# 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](https://wellnessintake.ucalgary.ca/TitaniumWeb/PGMEWellness) 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](https://albertahumanrights.ab.ca/what-are-human-rights/about-human-rights/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](mailto:pgmeaccom@ucalgary.ca).
- The process can take from 1-3+ months for review and implementation.

## Accommodation Policies and Forms

[See all forms](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/pgme/policies-and-operating-standards)

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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).