About Us
The National Circle for Indigenous Medical Education (NCIME) is a partnership between the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada, the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada, the College of Family Physicians of Canada, the Medical Council of Canada and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The NCIME was formed to implement Indigenous-led work streams that will transform Indigenous medical education and contribute to the delivery of culturally safe care.
Our Work
Ensuring access to culturally safe care begins with systemic change led by Indigenous voices to reform how medical professionals are instructed and evaluated in Canada. With the leadership and support of the consortium, national education organizations will support Indigenous leadership to inform the future of health service delivery. Throughout this exciting and transitionary time, the NCIME will continue to implement the work that will transform the future of Indigenous Medical Education.
Working Groups
The NCIME has established Working Groups, and workplans focused on improvements in the following priority action areas:
- Assessment of Indigenous studies, cultural safety, and anti-racism
- Anti-racism, policies, processes, and implementation support
- Indigenous student admissions and transitions
- Indigenous faculty recruitment and retention
- Improving cultural safety in curriculum
- Indigenous physician wellness and joy in work
The six Working Groups are Chaired by members of the NCIME Executive Committee, and will include an Associate Chair who is a resident or early career physician, an Elder or Knowledge Keeper, and members will be drawn from the NCIME’s core and stakeholder organizations. Administrative, research and evaluation support will be provided by the NCIME staff, and consultants will be utilized as needed for special areas of expertise.