The Academic Fellowship program is a rigorous continuing education program intended to strengthen the practice of family medicine and primary care by developing leadership, teaching and research skills of the practitioners.
Learners completing the academic fellowship will be able to:
Identify and analyze the social, political and scientific forces that influence the health care system and the delivery of primary health care.
Evaluate how individual and family dynamics affect the health of a population.
Apply the principles of adult education when teaching in a classroom or a clinical setting.
Design effective and innovative interprofessional educational programs in a scholarly manner.
Use research methods and basic statistical techniques as they apply to the primary care setting.
Apply the principles of leadership and management as they related to the health care setting.
Length
1-2 years full-time; up to 6 years part-time
Intended audience
Existing or prospective DFCM faculty and licensed health care professionals who have an active practice in their country of primary residence.
Certificate awarded upon completion
Certificate of Completion, CEPD, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Program location
Department of Family and Community Medicine University of Toronto 500 University Avenue, Toronto, Canada
About DFCM
The University of Toronto’s Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) is recognized internationally for its clinical, educational and research excellence. We are the largest family medicine training program in North America. Our faculty members are leading clinicians, teachers and researchers, committed to advancing the discipline of family medicine.
Number of courses required
9 courses at the Continuing Education Professional Development (CEPD) level, including 2 practicums
Course list
Required courses (5): FD02 : Working with Families in Family Medicine FD03: Social, Political and Scientific Issues in Family Medicine FD04: Human Development Issues in Family Medicine FD07: Teaching and Learning (A): Principles and Theories FD08: Teaching and Learning (B): Practical Issues and Approaches
Required Practica (2): FD90: Medical Education Practicum FD91: Research/Creative Professional Activity
Selective courses (2): Two (2) courses chosen from the course menu [insert link] (subject to availability)
Course timetable
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Core faculty
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Admission requirements
Participants must be licensed and actively practicing (in country of primary residence) in a recognized health profession or be a senior trainee therein.
Deadlines
Please apply at least two months before your planned start date. Program begins May, July (preferred) or September.
Forms
Application forms are available for download from this link.
Cancellation and dismissal
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Fees
Fee schedule
Contact
Academic Fellowship and Graduate Studies Program Dept. Family and Community Medicine Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto 500 University Avenue, 5th Floor Toronto, ON M5G 1V7 familymed.grad@utoronto.ca
