Program Overview
Foundations in Health Professions Education (HPE) is part of the Wilson Centre’s Atelier Series, a collection of focused, small group programs designed to advance scholarship in health professions education. Offered in partnership with the Centre for Faculty Development (CFD), this Atelier provides a hands-on introduction to conducting research in HPE.
This three day program is for educators and scholars who are interested in conducting education research but who may not have research as their primary role It was designed to build foundational knowledge in education research principles, methodologies, and applications. Participants bring an existing project to the program and receive structured support, mentorship, and protected time to move it forward.
Bespoke/Tailored/Customized 3 day Atelier offerings can be requested by departments, teams, or organizations seeking to strengthen research and scholarly capacity within their group.
Program Description
This Atelier supports understanding of core methodologies and contemporary topics in health professions education research. The program blends interactive learning, reflective exercises, and coaching to provide participants with practical strategies for advancing their projects.
Participants learn to collect meaningful data using qualitative and quantitative methods, interpret and analyze data, and communicate findings. Topics include designing interviews and questionnaires, approaches to qualitative and quantitative analysis, strategies for publication and dissemination, and techniques for clear and compelling writing.
Program Structure
The program takes place over three full days and combines interactive sessions, group discussions, and dedicated project coaching time. Learning activities include reflective exercises, dialogue in small and large groups, and case-based exploration. Participants receive individualized coaching from Atelier faculty to address challenges in their research projects and gain tools and language to clearly communicate the value and impact of HPE research. The program fosters collaboration and community while encouraging participants to apply course concepts directly within their own contexts.
Program Team
Lindsay Baker is the Associate Director, Curriculum Integration and Partnerships at the Centre for Faculty Development. Her work focuses on the purposeful integration of her curriculum development, teaching and qualitative research expertise to develop ethical, competent, and compassionate faculty. At an overarching level, her research uses constructivist and critical approaches to examine the boundaries and relations between disciplines, professions, and knowledge communities. Similarly, she integrates constructivist, transformative, and critical pedagogical approaches to education in my faculty development practice. She recognizes the importance of valuing multiple forms of knowledge and ways of knowing and understanding and try to weave this philosophy through her work.
Amanda is Education Development Lead for Clinical Teaching and the Program lead for the CFDs Teaching and Learning in the Clinical Context (TLC) and Stepping Stones programs. Amanda Binns, PhD is a clinician research and educator in the field of Speech-Language Pathology. She is an Assistant Professor at University of Toronto, and clinical manager of a Student-Led Environment at Holland Bloorview. Her program of research extends from years of experience providing interprofessional supports for neurodivergent children and their families.
Ryan is a Scientist and The Wilson Centre and Director of Research at the Allan Waters Family Simulation Centre. Ryan uses theories from educational psychology to understand how to conceptualize and measure how learners’ goals, strategies, and beliefs influence their learning processes and outcomes. The ultimate goal of his research is to translate this understanding to design training environments that prepare clinicians to be effective in their future lifelong learning. He typically situates his studies in the contexts of healthcare simulation and other technology-enabled education, and has also expanded to study how learning in these settings transfers to workplace-based learning.
Maria Athina (Tina) Martimianakis is Professor and Director of Medical Education Scholarship, at the Department of Paediatrics, and Scientist and Associate Director (Collaborations and Partnerships) Wilson Centre. Tina studies issues related to the learning environment and professional identity negotiations. Currently she is researching how multiple change agendas impact professional identity and how organizational practices associated with discourses of collaboration support or hinder the capacity of interprofessional teams to practice and learn together. Her research contributes to both theory building and educational practice.
Alex coordinates the Atelier: Collaborative Education Research program and the CFD Resource Hub, and is on the planning committee for the Teaching for Transformation Annual Conference. She has been involved in healthcare education through various roles, using her technological, communication and media skills to further knowledge translation. Alex holds a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies from York University.
Level: Foundational
Who should register: This program is most relevant for administrators, teachers, educators or clinicians interested in growing health professions education research skills.
Program length: 3 days
Cost: Determined in consultation with the Centre for Faculty Development
Certificate: Participants will receive a certificate of completion.
Departments, teams, or organizations interested in hosting Foundations in HPE can contact cfd@unityhealth.to to discuss dates, logistics, and customization options.
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