USask CoM Faculty Development

Are you a teacher, coach, mentor, or advisor looking to elevate your interactions? Join our Coaching Skills for Better Learning course & take your feedback/debriefing skills to the next level!
Sept or Oct 2025 - based on your availability.
Indicate your interest here: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/S5W8KNM

YouTube video by College of Medicine - University of Saskatchewan USask College of Medicine - Faculty Development | Where do my unconscious biases come from?

Explore your own unconscious biases and watch our video today!

Using experiences, culture, and context, along with several examples, you will examine how your life experiences and identities have shaped your unconscious biases.

Watch now: youtu.be/3mQnv-AD_u4?...

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We’re excited to announce Dr. Scott Tunison will be hosting the NEW Saskatchewan Physician Assistant Podcast series!

The limited podcast provides listeners with everything you need to know about the physician assistant profession.

Listen to episode 1 now:
medicine.usask.ca/mpas/resourc...

We're proud to have hosted the 8th Annual Research, Innovation, & Scholarship in Education (RISE) event on Fri, Jun 13. Held virtually, this year’s theme—Health Professions Education in a Digital World—resonated strongly with a record breaking 122 attendees! Click the link in our bio to read more.

Welcome to RISE 2025! We're thrilled to have Dr. Sarah Forgie, Dean of Medicine, kick off our exciting day of celebrating #MedEd research and scholarship in Saskatchewan!

Only 2 weeks away! Join us in celebrating #MedEd research and scholarship conducted across the health professions throughout Saskatchewan. RISE 2025 is Friday, June 13!

Go to medicine.usask.ca/facultydev/ to register today.

YouTube video by College of Medicine - University of Saskatchewan USask College of Medicine - Faculty Development | Unconscious Bias: Why Do We Have Unconscious Bias?

Why do we have unconscious bias?

Our latest YT video describes the biological & socio-cultural origins of unconscious bias.

Click the link to watch!
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#FacDev #MedEd

Anti-Racism week provides an opportunity to celebrate cultural diversity, & create equitable & inclusive spaces. Our commitment to learning highlights 2 of our courses - EDI & Unconscious Bias. Available at no cost to all faculty, staff, residents, & students. 🔗 medicine.usask.ca/facultydev/m...

What’s the best way to avoid bad luck on Friday the 13th? Join us in celebrating research & scholarship at RISE 2025!
We're pleased to have Dr. Sarah Forgie, Dean of Medicine, as our keynote speaker! All are welcome to attend the free, virtual event on June 13. Click the link in our bio to register.

Faculty Development has had abstracts accepted for AMEE ICFDHP & will be presenting in Barcelona in August 2025!

YouTube video by College of Medicine - University of Saskatchewan USask College of Medicine - Faculty Development | Facilitation Skills

Check out our latest video on YouTube and learn the basics of effective facilitation skills! From creating, positive learning environments, to monitoring & managing content & interpersonal group dynamics. These skills are aimed to help improve group work learning outcomes.

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Join us tonight from 8-9:30PM for T-TIME! We will delve into the 6 stages of Gibbs' Reflective Cycle w/ Dr. Oluwole Oni, & Dr. Mac Russell summarizes the purpose of using Validity Arguments in Assessment. All are welcome to attend this free accredited event. Click the link in our bio to learn more!

Congratulations to the recipients of the CoM 2025 #FacDev Awards! Dr. Asma Gargoum & Dr. Kalyani Premkumar were awarded our Deirdre Bonnycastle Champion of Change Award, & Dr. Paul Olszynski was honored with tour Captivator of the Year Award! To learn more, go to medicine.usask.ca/awards.php#C....

Don't miss out! Showcase your medical/health education projects & findings to peers at RISE 2025. You also have a chance at winning the #FacDev RISE Award & $500 towards conference registration of your choice! The deadline to submit abstracts is Mar 31. Go to ow.ly/IWnc50VqKWW to learn more.

Join us Friday, March 14 for T-TIME with Dr. Cathy MacLean and Dr. Anurag Saxena! Click the link in our bio to join Zoom.

