Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Using VR for Implementing Competency Based Medical Education (CBME)
Agreement Number:
1013942
Agreement Value:
$125,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Description:
SimTec MD is undertaking a project to tackle the challenges faced by medical institutions in implementing competency-based medical education (CBME) through entrusted professional activities (EPA) frameworks. These challenges involve providing sufficient practice opportunities for students and effectively monitoring their progress. This pioneering effort in Canada aims to enhance clinical skills, boost learner confidence, streamline competence validation, provide administrative oversight, and potentially address the doctor shortage crisis. The project timeline spans 18 months, including the development and refinement of clinical scenarios for each EPA.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.
Location:
Lethbridge, Alberta, CA T1J 5R6
Reference Number:
172-2023-2024-Q4-1013942
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
770323541
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is 125,000 dollars.
Amendment Date
Mar 25, 2024
Recipient's Operating Name:
SimTec MD
Recipient's Legal Name:
Sim Tec MD Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Lethbridge
Federal Riding Number:
48026
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Organizations projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
511211
Amendments: