St. Joe’s proudly presents our second annual Learning Pillar Week from November 6 – 10, 2023, hosted by St. Joe’s Department of Education & Learning and The Research Institute. Together, Education and Research make up the Learning Pillar – one of four strategic pillars at St. Joe’s, along with Leading, Caring and Building.
Learning Pillar Week features more than 20 events, workshops, and seminars that provide opportunities for learning, networking, and partnerships, in addition to celebrating our staff, researchers, and learners across the St. Joe's community.
Please see below for the full schedule. Click or tap to expand event listings to find full details, including time, location, and registration information. Events are grouped by day and appear chronologically.
Thank you to Merck Canada for sponsoring Learning Pillar Week 2023.
Full Schedule
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Monday, November 6
9:00am to 10:00am
Main Lobby, Charlton Campus (next to Tim Hortons)
Please join us for the Opening Ceremony of Learning Pillar Week 2023. No registration needed.
10:30am to 11:00am
Online via Zoom – Click Here to Register
Description
Are you curious about the power of mentoring and how it can elevate your career and personal growth? Join us for an engaging session that delves into the art and science of mentoring. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, this session is designed to help you:
- Develop Knowledge & Skills: Gain a deep understanding of the principles and practices that underpin effective mentoring, providing you with the tools to excel in both roles.
- Clarify the Distinctions: Explore the subtle yet critical differences between mentoring, coaching, and preceptorship, allowing you to identify the right path for your goals.
- Discover Mutual Benefits: Uncover the profound advantages of mentoring, not only for the mentee but also for the mentor, and how it can be a two-way street of growth.
- Navigate the Application Process: Get an inside look at the application process for St. Joes' Mentoring Program, ensuring you're well-prepared to embark on this rewarding journey.
- Apply with Confidence: Whether you aspire to be a mentor or a mentee, you'll leave with a clear understanding of how to apply and maximize your mentoring experience.
- Expand Your Network: Building a robust professional network is vital. Through mentoring, you'll connect with like-minded individuals eager to help and learn.
- Forge Connections: Interact with fellow attendees, share experiences, and begin forging connections that could last a lifetime.
Don't miss this opportunity to supercharge your personal and professional growth through the transformative power of mentoring. Join us and embark on a journey of discovery, connection, and empowerment.
Speakers
Johan Beukes, Senior OD Consultant
Anne Bialachowski, Senior Manager, IPAC
11:00am to 12:00pm
Classroom D (T2218), Juravinski Innovation Tower, Charlton Campus
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Description:
This session will cover the theory and practice of EDI considerations in clinical research and include frameworks for equity in health research, and strategies to enhance equity in study implementation (design, analysis and reporting).
Featuring Dr. Lawrence Mbuagbaw, a Research Methods Consultant and Clinical Epidemiologist. Dr. Mbuagbaw is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University and the Director of the Biostatistics Unit at St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. He is a member of the Ontario Hospital Association's Antiracism Taskforce, Co-Chair of FHS Community of Practice for Inclusive Teaching and contributes to research efforts to address health disparities in ethnic minorities.
12:00pm to 1:30pm
Bank of Montreal Boardroom (T2106), Juravinski Innovation Tower, Charlton Campus
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Description
"Making Sound Ethical and Legal Decisions in Health Care using a Principle-based Framework"
Join us for an exciting event on Bioethics! Learn how to make sound ethical and legal decisions in the field of health care. This in-person event will be held at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. It is no doubt that physicians and other clinical staff encounter difficult and complex values-laden decisions every day. There are frequently competing values, principles and perspectives that require navigating and prioritizing with rational justification and much sensitivity. System’s Bioethicist, Steve Abdool, and MHSc in Bioethics Student Sam Moshiri will provide an insightful and principle-based ethical decision-making process for use when encountering nuanced and challenging ethical quandaries in health care. In addition to examining some salient bioethical concepts and principles, in this session, we plan to use a case-based, experiential approach to enhance your decision-making skills by critically explore several ethical dilemmas using the principle-based ethical decision-making framework. Mark your calendars and get ready for an enlightening experience!
