Program for Faculty Development

Upcoming Events

Please visit our new CPD event website for all upcoming events.Β 

Past MacPFD Events

MacPFD & McMaster Department of Medicine Present

Empowering Your Time Retreat

πŸ“… Thurs., March 30, 2023,
12-3pm EDTΒ 

πŸ’» Delivered virtually & in-person

Info: Click hereΒ 

Register: Click here

MacPFD & McMaster FHS Faculty Affairs Present

New Faculty Networking

πŸ“… Thurs., April 13, 2023, 2-4pm EDTΒ 

Delivered in-person
@ The Waterfront Centre

Info: Click hereΒ 

Register: Click here

MacPFD & McMaster Department of Medicine Present

Bridging Leaders Program

πŸ“… February 28 - June 15, 2023

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click hereΒ 

Apply: Click here

Deadline to apply is February 2, 2023.
QUEST Club Workshop Series Presents

How to Pave the Way for Others: Sponsorship

πŸ“… September 14 - October 26, 2022, 10am-12pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

MacPFD & MacCPD Present

Bridging Leaders Program

πŸ“… September 19, 2022 -January 16, 2023 (days & times vary)

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click hereΒ 

MacPFD Inspired Teaching Team Presents

Β Show Your Work Well: Building a Clinician Educator Portfolio

πŸ“… Mon., September 26, 2022, 9am-12pm & 1-2pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered virtually & in-person

Info: Click here

MacPFD Mindfulness & Resilience Team Presents

Self-Compassion Training for Healthcare Communities

πŸ“… September 28 - November 12, 2022

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

This course has been cancelled.
MacPFD & MERIT Present

Qualitative Grant Writing

πŸ“… October 6 -27, 2022, 12-1:30pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

MacPFD Mindfulness & Resilience Team Presents

Practical Mindfulness

πŸ“… Wed., October 19, 2022, 1-4pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered In-Person (McMaster Innovation Park)

Info: Click here

This workshop has been cancelled.
MacPFD & The Learning Technologies Lab Present

Rock the Podium: Foundations

πŸ“… January 18 - April 1, 2023, 7-8:30 pm EST/EDT

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

MacPFD Presents MacPFD16

16th Annual Day in Faculty Development

πŸ“… Tues., June 6, 2023, 12:00-4:00 pm EDTΒ 

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

Past McMaster Events

CBME Program Presents:

Session 2: CBME Completing EPA Assessments in MedSIS – Dr. I. Yang & Cheyenne Reid

πŸ“… March 27, 2023, 7:00 – 8:00am ET

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info & Register: Click here

McMaster University Library Presents

Pressbooks 101

πŸ“… Thurs., March 9, 2023, 1-2pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info & Register: Click here

AMEE Faculty Development Journal Club Presents:Β 

Advancing a social justice agenda in health professions education: Implications for faculty developmentΒ 

πŸ“… Tuesday, 7 March 2023, 7:00 – 8:00am EDT

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info & Register: Click here

The Clinic @ Mac Presents

Connections @ The Clinic

πŸ“… Tues., March 7, 2023,Β  2:30-3:30pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info & Register: Click here

Insight U Meeting Hosted by MERIT & CSBL

March Insight U Meeting

πŸ“… Wed., March 22, 2023, 5pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

MERIT Presents PSI Visiting Scholars Event

Impactful Research: Building a practice of reflections & reflexivity to reconsider the impacts of research

πŸ“… Thurs., March 23, 2023, 11:30am-5:30pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered in-person @University Club

Save the Date!

The Clinic @ Mac Presents

Connections @ The Clinic

πŸ“… Tues., April 11, 2023,Β  2:30-3:30pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info & Register: Click here

The McMaster Department of Family MedicineΒ  Presents:

Black History Month Storyteller’s SymposiumΒ 

πŸ“… February 23, 2023, 8:00 – 10:00am EST

πŸ’» Hybrid event: In-person at the David Braley Health Sciences Centre (DBHSC)

Info & Register: Click here

FHS Faculty Affairs Presents:

Celebrating Black History Month with Chidiebere Ibe

πŸ“… February 27, 2023, 4:00β€”5:00 pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info & Register: Click here

The McMaster Museum of Art Presents

The Haunted Scanner

πŸ“… January 17 - April 22, 2023

πŸ’» Delivered @ M(M)A

Info: Click here

NIHI & McMaster CE Courses Present

ePrivacy II: Risk Management

πŸ“… January 30 - February 27, 2023, 12-1:30pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info & Register: Click here

