It is our hope that you have a strong interest in helping to shape today’s medical trainees!
As a preceptor, you act as a guide, mentor and role model for trainees at all stages of their medical education.
Rotation Process
The University of Toronto receives a steady stream of applications for rotations at St. Joseph’s Health Centre. In addition, the Office of Medical Education is in regular contact with interested learners to provide rotation and preceptor information.
As a preceptor, you may receive rotation requests from the University of Toronto and the Office of Medical Education to arrange rotations in your service.
How Can the Office of Medical Education Help You?
The Office of Medical Education offers administrative support to physicians who chose to take medical trainees into their practice and the Health Centre. In addition to credentialing learners, we aid in: Program development and expansion, creation and enhancement of department welcome packages, facilitation of faculty appointments and tracking of preceptor-learner schedules.
The Office of Medical Education is also happy to provide support during Continuing Education events, the formation of promotional educational documents, and much more!
Teaching Stipends and Funding
The University of Toronto is currently able to offer a modest stipend for teaching. All physicians at St. Joseph’s can choose whether they would like their teaching stipend issued to a group account or to be paid out individually. Stipends are received by the Office of Medical Education from the University of Toronto and are verified and paid out quarterly.
Based on the 2011-2012 fiscal year, funding for preceptors was paid out based on $1000.00 per 4 week block (28 days) or approximately $5.10 a day. Funding is subject to change, so please ensure you check with the Office of Medical Education for any updates or inquiries.
Currently, only preceptors with a University of Toronto Faculty Appointments may receive compensation for teaching. The Office of Medical Education is happy to help facilitate an appointment for any interested staff.
Remember, not all rotations are funded. Please contact the Office of Medical Education if you have any questions!
University of Toronto Faculty Appointments
Faculty appointments are made through the University of Toronto and are approved for physicians who are engaged in academic activities for a portion of their professional time. There are three categories of appointment for Clinical Faculty Members that are supported through the Medical Education Office. These appointments are Clinical Full-Time, Clinical Part-time and Clinical Adjunct.
If you would like to pursue an academic appointment with the University of Toronto, please contact the Office of Medical Education and review the Appointment Guide. Please note that the following must be completed to obtain a University of Toronto appointment:
- Appointment Application Form*
- CPSO Certificate of Professional Conduct
- Curriculum Vitae*
- Recommendation letter from Hospital Chief or Education Director
- Professional Development Plan**
* Templates provided by the Office of Medical Education
** For DFCM appointments only
In order to be eligible for a Faculty Appointment at the University of Toronto you must have your College of Family Physician of Canada (CFPC) or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) Certification (or equivalent).
As per our agreement with the University of Toronto, only preceptors with Faculty Appointments may receive compensation for teaching, where eligible.
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Page last updated: January 24, 2012
