Seeking Input from PGY-1 Residents! 

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Have you recently made the transition from medical school in Canada to a residency program? Share your experience and help shape the journey for future learners. 

As part of its ongoing commitment to improve the final year of medical school, AFMC is seeking up to ten PGY-1 residents from across Canada to participate in a one-hour virtual focus group to learn more about this critical point in a learner’s journey.  

Focus group participants will: 

  • Share their lived experiences, ideas and recommendations 
  • Help AFMC assess progress, identify gaps and barriers, and highlight successful practices 
  • Inform local and national strategies to enhance the final year of medical education in a meaningful, equitable, and sustainable way 

Participants will also connect with thought leaders on the national stage and will be entered in a draw to win one of three $100 grocery gift cards. 

Focus Group sessions 

Participants may register for one of the following virtual sessions: 

  • Tuesday, October 27, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm EST 
  • Wednesday, October 28, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm EST 

To register, please email Stephanie Sewel at ssewell@afmc.ca by October 21st and include the following information: 

  • Your full name 
  • Institution 
  • Residency program 
  • Location or time zone 
  • Preferred session date 

Learn more about AFMC’s continued efforts to improve the final year of medical school. 

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