CanMEDS Roles

CanMEDS ROLES

All residents are expected to uphold the principles of CanMEDS education as described by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The CanMEDS roles are:

• Medical Expert

• Health Advocate

• Leader

• Collaborator

• Communicator

• Professional

• Scholar

Residents will be evaluated on each of these roles during each rotation as well as throughout the Residency. Workshops will be held through PGME and during Academic Half Day.

Please see the objectives for details of CanMEDS role descriptions.