McMaster's Dec. 6 Committee Presents
Men's Walk

πŸ“…Tues., February 14, 2023

πŸ’»Meeting @Bates Residence

Info: Click here

MERIT Presents

MERIT Rounds

πŸ“… Tues., February 21, 2023, 5-6pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Insight U Meeting Hosted by MERIT & CSBL

February Insight U Meeting

πŸ“… Wed., February 22, 2023, 5pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

Professor Hippo-on-Campus Presents

Campus Workshop for Faculty

πŸ“… Thurs., February 23, 2023, 9:30am-12:30pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered In-Person

Info & Register: Click here

Department of Psychology, Neuroscience, & Behaviour Presents

McMaster Conference on Education & Cognition

πŸ“… July 14 & 15, 2022

πŸ’» In-Person & Online

Info: Click here

McMaster University Presents

Mac Mindfulness 2022

πŸ“… August 2 - 23, 2022, 10-11:15am EDT

πŸ’» Delivered Virtually

The Leadership Community of Practice (LCOP) Presents

A Leadership Walk & Talk

πŸ“… Mon, August 22, 2022, 5:30pm EDT

πŸ’» In-Person @ Pier 8 Park Williams CafΓ©

Join the LCoP: Click here

McMaster Department of Family Medicine Presents

2022 Carl Moore Lecture: Sken:nen / Peace / Balance and Natural Pathways

πŸ“… Wed., September 14, 2022, 4:30-6:30pm EDT

πŸ’» In-Person @DBHSC

Info: Click here

MERIT Rounds

If It’s Not Written Down, It Didn’t Happen … or Did It?

πŸ“… Tues., September 20, 2022, 5pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

The Indigenous Health Learning Lodge Presents

Welcome Gathering 2022

πŸ“… Fri., September 23, 2022, 9am-12pm EDT

πŸ’» In-Person @L.R. Wilson Hall

Hosted by The Equity & Inclusion Office and the Race, Racism & Racialization (R3) Working Group

Lunch & Learn

πŸ“… Tues., September 27, 2022, 12-1pm EDT

πŸ’» In-Person @L.R. Wilson Hall

For More Info: Click here

McMaster University Alumni Association Presents

Leading In Disruptive Times: How to Drive Change Through Ongoing Disruption

πŸ“… Wed., September 28, 2022, 12pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

Indigenous Studies Department, McMaster University Presents

Truth & Reconciliation Day Panel Discussion

πŸ“… Thurs., September 29, 2022, 6-7:30pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered In-Person

Β McMaster University: Office of the Deputy Provost Presents

Welcome & Reception for New Faculty

πŸ“… Fri., September 30, 2022, 3-5pm EDT

πŸ’» In-Person @Alumni Memorial Hall or Virtual

McMaster University Presents #MacMoves 2022

Mushroom & Fungi Walk

πŸ“… Sat., October 1, 2022, 10-10:30am EDT

πŸ’» Delivered In-Person

Info: Click here

McMaster University Presents #MacMoves 2022

Monday Morning Recess

πŸ“… Mon., October 3, 2022, 10-10:30am EDT

πŸ’» Delivered In-Person

Info: Click here

NIHI & McMaster CE Courses Present

Data Analytics I: Operational Analytics for Quality & Performance ImprovementΒ 

πŸ“… October 3 - 31, 2022, 12-1:30pm ET

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

MERIT Lunch & a Lab Meeting Presents

High Stakes Assessment, Authenticity & the Internet


Featuring: Dr. Sandra Monteiro

πŸ“…Tues., October 4, 2022, 12pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

NIHI & McMaster CE Courses Present

Leadership In Health Care: Learning to Lead

πŸ“… October 4 - December 10, 2022, 12-1:30pm ET

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

McMaster University Presents #MacMoves 2022

Tuesday Afternoon Recess

πŸ“… Tues., October 4, 2022, 2-2:30pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered In-Person

Info: Click here

McMaster University Alumni Association Presents Author Talk with Maryanne O’Brien

How to Master Your Style & Strengthen Well-Being at Work

πŸ“… Tues., October 4, 2022, 2pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

McMaster University Presents the Creativity Series

Learn How to Use a Green Screen

πŸ“… Tues., October 4, 2022, 3-5pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

McMaster University Presents #MacMoves 2022

Wednesday Morning Recess

πŸ“… Wed., October 5, 2022, 10-10:30pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered In-Person

Info: Click here

McMaster University Presents #MacMoves 2022

MacMoves Slow Roll

πŸ“… Wed., October 5, 2022, 12-1:30pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered In-Person

Info: Click here

NIHI & McMaster CE Courses Present

Return On Investment Thinking in Health Care

πŸ“… October 5-November 16, 2022, 12-1pm ET

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

McMaster University Presents #MacMoves 2022

Move the Body, Heal the Mind: Overcome Anxiety, Depression & Dementia & Improve Focus, Creativity & Sleep

πŸ“… Thurs., October 6, 2022, 2-3pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

Professor Hippo-on-Campus Presents

Campus Workshop for Faculty

πŸ“… Thurs., October 13, 2022, 9:30am-12:30pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

NIHI & McMaster CE Courses Present

Artificial Intelligence in Health Care I: Perspectives on Data and Uses

πŸ“… October 13 - November 24, 2022, 11:50am-1:30pm ET

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

MERIT Journal Club Presents

Why (& How) Should I Examine The Impact of My Curriculum/ Innovation?

πŸ“… Thurs., October 13, 2022, 5-6pm EDT

πŸ’» In-Person @DBHSC

MERIT Rounds Presents

Building Capacity for Big Data in Medical Education Research: Consensus on Risks, Benefits, Values, & Best Practices

πŸ“… Tues., October 18, 2022, 5pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered virtually & In-Person @DBHSC

McMaster University Alumni Association Presents

Getting Beyond the Noise: A Non-Meditator’s Guide to the Power of Silence

πŸ“… Thurs., October 20, 2022, 12pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

NIHI & McMaster CE Courses Present

ePrivacy I: Fundamentals

πŸ“… October 24 - November 21, 2022, 11:50am-1:30pm ET

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

McMaster University Presents Creativity Series

Design Your Own Board Game

πŸ“… Tues., October 25, 2022, 3-5pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered In-Person @ Lyons New Media Centre

Info: Click here

Insight U Meeting Hosted by MERIT & CSBL

Translational Outcomes in Simulation

Results from the Improving Pediatric Acute Care Through Simulation (IMPACTS) Collaborative
Speaker: Dr. James Leung

πŸ“… Wed., October 26, 2022, 5pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

McMaster Health Sciences Library Presents

Open For Impact: Increasing Research Impact Through Open Access Publishing

πŸ“… Thurs., October 27, 2022, 10-11am EDT

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

Canada's Global Nexus for Pandemics & Biological Threats Presents

Intersections of Race & Healthcare: Lessons Learned from a Pandemic

πŸ“… Fri., October 28, 2022, 12-1pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

MERIT thinkTank Presents

Creating Brave Spaces: Evaluating a Simulation-based Faculty Development Curriculum on Equity, Diversity & Inclusivity


Speakers: Dr. Catherine Tong & Dr. Sandra Monteiro

πŸ“… Tues., November 1, 2022, 12pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

The Clinic @ Mac Presents

Coaches Corner

πŸ“… Wed., November 2, 2022, 12:30-1:30pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

McMaster University Alumni Association Presents

How to Work With Anyone (Even Difficult People)

πŸ“… Thurs., November 3, 2022, 12pm EDT

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

McMaster Department of Medicine, Community of Practice Presents

Mentorship - Who, Me?

πŸ“… Mon., November 7, 2022, 12:30-2pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

McMaster Human Resources Services Presents

Practicing Self-Compassion

πŸ“… Thurs., November 10, 2022, 11am-12pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

NIHI & McMaster CE Courses Present

Data Analytics II: Moving from Data to Insight with Analytics

πŸ“… November 14 - December 12, 2022, 12-1:30pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

The Clinic @ Mac Presents

Connections @ The Clinic

πŸ“… Tues., November 15, 2022, 2:30-3:30pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

MERIT Rounds Presents

Virtual Teaching in Health Professions Education


Featuring: Dr. Ruth Chen, Dr. Ilana Bayer, & Dr. Amanda Bell

πŸ“… Tues., November 15, 2022, 5pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

