USask CoM Faculty Development
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Faculty Development assists faculty members in achieving their academic roles, aiming to enhance the learner experience & support faculty in the CoM.
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Join Dr. Derek Puddester for Time Management for the Time Challenged on Nov 13. Dr. Puddester is an internationally recognized expert in physician health, occupational psychiatry, & time mgmt.
T-TIME is free to attend, accredited & open to all!
https://medicine.usask.ca/events/2025/11/t-time.php
T-TIME is free to attend, accredited & open to all!
https://medicine.usask.ca/events/2025/11/t-time.php
November 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Join Dr. Derek Puddester for Time Management for the Time Challenged on Nov 13. Dr. Puddester is an internationally recognized expert in physician health, occupational psychiatry, & time mgmt.
T-TIME is free to attend, accredited & open to all!
https://medicine.usask.ca/events/2025/11/t-time.php
T-TIME is free to attend, accredited & open to all!
https://medicine.usask.ca/events/2025/11/t-time.php
With over 60 sessions delivered to 1,097 participants, the 2024–25 academic year marked a period of dynamic growth and innovation for Faculty Development. Read about our highlights of the year and what exciting plans we have ahead in our 2024-25 annual report.
🔗 https://ow.ly/zHOT50XfLv5
🔗 https://ow.ly/zHOT50XfLv5
October 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
With over 60 sessions delivered to 1,097 participants, the 2024–25 academic year marked a period of dynamic growth and innovation for Faculty Development. Read about our highlights of the year and what exciting plans we have ahead in our 2024-25 annual report.
🔗 https://ow.ly/zHOT50XfLv5
🔗 https://ow.ly/zHOT50XfLv5
From Sask to Spain: Sharing Our Faculty Development Work Globally!
🌍✈️ In August, our team shared research, innovations, & best practices in #MedEd —connecting w/ global leaders & contributing to the future of #FacDev at 2 major international conferences in Barcelona, Spain: AMEE 2025 & ICFDHP 2025.
🌍✈️ In August, our team shared research, innovations, & best practices in #MedEd —connecting w/ global leaders & contributing to the future of #FacDev at 2 major international conferences in Barcelona, Spain: AMEE 2025 & ICFDHP 2025.
October 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
We're excited for Dr. Ronal M. Epstein to present at the next T-TIME on Oct 17!
Dr. Epstein will explore how cultivating mindfulness & presence can enhance well-being, compassion, & effectiveness across individual, team, educational, & organizational levels.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/py4E50X7hCE.
Dr. Epstein will explore how cultivating mindfulness & presence can enhance well-being, compassion, & effectiveness across individual, team, educational, & organizational levels.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/py4E50X7hCE.
October 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
We're excited for Dr. Ronal M. Epstein to present at the next T-TIME on Oct 17!
Dr. Epstein will explore how cultivating mindfulness & presence can enhance well-being, compassion, & effectiveness across individual, team, educational, & organizational levels.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/py4E50X7hCE.
Dr. Epstein will explore how cultivating mindfulness & presence can enhance well-being, compassion, & effectiveness across individual, team, educational, & organizational levels.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/py4E50X7hCE.
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September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation for all of Canada.
#USask will remain closed this day, Monday, Sept. 30, which coincides with Orange Shirt Day so students, staff, and faculty can reflect on and participate in this integral day.
indigenous.usask.ca/indigenizati...
#USask will remain closed this day, Monday, Sept. 30, which coincides with Orange Shirt Day so students, staff, and faculty can reflect on and participate in this integral day.
indigenous.usask.ca/indigenizati...
September 30, 2025 at 1:56 PM
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation for all of Canada.
#USask will remain closed this day, Monday, Sept. 30, which coincides with Orange Shirt Day so students, staff, and faculty can reflect on and participate in this integral day.
indigenous.usask.ca/indigenizati...
#USask will remain closed this day, Monday, Sept. 30, which coincides with Orange Shirt Day so students, staff, and faculty can reflect on and participate in this integral day.
indigenous.usask.ca/indigenizati...
Why Attend T-TIME?
✔️Comprehensive Coverage: Explore core topics crucial for clinician educators.
✔️Accessible to Everyone: Whether you’re part of the CEd program or not, T-TIME welcomes you.
✔️Recorded Sessions: All sessions are recorded
For upcoming T-TIME topics: medicine.usask.ca/facultydev/c...
✔️Comprehensive Coverage: Explore core topics crucial for clinician educators.
✔️Accessible to Everyone: Whether you’re part of the CEd program or not, T-TIME welcomes you.
