Course description
Schedule: In person sessions will be held on select Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM between September 2026 and March 2027.
In-Person Mentorship Sessions (32 Hours)
• September 12, 2026
• October 3, 2026
• October 24, 2026
• November 7, 2026
• November 28, 2026
• December 19, 2026
• January 16, 2027
• January 30, 2027
Online Case-Based Learning (4 Hours)
• Two x2hr virtual sessions focused on clinical reasoning and case discussion.
Individual Mentorship (2 Hours)
• Two x1hr one-on-one mentoring sessions tailored to your learning goals and exam preparation needs.
Total Pre-Application Deadline Preparation: 38 Hours of Guided Mentorship and Preparation
Mock Exam Preparation (8 Additional Hours)
• February 27, 2027
• March 27, 2027
These sessions will focus on mock practical examinations, feedback, and exam-day preparedness.
Details
Lead Instructors: Euson Yeung, PhD, MEd, BScPT, FCAMPT and Melanie MacKinnon, PhD (Student) HPER, MClSc (Manip), MScPT, HBScKin, FCAMPT
Co-Leads: Patrick Quimio, FCAMPT & Mujeeb Duranai, FCAMPT
Our instructors are FCAMPT physiotherapists actively involved in both entry-level and postgraduate physiotherapy education, including the AIM Program as examiners, instructors, and mentors.
The curriculum will review practical skills from AIM Levels 1–3 while integrating current evidence, theoretical knowledge, and clinical reasoning frameworks. Participants will have opportunities to apply concepts to patient cases, refine assessment and treatment techniques, and develop their clinical reasoning skills.
Eligibility: Participants must have completed:
• Level 2 Upper Quadrant
• Level 2 Lower Quadrant
• Level 3 Upper Quadrant
• Level 3 Lower Quadrant
by December 31, 2026.
Location: Strive Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine, Midtown Toronto, Ontario
Payment Schedule
• A $200 deposit is required to reserve your spot.
• The remaining balance is due by September 1, 2026.
Cancellation Policy
• No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after September 1, 2026.
Registration is Now Open! Spaces are intentionally limited to ensure a high-quality mentorship experience.
• Minimum: 6 participants
• Maximum: 12 participants
• Mentor-to-participant ratio: 1:4
To register, please contact:
📧 Melanie MacKinnon: melanie.mackinnon@striveto.ca
You will receive:
• A registration link
• An intake questionnaire
• Consent forms
• E-transfer payment instructions
Once registration and payment have been received, participants will be provided access to the course Google Classroom and preparatory materials.
We look forward to supporting your journey toward the Orthopaedic Division Intermediate Exam and enhancing your clinical skills.
The IPE Prep Course Mentorship Team
