"My supervisor was one of the best examples I had as a physiotherapist. I aspire to be dedicated to my field of practice like him. He was very professional, respectful, and qualified; it was a pleasure to learn by his side. I would recommend him to every student."
M1 PT Student, 2023
Clinical Education is an essential learning path for future therapists. Mentoring and educating students has many benefits and rewards including expanding your own practice knowledge.
8 Benefits of being a Clinical Educator
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Being a main contributor to the future of our profession!
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Faculty lecturer (nil-salary) appointment
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Collect formal hours of continuing education. Every week of supervision counts as 1 hour of formal continuing education (HFC) for your professional order (PT: 5 hours maximum, OT: 6-8 hours depending on the clinical course)
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Participate in the Spring Clinical Day Awards Recognition ceremony where excellence is celebrated through awards honoring individuals and sites.
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Gain Visibility, networking, and experience within the McGill teaching community. This can lead to further teaching positions within the faculty.
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Contribute to the Clinical Advisory Committee (your feedback leads to important curricular changes)
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Receive personalized training and support from the Academic Coordinators of Clinical Education (see supervision training for details).
- Secure a site stipend paid to host site to recognize the invaluable contribution you make to the education and development of future therapists
Frequently Asked Questions
How many years of experience do I need to supervise/teach physical therapy students?
National accreditation guidelines recommend that clinical educators meet the following requirements:
- Be a member in good standing of the «Ordre de la physiothérapie du Québec » (OPPQ).
- Have a minimum of one year of experience in physical therapy.
- Provide clinical experiences that support the objectives, values and beliefs of the McGill physiotherapy program.
- Participate in continuing education offered at the School.
How can I prepare to receive McGill physical therapy students at my institution?
All clinical educators are supported by the Academic Coordinators of the clinical education team. Depending on the experience and needs of the clinical educators, the support includes webinars, individual sessions, and workshops. Specific questions can be addressed to clinicaleducation.spot [at] mcgill.ca
How do I know what courses the students have completed?
Please refer to the curriculum on this page.
Faculty Lecturer (Nil Salary)
In recognition of exceptional dedication to the clinical education of students of McGill’s School of Physical and Occupational Therapy (SPOT), the School would like to offer clinical supervisors a formal appointment at McGill University entitled Faculty Lecturer (nil salary). This position is for a duration of three years, and, although not remunerated, it gives access to the electronic system of McGill Libraries free of charge!
To be eligible for this appointment, clinical supervisors must commit to supervising a minimum of five (5) students over the three-year term of the appointment. In addition, Faculty Lecturers are strongly encouraged to contribute at least once per year to an instructional activity. This could include, for example, either providing a lecture within a course; practical instruction or facilitation within a lab; facilitating a small group teaching session or clinical reasoning workshop; participation as an OSCE examiner; or as an interprofessional education (IPE) facilitator. Additional information is described within the following document.
How to apply:
Send a letter of intent and an updated CV to clinicaleducation.spot [at] mcgill.ca. You will receive a series of administrative steps to follow. New applications will be reviewed twice a year on the following dates: June 1 and November 15. There may be a 6-8-week turnaround for administration and finalizing the appointment.
Once the appointment has been granted, the clinician will have access to McGill’s library system, which can have benefits to your practice and your clinical research interest.
Examples of documents:
