Arrival from Hotel (school van can pick-up 7 persons at 8:15 am)
9:00-9:15	Introduction to simulated exams – Cat II process	Blocka
9:15-10:00	Break out in groups for mock exams with model students & patients – Case 1	Groups
10:00-10:15	Post mock exam discussion after first session & prepare for 2^nd mock exam	Groups
10:15-10:30	Break Period
10:30-11:15	Break out in groups for mock exams with model students & patients – Case 2	Groups
11:15-11:30	Post mock exam discussion after first session & prepare to report back to group	Groups
11:30-12:00	Each examination group reports back on the results of their simulated exam sessions	Group
12:00-1:00	Lunch
1:00-1:30	Category I examination issues – examples/issues from past Category I evaluations	Blocka
1:30-2:00	Category I competency exam implemented - Thailand	Sisaki
2:00-2:30	Discussion on issues and topics raised	Group
2:30-2:45	Possible Break Period
2:45-3:30	Wrap up discussion for the Seminar: · Where do we go from here? · Where is ISPO going overall? · Next seminar – web based? · Resources available to group – maintain site · Things that need working on	Group
3:30-4:00	Transportation back to hotel – Dinner, Downtown Toronto? – to be decided by the Group