Interested in family medicine? First- and second-year MD students at the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine have many amazing opportunities available to explore what a career in family medicine can look like - from clinical skills workshops in the classroom to experiential learning in live clinic settings.
During the Family Medicine Community Longitudinal Leadership Enrichment Opportunity (FM-CLLEO) program, you’ll observe firsthand the invaluable role family physicians play in the communities they work within. This opportunity allows student learners to collaborate closely with a family physician in an equity-deserving neighbourhood focusing on preventive care such as cancer screening and immunizations. Supported by OntarioMD, you will use extracted EMR practice data to identify patients who are in need of preventive care, schedule patient appointments and perform direct patient care to aid in preventative efforts. The Family Medicine Community Longitudinal Leadership Enrichment Opportunity (FM-CLLEO) is led by the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto and aligned with Ontario Health Toronto’s primary care priorities.
Upon completion of FM-CLLEO, students can claim up to 12 hours of EEE activities.
Eligibility: To participate, applicants must be available for 1 full day (in-person) prerequisite training session.
January 14, 1:00-7:30 pm, in-person, @ DFCM in Toronto (a light dinner will be provided).
Dates: February - May 2025
Students and their family physician preceptor will mutually agree upon a schedule, dedicating a minimum of three half days throughout the summer to complete the program objectives.
Format: In-person
Skills training and presentations (including 1 half day of data and MI training) will take place at 500 University Ave.
Hands-on experience will take place in clinic (address TBD) between 1pm-4pm, date TBD
Cohort size: 28 ( 14 2nd year MD students, 14 1st year PA students)
Learning objectives:
Use data to drive clinical decision-making.
Obtain direct exposure to patients through appointment bookings and in-person preventative care efforts.
Improve access to care in high priority communities.
