Decision Process
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee consists of representatives from each eligible profession and has the mandate to guide the design, development, implementation, eligibility and evaluation criteria of the AHPDF and to provide advice and guidance in a collaborative manner with the fund administrator to ensure the success of the AHPDF.
Deadline Information
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Applications postmarked March 31, 2012 will be considered
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Applications postmarked after March 31, 2012 will not be considered
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Faxed information is marked by the fax machine as it is received; faxes received after midnight March 31, 2012 will not be considered (at any time, if the fax lines are busy, e-mail or mail the application by March 31, 2012)
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All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt via e-mail; late applications will not be processed.
Evaluation Criteria
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First applications will be given priority; subsequent applications submitted by the same professional will be held until the end of the fiscal year (March 31, 2012) for consideration, if funds are available . Applications will be processed as they are received until the quarterly funding allocation is spent. Unprocessed applications from each quarter may be reconsidered at the end of the fiscal year if there is funding remaining.
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A clear rationale to support how the PD activity is relevant to practice and will improve the quality of patient care or how it increases leadership skills.
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The Professional Development Activity was delivered by a professionally recognized provider (e.g. post-secondary institution, professional association, employer, etc).
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Applicants should be practicing or eligible to practice in their profession in Ontario while pursuing the PD cativity.
Appeals Process
Decisions regarding approval of funding are made using information provided by applicants. Should information be unclear during the processing of the application, clarification will be sought from the applicant. Should a decision be disputed, a written request must be received from the applicant as soon as possible after notification has been received.