From left to right, portraits of three professionals: a person with short blonde hair wearing a black top, a person with long brown hair wearing glasses and a red blouse, and a person with a shaved head wearing glasses and a gray shirt.

It's been five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic #USask experts Dr. Angela Rasmussen, Dr. Ayisha Kurji and Dr. Alex Wong joined CBC to discuss their experiences and the long-term impact of the pandemic on our health-care system.

Listen here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

YouTube video by College of Medicine - University of Saskatchewan USask College of Medicine - Faculty Development | Making it Count: Effective Feedback

We’re excited to announce we’re on YouTube!

Check out our playlist on the @usaskmed YouTube channel. Click the link to learn about the importance of effective feedback for improved learning!
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Keep an eye out for #MedEd #FacDev videos coming each month.

Only one-week left to nominate a faculty, staff, or learner for one of our two #FacDev awards (Captivator of the Year Award & The Deirdre Bonnycastle Champion of Change Award)!

Deadline of Friday, February 28, 2025. Click the link in our bio to learn more.

Don't miss this opportunity to nominate a #USask CoM colleague for their exceptional contributions to #FacDev! Check out both of our awards: Captivator of the Year or Deirdre Bonnycastle Champion of Change. 🔗https://medicine.usask.ca/awards.php#CoMFallAwards
Deadline to nominate is Feb 28, 2025.

The call for RISE 2025 abstracts opens February 3, 2025!

RISE will be held virtually on June 13, 2025 and the theme is Health Professions Education in a Digital World.

To learn more, visit medicine.usask.ca/facultydev/.

Join Dr. Taryn Taylor on February 13 for her T-TIME session on Fatigue Risk Management & the Fatigue Paradox! This accredited session is free to attend. Go to medicine.usask.ca/facultydev/ to learn more.

The deadline to register for the inaugural SaskSimSummit is Friday, January 24!

Join us virtually on January 31 for our first ever event dedicated to exploring best practices in healthcare simulation in Saskatchewan.

Visit medicine.usask.ca/events/2025/... to learn more.

UPDATE! RISE 2025 will now be held virtually instead of in-person. Go to medicine.usask.ca/facultydev/f... to learn more.
📹🎶Dr. Helen Chang

Save the date! RISE 2025 is June 13, 2025 in Saskatoon featuring Plenary speaker Dr. Sarah Forgie, Dean of Medicine. Call for Abstracts will open Monday, February 3, 2025. Learn more about RISE, go to medicine.usask.ca/facultydev/f....

The #USask College of Medicine Awards are open! Nominate a faculty, staff, or learner for one of our two #FacDev awards (Captivator of the Year Award & The Deirdre Bonnycastle Champion of Change Award). Deadline of Friday, February 28, 2025. Go to medicine.usask.ca/awards.php to learn more.

Enhance your teaching skills as a medical educator w/ our NEW online course, Orientation to Teaching for New Faculty. Our course provides essential knowledge & strategies to effectively teach & mentor medical learners at all stages. Enroll for free today!
medicine.usask.ca/facultydev/

ICYMI - Don't miss out on this opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the Clinician Educator Diploma Program in Regina with Dr. Rob Woods. Deadline to RSVP is today!

Admissions open today! Enhance your #MedEd skills w/ the Clinician Educator Diploma Program! Accredited by the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, this flexible program supports your professional growth while fitting around your clinical practice. medicine.usask.ca/facultydev/i...

Join us Jan 31, '25, for the 1st ever SaskSimSummit, an event dedicated to exploring best practices in healthcare simulation in SK. This virtual conference is designed for leaders & participants in sim events to connect, learn, & share insights w/ peers & colleagues. medicine.usask.ca/facultydev/

Stepping Stones is a 1-3 yr foundational #FacDev program offered by the Centre for Faculty Development @uoft.bsky.social CPD. The program goals are to promote growth in edu activities as educators/leaders/scholars/advocates & to provide networking & collaboration opportunities. 🔗 ow.ly/2Rnc50UtEZI