Pep Information

The Practice Enhancement Program was established in 1994 as an educational program which would offer the physicians of Saskatchewan a positive means of assessing their medical practice. The PEP committee studied existing assessment and remediation programs in other provinces as well as statistical reports determining that physicians do improve when they are given specific information identifying deficiencies and advice on how to correct them. The program is funded jointly by Saskatchewan Health, the Saskatchewan Medical Association and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan. The assessment process is one of medical peer review which looks at a physician's office facilities, procedures and medical records to determine the quality of care being provided by that physician. The PEP experience also allows the physician to receive feedback from patients and peers. As assessments are completed and specific needs for enhancement are observed, the Practice Enhancement Program recommends educational and remedial resources to improve skills in specific areas. In all walks of life there is need for review and assessment of performance in order to offer the best quality of service or care. We hope that physicians will welcome the program as an opportunity to enhance their practice by providing incentive to improve medical facilities and develop skills through various resources and educational opportunities. The mandate of the Practice Enhancement Program has recently been expanded to cover specific issues regarding the assessment of physicians in walk-in clinics. Please see our Program Mandate to access a description of the mandate expansion.