Dear partners and colleagues,

The world keeps moving—and so do we. Here is what’s on our radar this May, building on our January newsletter. 

I am pleased to share the next step in our journey at Royal College Canada International (RCCI). After 15 years of global collaboration, RCCI is introducing its new three-year strategic plan. It reflects what we have learned together and how RCCI will continue to advance postgraduate medical education (PGME) worldwide.

Guided by integrity, collaboration and respect, the plan focuses on achieving sustainable growth, driving innovative offerings and strengthening global connections, with a continued emphasis on reciprocal partnerships and shared learning. It sets a clear path for how we will grow together.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the development of this plan. My team and I hope you enjoy learning about it, along with the other updates throughout this newsletter.

Warm regards,

Craig

Join the global conversation at the 2026 International Conference on Residency Education (ICRE), themed Thriving in Uncertainty: Residency Education in a World of Change. Connect, collaborate and help shape the future of medical education with residents and leaders from around the world.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | October 22–24, 2026

In-person and virtual options available

Early-bird registration deadline: September 10, 2026

In February, we proudly recognized Koç University School of Medicine (KUSOM) as the first institution in Türkiye to achieve Royal College Accredited Institution status.

Since 2019, our partnership has advanced PGME through curriculum and faculty development, assessment standards, and alignment with international frameworks. This milestone reflects KUSOM’s leadership, sustained excellence and commitment to continuous improvement.

Read our announcement

Maria Teresa has over a decade of experience in medical education project management and international program delivery. Based in Canada and originally from Mexico, she leads our Latin America portfolio, partnering with organizations across Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru to advance their initiatives.

Quick fact: Her portfolio was the first to adapt Royal College Entrustable Professional Activity (EPA) processes for international use, supporting the development of competency-based medical education (CBME) standards in Colombia and Peru. 

Interested in collaborating? Connect with Maria Teresa today

Our team includes dedicated experts like Maria Teresa who help our partners advance medical education standards around the world.

Expanding MedEd

The Royal College and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile’s (UC) Centre of Academic Excellence in PGME brings training, research and leadership development to programs across the region.

Leadership and collaboration

Medical education leaders convened at a Satellite International Medical Education Leaders Forum (IMELF) in Medellín, Colombia. The event advanced shared priorities across the Andean region and beyond, with thanks to the Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Medicina (ASCOFAME) and the Centre of Academic Excellence.

Partner engagement

RCCI reactivated collaborations with long‑standing partners Asociación Mexicana de Facultades y Escuelas de Medicina (AMFEM) and Universidad Autónoma de México (UNAM).