One of the supporting resources for remedial candidates is access to a Peer Support Group. This group is comprised of two education minded pharmacists and a staff resource. Generally each remedial candidate is provided a 45-minute session with the Peer Support Group.

At these meetings, support is provided to help the remedial candidate develop an education action plan, set a target date for reassessment, and discuss any issues which may be preventing the individual from participating in remedial activities and ultimately achieving success in the Peer Review assessment.

Peer Support Group is generally offered three times per year at the College.

Role of the Peer Support Group

• To ensure the candidate understands the importance of continual professional development as a responsibility of being a health care provider
• To ensure the candidate understands the seriousness of the situation from a pharmacist/colleague perspective
• To provide support and encouragement regarding the candidate’s ability to successfully remediate
• To assist the candidate in articulating his/her learning needs and guide them towards appropriate learning opportunities