TY - JOUR T1 - Curriculum development of 6for6 JF - Canadian Family Physician JO - Can Fam Physician SP - e89 LP - e95 VL - 62 IS - 2 AU - Patti McCarthy AU - Cheri Bethune AU - Shari Fitzgerald AU - Wendy Graham AU - Shabnam Asghari AU - Thomas Heeley AU - Marshall Godwin Y1 - 2016/02/01 UR - http://www.cfp.ca/content/62/2/e89.abstract N2 - Problem addressed To address barriers challenging the engagement of rural and remote family physicians (RRFPs) in research, Memorial University of Newfoundland in St John’s has developed a longitudinal faculty development program (FDP) called 6for6.Objective of program To establish and evaluate a longitudinal FDP that promotes a foundation of research activity.Program description Informed by a needs assessment in phase 1, phase 2 saw the 6for6 curriculum designed, developed, and implemented to reflect the unique needs of RRFPs. Preliminary evaluations have been conducted and results will be presented after year 1 of the program.Conclusion The 6for6 FDP has been positively received by participants, and it is evident that they will serve as champions of rural research capacity building. It is anticipated that by April 2017, 18 RRFPs will be equipped with the research and leadership skills required to foster research networks within and outside their communities. ER -