June 2021 What I’m Thinking About
Philosophical Positions in Assessment Walter Tavares, PhD Scientist, Assistant Professor The Wilson Centre and Post MD Education (PGME & CPD) Faculty of Medicine University of Toronto, University Health Network Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Time: 12:00pm to 1:30pm Zoom ID: For connection details, please email ches.communications@ubc.ca. Abstract Performance based assessment of clinical competence continues to be […]
Mini-Sabbaticant
Brian Chung, MD, FRCPC Emergency Physician, Vancouver General Hospital Associate Royal College Residency Program Director, UBC Emergency Medicine, Vancouver Site Dates of Visit: February 1 – 12, 2021 Purpose of Visit Brian is thrilled and excited to be able to spend a mini-sabbatical at CHES. His interest in medical education stems from his many years […]
Visiting Scholar
Lene Klem Olesen PhD Student, University of Aarhus, Faculty of Health, Denmark MA, Educational Psychology Occupational Therapist Dates of Visit: May 2 – June 30, 2022 Purpose of Visit During her visit at CHES, Lene hopes to gain more knowledge on perspectives of family and caregivers as target group for research and interventions, end of […]
Invited Scholar
Paula Rowland, OT Reg. (Ont.), PhD Scientist, The Wilson Centre and Post MD Education, Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy University of Toronto, University Health Network Dates of Visit: March 8 – 11, 2021 Purpose of Visit During this visit to CHES, Dr. Rowland will be meeting with individual members of the […]
Invited Scholar
Douglas P. Larsen, M.D., M.Ed. Professor, Neurology & Pediatrics Department of Neurology Washington University in St. Louis Dates of Visit: February 8 – 12, 2021 Purpose of Visit During this visit to CHES, Dr. Larsen will be meeting with individual members of the CHES community to discuss their research ideas, offer advice, and explore areas […]
Visiting Scholar
Linda Peritz, PhD Social Innovator Dates of Visit: February 1 – 10, 2021 Purpose of Visit You may have noticed that, in spite of good intentions, so many efforts at improving clinical care as well as the organization of care failed to meet the expectations of those involved in those efforts. Why? Most clinical care […]
MHPE & CEFP Testimonials
If you’re interested in understanding more about the programs CHES offers, we have compiled some testimonials from CHES Alumni who are actively or formerly a part of the Clinical Educator Fellowship Program and/or the Master’s in Health Professions Education (MHPE) Canada. Diana Fort Current Fellow and MHPE student Assistant Dean, Southern Medical Program Portfolio Site […]
Poster 13 – A Video-Based Gross Anatomy Dissection Guide
Presenters: Majid Doroudi, Farnaz Javadian Authors: Nicole Ng, Farnaz Javadian, Shirley Tse, Andy Jiang, Majid Doroudi Poster Abstract: Introduction: Learning materials provided to students prior to anatomy dissection labs have classically been in the form of written instructions and images from prosections. However, these materials can be difficult to interpret, especially for beginner students. With […]
Poster 8 – Healthcare Student Rural Recruitment: Lifestyle and Professional Factors
Presenters: Corin MacPhail, Sean Maurice Authors: Corin MacPhail, Sean Maurice Poster Abstract: Introduction: The Healthcare Travelling Roadshow (HCTRS) aims to increase recruitment of healthcare providers (HCP) to rural BC communities by introducing healthcare students (HCS) to rural areas. In this study, HCS’ interests, or attracting factors, and perceived barriers on rural practice were sought and […]


