Leadership

Executive Training for Research Application (EXTRA)

The 2010 EXTRA call for applications begins October 1, 2009.

The 2010 EXTRA fellowship application deadline is March 2, 2010.

Benefits:

Meet Some of the EXTRA Fellows and Learn About Their Experiences Trish Bergal – Regional Director, Utilization, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Madeleine Boulay Bolduc – Associate Director of Nursing, Clinical and Professional Staff Development Service, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Faith D. Boutcher – Director, Professional Practice, Research & Education, North York General Hospital Sandi Cox – Chief Nurse Executive and Senior Director, Rehabilitation and Complex Continuing Care, Bloorview Kids Rehab Sue McCutcheon – Vice President, Clinical Services, Grey Bruce Health Services Betty Reid-White – Director, Integrated Community Health Services, Rural Avalon, Eastern Health Frédérick Ross – Director of Nursing and Women’s and Children’s Health, Centre de santé et de services sociaux de Rimouski-Neigette [Health and Social services Centre of Rimouski-Neigette] Leanne Smith – Manager of Nursing, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Saskatoon Health Region Tracy Wasylak – Vice President, South Health Campus, Alberta Health Services 2004 Fellow Profiles 2005 Fellow Profiles

• Learn from top-flight faculty how to find, assess and apply existing research to the decision-making process; make stronger decisions that promote the success of your organization and your career.
   
• Expand your network and collaborate with other health executives from across Canada to increase your knowledge; develop professionally within your organization and amongst your peers in the health-care system.
   
• Lead your organization in developing an evidence-based decision-making culture to better meet the needs of the changing health system environment; develop and show your leadership skills and capabilities.

EXTRA’s mission is to teach Canadian health-care executives to use existing research to make evidence-based decisions in their day-to-day decision-making.

The Executive Training for Research Application (EXTRA) Fellowship Program is managed by the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (CHSRF) and funded by a grant from Health Canada. CHSRF has partnered with the Canadian Nurses Association, the Canadian College of Health Service Executives and the Canadian Medical Association to help manage, support and promote the EXTRA program.

The format of the two-year fellowship program is based on using theory and practical applications. Fellows will apply the theory learned in residency sessions and educational activities to projects within their home organizations.

The 2009 cohort of EXTRA was announced on the CHSRF website.

For more information on the EXTRA Fellowship Program and how to apply, visit the CHSRF website.