Postgraduate Medical Learner Accommodation Process

Source: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/pgme/wellbeing/office-resident-affairs-and-physician-wellness/learner-accommodation Parent: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/pgme/future-trainees

The purpose of academic accommodations is to enable Medical Learners to complete their training and meaningfully participate in the medical profession while safeguarding patient care, safety and well-being.

Things to note:

• Requests for accommodation are confidential. Similarly, accommodation plans are confidential.
• The role of the Office of Resident Affairs and Physician Wellness is to facilitate the process and to provide support.
• If you aren't sure, have questions, or you need support with the process, please book an appointment with Julie Munch our Occupational Therapist.
• Academic Accommodations can be requested prior to your start date, or at any time during your residency.
• Accommodations are based on protected grounds as per Human Rights legislation.
• If you had accommodations in Undergrad, please also consider attaching that documentation to your request.
• Questions about the accommodation process can be directed to pgmeaccom@ucalgary.ca.
• The process can take from 1-3+ months for review and implementation.

Accommodation Policies and Forms

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To make an accommodation request

1. Complete the Resident Accommodation Form and submit it via e-mail at pgmeaccom@ucalgary.ca or in person at the Office of the Associate Dean, PGME (Room G02 (Ground Floor), Heritage Medical Research Building, 3330 Hospital Drive NW).
2. If the accommodation is required due to a mental or physical disability, please also submit a Fitness for Work Form with your physician via e-mail at pgmeaccom@ucalgary.ca or in person at the Office of the Associate Dean, PGME (Room G02 (Ground Floor), Heritage Medical Research Building, 3330 Hospital Drive NW).