Residents will complete at least one scholarly project under the direction of a research supervisor. There is protected time for the residents to complete their scholarly projects in blocks or longitudinally.  Academic Faculty with a primary interest in research are available to mentor residents. 

Residents are expected to present their research at a provincial and/or national conference and most submit their manuscript for publication. Several residents in the program have won research awards and essay contacts at national and international conferences.  

Residents have protected time to attend weekly academic half day sessions. The academic sessions cover medical expert topics in PM&R, as well as anatomy, basic science, clinical skills, ethics, indigenous health, practice management, research and other CanMEDS related topics. Residents will have several opportunities to refine their presentation skills over the course of residency, by presenting at academic half day and other rounds series.  

Formal teaching seminars on PM&R topics occur throughout core rehabilitation rotations. At the end of each core rotation, the resident will complete an end-of-rotation examination to test their medical/rehabilitation knowledge related to that rehabilitation population.

Practice written examinations and applied exams/OSCEs, in accordance with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada fellowship exam format, are held twice a year. The program collaborates with the University of Calgary and University of Saskatchewan for the fall written/applied examination and alternates hosting the exam with the University of Calgary.