Regional Leaders

An established clinician scientist serves as the CCHCSP Centre Leader in each of the 17 Pediatric Academic centres. In many centres, there will also be a co-leader who may be from another clinical discipline. Centre Leaders are nominated by the local institution and approved by the CCHCSP Executive to serve 5 year terms, with possibility for one additional term. The following outlines the roles and responsibilities of Centre Leaders.

Advocate and Advertise

Help identify upcoming stars across all disciplines for CCHCSP.

Meet with department heads regarding CCHCSP.

Promote the local sessions and build attendance.

Mentorship

Support and guide those within the program as funded trainees and those attending local sessions.

Interact and network with your trainees at the monthly sessions.

Direct the local centre-based curriculum sessions

Create a session schedule for the curriculum year (Sept – May).

Track attendance at each session.

Submit a list of students for certification before each annual symposium (Certification is provided to any student who attends 10 sessions within 2 years.)

Contribute to national network of CCCHSP mentors

Attend the annual symposium.

Attend 2-3 centre leader meetings per year.

Give feedback on curriculum.

Be available to assist trainees from other centres.

Prepare local applicants for CCHCSP award competitions

Meet and mentor the candidate: In order for a candidate to apply for a CCHCSP award, they must meet with the Centre Leader first. The Centre leader will mentor the candidate and help them put forward a strong application, in collaboration with the identified primary supervisor or mentor. The Centre Leader must approve all applications via an attestation signature in the application document.

Internal Review: The Centre Leader will facilitate an internal peer review to strengthen the application prior to submission. Internal peer review processes are different at each center, and may include a panel or one on one feedback prior to applying.