July 8 to 10, 2024
Part of the Summer Institute in Innovative Methodologies
Course Description:
Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) is a form of participatory research with an emphasis on equal partnership and engagement between community members, stakeholders, and researchers. This methodology focuses on research with or by community members, rather than for a community to promote social equity and community empowerment. By introducing purposeful community participation into scientific research, one-sided power is removed, and a decomoratized research process and community centered approach is encouraged. In addition to academic institutions, the CBPR is becoming increasingly popular with various healthcare organizations, such as the Centres for Disease Control, NGO’s, and other services organizations, which emphasize co-ownership and co-decision making between community partners and academic researchers.
Teaching format:
This is a three-day, hands-on workshop with a participatory and flipped classroom teaching style. Learners will be working in small groups to depict the ‘real-world’ CBPR research design as part of their ‘hands-on-training.’ Learners will be provided with an opportunity to co-create their learning objectives and develop a research protocol, focusing on the integration of the CBPR principles.
Format:
In-person.
Topics covered:
- Fundamentals of participatory action research and CBPR
- Development of research protocol with a focus of CBPR methodology
- Integration of quantitative and qualitative design in CBPR research
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis in CBPR research
- Sustainable community engagement and empowerment
- Reciprocal transfer of expertise and learning
- Community capacity building: Sustainability, evidence translation, and dissemination of research findings
- Broader inter-sectoral partnerships in the communities, especially rural and urban centres
Instructors and Organizers
Course Director
Abbas Jessani, DDS, MSc, PhD
Dr. Abbas Jessani is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Assistant Director for Curriculum Renewal and Service Learning at Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario. Dr. Jessani has completed his graduate training with a focus on Public Health Dentistry at the UBC Faculty of Dentistry, where he earned his MSc and Ph.D. During this endeavour, Dr. Jessani explored the unmet oral health needs and experiences of stigma and discrimination faced by people living with HIV in British Columbia, Canada. He has led several Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) projects, particularly with equity-seeking community members such as those living with HIV and LGBT+ and, has published his findings in high-impact journals. His research methodologies focus on community engagement and the meaningful involvement of equity-seeking groups in his research. More recently, he is responsible for reviewing and renewing the curriculum at Schulich Dentistry.
Research area: CBPR, access to care, barriers to care, minority health, global health service learning and dental education.
Website: https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/dentistry/people/faculty/faculty_members/dr_abbas_jessani.html
Twitter: @drjessani
Instructor
Amrinderbir Singh, DDS, MPH
Dr. Amrinderbir Singh is an Assistant Professor and Director of Inclusive Community Outreach at the College of Dentistry, University of Saskatchewan.
Dr. Singh’s commitment to public health dentistry emphasizes responsiveness to the needs of communities. His professional work supports the development of a comprehensive, integrated and community based holistic health model and the creation of innovative opportunities to extend service and care to priority populations. As the college’s Director of Inclusive Community Outreach, he oversees a network of clinics operated across Northern and rural Saskatchewan through partnerships with communities and other contributors.
An inclusive approach to instruction, a focus on interdisciplinary and collaborative learning, the value of active engagement and the importance of community are pillars in his work with students. His research interests include Canadian Indigenous oral health, access to oral health-care services in Canada, spirituality and health, oral health and nutrition, patient and family centered care, and holistic approaches to oral health.
Prior to joining USask, Dr. Singh worked in Northern Saskatchewan in different capacities as Director of Primary Health Care with Saskatchewan Health Authority and as Regional Inter-sectoral Coordinator with Northern Human Services Partnership. He completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Sri Guru Ramdas Institute of Dental Sciences and Research in India. He practiced as a dentist before completing his Master of Public Health from the University of Saskatchewan in 2015.
