ISME Praxis Series: How Salutogenic Principles Can Inform What We Do in Medical Education (November 28, 2025)
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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 | Zoomhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84914521914?pwd=0D1mfQQzJTbZtfpHsDDmutZmOIPJ9B.1 Registration encouraged, but not required. Please click here to registerhttps://forms.office.com/r/D8SPyTK17f or join by clicking the Zoom link below.
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Ashley LaRosa Faculty Development Coordinator Office of Innovation and Scholarship in Medical Education S204, Medical Services Building, Bannatyne Campus Max Rady College of Medicine Ashley.LaRosa@umanitoba.camailto:Ashley.LaRosa@umanitoba.ca 204-272-3102 phone 204-272-3169 fax
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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 | Zoomhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84914521914?pwd=0D1mfQQzJTbZtfpHsDDmutZmOIPJ9B.1 Registration encouraged, but not required. Please click here to registerhttps://forms.office.com/r/D8SPyTK17f or join by clicking the Zoom link below.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84914521914?pwd=0D1mfQQzJTbZtfpHsDDmutZmOIPJ9B.1 Meeting ID: 849 1452 1914 Passcode: 978219
Ashley LaRosa Faculty Development Coordinator Office of Innovation and Scholarship in Medical Education S204, Medical Services Building, Bannatyne Campus Max Rady College of Medicine Ashley.LaRosa@umanitoba.camailto:Ashley.LaRosa@umanitoba.ca 204-272-3102 phone 204-272-3169 fax
[cid:image001.png@01DC5E0F.1FCF6C40] 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: Amine Choukou, PhD Associate Professor, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
How AI Readiness and AI Preparedness Among Faculty and Trainees Can Inform What We Do in Healthcare 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.
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM | Zoomhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85187915856?pwd=NysD93ETdmbEdfy1xIiaHnLbbBgfqc.1 Registration encouraged, but not required. Please click here to registerhttps://forms.office.com/r/fWzWC9Aca0 or join by clicking the Zoom link below.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85187915856?pwd=NysD93ETdmbEdfy1xIiaHnLbbBgfqc.1 Meeting ID: 851 8791 5856 Passcode: 304820
Ashley LaRosa Faculty Development Coordinator Office of Innovation and Scholarship in Medical Education S204, Medical Services Building, Bannatyne Campus Max Rady College of Medicine Ashley.LaRosa@umanitoba.camailto:Ashley.LaRosa@umanitoba.ca 204-272-3102 phone 204-272-3169 fax
[cid:image001.png@01DC5E0F.1FCF6C40] Correction: Please note that the description included was from a previous session. It has been since updated.
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: Amine Choukou, PhD Associate Professor, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
How AI Readiness and AI Preparedness Among Faculty and Trainees Can Inform What We Do in Healthcare Education AI is transforming healthcare, but are we ready? Let's come together to explore what educators and learners really know, believe, and can do with AI. By understanding AI readiness and preparedness, we can shape smarter teaching, better curricula, and policies, together, preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals for a rapidly changing world.
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM | Zoomhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85187915856?pwd=NysD93ETdmbEdfy1xIiaHnLbbBgfqc.1 Registration encouraged, but not required. Please click here to registerhttps://forms.office.com/r/fWzWC9Aca0 or join by clicking the Zoom link below.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85187915856?pwd=NysD93ETdmbEdfy1xIiaHnLbbBgfqc.1 Meeting ID: 851 8791 5856 Passcode: 304820
Ashley LaRosa Faculty Development Coordinator Office of Innovation and Scholarship in Medical Education S204, Medical Services Building, Bannatyne Campus Max Rady College of Medicine Ashley.LaRosa@umanitoba.camailto:Ashley.LaRosa@umanitoba.ca 204-272-3102 phone 204-272-3169 fax
[cid:image001.png@01DC5E0F.1FCF6C40] Correction: Please note that the description included was from a previous session. It has been since updated.
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: Amine Choukou, PhD Associate Professor, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
How AI Readiness and AI Preparedness Among Faculty and Trainees Can Inform What We Do in Healthcare Education AI is transforming healthcare, but are we ready? Let's come together to explore what educators and learners really know, believe, and can do with AI. By understanding AI readiness and preparedness, we can shape smarter teaching, better curricula, and policies, together, preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals for a rapidly changing world.
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM | Zoomhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85187915856?pwd=NysD93ETdmbEdfy1xIiaHnLbbBgfqc.1 Registration encouraged, but not required. Please click here to registerhttps://forms.office.com/r/fWzWC9Aca0 or join by clicking the Zoom link below.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85187915856?pwd=NysD93ETdmbEdfy1xIiaHnLbbBgfqc.1 Meeting ID: 851 8791 5856 Passcode: 304820
Ashley LaRosa Faculty Development Coordinator Office of Innovation and Scholarship in Medical Education S204, Medical Services Building, Bannatyne Campus Max Rady College of Medicine Ashley.LaRosa@umanitoba.camailto:Ashley.LaRosa@umanitoba.ca 204-272-3102 phone 204-272-3169 fax
[The UM brand | University of Manitoba]
Office of Innovation and Scholarship in Medical Education Alan Klass Program in Health Humanities
Narrative Medicine Series with Kyle Mendonça
Narrative Medicine 101: An Experiential Introduction Are you curious about Narrative Medicine but not sure what it's all about? This interactive workshop offers an introduction to Narrative Medicine principles through collaborative and experiential learning. No prior experience in Narrative Medicine is required - all are welcome!
