MacPFD Spark Podcast

Welcome to the eleventh episode of MacPFD Sparkle. In this segment, we will be listening to Dr. Alim Nagji discuss teaching in virtual spaces with special guest Dr. Ally Prebtani. Dr. Prebtani reflects on the barriers for professionals adapting to the virtual environment currently and in the future. Dr. Prebtani shares his expertise on how to optimize the teaching process with different tool integ...

In the thirty-fourth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to Dr. Mark Crowther discuss the “academic health sciences center” at McMaster University. Next, we will be hearing about faculty affairs from Dr. Mark Walton. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance...

Welcome to the tenth episode of MacPFD Sparkle. In this segment, Dr. Teresa Chan discusses the many possible winding roads of progress and how Dr. Chan quickly rose to the position of Associate Dean at McMaster's CPD office. Teresa reflects on her past and what motivated her to pursue education in healthcare. New Sparkle episodes launch on a biweekly basis in-between Spark - with exception for spe...

In the thirty-third episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to Dr. Barry Lumb discuss the implementation of a new “electronic health record” at many healthcare organizations. Next, we will be hearing about program evaluation and the process of informed changed with Dr. Michelle Howard. To check out Dr. Howard's recommended literature, click the link here: https://www.amazon.ca/Essentials-Utilizati...

Welcome to the ninth episode of MacPFD Sparkle. In this segment, we are featuring guest speakers Drs. Mary Beth DeVilbiss and Laura Roberts from one of the top journals in Health Professions Education Research (HPER): Academic Medicine. Today, will be discussing some of the inner workings of the journal. Drs. DeVilbiss and Roberts will also be offering us some insight into the field of HPER. We ho...

In the thirty-second episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to Dr. Mark Crowther discuss the anatomy and physiology of a meeting in the context of virtual and hybrid workplaces. Next, we will be hearing about the process and best practices for teaching junior learners with Dr. Alim Nagji. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be...

Welcome to the eighth episode of MacPFD Sparkle. In this segment, Dr. Anjali Kundi and Dr. Ekta Khemani discuss QI research, patient safety, and incorporating research into one’s career. Ekta reflects on her journey into the field of quality improvement and her endeavors of trying to close the gaps in patient safety with younger practitioners. New Sparkle episodes launch on a biweekly basis in-bet...

In the thirty-first episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to Dr. Rafi Setrak weave a powerful vignette of his life experiences and how those experiences helped guide him to key positions in healthcare. Next, we will be hearing about the experiences of becoming a patient as a provider and the understanding derived from that with Nicole Jilek. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with e...

Welcome to the seventh episode of MacPFD Sparkle. In this segment, Dr. Vivian Lewis reflects on her experiences directing a mentor developing working group at Rochester University. Dr. Lewis reflects on what it means to be someone’s mentor and the benefits of guiding early career faculty and students. New Sparkle episodes launch on a biweekly basis in-between Spark - with exception for special eve...

In the thirtieth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to featured guest Liz Darling discuss the growth and history of the midwifery program at McMaster University. Next, we will be hearing about how to grow an effective workplace environment by selecting the best healthcare leaders with Rick Hackett. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed epi...

Welcome to the sixth episode of MacPFD Sparkle. In this segment, Dr. Eve Purdy reflects on the “Medical Education In Cases” project – a series of short, reality-inspired healthcare-focused vignettes used to provoke questions in the medical education community. Eve offers her thoughts as a key member of the project and provides some insight into how that experience helped grow into other initiative...

In the twenty-ninth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to Dr. Liliana Coman discuss her experiences working to improve problem-based learning (PBL) in the academic healthcare environment. Next, we will hear about the "Key Literature in Medical Education" (KeyLIME) - a podcast for junior and senior learners to help navigate to the most useful journals and papers in medical education from Dr. J...

Welcome back to the third installment of the featured BOUNCE series, in partnership with the Okanagan Mental Health Task Force! BOUNCE will introduce different real-life vignettes of people's experiences with mental health in higher education. This episode features special guest speaker Dr. Deborah Sloboda. "Dr. Deb Sloboda is currently a well-known researcher in fetal and maternal physiology. If...

