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Faculty
Development Leads

Community Objective

Faculty Development leads is an evolving ‘community of practice’ for faculty developers and aims to provide a forum for the sharing of new ideas and practices in faculty development, peer mentorship and collaborative learning about the practices and impact of faculty development.

Community Description

Established in 2011, the Faculty Development Leads Community brings together a growing number of local faculty development leads (at a departmental, hospital, program or faculty level).

Faculty Development Leads meets 3-4 times a year with a fluid agenda that adapts to the needs of the community

Meet our Community

Coming soon.

Contact

Latika Nirula
Community Co-Lead
latika.nirula@unityhealth.to

Laura Dempster
Community Co-Lead
l.dempster@dentistry.utoronto.ca

Karen Chen
Education Coordinator, Communications & Community
karen.chen@unityhealth.to

Community Overview

Who should join: Health Professional Faculty Development Leads

Format: Virtual

Register: Please contact karen.chen@unityhealth.to

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Upcoming Events

  • CFD13-%20CFDLogo_SubBranding__Workshop_Card_Blank.png
    4
    Apr
    This workshop is an introduction to collaborative learning. It introduces participants to the evidence, best practices and principles for teaching collaboratively. Participants will have the opportunity to develop a mini workshop and practice collaborative learning facilitation in the virtual setting.
    • Stepping Stones
    • Workshop
    • loc_virtual
    Start 01:00 pm EDT
    End 04:00 pm EDT
    Delivery Online
  • CFD13-%20CFDLogo_SubBranding_BPER_Card.png
    9
    Apr
    In this BPER, we will tap into our own lived experiences to better understand our individual and collective motivations to engage in health equity work, and we will explore the possibilities of working together, today, to help create a healthier, more just world for all.
    • BPER
    • Rounds
    • loc_virtual
    Start 12:00 pm EDT
    End 01:00 pm EDT
    Delivery Online
  • CFD13-%20CFDLogo_SubBranding__Workshop_Card_Blank.png
    24
    Apr
    This workshop provides foundational knowledge on how communication and language can create barriers to accessibility. We will identify problematic terms, understand how ableism informs the use of these term and apply this knowledge to our everyday practices to create an inclusive community.
    • Stepping Stones
    • Workshop
    • loc_virtual
    Start 01:00 pm EDT
    End 04:00 pm EDT
    Delivery Online

FAQs

Q. How do I create and/or activate my account to log into the site?

A. To create a CFD user account please click here. 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.

Q. Is there a cost to attend your programs?

A. There is a cost to participate in some of our programs. The cost of each of our programs varies and in some cases, the cost varies depending on your status with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at University of Toronto and/or in which hospital you work as well as whether or not you have an annual CFD Membership.

Q.I do not have a faculty appointment in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. Can I still attend your workshops, programs and/or events? Is there a fee?

A. Anyone whose education activities include teaching, leading, scholarship and advocacy are welcome to attend our workshops, programs and/or events. Specific pre-requisite criteria may apply. Please refer to each workshop, program or event page for details. All fees and discounts (where applicable) can be found in the workshop, program and event pages.

Q.I am interested in having one of your workshops offered at my home site/department. Do you offer this type of service?

A. Please contact us for further information.  The availability of this service is dependent on the resources and capacity of the CFD at the time the request is made.

Q: Is having a CFD Membership the same as having a CFD account?

A: No, a CFD Membership is not the same as a CFD account. However, in order to complete your CFD Membership registration you will be prompted to create a CFD account if you do not already have one. To register for a CFD General Membership and create your account click here.

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Our Programs

The CFD offers a number of exceptional programs to meet current and emerging faculty development needs across the health system. View the full listing of CFD’s programs to determine which may best meet your interests and needs.

Our Programs

The CFD offers a number of exceptional programs to meet current and emerging faculty development needs across the health system. View the full listing of CFD’s programs to determine which may best meet your interests and needs.

Centre for Faculty Development
Li Ka Shing International Healthcare
Education Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital
209 Victoria Street, 4th floor

Mailing Address:
30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8

cfd@unityhealth.to

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