PPIP Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, participation in the Physician Practice Improvement Program is mandatory for all College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta members.

AMA-ACTT offers webinars that support all three types of PIPP activities; the associated activity will be outlined in the individual webinar description.

Physicians will need to register for each PPIP webinar individually. Choose from the webinar options and click the Registration Link button.

Once the registration is complete, a link for the webinar will be emailed to you from Zoom ([email protected]). Please note, this link will not be active until the day and time of the scheduled webinar.

Once you’ve registered for a PIPP webinar, you’ll receive a link in your email from Zoom ([email protected]). 

1. Check the date and time of the webinar on the AMA-ACTT website and ensure you're joining at the right time.
2. Try restarting your device and rejoining the Zoom meeting.
3. Try manually entering the meeting details if joining via the link doesn't work.
4. Update or install the Zoom app on your device.
5. Check with your IT support, there may be a firewall blocking Zoom.
6. Visit the Zoom troubleshooting page for additional suggestions. 

If none of the above steps resolves the issue, email [email protected].

The Maslach Burnout Inventory is available online. There is a $25 USD fee to access the Maslach that is not covered by the AMA.

Note: Completion of the Maslach Inventory is required prior to attending a “Facing the Drain of Medical Practice” webinar as overall results are discussed during the webinar.

The Virtual Care Questionnaire helps inform your Virtual Care PPIP Action Plan and is accessible online.

The majority of PPIP webinars offered through AMA are 90 minutes long and are unaccredited/non-certified. 

CCFP MAINPRO+ Credits 1.0 credits/hour for non-certified activities. Learn more.

Royal College MOC (Maintenance of Certification) Credits for unaccredited activities 0.5 credits/hour. Learn more.

PPIP webinars offered by AMA-ACTT are not recorded. If you were unable to attend a webinar, check the PIPP webinar page for additional offerings or sign up to be notified as new webinars are added to the calendar.