Student Led
We encourage you to join as a student member and be part of the IPAC family. Medical students play a critical role in our work; from serving on the IPAC board, to being active members on subcommittees, to implementing their own initiatives. We value the voices of our students.
The TRC Calls to Action 23 & 24 Medical School Report Card
The idea for this project was conceived by the medical students at our 2019 IPAC National Mentorship Forum and AGM in St. John’s Newfoundland and brought to life by a small group of volunteer students with the support of IPAC staff and board members. Indigenous medical students across the country are given the opportunity each year to provide feedback on how they feel their schools are implementing the TRC’s 23/24 Calls to Action. In this way, students can help schools identify what they are doing well and how they still need to improve. The results are collected and analyzed, and each school receives a report card of the collated and analyzed feedback from their own students. Since September 14, 2020, medical schools have received a report card with recommendations on how to better implement the TRC’s 23/24 Calls to Action, with the ultimate goal being reconciliation and closing the healthcare gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. The student volunteers who began this project have mentored new students to carry on the project.
The results of the 2022/23 survey have been released and are available here.
Those involved are committed to repeating the survey annually, so that the medical schools will continue to have the opportunity to hear the voices of Indigenous students.
Please forward any inquiries you may have to trcreportcard@gmail.com
Exciting Opportunity with the TRC Report Card Project!
They are seeking Indigenous medical students to join their team for a paid, 4-month term from November 2024 to February 2025. As they expand their project this fall, they want YOUR help!
If you’re passionate about organizing events (like sharing circles and focus groups), analyzing data, and collaborating with Indigenous colleagues, this role is for you. Join them in enhancing the experience of Indigenous medical students and improving the medical school curriculum. We encourage you to apply!
Interested? For more information or to apply, please email them at trcreportcard@gmail.com. Share a bit about yourself and your availability for November 2024-February 2025.
Applications close on Sunday, October 27th at 11:59 PM PST.