Dr.Flint will discuss issues raised by the presenters of this symposium.As a part of this discussion, he will describe pathways for formal training in geriatric psychiatry research in Toronto.The first of these pathways is the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada's Clinical Investigator Program.This program provides residents with two years of structured research training(which ideally results in a Master of Science degree) as a part of their specialty training.Up to one of the research years may be credited to fulfil the individual's specialty training requirements;thus,in some cases the length of residency is increased by only one year.The second, and more frequently used, pathway is at the fellowship(post-residency)level,whereby recently qualified psychiatrists complete a Master of Science or doctoral degree in research under the auspices of the University of Toronto's School of Graduate Studies.Both training mechanisms require that trainees devote at least 80% of their time to research and related course work.This time commitment is essential in order for trainees to have an intensive and meaningful research training experience and to complete the research degree in a timely manner.
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