Program for Faculty Development (PFD)
Welcome Message from
Dr. Anne Wong, Assistant Dean
The Program for Faculty Development (PFD), in its 31st year, is dedicated to promoting teaching and learning in the Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University while offering faculty, staff, residents and external visitors various interdisciplinary programs and workshops aimed at improving teaching effectiveness.
The PFD endeavours to be a welcoming place for individuals who value teaching and learning, and all are encouraged to drop in any time to learn about our offerings. Watch for upcoming initiatives as we continue to grow.
On behalf of our PFD team, I invite you to take a few moments to explore our website and have an enjoyable visit.
News
Spring 2019
SAVE the DATE ! -
12th Annual DAY in
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT and
WONG Forum in Medicine - Wed., May 8 2019
| Event | Date | Description |
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12th Annual DAY in FACULTY DEVELOPMENTNOTE: will be held 2nd Wednesday in May Details will be available in the new year |
Wed., May 8, 2019 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (approx.) |
A day of networking with colleagues, poster
session on education innovations, oral presentations, mini-workshops,
and guest lecture — Henry and Sylvia WONG Forum in Medicine. |
WONG Forum in MedicineNOTE: will be held 2nd Wednesday in May as part of the Annual DAY in FACULTY DEVELOPMENT Location: David Braley Health Sciences Ctre, 100 Main St. W., Ham., ON (2nd floor) -
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Wed., May 9, 2018 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
Guest Speaker:
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view 2017-2018 Listing of Events here (2018-19 coming soon)
UPCOMING EVENTS — 2018 - 2019
Developing Resilience through Applied Mindfulness (DRAM)
Oct. 13, 2018 - March 23, 2019
[Flyer & Registration form for
DRAM2018-19 (DRAM 1-4)
DRAM 1 - Foundations of Mindfulness: Historical Origins and Contemporary Practice
Oct. 13-14, 2018 Pre-requisite: None
DRAM 2 - The Neuroscience of Mindfulness
Nov. 16-17, 2018 Pre-requisite: None
DRAM 3 - Being the Change: Growing Civility and Resilience through Secular Ethics and Mindfulness
Jan. 26-27, 2019 Pre-requisite: Prior mindfulness experience
DRAM 4 - Integrating Mindfulness into Personal and Professional Life
Mar 22-23, 2019 Pre-requisite: Prior mindfulness course and a desire to deepen personal mindfulness
practice, and apply mindfulness skills in the workplace
Testimonial - read
what past participants have said regarding this course.
Mindful Teaching: The Art & Science of Optimal Learning
Monday, May 28, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
[Flyer & Registration form for
Mindful Teaching: The Art & Science of Optimal Learning]
Register Online
In collaboration with the MD Program -
(intended for eligible faculty who expect to tutor in the MD Program in the upcoming year).
Tutorial MacEssentials 2018 - Workshop to prepare faculty to tutor in the MD Program
Wed., Jan. 10, 2018 or
Tues. June 26, 2018
- 6:00 to 9:30 p.m.
This 3.5 hr. workshop is required preparation for faculty members who aspire to tutor in the MD Program. It is offered to interested participants before they begin to tutor and includes an opportunity to observe an actual tutorial in progress (arranged at a mutually agreeable time).
The MacEssentials workshop is offered twice yearly, typically in January and June and is eligible for PFD Academic Pathways hrs. - BEST: 3.5 hrs./session.
For additional information and registration, please contact: 
Jane Bennett
bennj@mcmaster.ca (905) 525-9140, x. 22981
June 26 - Workshop description & objectives
Residents, clinical fellows, and other individuals wanting a broad introduction to PBL are encouraged to register in How Do I Do PBL Tutoring?: Facilitating Problem Based Learning 101, offered by the Program for Faculty Development.
Past Sessions:
PBSG-ED: Series for Clinical Teachers - individual may select to attend 1 or more of the sessions
Learner Assessment
Mon., Apr. 23, 2018 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
> The Learner in Difficulty Mon., Nov. 27, 2017 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
> Developing Professionalism in our Learners: Mon., Jan. 29, 2018 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Critical Conversations
[Flyer & Registration form for
PBSG-ED: Series for Clinical Teachers]
Register Online - Registration now closed
Peer Observation of Teaching: a train-the-trainer workshop
Mon., Apr. 9, 2018 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
[Flyer & Registration form for Peer Observation of Teaching]
Register Online - Registration now closed
Professionalism in Practice (lunch provided)
Mon., Apr. 16, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
[Flyer & Registration form for Professionalism in Practice]
Register Online - Registration now closed
Orientation Session for Health Sciences Faculty
Wed., Apr. 18, 2018 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
will be offered again October, 2018 and April, 2019
[Flyer & Registration form for
Orientation Session for Health Sciences Faculty]
Register Online - Registration now closed
Learner Assessment
Mon., Apr. 23, 2018 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
view [Flyer & Registration form for
PBSG-ED: Series for Clinical Teachers]
Register Online - Registration now closed
Narrative Healthcare: Developing Narrative Competency for Healthcare Professionals
Tues., Apr. 24, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
[Flyer & Registration form for
Narrative Hlthcare: Developing Narrative Competency for Hlthcare Professionals]
Register Online
SIMULATION: Faculty Development Interprofessional Simulation workshop - Workshop FULL
Mon., May 7, 2018 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
view [Flyer & Registration form for
IPE Simulation]
Register Online - Registration now closed
Feedback: Coaching Learners Effectively
Monday, May 14, 2018 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
[Flyer & Registration form for
Feedback: Coaching Learners Effectively]
Register Online
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP Series -- 2018
Cancelled
• Placing your research in context: Navigating the world of published and unpublished
information - June 8, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Cancelled)
[Flyer & Registration form for
Placing your research in context: Navigating the world of published and unpublished information]
• Education Scholarship: From Innovation to Publication - June 8, 2018 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Cancelled)
[Flyer & Registration form for
Education Scholarship: From Innovation to Publication]
Register Online
Both workshops will be held at the: David Braley Health Sciences Centre - 2nd floor
100 Main St. W. (corner of Main & Bay Streets)
Clinical Teaching Fundamentals - ONLINE 6-week course - FULL as @ Jan. 10/18
Jan. 20 - Mar 8, 2018
Module Topics:
Mod 1: Characteristics of Effective Clinical Educators
Mod 2: Building an Effective Clinical Education Climate
Mod 3: Effective Teaching Strategies
Mod 4: Individualizing Your Teaching for the Learner
Mod 5: Strategies to Assist the Struggling Student
Mod 6: Effective Formative Assessment
[Flyer and registration details for Clinical Teaching Fundamentals (ONLINE)]
The course is delivered ONLINE in 6 modules. Participants must have a valid MacID and password.
[Visit here to check if you have a valid MacID], or contact uts@mcmaster.ca 905-525-9140, x. 24357
NOTE: Course will be available Jan. 17 to allow registered indiviudals opportunity to check their access and sign-in
If interested in receiving information about next offering, please email: dicroce@mcmaster.ca
How Do I DO PBL Tutoring?: Facilitating Problem Based Learning 101 -
Next offering (date to be announced)
[For info. - 2017 - Flyer & Registration form for
How Do I DO PBL Tutoring?]
If interested in attending in future sessions, please contact: dicroce@mcmaster.ca to be placed on
mailing list.
Getting Yourself Promoted
Offered again, Fall, 2018 (date to be announced)
Your McMaster CV: tips and advice
Offered again, Fall 2018 (date to be announced)
New ONLINE Registration system coming soon -
stay tuned ! (as @ June 2018)
