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PGME Educational Resource | Curriculum Hub

Overview

The Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) Curriculum Hub is a Quercus site that hosts a repository of curated educational resources for University of Toronto postgraduate medical education programs.

The Hub was developed to support discussion and learning in academic half-days and other educational activities across U of T Temerty Medicine postgraduate programs.

Check back regularly. New resources and offerings will be added continuously, with program updates communicated as materials become available.

Purpose

The PGME Curriculum Hub provides curricular materials aligned with:

  • The strategic priorities of the Temerty Faculty of Medicine
  • The educational and accreditation requirements of the Royal College (RC)
  • The educational and accreditation requirements of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
  • The intrinsic CanMEDS 2026 competencies (learn more about the CanMEDS Project here: https://canmedsproject.ca/en.html) 

Important:

The resources in the Curriculum Hub do not, in and of themselves, constitute a curriculum. Rather, they are intended to support discussion and learning within academic half-days and other educational activities in University of Toronto postgraduate programs.

The Hub is a showcase for the expertise and contributions of its authors. Users are encouraged to acknowledge the author's work when resources are used within their program (for more information, see: Overview: Author Acknowledgement).

Structure & Organization

The topics highlighted below represent a snapshot of the resources currently available within the repository. Content is regularly expanded and updated to reflect emerging educational priorities and learner needs.

Anti-Racism & Implicit Bias

This section provides educational resources, learning activities, and curricular materials to support residency programs in addressing racism, bias, equity, diversity, and inclusion in medical education. Resources are designed to help program leaders and educators embed equitable practices within their teaching, assessment, and leadership activities while supporting compliance with Royal College and CFPC accreditation standards.

Black Health

This section offers resources that explore the diversity of Black communities in Canada and the social, structural, and cultural factors that influence health outcomes and healthcare experiences. Content supports learners and educators in understanding health inequities, social determinants of health, culturally informed clinical practice, and reflective approaches to providing high-quality care for Black patients and communities.

Fatigue Risk Management

This section provides resources to support trainees and faculty in recognizing, preventing, and managing occupational fatigue. Content includes evidence-informed strategies to mitigate fatigue-related risks, promote wellness, and enhance patient safety within the clinical learning environment.

Indigenous Health

This section contains educational resources, curriculum guides, tools, and accreditation supports related to Indigenous health, cultural safety, anti-Indigenous racism, and Truth and Reconciliation. Content is aligned with PGME accreditation standards, Royal College expectations, and CFPC commitments, and supports programs in integrating Indigenous health concepts into teaching, assessment, and competency-based education. Resources also highlight Indigenous health competencies, CanMEDS mapping opportunities, and approaches to meeting the healthcare needs of local Indigenous communities.

Leadership

This section provides resources to support the development of leadership competencies across residency training. Drawing on the CanMEDS and CanMEDS-FM frameworks, content focuses on leadership principles, change management, systems thinking, teamwork, quality improvement, and professional influence. Resources help residents and educators cultivate the skills needed to contribute effectively to healthcare teams, organizations, and systems throughout their careers.

Mentorship

This section highlights mentorship resources and programs that support learners' personal and professional development throughout residency training and key career transitions. Content includes guidance on establishing mentorship relationships, building mentorship programs, and connecting learners with peer, clinical, and career mentors. Resources from the Office of Learner Affairs and related supports are also available.

Planetary Health

This section provides foundational resources on planetary health and the intersection of environmental change, sustainability, and healthcare. Content supports residency programs in exploring discipline-specific applications of planetary health, preparing learners to recognize environmental impacts on patient and population health, and identifying opportunities for leadership and advocacy within healthcare systems.

Reflective Dialogues in Medicine (ReDiM)

This section contains resources to support the development of reflective practice throughout postgraduate medical education. Materials introduce evidence-informed approaches to reflection, including the ReDiM curriculum, Balint-based methods, and COMPASS frameworks. Resources are designed to help programs foster psychological safety, build reflective capacity, strengthen professional identity formation, and enhance physician well-being.

