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