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Queen's Health Sciences- Radical Collaboration 2026 - Strategic Plan

Guiding Principles

Equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigeneity, and accessibility

Interprofessional and
cross-disciplinary

Authentic focus on what
communities need

Excellence in research,
education and service

Physical space, resources and supports to enable our work

Strategic Priorities

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Interdisciplinary Research

Leverage our unique interdisciplinary strength to discover and share solutions to the world’s most pressing questions in the health sciences.

  • Intensify and incentivize collaboration to foster knowledge translation and interdisciplinary research
  • Improve the organization and efficiency of existing research resources
  • Instill a shared sense of purpose around solving pressing big questions about human health

Five-year outcome

Reach $200M per year in sponsored research (50% increase from 2020 results)

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Integrated Health Sciences Education

Create an unprecedented focus on interdisciplinary education that includes shared curricula and team-based learning and develops practitioners and scientists who can work and lead anywhere

  • Develop cross-program and interdisciplinary experiences that integrate Schools, programs and other learning environments that enhance learning and build competency
  • Develop community-integrated education opportunities that enable learners to develop capacity to practice in diverse environments while also meeting community health needs
  • Foster a culture of mutual respect, exploration and experience before learners commit to professions or specialties

Five-year outcome

20% of curriculum in programs is interdisciplinary

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Clinical Impact in the Community and Beyond

Partner to create a regional approach to academic health sciences with excellent clinical care that responds to community needs.

  • Expand partnerships across the region to improve access to care and specialists
  • Enable learners to develop skills and knowledge in diverse contexts, with opportunities for placements in learners’ home communities
  • Develop clinical, research, and education projects that respond to community needs

 

Five-year outcome

At least two major partnership expansions

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Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigeneity and Accessibility (EDIIA)

Transform internal structures for accessibility, inclusivity and belonging while embedding equity, inclusion and anti-racism into education, research and care.

  • Embed EDIIA principles into our culture, research, and education in all dimensions, to create a culturally safe, inclusive environment
  • Foster continual learning and unlearning among learners, staff and faculty
  • Develop learners who provide equitable, culturally safe care, and scientists who do research that is informed by EDIIA principles to enable better care and outcomes for all

 

Five-year outcome

Profile of students, staff, and faculty matches that of the population

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Nurturing Culture and Thriving People

Create a nourishing, supportive environment for learners, staff, faculty and partners so that we can be and work at our best.

  • Build and renovate physical spaces that support radical collaboration
  • Grow a culture of collaboration, support and community that actively prioritizes student, staff and faculty wellness and fosters engagement
  • Amplify our focus on lifelong learning and professional development to sharpen our research, education and clinical excellence

 

Five-year outcome

QHS spaces and programs are accessible and inclusive for everyone

Radical Collaboration
for a Healthier World