Teaching in PGME

This section provides resources to support residents in their role as teachers within the clinical learning environment. Content includes practical teaching frameworks, feedback and coaching strategies, learner assessment principles, educational scholarship resources, and accreditation-related guidance. Materials are designed to help residents develop the knowledge and skills required to teach patients, peers, junior learners, and healthcare teams effectively.

Transition to Practice

This section offers resources that support residents as they prepare for independent medical practice. Content focuses on key clinical and non-clinical competencies required during the Transition to Practice stage of Competence by Design, including career planning, practice management, billing, leadership, wellness, mentorship, and professional readiness. Resources are intended to help learners navigate the transition from supervised training to autonomous practice with confidence and competence.

Each topic area includes curated resources, and highlights the applicable accreditation standards, as well as key faculty leads and relevant administrative offices.

Cogniti

AI Virtual Tutor

The Curriculum Hub also includes an AI virtual tutor powered by Cogniti. Cogniti is a generative AI chatbot, similar to ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, but specifically tailored to Curriculum Hub content and integrated within Quercus. It is designed to assist faculty with the following:

Who is the Hub Intended For?

The Curriculum Hub is primarily designed to support program and educational leadership with organizing and facilitating teaching and learning activities within their program. All PGME Program Directors, Program Administrators and Chief Residents have been given access. 

The content is intended exclusively for use within the University of Toronto and is not designed for use outside the institution.

How to Access the Curriculum Hub

Program Directors, Program Administrators and Chief Residents have already been enrolled to the Curriculum Hub. To access:

  1. Log in to Quercus using your UTORid and password
  2. The Curriculum Hub should already be added to your Quercus homepage

Having trouble accessing the Hub?

If you experience any issues accessing the Curriculum Hub, please contact:
pgme.curriculum@utoronto.ca

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why was the Curriculum Hub created?

The Curriculum Hub was developed to help programs access high-quality educational resources that support:

  • Temerty Faculty of Medicine strategic priorities
  • Royal College (RC) accreditation and educational requirements
  • College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) accreditation and educational requirements
  • CanMEDS 2026 Intrinsic Roles competencies

The Hub is designed to reduce duplication of effort by providing programs with ready-to-use and adaptable educational materials. 

Can learners access the Curriculum Hub?

At this time, learners are not provided direct access to the Curriculum Hub, with the exception of Chief Residents.

The Curriculum Hub was designed to support program and educational leaders in the development, delivery, and enhancement of postgraduate medical education curricula. It contains resources intended to assist with educational planning, curriculum design, accreditation requirements, and teaching activities.

Access is currently limited to:

  • Program Directors
  • Program Administrators
  • Competence Committee Chairs (if applicable)
  • Chief Residents

Chief Residents have been granted access due to their role in educational planning and program delivery. Programs are encouraged to incorporate and adapt Curriculum Hub resources into learning activities and teaching sessions for their learners as appropriate. 

Can I use Curriculum Hub materials in my program?

Yes. The Hub was created to support educational activities across University of Toronto PGME programs. Programs are encouraged to use the resources within academic half-days, workshops, seminars, and other educational initiatives. Materials may be adapted to meet the needs of a specific program, specialty, or learning context, provided that the core content is preserved and attribution is given to the original author (see below for details).

Do I need to acknowledge the author when using Curriculum Hub resources?

Yes. Curriculum Hub resources are shared under a Creative Commons framework (CC BY-NC-SA) that recognizes the expertise and scholarly contributions of content authors. You must include acknowledgment of the original author when using these resources. Resources may be modified to meet local program needs, provided that the core content is preserved and appropriate acknowledgment of the original author is maintained. 

For additional information about the Creative Commons framework, visit: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/ 

Can Curriculum Hub content be used outside the University of Toronto?

No. Curriculum Hub content is intended exclusively for use within the University of Toronto and is not designed for external distribution or use outside the institution.

Who develops the resources in the Curriculum Hub?

The resources are created and curated by faculty and subject matter experts across the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. The Hub serves as a showcase for their expertise and contributions to postgraduate medical education.

Does the Curriculum Hub include AI support?

Yes. The Hub includes an AI-powered virtual tutor called Cogniti.