Speakers:
Steve Abdool, System’s Bioethicist
Sam Moshiri, Bioethics Student, University of Toronto
12:30pm to 1:00pm
Online via Zoom – Click Here to Register
Description
"How to search Medline for health information via OVID"
Learn how to search the biomedical database Medline, through the OVID platform. Special features and tools to help search will be demonstrated. Session of interest to all healthcare staff, researchers, and learners.
Presenter: Darlene Ennis, Client Trainer/Librarian, Health Learning, Research and Practice, Wolters Kluwer
Host: Karin Dearness
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Classroom B (T2218), Juravinski Innovation Tower, Charlton Campus
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Description
We hear a lot about how it’s important to be a good ally to people who have historically been marginalized. But what does allyship actually look like, and how do you do it effectively? Join us to talk about why good allyship is more important than ever, and learn practical allyship strategies that focus on increasing knowledge, supporting the person being targeted, and building your own allyship skills.
Speakers
Jaleesa Bygrave (she/her), RSW, MSW, is the clinical lead for YouThrive, a mental wellness program for Black, Indigenous and racialized young persons experiencing racial stress and/or trauma. She has been a part of the program since its inception in March 2021 and provides individual and group-based clinical services for Black, Indigenous and racialized folks experiencing racism in work, school, and community; intergenerational trauma; internalized racism, etc. In addition, she also offers consultation services to mental health service providers looking to increase their capacity to provide culturally affirming, adaptable services to Black, Indigenous and racialized young persons. Prior to this role, Jaleesa has worked in corrections, child welfare, HIV and AIDS care, community development/engagement.
Lisa Jeffs (any pronoun) started in the new role of Senior Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant at St Joe’s in April 2023. Prior to that they were in management roles in the Mental Health & Addictions Program at St Joes with experience at the Cleghorn Clinic, the Youth Wellness Centre, and the Eating Disorders Clinic. At the Youth Wellness Centre, Lisa developed and implemented services designed by and for clients from historically marginalized groups. Lisa has a B.A. (Hons) in Sociology and Women’s Studies from Western University, and a Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology from OISE/UT.
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Online via Zoom – Click Here to Register
Objectives
- Introduce researchers and staff to the rich repository of administrative databases at ICES covering a wide scope of health care topics
- Understand how ICES collects and stores its data
- Understand the different streams through which ICES data can be accessed and used for research
Speaker
Branavan Sivapathasundaram
Project Manager, ICES McMaster
Privacy, Risk and Compliance Analyst; Facility Administrator
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Classroon D (T2218), Juravinski Innovation Tower, Charlton Campus
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Description
In this design thinking workshop led by Dr. Robert Fleisig, Associate Professor at the Walter G. Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology, healthcare professionals, learners, and researchers will gain profound insights into the world of healthcare innovation and how it intersects with engineering. The session will emphasize empathy, interdisciplinary thinking, and creative problem-solving as key elements in understanding and addressing healthcare challenges. Participants will collaborate within the group to encourage collaborative ideation and the creation of innovative concepts. Case studies of projects from the Healthcare and Engineering collaborative between St Joe’s and the W Booth School, will be highlighted during the session.
Dr. Robert Fleisig is an Associate Professor in the Walter G. Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology (SEPT) with a passion for inspiring empathy, creativity, and interdisciplinary thinking. Robert has taught more than 10,000 undergraduate students and has impacted students across three faculties, local organizations, researchers, and a broad range of companies. His current scholarly interests reside in reimagining university teaching for teaching-oriented faculty from the perspective of a design thinker. In 2018 he was awarded the prestigious Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) Teaching Award and named a Fellow of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA-ACÉG) in 2022. He is currently a Co-Editor for the International Journal for Students as Partners and program lead for the Master of Engineering Design in SEPT. Robert is a co-chair of the Healthcare and Engineering collaborative between St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, The Research Institute of St Joe’s Hamilton and the Walter G. Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology at McMaster University.
5:00pm to 6:30pm
Bank of Montreal Boardroom (T2106), Juravinski Innovation Tower, Charlton Campus
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Description
"Making Sound Ethical and Legal Decisions in Health Care using a Principle-based Framework"
Join us for an exciting event on Bioethics! Learn how to make sound ethical and legal decisions in the field of health care. This in-person event will be held at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. It is no doubt that physicians and other clinical staff encounter difficult and complex values-laden decisions every day. There are frequently competing values, principles and perspectives that require navigating and prioritizing with rational justification and much sensitivity. System’s Bioethicist, Steve Abdool, and MHSc in Bioethics Student Sam Moshiri will provide an insightful and principle-based ethical decision-making process for use when encountering nuanced and challenging ethical quandaries in health care. In addition to examining some salient bioethical concepts and principles, in this session, we plan to use a case-based, experiential approach to enhance your decision-making skills by critically explore several ethical dilemmas using the principle-based ethical decision-making framework. Mark your calendars and get ready for an enlightening experience!
Speakers:
Steve Abdool, System’s Bioethicist
Sam Moshiri, Bioethics Student, University of Toronto
Tuesday, November 7
10:00am to 11:30am
Online via Zoom – Click Here to Register
Description
"Learning About Interprofessional Research: Perspectives from Recent Recipients of the Professional Advisory Committee Interprofessional Research Award Program (PAC IP)"
In this facilitated panel discussion, recent recipients of the PAC Interprofessional Research Award (PAC IP) will share various aspects of their funded research projects. The PAC IP is an annual competition supported by The Research Institute to support research teams, including those involving novice researchers. Following a brief description of each participant’s project, the discussion will centre around themes related to: experiences sharing and disseminating results (e.g. journal articles, presentations), learnings around interprofessional aspects, how the PAC IP award has helped with professional development related to research in an academic hospital centre, how the PAC IP may have offered opportunities for learners, and reflections on how the PAC IP research award has helped shaped the question “what’s next?”.
Speakers
Dr. Joseph Pellizzari (facilitator) is the Professional Practice Lead for Psychology and Chair of the Research Committee for the PAC.
Dr. Jenna Boyd is a clinical psychologist with the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic. Her PAC IP award focussed on the development of a novel treatment for post traumatic stress disorder.
Dr. Emily MacKillop is a neuropsychologist with the Centralized Neuropsychology Service. Her PAC IP award focussed on the study of treatment outcomes for services in acute psychiatric units.
Dr. Taylor Hatchard is a manager in the MHAP. His PAC IP award centred on the development and evaluation of a group intervention geared towards alleviating mental health disparities of transgender and gender diverse youth.
11:30am to 12:30pm
Classroom A (T2207), Juravinski Innovation Tower, Charlton Campus
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Description
This hour-long session will offer participants a primer on getting started in health professions education with a focus on commonly used quantitative methods including surveys; experiments and quasi-experiments; and prospective and retrospective data reviews. By the end of this session, participants will be able to: (1) describe what kinds of research questions are best suited to quantitative designs, (2) understand the key elements of common quantitative methods, and (3) begin to apply the principles of what they have learned to their own scholarly projects. We welcome participants of all backgrounds to the session, especially those who are new to health professions education research.
Speaker: Dr. Anita Acai, Education Scientist at St. Joseph’s Education Research Centre (SERC)
11:30am to 12:15pm
Online via Zoom - Click Here to Register
Description
We at St. Joe’s are committed to deliver better care for patients and their families through meaningful engagement and partnership. St. Joes Healthcare Hamilton deeply appreciates and believes that the role of the caregiver/support person should be part of the patient care team to support the patient and the team achieve a better experience.
The important role of family caregivers as partners in care is grounded in the growing evidence that demonstrates their presence has a range of benefits to care, experience, safety and outcomes, This includes:
- decreased patient anxiety during procedures
- improved medication adherence, maintained cognitive function in older adults and prevention of falls
- improved accuracy and quality of shared information
- improved transitions and understanding of discharge instructions
- lower readmission rates
COVID-19 has magnified the importance of the family, caregiver/support person and their essential role in patient wellbeing and care.
Goal of this Program: Standardize the Essential Care Partner role across the organization and integrate the role into the care team to better support the patient and their care.
