Supporting New Leaders in Health Care with the National Cohort Training Program

What We're Working On

Scientific Study Title:

Enhancing a Community of Practice** for the Health System Impact Fellowship Program: Advancing Capacity for Sustainable & Patient-Centred Learning Health Systems across Canada

Start Date:

July 2022

End Date:

June 2025

Research Category

Innovative Research Methods

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Want to participate in this study? Learn more here.

Why do this research?

Reason For Research

Our National Cohort Training Program supports the Health System Impact Fellows across Canada by creating a strong community where they can connect, learn, and collaborate with each other. This will help them modify healthcare systems to better meet the changing needs of healthcare. We provide tools, training and networking opportunities for this community of practice, benefiting healthcare in Canada.

Methodology

Execution of Research

Our goal is to create a strong community of practice (COP) for the Health System Impact Fellows to continue to change healthcare systems to better meet the needs of Canadians.

To achieve this, we will:
1. Provide tools and learning opportunities to empower the community in updating national learning systems (programs).
2. Establish regular networking events to allow the members to share ideas and information.
3. Lay a foundation for the community’s long-term existence within Canada’s Health Services and Policy Research area.

Who is involved?

Involvement

A variety of Health System Impact Fellowship stakeholders are involved in this research including doctoral and postdoctoral fellows, each of whom are co-supervised by one academic mentor and one health system leader.

Apply to the CIHR Health System Impact Fellowship program here.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We recognize the inherent structural and systemic challenges faced by certain members of our society within academia. We can make a difference by meaningfully engaging with and incorporating feedback from HSIF NCTP fellows and alumni who may belong to one or more social groups traditionally underrepresented in doctoral and post-doctoral studies or experiential learning opportunities. For example, we conduct quarterly evaluations on our training sessions and seek input during these interactive sessions.