Website: https://dentistry.usask.ca/faculty/amrinderbir-singh.php
Agenda
Overall Goal: Implementing learner centered participatory interactive Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) workshop
Specific Goals:
- To engage learners expectations and goals from the CBPR workshop
- To co-creating the learning goals and objectives with learners
- To deliver a hands on, interactive CBPR workshop with simulated real life scenarios, role plays and case based design
| DAY 1 - Monday, July 8 | ||
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| Time | Action Item | Activity |
| 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. | Introductions and pre-workshop survey | Fill-out the online survey |
| 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. | Answer the following: If you were to design a CBPR project, what would be the foundational steps involved in its methodology? | Students will work in two groups, writing these steps on ‘Post-it’ on the wall |
| 10:00 - 10:15 a.m. | Goals for the day | Students will work in two groups, developing their learning goals for the day |
| 10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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First half of section: Learners will have in-depth discussion with the facilitators Second half of section: Learners will develop two to three learning goals from the workshop and will note them on the flip chart’s Third half of section: Debrief with facilitators |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch | |
| 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Learners will review the papers on their own and/or in partnership. |
Learners are encouraged to critically appraise the provided literature in the following areas:
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| 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Discussion with facilitators | Critical appraisal of literature |
| 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Post-day debriefing |
Learners will get an opportunity to re-align their ‘Post-it’ Guiding questions:
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| Day 2 - Tuesday, July 9 | ||
| 9:00 - 9:15 a.m. | Re-visiting the ‘Post-it’ | ‘Post-it’revisit and/or realignment Learners will work in two groups, developing their learning goals for the day |
| 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. | Development of research question and objectives with the application of CBPR principles | Learners will work in two groups, developing research question and objectives |
| 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Learners will review the papers on their own/ in partnership on OCAP principles |
Learners are encouraged to critically appraise the provided literature in the following areas: Identifying key concepts of OCAP:
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| 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Discussion with facilitators | Critical appraisal of literature |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch | |
| 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. |
Development and application of CBPR project. Objectives:
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Learners will work in the groups for a simulated role play of developing CBPR project. One group will assume the role and responsibilities of the “community” and other the “research team”. Community:
Research-team:
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| 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Post-day debriefing |
Learners will get an opportunity to re-align their ‘Post-it’ Guiding questions:
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| Day 3 - Wednesday, July 10 | ||
| 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. | Goals for the day | Re-visiting the ‘Post-it’ Learners will work in two groups and will develop their learning goals for the day |
| 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. | Learners will review the papers on their own and/or in partnership on knowledge translation and capacity building (KT+CB) |
Learners are encouraged to critically appraise the provided literature in the following areas:
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| 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Discussion with facilitators | Critical appraisal of literature |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch | |
| 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Application of KT and CB in a CBPR project |
Learners will work in the groups for a simulated role play of developing CBPR project. One group will assume the role and responsibilities of the “community” and other the “research team” Community:
Research-team:
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| 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. | Post-day debriefing |
Learners will get an opportunity to re-align their ‘Post-it’ Guiding questions:
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| 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. | Future note to yourself | Leaners will write a future note to themselves on what their key considerations would be if they were to develop a CBPR project |
Fees
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Before June 7 |
After June 7 | |
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Students and trainees from McGill University and its affiliated hospital |
$676 CAD |
$754 CAD |
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Applicants working or studying in low- and middle-income countries |
$780 CAD |
$864.50 CAD |
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Other students and trainees from high income countries who are registered at a college or university |
$949 CAD |
$1,053 CAD |
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All other applicants |
$1,339 CAD |
$1488.50 CAD |
For those participating in 2 Summer Institute courses, a 12% discount will be applied to the second course automatically. In addition, participants of previous editions of the Summer Institute can obtain a discount of 10% on their entire registration. To qualify for this discount, please contact Srimathi Iyer at srimathi.iyer [at] mcgill.ca.
Fees include a course package and a certificate of participation.
Testimonials
“This hands-on workshop on Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) employs a distinctive teaching and learning method through role-playing and case-studies. Even as a beginner, this course significantly enhances comprehension and application of CBPR principles.”
“The workshop provided a comprehensive understanding of CBPR principles and methodologies through interactive sessions and insightful discussions. Dr. Jessani's expertise was evident as he shared practical tools and strategies for building equitable partnerships between researchers and community members, emphasizing cultural humility and respect for diverse perspectives. The inclusive environment created during the workshop encouraged active participation from all attendees, regardless of background or expertise. Overall, this workshop has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to approach research in a collaborative and ethical manner, empowering me to create positive change in our communities. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone interested in community-engaged research.”
“Last year, I had an opportunity to attend the CBPR summer course. It was a fun and intensive program to understand how CBPR is conducted with some role-play activities too. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in broadening their qualitative research skills.”