✔️Recorded Sessions: All sessions are recorded
For upcoming T-TIME topics: medicine.usask.ca/facultydev/c...
September 16, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Why Attend T-TIME?
✔️Comprehensive Coverage: Explore core topics crucial for clinician educators.
✔️Accessible to Everyone: Whether you’re part of the CEd program or not, T-TIME welcomes you.
✔️Recorded Sessions: All sessions are recorded
For upcoming T-TIME topics: medicine.usask.ca/facultydev/c...
✔️Comprehensive Coverage: Explore core topics crucial for clinician educators.
✔️Accessible to Everyone: Whether you’re part of the CEd program or not, T-TIME welcomes you.
✔️Recorded Sessions: All sessions are recorded
For upcoming T-TIME topics: medicine.usask.ca/facultydev/c...
Check out Episode 2 of the Sask #PhysicianAssistant Podcast! USask's Dr. Paul Olszynski shares his experience of adding a physician assistant student to his team & how it helped deliver better patient care in the ER.
medicine.usask.ca/mpas/resourc...
medicine.usask.ca/mpas/resourc...
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August 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Check out Episode 2 of the Sask #PhysicianAssistant Podcast! USask's Dr. Paul Olszynski shares his experience of adding a physician assistant student to his team & how it helped deliver better patient care in the ER.
medicine.usask.ca/mpas/resourc...
medicine.usask.ca/mpas/resourc...
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
Sept or Oct 2025 - based on your availability.
Indicate your interest here: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/S5W8KNM
August 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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
Sept or Oct 2025 - based on your availability.
Indicate your interest here: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/S5W8KNM
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?...
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?...
USask College of Medicine - Faculty Development | Where do my unconscious biases come from?
YouTube video by College of Medicine - University of Saskatchewan
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July 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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?...
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?...
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...
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...
Resources - College of Medicine
medicine.usask.ca
July 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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...
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.
June 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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!
June 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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.
Go to medicine.usask.ca/facultydev/ to register today.
May 30, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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.
Go to medicine.usask.ca/facultydev/ to register today.
Why do we have unconscious bias?
Our latest YT video describes the biological & socio-cultural origins of unconscious bias.
Click the link to watch!
youtu.be/uqHUGgHdkrY?...
#FacDev #MedEd
Our latest YT video describes the biological & socio-cultural origins of unconscious bias.
Click the link to watch!
youtu.be/uqHUGgHdkrY?...
#FacDev #MedEd
USask College of Medicine - Faculty Development | Unconscious Bias: Why Do We Have Unconscious Bias?
YouTube video by College of Medicine - University of Saskatchewan
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May 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Why do we have unconscious bias?
Our latest YT video describes the biological & socio-cultural origins of unconscious bias.
Click the link to watch!
youtu.be/uqHUGgHdkrY?...
#FacDev #MedEd
Our latest YT video describes the biological & socio-cultural origins of unconscious bias.
Click the link to watch!
youtu.be/uqHUGgHdkrY?...
#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...
May 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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.
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.
May 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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.
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!
April 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Faculty Development has had abstracts accepted for AMEE ICFDHP & will be presenting in Barcelona in August 2025!
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.
youtu.be/5xc_NUsAOfU?...
youtu.be/5xc_NUsAOfU?...
USask College of Medicine - Faculty Development | Facilitation Skills
YouTube video by College of Medicine - University of Saskatchewan
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April 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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.
youtu.be/5xc_NUsAOfU?...
youtu.be/5xc_NUsAOfU?...
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!
April 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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....
April 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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.
March 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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.
March 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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.
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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-...
Listen here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
March 12, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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-...
Listen here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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!
youtu.be/PJ1eue6yofo?...
Keep an eye out for #MedEd #FacDev videos coming each month.
Check out our playlist on the @usaskmed YouTube channel. Click the link to learn about the importance of effective feedback for improved learning!
youtu.be/PJ1eue6yofo?...
Keep an eye out for #MedEd #FacDev videos coming each month.
USask College of Medicine - Faculty Development | Making it Count: Effective Feedback
YouTube video by College of Medicine - University of Saskatchewan
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March 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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!
youtu.be/PJ1eue6yofo?...
Keep an eye out for #MedEd #FacDev videos coming each month.
Check out our playlist on the @usaskmed YouTube channel. Click the link to learn about the importance of effective feedback for improved learning!
youtu.be/PJ1eue6yofo?...
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.
Deadline of Friday, February 28, 2025. Click the link in our bio to learn more.
February 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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.
Deadline of Friday, February 28, 2025. Click the link in our bio to learn more.