Our “on demand” FD programming includes:
- CBME Workshops
- Teaching Bootcamp modules – sessions on commonly requested topics ie Feedback
- Med Ed 101 – course approach
- Graduate course – Marcel D’Eon – coming again in the fall of 2019
- iPBL Tutor training
- Site / Program specific FD events
- UGME/PGME/DME events such as onboarding
- TIPS for residents,
5 th year students, Med Ed student interest group and follow up sessions after PGY1 TIPS (see Link below for TIPS Manual) - Onboarding for new faculty, new committee members and those new to leadership roles
CBME Faculty Development Workshops
- General information/ Introduction/ CBME Basics
- Feedback and
Work based Assessment - Coaching
- Active
learning Strategies - Academic Advisor Roles
- Remediation/ Probation in the CBME environment
Regular offerings in FD include:
TIPS for Residents |
TIPS (Teaching Improvement Project Systems) is the College of Medicine’s resident-as-teacher training course. All Day one focuses on various components of an instructional session: writing learning objectives, creating an effective motivational set (introduction, conducive learning environment, & relevancy), body (learning activities & content delivery), & closure (conclusion & review). Other topics include attention, motivation, how people learn, & effective PowerPoint. Day two usually follows one week after day one & addresses additional aspects of teaching & learning with a clinical context focus: clinical teaching techniques, learning environment, cognitive biases, assessment, & feedback. http://www.usask.ca/cmelearning/learning_resources/TIPS/index.html |
Teaching Bootcamp |
People who teach primarily in classroom settings practice and enhance valuable teaching skills including teaching large classes and foundational principles of student assessment. People who teach primarily in a clinical setting will learn clinical teaching skills including how to use the Precepting Using Microskills method. Objectives
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Simulation Training |
Advanced Skills in Simulation for Educators & Teachers (ASSET) ASSET Foundations is a two-day course that provides a broad overview of core simulation concepts and principles to novice and intermediate simulation educators. This interactive and immersive course provides a mix of didactic, small group and simulation-based activities. By the end of the course, the participants will be able to design and run their own |
Teaching Orientation for New Faculty |
For more information on teaching orientation for new faculty, please see our Faculty Orientation to Teaching Module. |
Everyday Bias for Healthcare Professionals |
Mitigating bias is an essential component for diversity & inclusion, which are important themes for the College of Medicine &, of course, the healthcare of Saskatchewan people. There are numerous areas where this skill is beneficial: clinical decision-making, admissions, assessment, advising, curriculum development, co-worker relationships, & counselling to name a few. Workshop description: In partnership with the AAMC, this 2-hour workshop has been designed by Cook Ross, a consulting firm in the United States with 30 years of experience, including deep expertise in the role of inclusion & diversity in the workplace. Grounded in self-reflection, the workshop enables participants to examine how experiences & identities shape their biases. Participants develop Learning Objectives:
Please contact Faculty Development if you would like to arrange for this workshop for your group, committee, or department. |
Med Ed 101 |
The purpose of this two-day interactive workshop is to introduce evidence-based approaches to design, implement and evaluate educational sessions and to enhance participants’ skills as medical educators. At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
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Presenting with Pizzazz |
This is a highly interactive program, usually over a half day, that is fun and builds teams. You basically get to play and learn at that same time! It is safe and casual and you are guaranteed to see improvements in your teaching presentations skills by the end of the session. The objectives of this creative course are described here: At the end of this session, participants will be able to
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Recommended USask Courses |
FD “on the move”: We can bring faculty development content/resources to your site around the province.
Want to be on a CME/CPD event planning committee? Click here to view the PDF on why this might be important for you to consider.
Track Your Thinking

Thinking about your thinking – click here to download and use this template to record “process notes” to reflect on what you want to use or take away from this page. This can be similar to writing a progress note on patient care. Download this pdf and keep it as a record. Write out your comments on what you are learning and come back to this from time to time to see how your thoughts and feelings are changing. Review what you have written and re-comment on how you are applying what you are learning to your day to day practice.
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