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. These priority areas and strategic are consistent and align with the three domains of strategic focus identified in the Faculty of Medicine Academic Strategic Plan 2018-2023.
| 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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Teaching & partnerships
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- Facilitate and support opportunities for learning experiences in a variety of settings, including through our Academies and their partner hosptials
- 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; reaffirmed June 2018
