The project has an expected 7 year lifespan, which will be divided into phases and is anchored by the UGME Curriculum Renewal Project Charter. Below you will find Newsletters, Podcasts and Upcoming Events providing important project information and details as we aim for, progress and achieve project milestones. Make sure to visit often as this information is updated on a monthly basis.
Curriculum Renewal
The UGME Curriculum Renewal project was initiated in the Summer of 2020, with the primary objective centered on creating a description of the “characteristics, qualities, professional values and abilities” that define a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.
Podcasts
Behind the Scenes│Curriculum Renewal
Behind the Scenes aims to:
a) to discuss the educational rationale for a curriculum renewal;
b) be a medium via which the ones working behind the scenes can articulate collective wisdom;
c) And to create a dialogue on the topics discussed.
To find out more about the UGME curriculum renewal, listen to our podcast Behind the Scenes.
a) to discuss the educational rationale for a curriculum renewal;
b) be a medium via which the ones working behind the scenes can articulate collective wisdom;
c) And to create a dialogue on the topics discussed.
To find out more about the UGME curriculum renewal, listen to our podcast Behind the Scenes.
Newsletter
N E W S L E T T E R | 2023 Edition
March 2023 Edition - A patient partner’s perspective
Curriculum Renewal Champion – Kurtis Kitagawa
Kurtis Kitagawa is a patient partner involved with the curriculum renewal project. About five years ago, he decided to give back to the health care system. He systematically identified and followed up on opportunities to: (a) help patients become more effective partners in their own health care, starting with primary care; (b) ensure access to specialized mental health care, especially for those who do not have private insurance; and (c) support interprofessional collaboration to assist patients with complex health needs. We asked him to share his experience with us.
Curriculum Renewal Champion – Kurtis Kitagawa
Kurtis Kitagawa is a patient partner involved with the curriculum renewal project. About five years ago, he decided to give back to the health care system. He systematically identified and followed up on opportunities to: (a) help patients become more effective partners in their own health care, starting with primary care; (b) ensure access to specialized mental health care, especially for those who do not have private insurance; and (c) support interprofessional collaboration to assist patients with complex health needs. We asked him to share his experience with us.
Upcoming Events
Project Phases and Reports
Like any major project, we have approached and are managing this one using recognized Project Management Institute methodologies. You will find below various phases representing our planning, Implementation and Execution, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing project stages. Within each, feel free to browse the various reports and recorded webinars that have been produced to date. Please contact our curriculum project coordinator should you have any questions or would like to receive more information.
Phase 1
- Curriculum Structure Working Group
- EPA Implementation Working Group
- Social Accountability Working Group
- Assessment Working Group
- Patient Partner Working Group (currently being translated)
- Interprofessional Education Working Group (currently being translated)
- Education Technology Working Group (currently being translated)
- Phase 1 Synthesis Report
- Summary of Phase I Townhall