Speakers:
Hélène Hamilton has been an advisor at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton since 2011 when she started in General Internal Medicine. In collaboration with staff and leaders, Hélène made many great changes that impacted patient care, such as the communication boards, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease care, discharge planning, Essential care Partner, Co-design, staff orientation and many more. She joined the Patient and Family Advisory Council, in 2015 and in 2018 became the co-chair of the council. Hélène led the Patient and Family Advisory Council with passion and commitment. She partners with leaders and staff to make changes for better patient, family, care giver and staff experience. During the Pandemic, Hélène influenced the way our advisors are engaged at the executive leadership. We now have two advisors in all 6 executive leadership teams including the pandemic operations team. She mentors new advisors and leaders to achieve excellent partnership and she is the co-lead of the development and implementation of the Essential Care Partner Project. Over the years Hélène has sat on numerous community/regional/provincial boards and always strives for the advancement of better care, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Valentina Constantinescu has been leading the Patient Experience and Engagement program at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton since 2013. Before that she was an Educator at Joseph Brant Hospital and a Project Lead at Hamilton Health Sciences. In 2014, she was the recipient of a Collaborative Initiative with Canadian Foundation of Healthcare Improvement that aimed to improve the discharge process through partnering with patients and families. In these roles she influenced many policies and procedures focused on patient centered care and nursing excellence. Valentina is a healthcare leader with passion for excellence and a strong commitment to improve patient families, caregivers and staff experiences and the quality of care and services.
12:30pm to 1:00pm
Online via Zoom – Click Here to Register
Description
"How to search PsycInfo for health information via OVID"
Learn how to search the mental-health focused database APA PsycInfo, through the OVID platform. Special features and tools to help search will be demonstrated. Session of interest to mental health staff, physicians, researchers and learners.
Presenter: Darlene Ennis, Client Trainer/Librarian, Health Learning, Research and Practice, Wolters Kluwer
Host: Kaitryn Campbell
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Online via Zoom – Click Here to Register
Description
The Clinic serves as McMaster’s home base for health innovators. Through diverse programs, including The Residency Program and Health Innovation Bootcamps, with satellite offerings at St. Joe’s, emerging health innovators receive the education, resources, and support they need to advance their ideas. The Clinic @ St. Joe's is running a one-hour crash course designed for healthcare providers, students, and health researchers. This session focuses on the essential concepts necessary to drive healthcare innovations forward. Additionally, it underscores the significance of AI tools, demonstrating their potential to rapidly convert research into practical health solutions.
Speakers
Shania Bhopa
Fiona Bergin
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Online via Zoom – Click Here to Register
Description
The existence of, and easy access to, generative AI systems, such as ChatGPT and similar tools, are impacting teaching and learning and our work more generally. In this talk, Professor Susan McCahan will start by briefly reviewing how these systems work and their capabilities. This is intended to create a shared literacy about this technology so we, as a community, can have informed conversations about the implications. McCahan will also share how the institution is responding to these emerging technologies and strategies that instructors are using to support their teaching goals. This is particularly relevant to the ways we assess learning in this new environment. There will be time at the end of the session for discussion. This talk is relevant for both faculty and staff.
Speaker: Professor Susan McCahan, Vice-Provost, Academic Programs and Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education, University of Toronto
Host: Karin Dearness
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Bank of Montreal Boardroom (T2106), Juravinski Innovation Tower, Charlton Campus
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Description
This hour-long session will offer participants a primer on getting started in health professions education with a focus on commonly used qualitative designs, including grounded theory, phenomenology, ethnography, and more. We will also cover common qualitative data collection methods, such as interviews, focus groups, and observations. By the end of this session, participants will be able to: (1) describe what kinds of research questions are best suited to qualitative designs, (2) understand the key elements of common qualitative designs and methods, and (3) begin to apply the principles of what they have learned to their own scholarly projects. We welcome participants of all backgrounds to the session, especially those who are new to health professions education research.
Speaker: Dr. Anita Acai, Education Scientist at St. Joseph’s Education Research Centre (SERC)
4:45pm to 7:00pm
Miller Amphitheatre, Juravinski Innovation Tower, Level 2 (Charlton Campus)
This event is limited to Professional Staff (Physicians, Midwives and Dentists) at St. Joe's. Invitations are sent directly from the Medical Staff Association (MSA).
Description
Our next quarterly meeting is planned to take place in-person concurrently with St. Joe's Learning Pillar Week. The topic is: “Be it resolved that physicians should be involved in hospital administration,” and this will be debated by our guest speakers, Drs. David Russell and Alistair Ingram.
Wine, cheese, and appetizers will be served.
