Poster 8 – Empowering Rural Physicians: Enhancing Clinical Skills and Well-Being through Coaching and Mentoring
Presenter: Tanya Glafenhein Authors: Emily Boardman MA, Tanya Glafenhein MA, Adam Gavarkovs PhD, Ievgeniia Rozhenko MA, Bruce Hobson MD Poster Abstract: Rural physicians often face unique and compounding challenges such as professional isolation, limited access to resources, and demanding workloads, which may negatively impact the quality of care for rural and remote communities.1 To address […]
Poster 6 – The Impact of Direct Observations in Longitudinal Coaching Programs
Presenter: Lucia Juehea Lee Authors: Lucia Juehea Lee, Negar Atefi, Rose Hatala Poster Abstract: Background: Longitudinal coaching programs are integral to internal medicine (IM) training across Canada and are a crucial element of Competency by Design. At the University of British Columbia (UBC), IM longitudinal coaching program pairs IM residents with faculty coaches who review […]
Poster 5 – Interprofessional Collaboration Competency Development in Community Pharmacy
Presenter: Janice Yeung Authors: Kerry Wilbur, Janice Yeung, George Pachev, Jason Min, Larry Leung Poster Abstract: Purpose: Interprofessional education (IPE) for Canadian healthcare students aims to foster early understanding of collaborative care. However, how structured, campus-based IPE translates to interdisciplinary cooperation in practice environments remains unclear. This study explores pharmacy students’ interprofessional care experiences during […]
Poster 4 – Exploring the Role of AI-Generated Patient Cases in Pharmacy Education: Educator and Student Perspectives
Presenter: Jamie Yuen Authors: Jamie Yuen, Jocelyn Micallef, Brie Weir, JungAh Lee, Martin Dammert Poster Abstract: Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) offers opportunities to enhance health education. Early literature has demonstrated the potential of genAI in developing student pharmacists’ knowledge and skills; however, little has been reported on AI-generated patient cases. Within the Entry-to-Practice PharmD program […]
Poster 3 – Conceptions of “not-ready” for practicum
Presenter: George Pachev Authors: Pachev, G., Dhaliwal, N., and Dammert, M. Poster Abstract: In the UBC Entry-to-Practice PharmD Program, student readiness for practicum is assessed with Integrated Comprehensive Exams (ICE) at the end of each term. Despite that ICEs are developed by teaching faculty and experiential educators, students identified as “ready for practicum” by ICE, […]
Poster 2 – Promoting Public and Patient Involvement in Interprofessional Education of undergraduate healthcare students: the PULPIT project
Presenter: Cathy Kline Authors: Cathy Kline & Darren Lauscher on behalf of the PULPIT Consortium Poster Abstract: Problem: Patient and public involvement (PPI) in interprofessional education (IPE) enhances student learning of person-centred team-based care. There are insufficient opportunities for students to interact with patients in interprofessional settings before clinical training. International collaboration is warranted to […]
Poster 1 – Community preceptors’ perceptions of pharmacy student involvement in minor ailments and contraception prescribing activities in British Columbia during experiential rotations
Presenter: Asal Taheri Authors: Paul Lao, Asal Taheri Poster Abstract: Purpose: In June 2023, pharmacists in British Columbia gained authorization to prescribe for minor ailments and contraception. To prepare for this expanded scope, pharmacy students must develop diagnostic and prescribing skills before graduation, supported by skills labs and practicums. However, limited data exist on student […]
Poster 7 – Employing a student-faculty partnership to support innovative education
Presenter: Patricia Chang Authors: Mina Rim, Sunny Qin, Ryan Kwok, Irene Luong, Alyssa Azote, Patricia Chang, Dr. Fong Chan Poster Abstract: Learning Objectives Identify the unique characteristics of an effective partnership Describe and evaluate the effectiveness of partnership in innovative education A partnership model between students and faculty was implemented, which emphasizes open communication, creativity, […]
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Gabriella Wong, BSc (Pharm), MHA, RPh Lecturer and Coordinator Office of Experiential Education, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of British Columbia Dates of Visit: August 20 – September 20, 2024 Biography Gabriella joined the University of British Columbia Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UBC Pharm Sci) in December 2018. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in […]
December 2024 What I’m Thinking About
Artificial Intelligence and Medical Education: What is Happening and Where are We Going? Adam Rodman, MD, MPH General Internist & Medical Educator, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterAssistant Professor, Harvard Medical School Sian Tsuei, MHSc, MD, PhD, CCFP Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Practice, University of British ColumbiaAdjunct Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon […]