Academic Support

At Resident Affairs, we understand how multiple issues can impact academic performance and the resulting toll on both your confidence as a resident and your sense of well-being. We offer support and guidance if residents are experiencing academic difficulty particularly if you are on formal or informal educational learning plan.  

Areas of academic support we can assist with may include a counselling and/or coaching model to foster skill development in time management, organization, and executive function, mitigating performance and exam anxiety. We can also help with enhancing your communication skills as well as offer resources for conflict management.

Resident Affairs has an advocacy role and can assist you in navigating questions or concerns with your Program, should any arise. We offer guidance in taking a leave of absence for medical/personal reasons as well as return to training planning in conjunction with your Program.

Accommodations

We provide advice and help accommodate the needs of residents with special or extenuating circumstances. Our aim is to ensure postgraduate learners are well supported and able to perform to the best of their abilities.

If you require accommodations to support your training experience, please submit your request here. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive environment for all residents. Complete the form with your specific needs and any relevant documentation, and our team will work with you to provide the necessary support. For any questions or assistance, please contact us directly.

Resources:

1. Accommodations FAQs
2. PGME Accommodations Policy
3. Request for Accommodations Form
4. PGME Accommodation Process Map

Please contact us directly to request an accommodation form or if you any questions.

Mistreatment

The Faculty of Medicine is committed to providing a learning environment that is safe, professional, and respectful. All members of our community share this right and responsibility. Part of our commitment to creating and maintaining this type of learning environment includes having clear reporting mechanisms and processes in place to address the mistreatment of Learners by faculty, staff, peers, and others involved in medical education.

Do you have concerns about your current learning environment? At Dalhousie we consider there to be “no wrong door” to use to initiate a discussion on mistreatment in the learning environment. Resident Affairs team members can provide support in such situations and help you navigate any confidential reporting process through the Office of Professional Affairs. For confidential reporting and further support please visit the Faculty of Medicine, Office of Professional Affairs website, or proceed directly to Confidence Line where you can make an anonymous or named report. Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine – ConfidenceLine

Contact Us with your questions or to book an appointment.