<description>Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Megan Anakin and Dr. Patricia O’Sullivan talk about faculty development. They discuss how they became interested in faculty development, the part of faculty development that brings them joy, and how they have evolved as a faculty developer. 

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 your career in the health sciences! 
 
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Megan Anakin | Dr. Patricia O’Sullivan

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Ruth Chen</description>

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear…

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Megan Anakin and Dr. Patricia O’Sullivan talk about faculty development. They discuss how they became interested in faculty development, the part of faculty development that brings them joy, and how they have evolved as a faculty developer. 

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 your career in the health sciences! 
 
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Megan Anakin | Dr. Patricia O’Sullivan

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Ruth Chen

AMEE Faculty Development Spotlight with Dr. Patricia O'Sullivan and Dr. Megan Anakin

<description>Step into the vibrant world of MacPFD Spark Sub-Series: The Game Changers Project! 🚀In this episode, join Dr. Bernice Downey as she talks about her position as a Heart &amp; Stroke Foundation Chair in Indigenous women’s heart and brain health and the Associate Dean of Indigenous Health for the Faculty of Health Science. She discusses her involvement in social justice, challenges gendered opinions, and finding harmony in health/research system reform and Indigenous populations. 

New Game Changers episodes launch on a monthly basis - so don't miss out on these narratives that showcase the triumphs and resilience of equity-deserving groups in STEM. 🌟Stay tuned, because the next chapter of empowerment awaits!

Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Bernice Downey

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen</description>

Step into the vibrant world of MacPFD Spark Sub-S…

Step into the vibrant world of MacPFD Spark Sub-Series: The Game Changers Project! 🚀In this episode, join Dr. Bernice Downey as she talks about her position as a Heart & Stroke Foundation Chair in Indigenous women’s heart and brain health and the Associate Dean of Indigenous Health for the Faculty of Health Science. She discusses her involvement in social justice, challenges gendered opinions, and finding harmony in health/research system reform and Indigenous populations. 

New Game Changers episodes launch on a monthly basis - so don't miss out on these narratives that showcase the triumphs and resilience of equity-deserving groups in STEM. 🌟Stay tuned, because the next chapter of empowerment awaits!

Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Bernice Downey

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen

Game Changers Episode 2: Navigating Advocacy in Indigenous Health with Dr. Bernice Downey

<description>Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Roberta Preston talk about peer observation of teaching (POT). She discusses topics such as how she became interested in POT, how faculty can adopt coaching mindsets for feedback delivery, and the key takeaways from her work. 

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 your career in the health sciences! 
 
Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Roberta Preston

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Ruth Chen</description>

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Roberta Preston talk about peer observation of teaching (POT). She discusses topics such as how she became interested in POT, how faculty can adopt coaching mindsets for feedback delivery, and the key takeaways from her work. 

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 your career in the health sciences! 
 
Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Roberta Preston

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Ruth Chen

Peer Observation of Teaching

<description>Step into the vibrant world of MacPFD Spark Sub-Series: The Game Changers Project! 🚀 In this episode, join Dr. Dina Brooks as she talks about her remarkable career journey to executive director of the School of Rehabilitation Science and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. She discusses the pivotal role her experiences in her homeland played, having inspirational role models, and embracing her cultural roots to conquer imposter syndrome as a woman of colour in the field of rehabilitation science.

New Game Changers episodes launch on a monthly basis - so don't miss out on these narratives that showcase the triumphs and resilience of equity-deserving groups in STEM. 🌟Stay tuned, because the next chapter of empowerment awaits!

Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Dina Brooks

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen</description>

Step into the vibrant world of MacPFD Spark Sub-Series: The Game Changers Project! 🚀 In this episode, join Dr. Dina Brooks as she talks about her remarkable career journey to executive director of the School of Rehabilitation Science and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. She discusses the pivotal role her experiences in her homeland played, having inspirational role models, and embracing her cultural roots to conquer imposter syndrome as a woman of colour in the field of rehabilitation science.

New Game Changers episodes launch on a monthly basis - so don't miss out on these narratives that showcase the triumphs and resilience of equity-deserving groups in STEM. 🌟Stay tuned, because the next chapter of empowerment awaits!

Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Dina Brooks

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen

Game Changers Episode 1: Breaking Barriers in Rehabilitation Sciences with Dr. Dina Brooks

<description>Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Adam Garber talk about health sciences education. He discusses topics such as his oocyte retrieval projects, the competence by design program, and what he sees coming up for him in the next year. 

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 your career in the health sciences! 
 
Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Adam Garber

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Ruth Chen</description>

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Adam Garber talk about health sciences education. He discusses topics such as his oocyte retrieval projects, the competence by design program, and what he sees coming up for him in the next year. 

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 your career in the health sciences! 
 
Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Adam Garber

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Ruth Chen

Health Sciences Education Training in Action

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