Part of the MIHE Seminar Series -Β Co-Hosted by MIHE & ARMS

Troubled Waters: The Mental Health Impacts of Environmental Racism

πŸ“… Mon., November 28, 2022, 2:30-3:30pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

PACBIC’s DIMAND working group, Equity & Inclusion Office, MSU Maccess, MacPherson Institute, Employee Accessibility Network, and the Faculty of Science Present

7 Core Skills of Digital Accessibility

πŸ“… Tues., November 29, 2022, 10:30am-12pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

Part of the ARMS Spotlight: Fulbright Research Chairs Series - Jointly hosted by ARMS & McMaster's Departmenf of Sociology

Psychological Risks of Advocacy: Exploring the Mental Health Needs of Black & Indigenous Human Rights Advocates in the U.S & Canada

πŸ“… Tues., November 29, 2022, 1-3pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

PACBIC’s DIMAND working group, Equity & Inclusion Office, MSU Maccess, MacPherson Institute, Employee Accessibility Network, and the Faculty of Science Present

Social Media Accessibility 101

πŸ“… Wed., November 30, 2022, 10-11:30am EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

Insight U Meeting Hosted by MERIT & CSBL

November Insight U Meeting

πŸ“… Wed., November 30, 2022, 5pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

PACBIC’s DIMAND working group, Equity & Inclusion Office, MSU Maccess, MacPherson Institute, Employee Accessibility Network, and the Faculty of Science Present

Employee Accessibility Network Meeting

πŸ“… Thurs., December 1, 2022, 12:30-1:30pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

McMaster's Dec. 6 Committee Presents

From Grief to Action

To Commemorate the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women

πŸ“…Tues., December 6, 2022, 12:30-2pm EST

πŸ’»Cancelled

Info: Click here

McMaster Human Resources Services Presents

Gratitude in the Workplace

πŸ“… Tues., December 6, 2022, 11am-12pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

MERIT Lunch & a Lab Meeting Presents

Technology & Ed-tech Support with the Learning Technologies Lab (LTL)Β 


Featuring: Dr. Ilana Bayer & Daisy Chen

πŸ“…Tues., December 6, 2022, 12pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

The Clinic @ Mac Presents

Connections @ The Clinic

πŸ“… Tues., December 6, 2022, 2:30-3:30pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

The MacPherson Institute Presents

Innovations in Education Conference

πŸ“… December 8 & 9, 2022

πŸ’» In Person & Virtual

Info: Click here

McMaster Human Resources Services Presents

Understanding & Overcoming Perfectionism

πŸ“… Tues., December 13, 2022, 10-10:45am EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

McMaster University Alumni Association Presents Author Talk with Erica Dhawan

How to Build Trust & Connection, No Matter the Distance

πŸ“… Tues., December 13, 2022, 2pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

The McMaster Museum of Art Presents

Movers & Makers

πŸ“… September 15 - December 23, 2022

πŸ’» Delivered @ M(M)A

Info & View: Click here

NIHI & McMaster CE Courses Present

Data Analytics III: Hands On Data Analytics Skills

πŸ“… January 9 - February 6, 2023

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

The McMaster PGME EDI Committee Presents

Supporting Racialized Medical Learners in the Educational Environment

πŸ“… Tues., January 10, 2023,Β  12-5pm EST

πŸ’» In Person @The Waterfront Banquet & Conference Centre

Info: Click here

The Clinic @ Mac Presents

Connections @ The Clinic

πŸ“… Tues., January 10, 2023,Β  2:30-3:30pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

University of Toronto & McMaster University Present

Health by Design: An Introduction to Design Thinking

πŸ“… January 12 - March 9, 2023

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info: Click here

MERIT Rounds Presents

Artificial Intelligence & Augmentation of Surgical Performance


Featuring Dr. Amin Madani (University of Toronto & UNH)

πŸ“… Tues., January 17, 2023, 5-6pm EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually & in-person

Info: Click here

The Sherman Centre & the McMaster University Library Present

Best Practices for Managing Data in Your Research

πŸ“… Wed., January 18, 2023, 10:30-11:30 am EST

πŸ’» Delivered virtually & in-person

Info: Click here

McMaster Education Research, Innovation and Theory (MERIT) Program Presents:

Navigating Ethics in Education Scholarship

Facilitator: Mark Lee, MERIT research support manager

πŸ“… May 4, 2023; 12 – 1:30pm ET

πŸ’» Delivered virtually

Info & Register: Click here