Narrative Medicine lies at the intersection of medicine and the humanities. It develops narrative competence: "the capacity to skillfully receive the accounts persons give of themselves-to recognize, absorb, interpret, and be moved to action by the stories of others" (Principles and Practices of Narrative Medicine, Charon et al). In this workshop we will explore the core features of Narrative Medicine: close reading and prompted creative writing. We will reflect on how narrative medicine can promote empathy, strengthen communication, and deepen our sense of meaning in our clinical work.
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Zoomhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88134357806?pwd=dUeMLblCz8aKTbTCFtLzeYE4bV8ikO.1 Registration encouraged, but not required. Click here to registerhttps://forms.office.com/r/B4inXEfhrq or join by clicking the Zoom link below.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88134357806?pwd=dUeMLblCz8aKTbTCFtLzeYE4bV8ikO.1 Meeting ID: 881 3435 7806 Passcode: 355599
________________________________ Close Reading: Building Narrative Competence to Improve Patient Care Have you ever left an encounter feeling disconnected from a patient, like something was missed by not quite being on the same page? Busy clinical care can make us lose sight that patients have complex stories not solely defined by their health or illness. How can we better understand one another, while providing the best care, and feeling fulfilled by our work?
Close reading, a core practice of Narrative Medicine, is one powerful approach. Close reading brings intentional attention to the way stories are told, sharpening observation, broadening perspectives, and bridging layers of meaning. In this interactive workshop we will collaboratively close read short texts, exploring how narrative elements such as metaphor, voice, tense, and perspective shape meaning. We will also reflect on how our own experiences influence our interpretation of the stories of others. Slowing down to examine how meaning is co-constructed can provide practical strategies to enhance listening skills, foster more thoughtful communication, and improve patient care.
No prior experience in narrative medicine is required - all are welcome!
Monday, April 13, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Zoomhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84784196383?pwd=WfiHRPdyfUNxs3UGDX5LmeQ3wq26wh.1 Registration encouraged, but not required. Click here to registerhttps://forms.office.com/r/C44VAv0XJq or join by clicking the Zoom link below.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84784196383?pwd=WfiHRPdyfUNxs3UGDX5LmeQ3wq26wh.1 Meeting ID: 847 8419 6383 Passcode: 389289
Facilitator: Kyle Mendonça, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University of Manitoba UGME Pre-Clerkship Coordinator, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba
More sessions to be announced soon.
Ashley LaRosa Faculty Development Coordinator Office of Innovation and Scholarship in Medical Education S204, Medical Services Building, Bannatyne Campus Max Rady College of Medicine Ashley.LaRosa@umanitoba.camailto:Ashley.LaRosa@umanitoba.ca 204-272-3102 phone 204-272-3169 fax
[The UM brand | University of Manitoba]
Office of Innovation and Scholarship in Medical Education Alan Klass Program in Health Humanities
Narrative Medicine Series with Kyle Mendonça
Narrative Medicine 101: An Experiential Introduction Are you curious about Narrative Medicine but not sure what it's all about? This interactive workshop offers an introduction to Narrative Medicine principles through collaborative and experiential learning. No prior experience in Narrative Medicine is required - all are welcome!
Narrative Medicine lies at the intersection of medicine and the humanities. It develops narrative competence: "the capacity to skillfully receive the accounts persons give of themselves-to recognize, absorb, interpret, and be moved to action by the stories of others" (Principles and Practices of Narrative Medicine, Charon et al). In this workshop we will explore the core features of Narrative Medicine: close reading and prompted creative writing. We will reflect on how narrative medicine can promote empathy, strengthen communication, and deepen our sense of meaning in our clinical work.
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Zoomhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88134357806?pwd=dUeMLblCz8aKTbTCFtLzeYE4bV8ikO.1 Registration encouraged, but not required. Click here to registerhttps://forms.office.com/r/B4inXEfhrq or join by clicking the Zoom link below.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88134357806?pwd=dUeMLblCz8aKTbTCFtLzeYE4bV8ikO.1 Meeting ID: 881 3435 7806 Passcode: 355599 ________________________________ Close Reading: Building Narrative Competence to Improve Patient Care Have you ever left an encounter feeling disconnected from a patient, like something was missed by not quite being on the same page? Busy clinical care can make us lose sight that patients have complex stories not solely defined by their health or illness. How can we better understand one another, while providing the best care, and feeling fulfilled by our work?
Close reading, a core practice of Narrative Medicine, is one powerful approach. Close reading brings intentional attention to the way stories are told, sharpening observation, broadening perspectives, and bridging layers of meaning. In this interactive workshop we will collaboratively close read short texts, exploring how narrative elements such as metaphor, voice, tense, and perspective shape meaning. We will also reflect on how our own experiences influence our interpretation of the stories of others. Slowing down to examine how meaning is co-constructed can provide practical strategies to enhance listening skills, foster more thoughtful communication, and improve patient care.
No prior experience in narrative medicine is required - all are welcome!
Monday, April 13, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Zoomhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84784196383?pwd=WfiHRPdyfUNxs3UGDX5LmeQ3wq26wh.1 Registration encouraged, but not required. Click here to registerhttps://forms.office.com/r/C44VAv0XJq or join by clicking the Zoom link below.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84784196383?pwd=WfiHRPdyfUNxs3UGDX5LmeQ3wq26wh.1 Meeting ID: 847 8419 6383 Passcode: 389289
Facilitator: Kyle Mendonça, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University of Manitoba UGME Pre-Clerkship Coordinator, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba
More sessions to be announced soon.
Ashley LaRosa Faculty Development Coordinator Office of Innovation and Scholarship in Medical Education S204, Medical Services Building, Bannatyne Campus Max Rady College of Medicine Ashley.LaRosa@umanitoba.camailto:Ashley.LaRosa@umanitoba.ca 204-272-3102 phone 204-272-3169 fax
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