Admissions Information

For inquiries about the ACPAC Program please contact us at info@acpacprogram.ca

Selection Criteria For ACPAC Candidates

  1. The applicant must have PT, OT, RN, or chiropractor designation which will be considered at the discretion of the Program Directors.
  2. Member in good standing of respective college/regulatory body at a provincial level and eligibility for membership in the related national professional organization.
  3. The candidate must have proof of current personal professional liability insurance.
  4. 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.
  5. It is preferred that the candidate complete the following post-graduate level course:
  6. 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 (extended) – Friday, June 14, 2024 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)
    September 23 -27, 2024
  • Week 2 (virtual)
    November 25 – 29, 2024
  • Week 3 (virtual)
    January 27 – 31, 2025
  • Week 4 (virtual)
    April 7 – 11, 2025
  • Week 5 (onsite)
    May 26 – 30, 2025

Program Fee:

$10,250

Application Dates:

Application Deadline (Extended):
Friday, June 14, 2024 – 5:00 PM

Virtual Candidate Interviews: Mid-June