Accommodating Residents with Disabilities
Last updated: May 16, 2018
RDoC reached out to the PGME Deans regarding accommodations for residents with disabilities in Post Graduate Medical Education (PGME) programs. This table presents a summary of our findings.
A visual indicator has been provided for each Faculty of Medicine’s PGME Program.
= No Accommodations policy in place or in development.
= Accommodations policy in development, not yet in place.
= Accommodations policy in place.
University of British Columbia
Policy for Accommodation?
In progress
Contact Information:
Dr Elisabet Joa
Assistant Dean of Postgraduate Medical Education
Elisabet.Joa@ubc.ca
University of Alberta
Policy for Accommodation?
No designated policy.
Contact Information:
Ramona A. Kearney, MD, MMEd, FRCPC
Associate Dean for Postgraduate Education
Dr. Melanie Lewis
Associate Dean, Learner Advocacy & Wellness
University of Calgary
Policy for Accommodation?
Available
The purpose of this policy is to set out the University’s Duty to Accommodate Students, in its role as a service provider, under the Alberta Human Rights Act. This policy applies to Instructors, other Employees, other Contractors and Students at the University’s campuses in Alberta.
Contact Information:
PGME Office
pgme@ucalgary.ca
University of Saskatchewan
Policy for Accommodation?
Available
To provide guidance to support and to promote the training of residents with documented disabilities through reasonable accommodation, in compliance with applicable laws and University of Saskatchewan governing documents, including the University of Saskatchewan policy “Students with Disabilities: Academic Accommodation and Access.”
Contact Information:
Gayathri Manoharan
Resident Wellness Coordinator
gayathri.manoharan@usask.ca
University of Manitoba
Policy for Accommodation?
Available
The University of Manitoba is specifically committed to reasonable accommodation of the needs of residents with documented disabilities by making efforts to create a barrier-free learning environment and by providing other supports and services within the limits of available resources.
Contact Information:
Eric Jacobsohn, MBChB, MHPE, FRCPC (Department of Anesthesia and Internal Medicine)
Associate Dean, Student Affairs, PGME
studentaffairsPGME@umanitoba.ca
Links to General Resources:
- http://umanitoba.ca/student/saa/accessibility/
- http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/wellness/contact.html
- http://umanitoba.ca/student/saa/accessibility/essential-skills-and-abilities-requirements.html
- http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/student_affairs/contact.html
McMaster University
Policy for Accommodation?
In progress
Contact Information:
No Designated Contact
For general inquiries, contact MD Program Student Affairs & Postgraduate Trainee Affairs Office
905-525-9140 ext 22979
Links to General Resources:
Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Policy for Accommodation?
In progress
Contact Information:
Dr. Jonathan DellaVedova
PGE Wellness Lead Clinician
residentwellness@nosm.ca
Catherine Duchesne
Wellness Program Coordinator Support
pgewellness@nosm.ca
Links to General Resources:
Queen’s Univeristy
Policy for Accommodation?
Not Available
Contact Information:
Dr. Melissa Andrew
Director of Resident Affairs
learnerwellness@queensu.ca
University of Ottawa
Policy for Accommodation?
Not Available
Contact Information:
No Designated Contact
For general inquiries, please contact:
Dr. Lorne Wiesenfeld
Vice-Dean of Postgraduate Medical Education
pgmecom@uottawa.ca
University of Toronto
Policy for Accommodation?
Available
Residents with disabilities are entitled to the same opportunities and benefits as those without disabilities. In some circumstances, those with disabilities may require short or long-term accommodation to enable them to complete their training.
Contact Information:
Dr. Julie Maggi
Director, Office of Resident Wellness
Julie.Maggi@utoronto.ca
Dr. Heather Flett
Associate Director, Office of Resident Wellness
heather.flett@utoronto.ca
Links to General Resources:
Western University (University of Western Ontario)
Policy for Accommodation?
In progress
Contact Information:
Dr. Donald Farquhar
Assistant Dean, Resident Wellbeing, Learner Equity and Wellness
(London Campus)
Donald.Farquhar@schulich.uwo.ca
Dr. Arthur Kidd
Assistant Dean, Learner Equity & Wellness
(Windsor Campus)
akidd@hdgh.org
Links to General Resources:
Dalhousie University
Policy for Accommodation?
Available
Under provincial human rights legislation, the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University is required to allow equal benefit from and participation in services and education for Dalhousie residents and fellows who are experiencing a barrier due to a characteristic protected by the applicable provincial human rights legislation.
Contact Information:
Dr. Carolyn Thomson
carolyn.thomson@dal.ca
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Policy for Accommodation?
Available
Note: same policy as all students in Memorial University; not designated for residents
In keeping with its Core Values, particularly those of responsibility to learners and inclusiveness and diversity, the University is committed to ensuring an environment of understanding and respect for the dignity and worth of each student and also to supporting inclusive education based on the principles of equity, accessibility and collaboration.
Contact Information:
