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 gain knowledge and skills in greater depth.   

Students have the opportunity to independently set up  elective experiences at sites affiliated with the University of Toronto, non-urban and rural clinical sites, as well as electives with medical schools across Canada.   

Aside from clinical electives, students may have the opportunity to complete research electives.

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 and UofT’s three discipline rule. Students may complete 2 weeks of electives in their third year between May and June to permit early career exploration and maximize their learning experience.