The College is dedicated to the pursuit of lifelong learning, and as such, appreciates the commitment of our group of volunteer Fellows who take the time to assist the candidate with the development and success of their leadership project. The Fellowship Program has a two-year timeframe for completion. Once the applicant’s application is approved by Fellows Council, a mentor is appointed to the candidate to help the candidate with the Fellowship Program process as well as all components of the program.
All Fellowship Select Program graduates must commit to contributing as a Fellowship Evaluator, and occasional Fellowship Mentor, for a minimum period of two (2) years following receipt of designation. Guidance and training will be provided.
The role of the Mentor is to:
- Mentor the candidate throughout the process (from application to Self-Evaluation)
- Maintain communication with the candidate and the national office
- Interpret recommendations made by Fellowship Evaluators
- Review and provide feedback on the candidate’s Leadership Development Plan (LDP)
- Consult on development of Impact Papers
- Review and provide feedback on the candidate’s Leadership/Career Impact paper, and/or summary of published research proposal and provide guidance to candidate
- Provide candidate guidance in the preparation of the Knowledge Translation Webinar
- Provide guidance on candidate’s Self-Evaluation
The role of the Fellowship Evaluator is to:
- Review the Health Leadership Specialty (HLS) paper and provide feedback
- Review the candidate’s Fellowship application and all required program components
- Review and provide feedback on candidate’s final Leadership/Career Impact paper, and/or Summary of published research (with the assistance of the mentor)
- Attend candidate’s Knowledge Translation Webinar
- Review, evaluate and provide feedback on candidate’s the Self-Evaluation