CHSE News + Updates

Resources for Support in Health Sciences Education at McMaster

May 15, 2023

McMaster University has several resources available if you're looking for support in health sciences education.

Social media tips for health care professionals

February 22, 2023

Registration is open for the McMaster International Review Course in Internal Medicine

February 7, 2023

The popular McMaster International Review Course in Internal Medicine (MIRCIM) is being held both virtually and in-person in Krakow, Poland from May 11-13, with free registration for McMaster University community members.

Teresa Chan receives international teaching award

October 14, 2022

Teresa Chan is being recognized for her work examining how health professionals can best use social media to increase health literacy in both physicians and the lay public.

Teresa Chan wins AFMC award for faculty development

April 25, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw

McMaster University’s Teresa Chan is winner of the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC)’s Outstanding Contribution to Faculty Development Award for innovations in medical education.

Ruth Chen named new assistant dean of Faculty Development

February 2, 2022 by Lori A. Dale

The Continuing Professional Development Office, McMaster University, is delighted to announce the selection of its new assistant dean for the Program for Faculty Development (PFD) portfolio.

Dr. Teresa Chan, receives the Royal College Early Career award for Leadership in Medical Education / CPD

September 14, 2021 by Lori A. Dale

Teresa Chan, MD, FRCPC, MHPE, DRCPSC, is the recipient of the 2021 Royal College Award for Early-Career Leadership in Medical Education / Continuing Professional Development.

New associate dean on a mission to educate

June 14, 2021

Healthcare professionals seeking to upgrade their skills mid-career have a formidable ally in Teresa Chan, incoming associate dean of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Indigenous Health Learning Lodge: Statement of Response Regarding the Kamloops Indian Residential School Discovery

May 31, 2021

As all of Canada bears witness to yet another Indian Residential School related tragedy, the stark evidence-based findings from the Kamloops Residential School convey perhaps, a harsher reality. This is a hard truth that has been affirmed with evidence. A more somber truth perhaps, is that many Indigenous people; parents, grand-parents, aunties and uncles have known for years but nobody was listening. Sadly, the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nations have had their truth confirmed.

CPD Office has been awarded 4 educational grants from eCampusOntario

May 28, 2021

McMaster University’s Continuing Professional Development Office (CPD), has been awarded 4 educational grants from eCampusOntario. These grants will support projects to create open educational resources.

Chan, Gonzalez and Whitlock become University Scholars

May 6, 2021

Three Faculty of Health Sciences professors have been named 2021 University Scholars by McMaster University. Teresa Chan, Andrea Gonzalez and Richard Whitlock are three of seven who have been given the university’s top award for mid-career researchers who are considered global leaders.

Faculty of Health Sciences and the state of emergency

January 15, 2021

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, the Province of Ontario has declared a state of emergency and made a stay at home order which will last until at least four weeks.

Burnout warning from frontline health-care workers worried you aren't helping

December 4, 2020

Dr. Teresa Chan, an emergency physician in Hamilton, Ont. and associate professor at McMaster University, told CTVNews.ca that continuing to follow public health measures can help emergency physicians overcome burnout. "Everyone in the department is there and frankly risking their lives in many ways to take care of people when they're most needed and so, we'd love it if everyone can chip in by wearing their masks and refrain from large gatherings to help us stop the spread," she said via Zoom on Thursday.

Ian Stiell Researcher of the Year Award - Dr. Teresa Chan

December 2, 2020

MERIT adjunct scientist, Dr. Teresa Chan, is the recent recipient of the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) Ian Stiell Researcher of the Year Award. This award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to emergency medicine research.

Commentary on Joyce Echaquan: Call for Institutional and Individual Allyship and Action By Bernice Downey, Indigenous Health Lead, FHS

October 9, 2020

New office serves FHS faculty’s continuing professional development

April 29, 2020

The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) office has been created within the Faculty of Health Sciences to further advance health sciences and medical education as well as professional development opportunities for faculty members and health-care professionals.

CHSE Cancellations extended to June 30, 2020

April 13, 2020

Azzam named associate dean of Continuing Professional Development

April 8, 2020

McMaster University professor Khalid Azzam has been appointed the inaugural associate dean of Continuing Professional Development for the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Updated CHSE Guidebook for Designing CPD Activities

June 20, 2019 by Lori A. Dale

The McMaster University, Continuing Health Sciences Education Program has recently updated their CHSE Guidebook for Designing CPD Activities. This 110 page booklet is now available for download on their website.

New Online CHSE Accreditation Application

April 24, 2019 by Lori A. Dale

As of January 1st, 2019, all accreditation/certification applications must be submitted through our McMaster CHSE site.