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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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Come to RISE 2026 - Igniting Purpose: Fostering Joyful Curiosity & Effective Teaching Through Innovative Education!
📅Jun 12
📍USask Saskatoon Campus
Learn more:https://ow.ly/iCRi50YaqSP
Registration opening soon - join the contact list:https://ow.ly/rM4550YaqST
📹🎵Special thank you to Dr. Helen Chang!
February 6, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Check out the fifth video of the Unconscious Bias Series - Strategies to Mitigate Bias. This video looks at strategies to help reduce the negative impacts of unconscious bias.
👉https://youtu.be/GsMXHob02gM?si=n6J090tMOHq_yRIQ
February 5, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Abstract submissions for RISE 2026 are OPEN! Authors are invited to submit abstracts for oral presentations/posters on any topic related to #MedEd - project ideas, works in progress, innovations, or completed research at #USask. For more info & submission guidelines, visit https://ow.ly/l4jc50Y91m6
February 4, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Save The Date! The Western Summit for Health Professions Education Research is Oct 4 & 5, 2026, in Calgary, AB - cohosted by RIHSE #UCalgary, Cumming School of Medicine & CHES #UBC. For more information, visit https://ow.ly/5Xxn50Y7Eju.
February 2, 2026 at 3:39 PM
In the 4th session of our Unconscious Bias Series, we will explore some of the repercussions of bias in a variety of contexts, focusing especially on health care — candidate selection, education, and clinical decision-making.

Check out our series on YouTube: https://ow.ly/gttF50Y4SUI
January 28, 2026 at 3:25 PM
FEB 9 - Don't miss out on the next T-TIME w/ Dr. Yvonne Steinert discussing what communities of practice are & why they matter. Dr. Steinert is a clinical psychologist & Prof of Fam Med & HSE. All are welcome to join this FREE accredited session! Go to https://ow.ly/mS8E50Y1nhm to register.
January 22, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Kick off the year with Mindfulness Skills for Busy Physicians with Dr. Jill Bailey! 9 weeks of fully virtual training on developing mindfulness-based skills. Sessions run Wednesdays 7-8pm from Feb 4 - April 8. Contact
medicinefaculty.development@usask.ca to register today!
January 20, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Everyone is welcome to attend T-TIME - virtual, free & earn credits.
📅Jan 15 | 7:30-9:00 PM
1) IPE: How to win colleagues & improve patient care | Dr. Alixe Pellerin
2) Leveraging Gamma AI for Medical Education | Dr. Jennifer Bailey
To learn more about T-TIME, go to https://ow.ly/lnLO50XWMsm
January 14, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Mindfulness Skills For Busy Physicians (MSBP) is ideal for busy clinicians seeking to reduce/prevent burnout, reconnect w/ themselves & learn mindfulness skills.

Join us for the live intro webinar w/ Dr. Jill Bailey on Jan 13 at 7PM. No cost to attend!

To learn more, go to ow.ly/ft9F50XJOBv.
January 7, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Admissions for the Clinician Educator Diploma Program are now OPEN! Don't miss out on this accredited opportunity to develop enhanced skills in #MedEd.

To learn more about the program and the admissions procedures, visit https://ow.ly/4Tmc50XRYMA.
January 5, 2026 at 3:31 PM
SaskSimSummit
Best Practices in Healthcare Simulation

Date: March 13, 2026
Time: 12-4 PM CST
Location: Virtual

👉Go to https://ow.ly/caoR50XJOFM for more information.
December 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Mindfulness Skills for Busy Physicians
With Dr. Jill Bailey, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Live Introductory Webinar
Date: January 13, 2026
Time: 7-8 PM CST

Course will run Wednesday evenings (7-8 PM CST) February 4 - April 8, 2026.
Visit https://ow.ly/ft9F50XJOBv to learn more!
December 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Become a Clinician Educator!
A Medical Education Fellowship accredited by the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada

Admissions Open: January 5, 2026
Admissions Close: March 31, 2026

To learn more about the program, go to https://ow.ly/8QWm50XJOv6
December 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Warmest wishes for a joyful holiday and a bright, healthy, and inspiring New Year from all of us at Continuing Medical Education and Faculty Development!

Our offices will be closed between December 24 - January 2.
December 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Learn to create multiple choice questions that accurately reflect trainees’ competencies with Drs. Bodani and Dang today at 7:30pm!

T-TIME is offered virtually, accessible to all, no cost to attend, and earn credits!

To learn more, go to https://ow.ly/eg6h50XGnQ4.
December 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Through everyday examples, this video will explore how our socio-cultural experiences and social identities shape our unconscious biases.

Our third video in the 'Unconscious Bias' series is now on YouTube! Click the link to watch: https://ow.ly/Oen450XFNFp
December 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
SAVE-THE-DATE! RISE 2026
Igniting Purpose: Fostering Joyful Curiosity and Effective Teaching through Innovative Education

📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
📍Location: Saskatoon, SK
🔓Abstracts Open: February 2, 2026
🔒Abstracts Close: March 31, 2026

Go to https://ow.ly/XCmi50XATr7 to learn more.
December 2, 2025 at 7:21 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
November 12, 2025 at 7:03 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
October 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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.
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.
October 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Reposted by USask CoM Faculty Development
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...
September 30, 2025 at 1:56 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...
September 16, 2025 at 10:40 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...
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August 19, 2025 at 3:31 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
August 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM