/ipeoffice/articles/rss en /ipeoffice/article/therapeutic-value-clowning-around <p><strong>Melissa Holland</strong>, BEd’98, is well aware of what some people think about clowns.  </p> <p>“Whenever somebody mentions <em>It</em>…” she says, her voice trailing off as she refers to Stephen King’s 1986 horror novel in which an evil clown preys on young children. There are plenty of people who are unnerved by creatures like King’s Pennywise or <em>American Horror Story</em>’s Twisty the Clown or the Joker. “But those aren’t clowns,” insists Holland. “They’re monsters.” </p> <p>Holland would know. She is, in fact, a clown. She is the real deal. </p> Sat, 03 Aug 2024 00:20:29 +0000 Story by Christopher DeWolf, BA'06 654 at /ipeoffice /ipeoffice/article/mash-connects-learners-across-disciplines <p><span>A graduate of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences’ master’s in experimental surgery program, Kenneth Drummond, now a third-year dental medicine student, has always been interested in interprofessional education. This passion was solidified in 2019, when he joined <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MASH.�����о���"><span>the �����о��� Association of Students in Healthcare (MASH)</span></a><span>.<span> </span></span></span></p> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:16:12 +0000 Jane O'Faherty, Communications Officer 653 at /ipeoffice /ipeoffice/article/margaret-purden-champion-interprofessional-education-and-experiential-learning <p>Starting each of her classes with a Peanuts cartoon is just one of the ways Associate Professor <b>Margaret Purden</b>, N., PhD, creates a safe learning environment for her students. “Humour is a powerful icebreaker that puts everyone at ease,” explains Prof. Purden, who this year will celebrate 30 years of service as a faculty member at the Ingram School of Nursing (ISoN).</p> Thu, 01 Feb 2024 19:30:27 +0000 Hena Kon, Communications Officer, ISON 651 at /ipeoffice /ipeoffice/article/adding-variety-clinical-practice-george-christodoulou-teaching-mcgills-interprofessional-education <p>When he isn’t helping patients at his dermatology clinic, George Christodoulou, MDCM, Faculty Lecturer at the Department of Medicine, volunteers his time by facilitating interprofessional education courses at the <a href="/ipeoffice/">Office of Interprofessional Education (OIPE)</a>, for the next generation of healthcare professionals.  </p> Thu, 01 Feb 2024 19:50:27 +0000 Jane O'Faherty, Communications Officer 652 at /ipeoffice /ipeoffice/article/teamwork-action-amanda-cervantes-teaching-mcgills-interprofessional-education-curriculum <p><span>Amanda Cervantes, RN, Faculty Lecturer at the Ingram School of Nursing, is one of more than 500 faculty and health professionals who currently facilitate the Interprofessional Education (IPE) curriculum at �����о���. <span> </span></span></p> <p><span>Led by the Office of Interprofessional Education (OIPE), the four-course IPE curriculum brings learners in medicine, nursing, genetic counselling, dentistry, dietetics, occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language pathology together in an active learning experience.<b><span> </span></b><span> </span></span></p> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 22:47:52 +0000 Jane O'Faherty, Communications Officer 644 at /ipeoffice /ipeoffice/article/breastfeeding-workshop-shows-benefits-interprofessional-education <p>On August 29, 2023, 63 undergraduate and graduate nutrition students in their final year in the �����о��� Department of Nutrition and Dietetics came to the Ingram School of Nursing (ISoN), where they participated in a collaborative educational workshop on breastfeeding. Offered annually since 2018, the workshop is the brainchild of ISoN Assistant Professor Rosetta Antonacci, who is also an Associate Member of �����о���’s School of Human Nutrition, and Sandy Phillips, Dietetic Practice Educator and Stage Coordinator with the Professional Practice (Stage) programs at the School of Human Nutrition.</p> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:42:34 +0000 Hena Kon 650 at /ipeoffice /ipeoffice/article/mary-lattas-appointed-assistant-dean-health-professions-education <p>We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Lattas, MSc, to the role of Assistant Dean, Health Professions Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, effective August 1, 2023. Ms. Lattas replaces Beth-Ann Cummings, MDCM, MSc, who held this position since2021. During her time in this role, Dr. Cummings regrouped and led the Faculty’s Clinical Education Champions, represented the Faculty on committees with the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada and championed the Proud to Teach campaign. We would like to thank Dr.</p> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:31:02 +0000 Health e-News 648 at /ipeoffice /ipeoffice/article/student-simulation-education-ambassadors-community-outreach-participate-create-and-lead-joining <p><b><span>What is the Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning (SCSIL)?</span></b><span> </span></p> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:28:25 +0000 Health e-News 647 at /ipeoffice /ipeoffice/article/conversation-farhan-bhanji-our-new-vice-dean-education <p><strong>It’s all very new, but have you had a chance to identify some priorities as you begin your role? </strong>Yes, there are a few! Health care is about to go through some major changes in the next several years. The obvious one will be the greater integration of artificial intelligence into clinical practice – it will NOT replace healthcare practitioners but we will need to learn how to utilize it in our practice. There’s also going to be substantially more interprofessional work in clinical practice and in education.</p> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:36:26 +0000 Health e-News 649 at /ipeoffice /ipeoffice/article/dr-lingard-wows-during-mcgill-lectures <p>It is impossible to have sold-out seating during a live online video lecture with seemingly limitless audience capacity, but it felt packed to the brim at two recent lectures by Dr. Lorelei Lingard.</p> <p>An expert in communication, teamwork and interprofessional healthcare teams, Dr. Lingard examines how these components can affect patient safety.</p> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 22:42:32 +0000 Matthew Brett 643 at /ipeoffice