Agenda:
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4:45pm-5:30pm |
Wine & Cheese & Flu Shot Clinic |
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5:30pm-5:45pm |
Resident and Faculty Awards |
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5:45pm-5:50pm |
Update from Dr. Sarah Jarmain |
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5:50pm-5:55pm |
Update from Dr. Azim Gangji |
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5:55pm-6:00pm |
MSA Budget Update |
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6:00pm-7:00pm |
Debate and Rebuttals |
Wednesday, November 8
9:30am to 10:30am
Classroom D (T2218), Juravinski Innovation Tower, Charlton Campus
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Description
Join this 1-hour session to learn more about being in the driver’s seat for your own career development. Topics will include finding and navigating career development opportunities, the art of networking, and building your career brand.
This is a great session for professionals in all stages of their career.
Speakers:
Cheryl Watterson, Senior OD Consultant
Laura Heimpel, OD and Learning Specialist
10:00am to 11:00am
Classroom B – T2208, Juravinski Innovation Tower (Charlton Campus)
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Description
Research in Progress Rounds offers researchers of any experience level (students, novice & experienced investigators) the opportunity to present their research plans or progress to date and to receive feedback from the diverse research community at St. Joe's.
Join us as an attendee and see our pre-selected rounds presenters share their research progress.
10:30am to 11:30am
Classroom C (T2210), Juravinski Innovation Tower, Charlton Campus
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Description
Help manage stress and build resilience by taking time for yourself to focus the 8 dimensions of wellness. This interactive workshop will provide an overview of the available resources and supports at St Joe's and will provide you with an opportunity spend time to focus on your overall wellness.
Speaker: Heather Buist, Employee Wellness Coordinator
12:00pm to 12:45pm
Online via Zoom – Click Here to Register
Description
"How to search EMCare and JBI for health information via OVID"
Learn how to search the nursing databases EMCare and JBI through the OVID platform. Special features and tools to help search will be demonstrated. Session of interest to nursing staff but open to all.
Speaker Information: Darlene Ennis, Client Trainer/Librarian, Health Learning, Research and Practice, Wolters Kluwer
Host: Karin Dearness
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Hybrid event: In-person and Zoom option
F134 Centre for Education, Learning & Simulation (CELS), Fontbonne Building, Charlton Campus or Online via Zoom
Register for either In-person (F134) or Zoom
Description
- Recognize where simulation can be used in healthcare settings.
- Describe the principles of effective debriefing for simulation education
- Use three common debriefing tools
- Apply a framework for a structured debrief
Speakers
Dr. Alim Nagji, BHSc, MD, CCFP-EM, DRCPSC (Clin.Ed.)
Julie Pace, RN, MSc, HSed
2:30pm to 3:30pm
Online via Zoom – Click Here to Register
Description
Join us for a captivating one-hour educational session designed for hospital learners and researchers, where we delve into the transformative world of translational research and its impact on integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and large data into clinical practice. In this dynamic session, we feature two distinguished speakers, Dr. Waël Hanna and Dr. Shawn Mondoux, who will share their insights and expertise.
Dr. Waël Hanna, an accomplished surgeon renowned for his work in robotic thoracic surgery, will kick off the session by shedding light on the clinical applications of AI and its potential to enhance patient care. His experiences in developing the Canadian Lymph Node Score and translating into an AI algorithm will offer a unique perspective on how the use of data is revolutionizing the thoracic surgical landscape.
Dr. Shawn Mondoux, co-founder of Llif Medical, St Joe’s emergency physician and quality improvement advocate, will follow with a discussion on the role of data in improving quality and safety in healthcare. Drawing from his journey from researcher to innovator, he will highlight how clinicians can drive transformative change in healthcare.
Throughout the session, attendees will gain a deep understanding of how translational research bridges the gap between data-driven technologies and their practical implementation in clinical settings. Join us in this forward-looking educational journey to understand the intersection of translational research and big-data, ultimately shaping the future of clinical practice.
3:30pm to 4:30pm
Online via Zoom – Click Here to Register
Description
Access to high quality, well-annotated patient specimens is essential for basic cancer research and the development of precision oncology strategies to apply in the clinic. St. Joseph’s Hospital Hamilton (SJHH) has been a partner of the Ontario Tumour Bank (OTB) at the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research for more than 10 years. To date, more than 20,000 participants with over 30 types of cancer have been recruited to OTB including more than 5,000 patients at the SJHH site. The objective of this presentation is to illustrate how quality samples and data from OTB participants, including from SJHH, are used to support oncology studies led by researchers in Hamilton, across Ontario and beyond to make the next generation of discoveries.
