applications are now open for our Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE-Canada) and the Centre for Health Education Scholarship (CHES) Clinical Educator Fellowship Program (CEFP) at the University of British Columbia. This includes our call for applicants to the Indigenous Stream of our Fellowship.
MHPE-Canada:
The international Master of Health Professions Education program in Canada is a master’s program based at the School of Health Professions Education at Maastricht University, the Netherlands. It is delivered in part by health professions education faculty based at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC and Western University, London, ON. This two-year, internationally recognized program will lead to a research-based master’s degree from Maastricht University. Click here for more information regarding the program, eligibility, and applications.
Clinical Educator Fellowship Program:
CHES is offering opportunities for senior trainees in a health profession and established health professionals interested in health education scholarship. This Fellowship Program is designed for those interested in developing an academic career as a clinician educator. Click here for more information regarding the program, eligibility, and applications.
Indigenous Stream – Clinical Educator Fellowship Program:
CHES has an established, learner-centred Clinical Educator Fellowship program. The Indigenous stream is specifically seeking Indigenous applicants to participate in a two-year, full-time, funded position (or four years part-time). This fellowship stream is for any Indigenous physician and Indigenous ally physician interested in developing knowledge and skills as a Clinical Educator. Fellows within the Indigenous stream, with the support of an advisory group, will help create a vision of an Indigenous approach to educational leadership. Click here for more information regarding the program, eligibility, and applications.
The trainees and graduates from the MHPE and CEFP programs are innovative thinkers and natural leaders, with a vision for promoting health through education scholarship. Our alumni stand out as health education leaders across the province, and across the country. Have a look at where our alumni are now and how our CHES educational programs impacted them in a collection of testimonials from former and current CHES alumni.
Whether you are interested in applying to one of these programs, or would like to share the information with individuals or departments who may have potential candidates, we appreciate your continued support for the CEFP and MHPE-Canada programs. Everyone interested in applying or learning about both programs are welcome to attend our Virtual Information Sessions.
We are holding a session on Thursday, October 15th from 5:00-6:00pm for the Indigenous Stream of the CEFP, and Thursday, October 22nd from 5:30-6:30pm for the General Stream of both the MHPE and CEFP. Attendees will meet with Dr. Erin Peebles, Director of MHPE-Canada and CEFP; Dr. Janelle Syring, Lead CEFP and current Indigenous Stream Fellow; and Drs. Genie Kwon and Sruthi Thomas, current Lead CEFP Fellows.
Registration Links:
Indigenous Stream – Clinical Educator Fellowship Program (CEFP) Virtual Information Session:
Date: Thursday, October 15th 2026
Time: 5:00 – 6:00pm PST
Zoom Link: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/69657297919
Passcode: 653266
General Stream – CEFP & MHPE-Canada Virtual Information Session:
Date: Thursday, October 22nd 2026
Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm PST
Zoom Link: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/65305557363
Passcode: 952847
Please note that applicants for both streams of the Clinical Educator Fellowship Program (CEFP) must be currently residing in BC to qualify.
The application deadline for the MHPE and General Stream of the CEFP is: Friday, December 11, 2026 at 11:59PM PST. Applications for the Indigenous Stream of the CEFP will be accepted on a rolling basis.