Course Director:  Dr. Kimberley Kitto
Course Duration: Minimum 13 Weeks

This fourth year course provides students with the opportunity to explore career possibilities, to gain 
experience in aspects of medicine beyond the core curriculum, and to study subjects in greater depth. 
Knowledge, skills, and attitudes are further developed in a clinical context selected by students. 
Students are expected to set up their individualized elective experiences at the University of Toronto or 
at other recognized sites of practice, such as other medical schools across Canada as well as in rural and 
non-urban practices.

Over a 16-week period, students must complete a minimum of 13 weeks of electives to meet course 
requirements and are required to follow the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC)
electives diversification policy. Students may complete 2 weeks of electives as third year students 
between May and June to maximize their learning experience.