Policies & Guidelines

Admissions, Selection & Transfers

Policies related to entry into residency programs and movement between programs

Policy or Procedure Source* Date Next Review
Admissions Pathway for Indigenous and Black Learners Guidelines PGME 2025 2029
Resident Selection Guideline PGME 2025 2029
Resident Site Selection PGME 2025 2029
Essential Skills & Abilities  PGME 2022 2025

Assessment, Progression & Appeals

Policies governing evaluation, promotion, training progression, and appeals

Policy or Procedure Source* Date Next Review
Assessment of Training and Promotion Regulations PGME 2024 2028
Appeal and Reconsideration Regulations PGME 2021 2025
Maximum Duration of Training PGME 2023 2027
Waiver of Training Following a Leave of Absence PGME 2023 2027

External Relations & Conflict of Interest

Policies related to interactions with external organizations

Faculty, Program Leadership & Administration

Policies focused on faculty, Program Directors, and program administration

Policy or Procedure Source* Date Next Review
Appointment of Program Directors PGME 2024 2028
Faculty Regulations PGME    
Policy on Program Director Performance Evaluations PGME 2026 2030
Program Administrator and Program Director FTE Allocation (Guidelines) PGME 2025 2026
Removal of Teaching Privileges PGME 2026 2029

Financial, Travel & Funding

Policies governing reimbursements, funds, and financial support

International Experiences & Training Abroad

Policies concerning electives and educational experiences outside the home program

Policy or Procedure Source* Date Next Review
International Electives Policy Serving & Engaging Society 2024  

Professionalism, Conduct & Learning Environment

Policies addressing expected behaviour and respectful learning environments

Policy or Procedure Source* Date Next Review
Professionalism Policy PGME 2009 2025
Medical Learner Mistreatment Policy FoM 2023 2027
Personal Harassment Policy for Postgraduate Medicine Trainees PGME 2018 2022

Records, Information Management & Administration

Policies related to files, records, and administrative management

Policy or Procedure Source* Date Next Review
Program File Management and Retention Guidelines PGME 2023 2027
Records & Access to Postgraduate Trainee Files Guideline PGME 2025 2029

Research & Scholarly Activity

Policies related to research involving residents and scholarly conduct

Residency Training & Educational Requirements

Policies related to the delivery and structure of residency training

Policy or Procedure Source* Date Next Review
Artificial Intelligence in Residency Training Programs PGME 2025 2026
Elective Experiences Outside Maritime Provinces PGME 2023 2027
Part-Time Residency Training (Principles and Conditions) PGME 2023 2027
Supervision of Residents Policy PGME 2025 2029
Schedule Changes (Guidelines for PGY1) PGME    
       

Resident Wellness, Health & Safety

Policies concerning learner well-being, safety, and health

Policy or Procedure Source* Date Next Review

Accommodation Policy   

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PGME 2024 2028
Fatigue Risk Management Guidelines PGME 2026 2030
Infectious Diseases & Immunization Policy PGME 2025 2029
Policy for Pregnant Residents MarDocs 2026 2027
Public Health Emergencies & Mass Casualty Events Guidelines PGME 2025 2029
Storm Closures PGME    
Wellness Guidelines for Postgraduate Medicine PGME 2026 2030