Committees in Postgraduate Medical Education

The PGME Office maintains a committee structure that supports the governance, oversight, and continuous improvement of postgraduate medical education at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.

These committees and subcommittees help ensure compliance with accreditation standards while supporting program administration, assessment, policy development, resident success, and quality improvement.

Use the directory below to learn about each committee, access terms of reference, and find relevant contacts and resources.

Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) Committee

Supports the Associate Dean, PGME, in the planning, organization, and evaluation of residency and AFC education programs.

Meets: 10 times per year (September–June)
Format: Virtual

Contact

Registration Coordinator

Residency Allocation Subcommittee (RAC)

Responsible for decisions related to the allocation of CaRMS PGY1 positions across residency programs.

Meets: As needed


Contact

Financial Administrator

PGME Advisory Board

Reviews and approves remediation and probation plans for residents and provides guidance on individual learning and support plans.

Meets: Monthly
Submission deadline: Minimum two weeks before meeting date

Contact

Registration Coordinator

Appeals Committee

Hears appeals related to resident assessment, AFC programs, and fellowship probation, suspension, and termination policies.

Meets: As needed
 

Contact

Registration Coordinator

AFC Subcommittee

Supports the planning, organization, and evaluation of Area of Focused Competence (AFC) education programs and provides support to AFC Program Directors and Administrators.

Meets: At least four times per year


Contact

Evaluation & Accreditation Specialist

Internal Review Subcommittee

Oversees the internal review and continuous improvement process required by accreditation standards for residency programs.

Meets: At least four times per year
Format: Virtual

Contact

Evaluation & Accreditation Specialist

Policy Subcommittee

Leads policy development and review to support accreditation standards and residency education governance.

Meets: At least four times per year
Format: Virtual


Contact

Evaluation & Accreditation Specialist

PGME CBME & Assessment Subcommittee

Provides guidance on the implementation and continuous improvement of Competence by Design (CBD) across residency programs.



Contact

PGME Office