Spotlight - October 19, 2021

19 October 2021

Did you know?

MD Program Faculty Appointments Policy
(reviewed & re-approved by MDCPC August 26, 2021)

Policy: All physicians who have direct supervision of medical students in required clinical learning experiences must have a faculty appointment (clinical or academic) in the FoMD. This does not apply to residents who supervise, teach and assess medical students as part of their position Policy supports CACMS accreditation element 9.2

Social Accountability in the accreditation process

Element 1.1.1
Requires each medical school’s social accountability to be articulated in its mission statement, evidenced by specific outcome measures, and fulfilled in its educational program through admissions, curricular content, and types and locations of educational experiences.

Element 6.4.1
Ensures exposure and experience in generalist care and requires clinical learning in a range of environments from small rural or underserved communities to tertiary care centres.

Element 7.10
Requires educational activities to develop a student’s professionalism and leadership skills.

Element 7.6
Requires consideration of the Indigenous peoples of Canada as medical schools prepare students to learn, recognize and address unique needs of people of diverse cultures.