Ian Scott, MD, MSc, DOHS, CCFP, FRCPC, FCFP

Director

Scientist

 Ian Scott is the Director of CHES and a Professor in the Department of Family Practice, His research interests are in medical student career choice, practice patterns of newly graduated family physicians, advocacy, and recall enhanced learning. Ian has an MD and a Master’s in Health Research Methodology from McMaster University and is certified by both the College of Family Physicians of Canada in Family Medicine and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Public Health and Preventive Medicine.

Research Interests

  • Medical Student Career Choice
  • Clinical Decision Making
  • Advocacy
  • Curriculum Design
  • Science of Learning/Science of Teaching
  • Photovoice

Awards

  • Teaching Excellence Award, UBC Medical Undergraduate Society (2021)
  • BC College of Family Physicians Coin. BC College of Family Physicians (2020)
  • Postgraduate Teaching Award (UBC), Department of Family Practice Greater Vancouver (2013-2014)
  • British Columbia College of Family Physicians Research Award, BC College of Family Physicians (2012)
  • Ian McWinney Family Medicine Teacher of the Year Award, College of Family Physicians of Canada (2011)
  • Award of Excellence, College of Family Physicians of Canada (2010)

Publication Highlights

Scott I, Hubinette M, van der Goes T, Kahlke R. Through a Tainted Lens: A Qualitative Study of Medical Learners’ Thinking About Patient ‘Deservingness’ of Health Advocacy. Perspectives on Medical Education. 2024; 13(1): 151–159.: https://doi.org/10.5334/pme.1314

Scott I. How well does theatre translate into film: livestreaming clinical experiences to remotely located learners. Med Educ. 2024;1-3.: https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.15418

Tam H, Scott I. Laying train tracks en route: How institutional education leaders navigate complexity during mandated curriculum change. Med Educ. 2024; 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.15464

Mitra G, Grudniewicz A, Lavergne R, Fernandez R, Scott I. Alternative payment models: a path forward. Canadian Family Physician Nov 2021, 67 (11) 805-807. https://doi.org/10.46747/cfp.6711805

Scott I. Beyond “Driving”: The Relationship Between Assessment, Performance, and Learning. Medical Education 2020; 54(1):54-59. https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.13935