Dear residents,
As you are aware, Shared Health reimburses residents for the cost of numerous required courses during training. Examples of these include ACLS, ATLS, and many others (see "Appendix D" of the PARIM Collective Agreement for a complete list). Unfortunately, many residents who are nearing graduation have been unable to complete some of these courses due to COVID-19 cancellations.
As we did last year, PARIM has advocated to allow graduating residents the opportunity to take required courses AFTER graduation, and still receive reimbursement from Shared Health. We are pleased to share that we once again have agreement from Shared Health to extend course reimbursements beyond graduation this year. In practice, this means that if you are graduating in spring/summer 2021, you will have until December 31, 2021 to take a required course and submit your receipt to Shared Health for reimbursement.
Please let us know if you have any questions. As always, PARIM will continue to advocate on your behalf.
Regards,
