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MacPFD Blast:
Delivering development to your inbox
MacPFD is pleased to offer new digital content and we are continually developing new resources to support faculty development. This newsletter will regularly highlight featured content and promote our blogs, podcasts, recorded webinars, and other online resources. |
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Open to all full-time and part-time FHS faculty and staff members until December 31st, 2021. |
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If you have difficulties accessing the FHS Diversity & Climate Survey, have not received your individualized survey link, or for any questions, contact Faculty Affairs. Thank you for your support in advancing inclusive excellence within the Faculty of Health Sciences. |
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"Foster a vibrant, collaborative, and safe environment for all students, staff, and faculty by embracing and adapting the institution-wide EDI Strategy and Action Plan within the Faculty of Health Sciences." |
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In Case You Missed It...
Express Yourself: Finding the Right Fit for Your Article |
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Originally presented July 21st, 2021, as part of the Writer's CHAT Series.
Sandra Monteiro & Ilana Bayer
The third session recording from the Writer's CHAT series, featuring Dr. Sandra Monteiro. This session's discussion with Dr. Ilana Bayer and Dr. Sandra Monteiro goes into detail about how to find the right fit for your article.
CHAT stands for Conversations in Healthcare, Academia, and Teaching. This is a group-based discussion program that will feature key topics set for by a unified group of organizers on a given theme - this series' theme covers the process and core components of writing in an academic context.
Learn more about the Writer's CHAT Series, here.
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Do-It-Yourself
Mentorship Playbook
We've been working hard with a Divisions of Emergency Medicine team to put together this amazing book for you about mentorship. For both Academics & Clinicians, this book aims to help you raise the bar in mentorship by providing you with worksheets and resources.
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My Scholarly Practice - Featured Profile
Marla Beauchamp PT, PhD
Dr. Marla Beauchamp is an Assistant Professor within the School of Rehabilitation Science. She considers herself a Clinical Researcher and a Health Services Researcher, and is best known for her research on mobility and aging. Marla is a part of the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging, the Research Institute of St. Joe's, and the MacMaster Rehabilitation and Aging Lab (MacReal).
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Q: Based on your experiences, what advice would you give an early career scientist who wishes to work in the same area that you do?
A: Design your research to respond to practice gaps; be persistent, think big picture, and collaborate as much as you can.
Q: What are some realistic goals for the program of research in the first 3 years?
A: Develop a few projects that you think are fundable that help address your overarching research purpose, and write as many grants as you can to fund these projects. Engage a diverse team of collaborators to guide you and make the projects as strong as possible. Keep the focus on a few projects (e.g., 2-3) and keep revising, improving, and re-submitting until they are funded. Publish any leftover work from your postdoc and aim for 'low hanging fruit'- manuscripts easy to get out during this time.
Q: What are some of the most common challenges of starting a program of research and how can these be overcome?
A: Getting your first big grant is an important milestone- best advice here is to stay focused and be persistent! It's really important to carefully consider any feedback and suggested revisions you receive in this process- even a great grant can always get better the more you revise it and the more experts you involve.
Deciding on the breadth of your research program is another consideration- I think for this if you keep working on projects that you are interested in and with colleagues that are good collaborators, it will fall into place on it's own.
Final major challenge is to keep publishing. Only advice here is to learn how to prioritize and how to say no to a lot of the extra requests that can take a lot of time. You still need to be a good citizen but try to be more selective and save time for writing. Sometimes setting a day a week aside for this is helpful.
Q: Any lessons learned or tips you'd like to share with junior researchers/faculty?
A: Try to stay focused on doing your best work and not compare yourself to others. This job is so much more rewarding when you work with a diverse group of colleagues and collaborate with good people who are experts in their field. Don't be afraid to reach out for guidance and support and take initiative when you feel you can make an important contribution.
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Spark Podcast Episode 32
Anatomy of a Meeting | Teaching Junior Learners |
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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 sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences! Listen on Web, SoundCloud, or Apple Podcasts. |
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Featured Guests - Dr. Mark Crowther & Dr. Alim Nagji
Interviewers - Dr. Teresa Chan
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Interested in Contributing?
Do you or someone you know want to speak on the MacPFD Spark podcast? We are looking for new voices to be heard! Click here to apply. |
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Looking for the latest McMaster Program for Faculty Development events? Click on the button below to view our event listings! |
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Featured Events & Courses
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MacPFD & McMaster Department of Medicine Present
Bridging Leaders Program
📅 January 31st - May 25th, 2022 (times vary)
💻 Delivered virtually
Info: Click here
To Apply: Click here
Fees Required. Applications due December 21, 2021.
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MacPFD Presents
Time For Your Life with Dr. Christina Shenvi
📅 February 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2022, 7:30-9:00pm ET
💻 Delivered virtually
Info: Click here
To Register: Click here
Fees required.
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MERIT, CPD, & MacPFD Present
2022 ReThink Conference: Clinical Reasoning
📅 Wed., February 16, 2022, 10am-4pm ET
💻 Delivered virtually
Info: Click here
Register: Click here
Abstract Submission: Click here
Submission deadline is January 7, 2022.
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Upcoming Events & Courses |
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Presented by NRC
Antiracism in Healthcare with Amie Archibald-Varley
📅 Tues., January 11, 2022, 7pm ET
💻 Delivered virtually
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MacPFD Creativity & Humanism Team Presents
Using Theatre to Foster Better Workplace Cohesion, Morale, & Enjoyment
📅 Tues., January 18, 2022, 7-9pm ET
💻 Delivered virtually
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MacPFD Presents
Macademia Explorer Orientation & Faculty Networking
📅 February 9, 2022, 12-1pm ET
💻 Delivered virtually
Info: Click here
To Register: Click here
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MacPFD & CSU Present
MacFACTS "How-To"
📅 Thurs., March 3, 2022, 7-8pm ET
💻 Delivered virtually
Info: Click here
Register: Click here
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MacPFD & CPD Present
2022 FHS Women's Symposium: Building Alliances for the Future
📅 Thurs., March 31, 2022
💻 Hybrid Event: DBHSC & Zoom
Info: Click here
Check back for more info!
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MacPFD & CSU Present
MacFACTS "How-To"
📅 Wed., May 11, 2022, 12-1pm ET
💻 Delivered virtually
Info: Click here
Register: Click here
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MacPFD has transformed the ways in which we support and build the skills of faculty members and senior trainees who teach and mentor our students by transitioning all development offerings to online learning opportunities. In the last year we have provided open access to more than 3,000 faculty members and guests to over 100 digital events including webinars, conferences, podcasts, articles, and video content. We have 7 teams with over 50 faculty member volunteers developing new content and online training opportunities.
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When you make a gift, you will join the effort to inspire the development of teaching and learning and allow our researchers, scholars, leaders, and clinicians to achieve success as educators. Your gift will support MacPFD to continue to generate new freely available events and maintain an open access digital library.
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