Area of Focused Competence in Adult Thrombosis Medicine

In January 2018, McGill University received accreditation by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) for the newly developed Area of Focused Competence (AFC) Diploma Program in Adult Thrombosis Medicine.

Adult Thrombosis Medicine is that area of enhanced competence within medicine concerned with the investigation, diagnosis, and medical management of patients with venous and arterial thromboembolic disease in a variety of clinical contexts.

Area of Focused Competence in Adult Thrombosis Medicine

The McGill AFC Program in Adult Thrombosis Medicine consists of 1 year of additional clinical training and is competency-based. The AFC trainee must have Royal College certification or equivalent in Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine, or enrolment in a Royal College accredited residency program in these areas. All trainees must be certified in their primary specialty in order to be eligible to submit a Royal College certification portfolio in Adult Thrombosis Medicine. Trainees who graduate from the McGill AFC in Adult Thrombosis Medicine program will receive a Diploma certificate from the RCPSC (the DRCPSC). Read full description here.

Length: 1 year
Number of positions: 1
Type of program: Clinical
Program Director: Dr. Maral Koolian
Email: afcthrombosis [at] mcgill.ca

Application Process

The McGill Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) Office has created a website that provides application processes for the Adult Thrombosis Medicine Program. While the PGME website already has all the required information, we're providing extra support with quick links below to help you navigate the application process more easily.

How to Apply:
  • Prospective Applicants can click here for a step-by-step application process.
Deadlines:
Program Descriptions:
Quick Links:

AFC in Adult Thrombosis Program Director

Dr. Maral Koolian

Program Director
McGill Hematology
Area of Focused Competence in Adult Thrombosis Medicine
afcthrombosis [at] mcgill.ca

AFC in Adult Thrombosis Admin Support

Please note that these contacts are not for patient-related inquiries. These contacts are for McGill's Training Programs only. For information on clinical services, visit our hospital sites here.

AFC in Adult Thrombosis Program Administrator
afcthrombosis [at] mcgill.ca
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