Professional Development Program

Overview

All SUMO physicians are eligible to apply for PD support.

  • Practice plan members (non-Management Committee) can receive up to 50% of the cost of an approved activity, to a maximum of $5,000.
  • Management Committee members are eligible for up to $10,000 in PD funding.

Overview

All SUMO physicians are eligible to apply for PD support.

  • Practice plan members (non-Management Committee) can receive up to 50% of the cost of an approved activity, to a maximum of $5,000.
  • Management Committee members are eligible for up to $10,000 in PD funding.

Application Process

  • PD funding requests for the 2026/27 fiscal year are due by March 15, 2026. In-year requests may be considered.
  • Applications must include a budget.
  • Matching support (from personal or external sources) is required for non-Management Committee applicants.
  • Pre-approval is required before attending any course or conference.

Submission Process

Practice plans are responsible for collecting and coordinating the submission of all applications from their members.

Supporting Documents

For full program details and application materials, please refer to the Professional Development Support Package (PDSP), which includes:

  1. PD Policy
  2. PD Support Request Form
  3. SUMO Travel Expense Policy & Reimbursement Claim Form
  4. PD Course/Conference Review Form