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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
May 30, 2025 at 2:54 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...
May 27, 2025 at 6:16 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.
May 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Faculty Development has had abstracts accepted for AMEE ICFDHP & will be presenting in Barcelona in August 2025!
April 29, 2025 at 3:29 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!
April 8, 2025 at 4:03 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....
April 7, 2025 at 4:21 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.
March 28, 2025 at 7:35 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.
March 13, 2025 at 2:48 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.
February 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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.
February 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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/.
January 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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.
January 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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.
January 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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
January 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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....
January 15, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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.
January 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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/
January 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM