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Foundations in Applied Medical Education (FAME)

The overall goal of the Foundations in Applied Medical Education (FAME) program—formerly known as the Healthcare Education Scholars Program (HESP)—is to enhance the knowledge and skills of educators and to foster a strong foundation in academic scholarship within health professions education.

Application deadline for 2026-2027: April 14th, 2026 at midnight 

We provide theoretical scaffolding to those activities that our clinician educators take part in on a daily basis, as well as promote a deeper understanding of how these activities relate to our goal of producing more effective healthcare providers. We aim to inspire innovation and scholarship among the participants, develop a community of scholars who can support each other, and ultimately provide leadership for the next generation of clinician educators.

This program is only offered in English.

Download FAME application form (PDF)

Download FAME brochure (PDF)

This program takes place every Tuesday mornings – 8h30 to 11h30 from September 2026 to end of May 2027.

Tuition fees

For members of sponsoring Faculty of Medicine departments – no tuition fees necessary

For Canadian applicants from non-sponsoring departments - $5500

For international applicants – contact Dr. Claire Touchie