VCH EDI Physician Mentorship Program

The VCH Physician Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Mentorship Program aims to support aspiring or new/emerging physician leaders from equity-deserving groups (including, Indigenous people, women, racialized/Black and/or people of color, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+) to:


  • Achieve their full potential through guidance around organizational navigation
  • Expand professional networks
  • Facilitate personal and career development


For the program, we will be accepting 8 exceptional new/aspiring physician leaders in one or more of the equity-deserving groups outlined above. To apply, please fill out the application form. The time commitment is 10 hours over 9 months.


Any questions, please contact Lina Abouzaid, lina.abouzaid@vch.ca

Community of Care*
Years in Practice

Equity in advancement opportunities is key to an inclusive environment for all physicians at VCH. To address a historical underrepresentation in physician leadership, applicants who identify as a member of the 5 employment equity Designated Groups will be considered for this mentorship program.


Equity-deserving Groups includes the four groups designated by employment equity legislation – Women, Indigenous People, Racialized; Black and/or People of Color or Visible Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities – as well as a fifth category that VCH has chosen to designate as Sexual and Gender Diversity (2SLGBTQIA+ - Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and/or another sexual and gender identity)



The information you provide in this application is collected under the authority of section 26(a) and (c) of the

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act,

and will be treated in the strictest confidence. None of your details will be shared with your current or prospective colleagues, managers, supervisors, or department heads.


Do you hold a leadership position (paid or unpaid)
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