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Teaching Excellence in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS)
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode we hear from Dr. Caitlin Mullarkey talk about teaching excellence in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS). She discusses topics such as her path to teaching, what she finds enjoyable about teaching, and what she sees for the future of undergraduate health science education.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Caitlin Mullarkey
Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen -
Game Changers Episode 4: Healing Hearts and Shaping Minds in Family Medicine with Dr. Anjali Menezes
Step into the vibrant world of MacPFD Spark Sub-Series: The Game Changers Project! 🚀 In this episode, join Dr. Anjali Menezes as she talks about her passion for family medicine and special interests in trauma-informed care, medical education, and racism in medical training. She currently leads the Differential Attainment REsearch (DARe) Group Collaborative. She discusses personal experiences that have helped in shaping her pursuit to help out racialized individuals in medical school and other academic settings.
New Game Changers episodes launch on a monthly basis - so don't miss out on these narratives that showcase the triumphs and resilience of equity-deserving groups in STEM. 🌟Stay tuned, because the next chapter of empowerment awaits!
Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Anjali Menezes
Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen -
Game Changers Episode 3: Unveiling Leadership Secrets in Anesthesia with Dr. Saroo Sharda
Step into the vibrant world of MacPFD Spark Sub-Series: The Game Changers Project! 🚀 In this episode, join Dr. Saroo Sharda as she talks about her leading position as a woman of color in anesthesia and as the Associate Dean Equity and Inclusion for the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University, with a special feature from Dr. Sandra Monteiro. They discuss the pivotal role of early leaders that inspire and the role of love, integrity, and accountability as a leader and clinician.
New Game Changers episodes launch on a monthly basis - so don't miss out on these narratives that showcase the triumphs and resilience of equity-deserving groups in STEM. 🌟Stay tuned, because the next chapter of empowerment awaits!
Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Saroo Sharda
Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen, Dr. Sandra Monteiro -
AMEE Faculty Development Spotlight with Dr. Patricia O'Sullivan and Dr. Megan Anakin
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Megan Anakin and Dr. Patricia O’Sullivan talk about faculty development. They discuss how they became interested in faculty development, the part of faculty development that brings them joy, and how they have evolved as a faculty developer.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Megan Anakin | Dr. Patricia O’Sullivan
Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen -
Game Changers Episode 2: Navigating Advocacy in Indigenous Health with Dr. Bernice Downey
Step into the vibrant world of MacPFD Spark Sub-Series: The Game Changers Project! 🚀In this episode, join Dr. Bernice Downey as she talks about her position as a Heart & Stroke Foundation Chair in Indigenous women’s heart and brain health and the Associate Dean of Indigenous Health for the Faculty of Health Science. She discusses her involvement in social justice, challenges gendered opinions, and finding harmony in health/research system reform and Indigenous populations.
New Game Changers episodes launch on a monthly basis - so don't miss out on these narratives that showcase the triumphs and resilience of equity-deserving groups in STEM. 🌟Stay tuned, because the next chapter of empowerment awaits!
Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Bernice Downey
Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen -
Peer Observation of Teaching
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Roberta Preston talk about peer observation of teaching (POT). She discusses topics such as how she became interested in POT, how faculty can adopt coaching mindsets for feedback delivery, and the key takeaways from her work.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Roberta Preston
Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen