Program Overview
The Wilson Centre and Centre for Faculty Development Atelier: Foundations in Health Professions Education Research is a hands-on primer for conducting research in health professions education (HPE). Participants will build foundational knowledge in HPE research principles, methodologies, and applications, with dedicated time to advance their own projects, whether in the analysis or writing stages. Participants should bring work they aim to finalize, as the Atelier provides structured time and support to move projects across the finish line.
Program Description
This Atelier, a collaborative offering from the Centre for Faculty Development and The Wilson Centre, focuses on core methodologies and contemporary topics in HPE research. Designed for scholars and educators whose primary role is not research, the program offers practical support and guidance for advancing participants’ current projects.
Participants will learn to:
- Collect meaningful data through qualitative and quantitative methods
- Make meaning through words and numbers
- Communicate and share impactful stories
Topics Covered include:
- Conducting Interviews and Focus Groups
- Designing Scales and Questionnaires
- Analyzing Performance-Based Data
- Inductive, Deductive, and Abductive Analysis Approaches
- Comparisons and Associations
- Essentials for Publication and Dissemination
- Tips for Compelling Writing
Program Structure
The three-day program will take place in-person at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with breakfast and lunch provided.
- Engaging Learning Formats: Sessions incorporate reflective exercises, small and large group discussions, and case-based learning for in-depth topic exploration.
- Coaching and Project Support: Participants will receive dedicated coaching time with Atelier faculty to address specific challenges in their own research projects.
- Effective Communication: Participants will learn terminology and strategies to convey the value and impact of HPE research effectively.
- Community Building: Opportunities to connect and network with fellow participants foster a supportive research community.
- Practical Application: Course material will be applied directly to participants’ own research contexts, providing guidance on navigating both typical and unique research challenges.
On the fourth day, participants are invited to attend the Brian D. Hodges Symposium 2025, which brings together HPE researchers, educators, scholars, and students. The symposium encourages participants to think beyond their current projects, exploring intersections with other research. Attendees will engage in in-depth discussions on education theory and practice, featuring presentations from leading global figures and the next generation of education scientists and scholars.
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.
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.
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.
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 researchers and scholars who are not engaged in research as their primary activity.
Location: Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute
Program length: 3 days, with optional Brian D. Hodges Symposium 2025 on the fourth day
Cohort size: 25 participants
Fees:
Standard rate: $2500
Early Bird rate: $2250 (ends April 26, 2025)
Certificate: Participants will receive a certificate of completion.
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