From treating cancer patients during the pandemic to advancing augmented reality headsets in the anatomy lab, Institute members are making headlines.
Here are some highlights over the past five months.
You can also view recent Institute member academic publications here, along with recent appointments, grant awards and success stories here.
Armand Aalamian selected to lead AFMC committee
A short Q&A with Dr. Aalamian following his appointment to Chair, Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC), Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME), Medical Education Committee. What is one line of advice he has for residents? Read on.
MUHC has taken measures to treat cancer patients safely during pandemic}
Dr. Joanne Alfieri and colleagues Tarek Hijal and Horacio Patrocinio in the Montreal Gazette.
Zoom applause! Faculty members recognized for excellence in medical education
Drs. Ilana Bank, Fraser Moore and Geoffroy Noël recently received the 2020 Canadian Association of Medical Education (CAME) Certificate of Merit.
J. Donald Boudreau Physicianship Award launched
A new annual physicianship award within the Faculty of Medicine will recognize a current or recent Osler Fellow who consistently demonstrates excellent mentoring qualities and the attributes promoted by the Physician Apprenticeship Program. Drs. Preetha Krishnamoorthy and Robert Primavesi are the inaugural award recipients.
Educational blitz on coaching, assessment, role modelling, and nursing
Get a taste of a roller-coaster of insights and topics as Institute community members Carlos Gomez-Garibello, Sofia Valanci, Sara Mortaz-Hejri and Norma Ponzoni race through a range of pressing health sciences education topics.
Managing anxiety during a pandemic: a webcast with McGill experts
Research to examine emotional well-being of physicians, nurses during pandemic
Jason Harley is working to better understand the effects of burnout and emotional exhaustion in healthcare professionals and in these times of global pandemic.
Future Ready: The Authentic Educator
Sue Lajoie “designs and builds interactive, technology-enhanced learning environments in authentic settings that help transform untrained beginners into real-world experts by engaging their emotions and advancing thinking,” reads this What’s New McGill piece.
Health sciences education research: why it matters and how to get involved
Fraser Moore, Susanne Mak and Geoffroy Noël take readers on their journey through the complex and wonderful world of health sciences education, offering insights for newcomers and veterans to the field alike.
MCH Operating Room (OR) team awarded prestigious Excellence in care prize from the FMSQ’s annual Interdisciplinary Educational Day
Lily Nguyen is part of the Operating Room (OR) team at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, who were awarded the Excellence in Care Prize from the Fédération des médecins specialistes (FMSQ) during its 12th annual Interdisciplinary Educational Day (IED) on November 15, 2019. The prize honors innovative and interdisciplinary projects that have contributed to improving access, efficiency and quality and safety of care.
Using augmented reality to enhance education
Geoffroy Noël has deployed augmented reality technology in the anatomy lab with the goal of improving the quality of training for surgeons, dentists and other health professionals. The early results are promising.
Forum sparks integrated care advocacy for elders
Peter Nugus created and led an important forum on linking health care and social care for older people. This article was shared widely by national and international leaders in the field in light of the global pandemic and its disproportionate impact on elder and lower-income communities.
Five insights on open access and predatory publishing
Librarian and Associate Member of the Institute, Andrea Quaiattini (liaison for Post-Graduate Medical Education, medical specialities, IHSE, Indigenous health) shared useful insights during an Institute members’ meeting earlier this academic year.
Neuro Faculty members proud to teach
A Faculty member of the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, David Ragsdale went from an initial teaching load of 25 hours for the academic year to over 200 hours in 14 different classes.
Recent event a step towards improved community engagement
How can we do better as a community? Students, faculty, community members and alumni gathered for the inaugural community campus exchange organized by the Community Health and Social Medicine Incubator (CHASM) and the McGill University Faculty of Medicine’s Social Accountability and Community Engagement (SACE) office. Saleem Razack is Director of SACE and participated in the event.
Students develop innovative curricula proposals
Robert Sternszus and Stuart Lubarsky successfully completed the second iteration of their Foundations in Medical and Health Sciences Education elective this academic year. Students developed curricula proposals with real-world potential, some of which are being considered for integration into academic programing.