Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty and staff members for their innovative excellence and outstanding contributions.
Congratulations to the Indigenous Specific Anti-Racism Training (ISART) team, represented by Dr. Chris Morrow, for earning the Award for Innovation in CME/CPD in recognition of outstanding innovation and creativity with original work in CME/CPD programming.
Dr. Nelson Greidanus is awarded for Distinguished Service to CME/CPD in recognition of substantial long-term contributions to Continuing Professional Development and Continuing Medical Education.
The Indigenous Specific Anti-Racism Training (ISART) team
| Represented by Dr. Chris Morrow (Island Medical Program (IMP) and Physical Education Program (PEP)). |
The multidisciplinary and dedicated ISART team created and delivered a two-day training course, which has provided a novel, comprehensive and innovative opportunity for clinicians to further understand bias and racism in clinical medicine.
The ISART course centers and uplifts Indigenous voices, integrates established simulation and Indigenous pedagogy and promises commitment to reflect on and adapt to Indigenous community needs.
The ISART team includes Dr. Chris Morrow (Director, IMP and PEP), Rain Daniels (Course Developer and Facilitator), Chelsey Branch (Course Developer and Facilitator), Dr. Lauren Jerke (Indigenous Standardized Patient Lead and Case Developer), Addie Taylor (Indigenous Standardized Patient), Alain Mickelson (Indigenous Standardized Patient), Valeria Frances Oliver (Indigenous Standardized Patient), Chris Austin (Indigenous Standardized Patient), Darin Abbey (Simulation Facilitator), Nicole Esligar (Education Manager) Leah Johnston (Administrative Assistant), Sarah Petreny (Administrative Assistant) and Tamara Young (Clinical Nurse Educator).
Dr. Nelson Greidanus, Orthopedics
Through original methods and delivery, Dr. Nelson Greidanus has significantly advanced Continuing Professional Development as Director of CPD/CME in the Department of Orthopaedics and Assistant Professor at UBC.
In addition to a subspecialty interest in complex hip and knee replacement and reconstruction, Dr. Greidanus has revolutionized medical education through creative course design and application of technology, including organizing the Annual Orthopaedic Update conferences.
Dr. Greidanus has made strides to foster inclusivity by providing optimal learner environments for trainees and collaborating with other directors to amplify the impact of CPD activities.
Read more about the extraordinary 2024 Faculty of Medicine Awards recipients.