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Point Census vs. Full-Time Equivalent

Prior to 2017, PMTIO reports were created using both Point Census and Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) data.  Since then, only the Point Census data are routinely reported. Both methods are explained here to provide clarity regarding historical data.

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Point Census

Tables in Part 1 of PMTIO annual reports are compiled using November 1 point census data, and include only those trainees enrolled and participating in a training program on November 1 of the report year.  Trainees on any kind of leave (e.g. maternity or parental leave, sick leave, leave of absence, etc.) on November 1 are excluded from the count.

CAPER (Canadian Post-MD Education Registry) and OPRC use the same November 1 census date for their annual reports, but there are differences in how it is applied.  More details on the difference between CAPER and OPRC inclusion criteria can be found on CAPER vs OPRC Inclusion Criteria.

Full-Time Equivalent

Prior to 2017, tables in Part 2 of the PMTIO annual reports were assembled using data from registrations for the entire academic year (July 1 to June 30 of the given year).  Part 2 tables were referred to as Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) tables.

All time spent in a training program has been recorded as the appropriate fraction of FTE training.  This is based on both actual and anticipated data, as the data gathered for the November 1 census is used to account for activity through June 30. As a result of this process, a trainee on leave from October 1 to December 31 would not be counted in Part 1, but would be counted as 0.75 FTE in Part 2.