Selection Criteria For ACPAC Candidates
- The applicant must have PT, OT, RN, or chiropractor designation which will be considered at the discretion of the Program Directors.
- Member in good standing of respective college/regulatory body at a provincial level and eligibility for membership in the related national professional organization.
- The candidate must have proof of current personal professional liability insurance.
- 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.
- It is preferred the candidate completes one of the following post-graduate level courses *Please note that due to COVID-19 related constraints in offering or having access to enrollment in the below courses at this time these will not be expected of the applicant to the ACPAC 2023-2024 program:
- “Mary Pack Arthritis Continuing Education (ACE) Hybrid Course” – Virtual Component offered by Vancouver Coastal Health. The final deadline to apply is March 17, 2023 for the course in April 2023. The virtual days for PT registrants will include:
- Access to recorded video on overview of rheumatic diseases and immunology 101 with live Q & A session
- Access to recorded video on medical management of arthritis with live Q & A session
- Rheumatoid arthritis history, clinical presentation and treatment principles (Physio breakout room)
- Osteoarthritis history and clinical presentation (Physio breakout room)
- Osteoarthritis history and clinical presentation (Physio breakout room)
- Imaging in arthritis
- Pain management toolkit
- Physical activity guidance and support
- Equivalent course (at discretion of Program Directors)
- “Mary Pack Arthritis Continuing Education (ACE) Hybrid Course” – Virtual Component offered by Vancouver Coastal Health. The final deadline to apply is March 17, 2023 for the course in April 2023. The virtual days for PT registrants will include:
- All individuals who apply are either currently working or committed to working in a shared-care interprofessional environment.
Supporting Application Documentation
In addition to the online application form, candidates must provide the following supporting documentation by the application deadline – May 31, 2021 at 5:00 PM:
- A curriculum vitae (résumé)
- A letter of intent (Max 500 words)
- A letter of support from the supporting institution/department (submitted directly by institution/department)
- A letter of reference from a rheumatologist and/or orthopaedic surgeon identifying clinical/academic strengths of the candidate (submitted directly by rheumatologist and/or orthopaedic surgeon)
Supporting documents should be sent electronically (preferred) to cpd.programs@utoronto.ca with your name included in the subject line. Alternatively, you may send it by mail addressed to:
ACPAC Program
CPD, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
500 University Ave, 6th Floor
Toronto, ON M5G 1V7
Program Dates:
Week 1 (onsite):
Oct 16 – Oct 20, 2023
Week 2 (virtual):
Dec 4 – Dec 8, 2023
Week 3 (virtual):
Jan 29 – Feb 2, 2024
Week 4 (virtual):
Apr 8 – Apr 12, 2024
Week 5 (onsite):
Jun 3 – Jun 7, 2024
Program Fee:
$10,250
Application Dates:
Application Deadline:
May 31, 2023 – 5:00 PM
Virtual Candidate Interviews: Mid-June