Application Process
- Review the program description and details of the Education Scholars Program here.
- To apply to ESP, please follow the following steps:
- Create a CFD User Account. You can do so by clicking If you have already created an account, click here to log in. Please note you will be required to set up a new account and password for our new website. We will connect your account with your previous CFD event records.
- You will receive an activation link immediately (check your junk mail). Once your account is activated, please log in and complete your online profile by selecting “My profile” from the options on the left hand side of the page.
- You may consider purchasing CFD membership if you don’t already have it, in order to take advantage of discounted tuition rates for ESP for CFD members. Membership is FREE for Unity Health Toronto staff, physicians, learners and patient/family partners and Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto staff, faculty (incl. status only) and learners.
- Complete the online application form (click here to complete the form)
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- This will include the following 3 questions (Please note that there is no way to save your application, we recommend you complete the application in one sitting. If you require time to prepare your answers, note down the questions below and return to the application once you are ready. )
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- Your motivation for participating in the Education Scholars Program including specific goals for participating
- How these goals fit into or support your career goals
- Relevant experience in health professions education
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- Submit the following documents via email to cfd@unityhealth.to:
- CV (maximum 10 pages)
- Signed Learner Contract
| Final Deadline for completed applications for consideration is: May 15, 2025
*Member Tuition rates are only applicable to CFD Members. You must be registered as a CFD member prior to submitting your application to receive the member rates. CFD General Membership is $90/person for the year. Membership is FREE for Unity Health Toronto staff, physicians, learners and patient/family partners and Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto staff, faculty (incl. status only) and learners. Click here to sign up or for more details.
Your package will be reviewed by the program team to ensure alignment between your goals and the Education Scholars Program. Offers of acceptance will be extended to successful applicants by mid-June 2025 |
Access and Inclusion Bursary
We have established this Bursary to enhance financial support, recognizing that funding access varies across health professions and institutions. Our available funds for this Bursary vary from year to year, and therefore the number of bursaries we can award will vary and become available each winter.
For details on what funding is available and instructions on how to apply, click here.
Contact
Euson Yeung
Program Lead
euson.yeung@utoronto.ca
Mariangela Palumbo
Education Coordinator, eLearning and Programs
mariangela.palumbo@unityhealth.to
Who should apply: The Education Scholars Program is best suited for individuals with foundational experience in health professions education and are looking to deepen their skills in educational scholarship, leadership, and systems-level change.
Ideal applicant characteristics include:
- Mid-career professionals in health professions education
- Educators seeking growth in leadership
- Practitioners looking to address real-world challenges
- Team-oriented problem solvers
- Committed to longitudinal learning
- Interested in building professional networks
Upcoming dates:
Year 1
Unit 1: Introduction to Education Scholarship
October 6-8, 2025 – Module 1 (3 day in-person)
November 4,2025 – 3-hour in-person group session
December 2, 2025 – 3-hour in-person group session
January 20, 2026– 3-hour in-person group session
1 self-scheduled 1:1 coaching (1 hour each)
Unit 2: Education Scholars as a Developer
February 9-21, 2026 – Module 2 (3 day in-person)
March 10, 2026 – 3-hour in-person group session
April 7, 2025 – 3-hour in-person group session
*1 self-scheduled 1:1 coaching (1 hour each)
Unit 3: Education Scholar as Evaluator
May 4-6, 2026 – Module 3 (3 day in-person)
May 26, 2026 – 3-hour in-person group session
*1 self-scheduled 1:1 coaching (1 hour each)
Year 2
Unit 4: Education Scholar as a change Agent
October 5-7, 2026 – Module 4 (3 day in-person)
November 3, 2026 – 3-hour in-person group session
December 1, 2026 – 3-hour in-person group session
January 19, 2027 3-hour in-person group session
*1 self-scheduled 1:1 coaching (1 hour each)
Unit 5: Consolidation
February 8-10, 2027 – Module 5 (3 day in-person)
March 9, 2027 – 3-hour in-person group session
April 6 ,2027 3-hour in-person group session
May 4, 2027 – 3-hour in-person group session
*2 self-scheduled 1:1 coaching (1 hour each)
June 1, 2027 – Showcase/Graduation (in-person)
*Participants are responsible for scheduling their 1:1 coaching sessions with their assigned coaches.