Poster 12B – Enhancing Curiosity and Conceptual Understanding Using Comic Narrative Learning in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Presenter: Kabir Bhalla Authors: Kabir Bhalla, Alexander D. Smith, Jennifer I. Brown Poster Abstract: Learning Objectives: 1. Describe a student-led process for exploring opportunities to enhance entrepreneurial mindset development within the UBC PharmD program 2. Identify educational approaches that may help pharmacy students develop confidence, resilience, risk-taking, innovation-oriented attitudes and behaviours 3. Discuss the potential […]
Visiting Scholar
Lia Frederiksen, PhD PhD Geography, University of Toronto Date of Visit: September 7 – December 1, 2026 Purpose of Visit During the CHES visit, Lia is looking forward to connecting with scholars and health professions educators to explore shared interests and discuss research ideas. Biography Lia Frederiksen is a human geographer (PhD Geography, University of […]
Invited Scholar
Hannah Kakara Anderson PhD, MBA (she/her) Assistant Professor, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Education Scientist, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Dates of Visit: January 17 – 22, 2027 Biography Hannah Kakara Anderson PhD, MBA is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and an […]
Mini-Sabbaticant
Adam Hoffmann, MD, FRCPC Clinical Instructor, UBC Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine Program Director, Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship, BC Children’s Hospital Pronouns: He/Him Dates of Visit: September 23-24, 2026 | October 1, 2026 Biography Dr. Adam Hoffmann is a pediatric hospitalist at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver and the Program Director for […]
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Lucia Lee Clinical Educator Fellow
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Adeline Mugeni Clinical Educator Fellow
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Frédérique Ouellet Clinical Educator Fellow
Celebration of Scholarship 2026 Plenary Speakers
Gordon Page Invited Lecture Biography: Dr. Sayra Cristancho is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Surgery and Anatomy & Cell Biology, and a Scientist at the Centre for Education Research & Innovation (CERI) at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, Canada. She earned her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University […]
Visiting Scholar
Sandra Monteiro, PhD Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Education and Innovation Scientist, McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences Program for Education Research, Innovation, & Theory (MERIT) Director, Scholarship, Centre for Simulation Based Learning (CSBL) Date of Visit: September 21 – October 9, 2026 Purpose of Visit During this visit, Dr. Monteiro aims to […]