Welcome to the fifth episode of MacPFD Sparkle. In this segment, we will hear about the process of implementing a virtual community of practice and some of the nuances resulting from this process. Today, our guest Dr. Ted Xenedemetropoulos comes to us virtually to chat about forms of virtual care; his recent efforts have been focused on the systematic development and incorporation of a dedicated T...

In the twenty-eighth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to Dr. Hsien Seow discuss his new podcast "Waitroom Revolution" - a podcast about the organization of care. From the reasoning behind its creation to its initial reception, Dr. Seow will provide an overview and describe what we hope to gain from starting this initiative. Afterwards, we will listen to an excerpt from a syndication of the...

Welcome back to the second installment of the featured BOUNCE series, in partnership with the Okanagan Mental Health Task Force! BOUNCE will introduce different real-life vignettes of people's experiences with mental health in higher education. This episode features special guest speaker Dr. Mat Savelli. "Dr. Mat Savelli loved school, and this didn’t change when he was doing his bachelor’s degree...

Welcome to the fourth episode of MacPFD Sparkle. In this segment, Dr. Sonia Anand discusses why equity is important and the necessity to shift our thinking towards a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and society. New Sparkle episodes launch on a biweekly basis in-between Spark - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more con...

Today, in a partnership with the Okanagan Mental Health Task Force initiative at McMaster University, we at MacPFD are excited to bring you the first of three interviews in the BOUNCE series! BOUNCE will introduce different real-life vignettes of people's experiences with mental health in higher education. This episode features special guest speaker Zeinab Khawaja. Follow Zeinab as she describes h...

In the twenty-seventh episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to Jack Young from the McMaster library discuss quantifying scholarly impact. Jack will discuss the shift from institutions and individuals beginning to utilize citations in the academic realm into a more accurate representation of author impact through bibliometrics. Next, we will be listening to Dr. Shawn Mondoux discuss some less tac...

Welcome to the third episode of MacPFD Sparkle. Today's installment sets the stage for an interesting new initiative within the greater McMaster community. In this segment, we will hear about the Okanagan Mental Health Task Force from Dr. Catherine Munn - an initiative to help those who are struggling with mental health in the community around McMaster. We will be hearing some of the initiative's...

In the twenty-sixth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to Susana Ku reflect on her experiences as both a midwife and someone that has received care. Susana provides an interesting account of the perceived dichotomy between care giving and receiving. Afterwards, we will hear a discussion between Dr. Sean Park and Dr. Teresa Chan about employing creativity and design thinking in education...

Welcome to the second episode of MacPFD Sparkle. In this segment, we will hear about Dr. Robin Davisson's journey from a senior academic to a professional artist. We will be listening to Robin reflect on the experiences that led her in this new direction, and also why the seemingly distant career change may not be as distant as you think. You can view Robin's art at the link: http://robindavissona...

In the twenty-fifth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to Dr. Lara Varpio discuss navigating the academy in the post-truth era while considering the influx of misinformation in today's digital and social media. Afterwards, we will hear a segment of a virtual discussion from Dr. Geoff Norman about his reflections on medical education research - from the early years to the present - and what th...

Welcome to the first episode of the McMaster Program for Faculty Development's sub-series "Sparkle". In this sub-series, we will be bringing you more of the same great content that will be shorter and more accessible in between our regular releases. In our first episode, Sparkle host Dr. Ruth Chen will be speaking to Dr. Huma Ali about her experiences with the "Rock the Podium" speaker engagement...

In the twenty-fourth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to a brief excerpt from Dr. Quang Ngo at MacPFD's annual day in faculty development. Dr. Ngo will be discussing aspects of feedback from a clinical perspective, while still retaining a core focus on the overall feedback process and experience. Afterwards, we will be hearing about an exciting program from Dr. Aaron Levy and Dr. Lynd...