Speaker
Dianne Chadwick (she/her)
Associate Director, Ontario Tumour Bank, OICR
Associate Faculty, Graduate Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto
Thursday, November 9
9:30am to 10:30am
Online via Zoom
Registration Required – Click here to register.
Description
Are you ready to explore the dynamic world of leadership development and unearth the transformative power of service leadership? Join us for an enlightening session designed to meet your leadership aspirations. In this engaging session, you will:
- Develop Knowledge & Understanding: Gain profound insights into the multifaceted realm of leadership development, equipping you with the knowledge and understanding to navigate your leadership journey.
- Define Service Leadership: Discover the essence of Service Leadership, a holistic approach that combines leadership excellence with a deep commitment to serving others.
- Explore St. Joes' Leadership Offerings: Dive into the rich tapestry of leadership development programs and opportunities available at St. Joes, offering you a plethora of avenues to enhance your leadership skills.
- Navigate the Leadership Journey: Unpack the various stages of the leadership journey, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the challenges, triumphs, and skills required to become an impactful leader.
- Forge Lasting Connections: This session isn't just about learning; it's about connecting. Interact with fellow attendees who share your passion for leadership development, fostering relationships that will continue long after the session concludes.
Prepare to embark on a voyage of self-discovery and empowerment. Whether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned professional, this session will provide you with the knowledge, inspiration, and connections you need to thrive in your leadership journey. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to redefine your path and become an impactful, service-oriented leader.
Speakers
Johan Beukes, Senior OD Consultant
Saumya Gautam, Director, OD, EDI, Healthcare Wellness
10:30am to 12:30pm
Location TBA
Learners at St. Joe's will be sharing their research projects in a poster session hosted by the Department of Education & Learning and The Research Institute. Join us to learn about creative and innovative research projects and make your voice heard in our People's Choice Award for best poster! All are welcome to attend – no registration necessary.
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Online via Zoom – Click Here to Register
Description
Dr. Nancy Carter, Assistant Dean, Graduate Nursing Program and ACP Appointment Lead will provide guidance on the process for Advance Practice Nurses to obtain Assistant Clinical Professor (ACP) appointments.
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Bank of Montreal Boardroom (T2106), Juravinski Innovation Tower, Charlton Campus
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Description
"Solving Insoluble Problems: The Value of the Middle Ground. Mediation and Dispute Resolution"
Objectives:
- Identify how conflict resolution in the form of mediation can resolve insoluble problems
- Through case examples, explore how complete victory is almost always pyrrhic
- Review basics of mediation and dispute resolution to inform future use of this skill set
Speaker
Dr. Mark Crowther, MD, LLM MSc FRCPC FRSC
Chair and Professor, Department of Medicine and Leo Pharma Chair in Thromboembolism Research, McMaster University
1:00pm to 2:30pm
Miller Amphitheatre, Juravinski Innovation Tower, Level 2 (Charlton Campus)
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Description
All are welcome to join The Research Institute at our annual flagship recognition event, Celebrate Research. For the first time since 2019, this event is being held in-person.
The ceremony will last approximately one hour, followed by an opportunity for photos.
5:00pm to 6:00pm
Location TBA
Join us for a celebratory reception for Learning Pillar Week.
Friday, November 10
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Online via Zoom – Register Here
Description
This one-hour presentation offers St. Joe’s healthcare professionals and researchers an introduction to the critical concepts of Intellectual Property (IP) and Commercialization and how to collaborate with McMaster University Liaison Office (MILO). Key topics will include an in-depth understanding Intellectual Property (IP): Participants will gain insights into the various forms of IP, such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks, and learn how to protect their innovative healthcare ideas, research, and technologies. There will be a specific focus on how to commercialize virtual reality applications at St. Joe’s and The Research Institute.
Speakers
Taj Sarin
Blake Ziegler
Check out the recap video from our inaugural Learning Pillar Week (2022):
Questions?
Talk to one of our contacts for more information.
