ACPAC Program

Key Dates & Program Fees

* Apply and submit Supporting Application Documents by (extended) May 15, 2026, to be considered for an early enrolment incentive of $1,025 (tuition fee of $10,250). Candidates who submit exceptional applications and perform well in interviews are eligible for early enrolment incentives.

• Online Interviews with the Program Directors: May to June 2026
• Program Begins: September 28, 2026

Payment Details and Options:

• Fees are due in full by August 31, 2026.
• Accepted payment methods are cheque or electronic transfer
• To inquire about paying by installments, please contact us.

Your institution may offer funding to support learning and professional development. We encourage you to check with your clinic, department, or hospital.

Online Application Form

Submit Application Online

Supporting Application Documents

In addition to the online application form, applicants must provide these supporting documents:

• Letter of intent (maximum 500 words)
• Professional curriculum vitae
• Submit 2 letters of support, sent directly by the writers
• One letter should come from the applicant’s supporting institution or department.
• One letter should come from a rheumatologist or orthopaedic surgeon identifying the applicant’s clinical and academic strengths.

Please email supporting documents to cpd.programs@utoronto.ca following your online application with the subject line: ACPAC Application Supporting Documents – FIRST AND LAST NAME

Alternatively, supporting documents can be mailed to:

ACPAC Program
CPD, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
500 University Avenue, 6th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1V7

Selection Process

We look for the following in our selection process:

• Applicants must have PT, OT, RN/NP, or chiropractor designation which will be considered at the discretion of the Program Directors.
• Minimum 3 years broad experience following completion of an accredited, entry-to-practice program in respective health profession plus 2 years further experience in clinical specialist musculoskeletal/arthritis areas.
• Currently working in, or committed to working in, a shared-care interprofessional environment.

Applicants must be members in good standing of their respective college/regulatory body at a provincial level and demonstrate proof of professional liability insurance that covers activities in the ACPAC program.

Applicants successfully admitted into the program are responsible for complying with the policies and code of conduct in place at their respective individual placement sites.

Optional Preparatory Courses

Prospective applicants may find the following programs beneficial as they build their foundation of knowledge and prepare their application to ACPAC.

If you plan to enroll in one of these courses and apply to the ACPAC program in the same year, please reach out to us. Accommodations may be possible around the admissions timeline.