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CTV News
03-06-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Interprovincial partnership to help fast-track international doctors' careers in P.E.I.
McMaster University and the Government of Prince Edward Island have announced an interprovincial partnership for a physician fellowship program. (Source: Government of Prince Edward Island) McMaster University and the Government of Prince Edward Island have announced the first-of-its-kind interprovincial partnership. The PEI-McMaster Collaborative Hospitalist Fellowship is a training model designed for international medical graduates. The fellowship trains physicians to specialize in providing direct care to a wide range of patients, from the beginning to end of their stay, a news release from the provincial government said. 'This is a first-of-its-kind collaboration in Canada. Our approach provides an accelerated and practical route for highly trained specialist international physicians to transition into the Canadian health system and begin contributing to patient care quickly,' Haroon Yousuf, hospitalist fellowship director and associate professor in the department of medicine at McMaster University said. Fellows will complete most of their training at McMaster, with one of the 13 training blocks delivered in P.E.I. After completing the program, physicians are required to practice in the province for a minimum of one year. 'By collaborating with McMaster University and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island, this initiative helps international physicians integrate into the Canadian health system while giving PEI a boost in our workforce,' said Mark McLane, minister of Health and Wellness for Prince Edward Island. 'It's a forward-looking strategy that benefits everyone and shows our commitment to expanding pathways for International Medical Graduates in the province.' The collaboration was inspired in part by the hiring of Ali Abdullah, an internationally trained internal medicine specialist, who completed McMaster's hospitalist fellowship and began his practice in P.E.I. in 2024. 'This collaboration shows what's possible when universities and governments work together to rethink training and recruitment,' Yousuf said. 'Together, we can break down barriers and create new opportunities, across the country and beyond.' Interested candidates can apply on McMaster University's website. For more P.E.I. news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
Zawya
26-05-2025
- Health
- Zawya
WCM-Q hosts simulation educator course
Doha – Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently held its fourth annual 'Simulation Educator Course: Designing and Debriefing Effective Simulations,' offering clinicians, technologists, health professionals, and educators an opportunity to master the effective use of simulation-based education. During the two days, participants explored the theoretical foundations of simulation-based learning and designed simulation scenarios aligned with healthcare simulation standards of best practice. The course emphasized the three-step approach of prebrief, simulation, and debrief to ensure psychological safety for learners to identify and address gaps in their knowledge and practice. Discussions revolved around emerging evidence on the importance of eliciting learners' emotional reactions at the outset of any debriefing conversations to ensure emotions did not block cognition and to provide a forum for practitioners to recognize and express 'stressful situations' and learn approaches to manage similar emotions in the clinical setting. Interactive debriefing and peer feedback sessions enabled participants to reflect on, analyze, and understand the risks and benefits of observed behaviors. The course was designed and delivered by Dr. Stella Major, a professor of family medicine teaching in medicine and director of the Clinical Skills and Simulation Lab (CSSL) at WCM-Q, and Dr. Michelle Brown, an associate professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), founding program director of the healthcare simulation master's degree, educator in the Office of Interprofessional Simulation, and director of research for the Office of Interprofessional Simulation. They were joined by three simulation facilitators: Rudy Bahri, the manager of CSSL at WCM-Q; Arlene Masaba, from the Nursing Department at the College of Health Sciences, University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST); and Dr. Maham Batool Hadi, a clinical tutor at Qatar University College of Medicine. Dr. Major, the course director, said: 'There is growing evidence to support the impact of simulation-based training on improved patient care and building effective teamwork. I am delighted to see a growing interest among educators seeking opportunities to learn to become better simulation practitioners. Thus far, our course has welcomed 136 participants from Qatar and the MENA region and offered them an opportunity to meet, experience, reflect, and discuss ways they can enhance their skills as simulation practitioners. Seeing participants' eyes light up when they connect the theory to practice is really rewarding. One attendee remarked: 'Although I have applied the debriefing techniques before, this course helped me in knowing the proper structure of the debriefing technique and the reasons why they are relevant to be followed and used.'' Dr. Major added: 'In my mind, one of the key takeaways of our course is that it reminds attendees, who are often subject matter experts in their respective clinical fields, that it is important to harness best practices in education and always begin by identifying learners' needs and educational objectives, before embarking on designing and delivering simulations. Clear learning objectives help craft better scenarios and assist in conducting structured debriefing.' This year, the course welcomed 36 participants, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, healthcare simulation professionals, technologists, and educators. Reflecting on her experience, Emily Kelly from Sidra Medicine said: 'The course totally exceeded my expectations. Phenomenal level of professionalism, teaching environment, welcoming, open, and nurturing. Thank you!' Another participant, Mahmoud Al Afeef, a clinical educator at Naufar, said: 'This course adds a lot if you are seeking new approaches to impact teaching and learning for both students and clinical staff. We had a lot of discussions, lots of people from different areas and levels of experience, and a lot of learning from each other. Sharing this knowledge was so useful.' The course is accredited in Qatar by the Department of Healthcare Professions-Accreditation Section (DHP-AS) of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and internationally by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). About Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is a partnership between Cornell University and Qatar Foundation. It offers a comprehensive Six-Year Medical Program leading to the Cornell University M.D. degree with teaching by Cornell and Weill Cornell faculty and by physicians at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Sidra Medicine, the Primary Health Care Corporation, and Aspetar Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, who hold Weill Cornell appointments. Through its biomedical research program, WCM-Q is building a sustainable research community in Qatar while advancing basic science and clinical research. Through its medical college, WCM-Q seeks to provide the finest education possible for medical students, to improve health care both now and for future generations, and to provide high quality health care to the Qatari population. For more info, please contact: Hanan Lakkis Associate Director, Media and Publications Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar hyl2004@
