Join the ISME Praxis Series
A special series of talks hosted by Dean Nickerson highlighting opportunities for research to inform what we do in medical education
Praxis is practice informed by theory, research, and reflection. The 2025-26 ISME Praxis Series features speakers from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences who have undertaken research
that informs a range of educational practices in health professions education. Each speaker will share an overview of their scholarly activities and describe how that work influences their practice as educators. Each talk is introduced by Dean Nickerson and
concludes with a Q&A and conversation about how this research might apply more specifically in medical education.
Guest speaker: Laura MacDonald, RDH, BScDH, MEd, PhD
Dr. Laura MacDonald is an Associate Professor in the School of Dental Hygiene, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba who is committed to teaching
excellence. She has been teaching with the UM since 1986 and has collaborated with many University of Manitoba colleagues to understand best practices in teaching and learning. Her scholarly research includes a focus on innovative strategies that improve teaching
effectiveness and learner engagement. She is the recipient of numerous awards for her teaching and service.
How Salutogenic Principles Can Inform What We Do in Medical Education
The health-of-self practice standard is an ethical requirement for physicians to ensure they can safely and competently practice medicine by maintaining their own health and well-being. Salutogenesis is a
model that describes how health promoting factors influence individual health and well-being, including for students on campuses. When integrated with medical school curricula, salutogenic principles can importantly support health-of-self as a competency in
medicine. Find out what learners need in their learning environment to thrive, and how a salutogenic philosophy might influence the way we think about well-being in medicine. In this talk, Dr. MacDonald will share insights from her research on the concept
of healthy learning within Dentistry and Dental Hygiene, and together we’ll explore how this perspective can shape curriculum, teaching, and learning in ways that support the health-of-self standard for both learners and faculty in medical education.
Friday, November 28, 2025 | 12:00PM – 1:00PM |
Zoom
Registration encouraged, but not required.
Please click here to register or join by clicking the Zoom link below.
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Ashley LaRosa
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Office of Innovation and Scholarship in Medical Education
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