Overview

 

Program Features

The program will provide a unique mix of learning and action-oriented experiential opportunities including:

  • participation in the Action Learning Project and the LEADS personal mastery sessions
  • peer learning through small group work
  • support throughout the program from an experienced health system mentor and an academic advisor versed in policy worlds
  • interactions with speakers who are linked to health system transformation in Alberta and other Canadian jurisdictions

Content Areas

Participants will dive deep into the following thematic areas:

  • system thinking, leadership and health system performance
  • the political environment and managing the health system
  • optimizing health human resources
  • developing a quality culture
  • system transformation

Professional Continuing Education Credits

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada — Participants can claim their credits in MAINPORT, under Section 2 - Formal Course.

College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta — Participants can claim the fellowship towards their annual Continuing Competence Program.

The College of Family Physicians of Canada — Participants can request Mainpro+ credits for involvement in the fellowship program under the Self-Learning, Certified option.

School of Public Health, University of Alberta — Participants who complete the fellowship program may, if they satisfy the regular admission standards, apply to one of our graduate degree programs. If admitted, students may be exempt from a number of electives.

Canadian Society of Physician Leaders — Physicians who complete the fellowship program may apply for their Canadian Certified Physician Executive (CCPE) credential.

Canadian College of Health Leaders — Individuals completing the fellowship program will receive the Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation of CCHL upon payment of the membership fee to CCHL.

Program Update

The 2026-27 FHSI will start in October 2026.

  • Module 1: Oct 23 - 25, 2026
  • Module 2: Dec 11 - 13, 2026
  • Module 3: Feb 5 - 7, 2027
  • Module 4: Apr 9 - 11, 2027
  • Module 5: June 4 - 6, 2027

Program Contact

Dev Menon

menon@ualberta.ca