The MD Program has identifed four high-level priority areas and corresponding strategic objectives that provide a roadmap for the development and implementation of specific strategic initiatives. Our achievements are reported on in our annual report.
| Priority Area |
Strategic objectives |
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Diversity
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- Enhance admissions processes to most effectively balance consideration of both academic and non-academic qualities and characteristics
- Maximize opportunities for qualified learners from diverse backgrounds to gain admission to the program
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Curriculum innovation
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- Develop and implement competency-based program objectives
- Develop and implement approaches to learner assessment that support achievement of competencies
- Supports student at key transition points from admission through to residency
- Provide clinically-relevant and adaptive curricular pathways and programmatic options
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Learner experience
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- Cultivate an integrated culture of wellness
- Provide effective academic support and career management opportunities and services
- Enable appropriate professional development throughout the learning continuum
- Effectively monitor and improve the learning environment and address the adverse effects of the hidden curriculum
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Teaching & partnerships
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- Facilitate and support opportunities for learning experiences in a variety of settings, including community-based hospitals and agencies
- Provide development opportunities for faculty and staff that support innovations in program delivery
- Encourage and support individual interest in the collective administration, governance and delivery of undergraduate medical education
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Endorsed by the MD Program Executive Committee January 2014 ; reaffirmed june 2017
