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This shift is essential to foster the development of adaptive expertise among healthcare professionals, enabling them to effectively navigate complex and evolving situations. To achieve this, the EXCEL Lab focuses on developing and implementing key strategies to create a more resilient and capable workforce, equipped to meet the dynamic needs of the healthcare sector: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/19474944-08af-4536-9002-cdec99e82a54/AdobeStock_812465905.jpeg About - Understanding Expertise A nuanced understanding of expertise in health professions is crucial. This understanding should emphasize both routine and non-routine problem-solving skills. Curricula must address how professionals can apply their knowledge in familiar situations while also preparing them to think critically and creatively in unpredictable circumstances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/dfb3377b-fa3d-443c-b3ec-8eab07d659f7/AdobeStock_1023106846.jpeg About - Shifting Assessment Design Assessment methods must evolve to prioritize learning and performance, moving beyond a mere focus on retention and direct application. Assessments should evaluate learners' abilities to synthesize information, make decisions under pressure, and apply their knowledge in varied contexts. This approach encourages ongoing learning and adaptation, crucial traits in today's healthcare landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/0283c27a-0d37-4714-97b3-a2354b96e470/AdobeStock_977519783+%281%29.jpg About - Development of Instructional Tools and Strategies Educational frameworks must incorporate tools that facilitate the integration of essential knowledge. This involves creating learning environments where theoretical concepts and practical applications are seamlessly linked, allowing learners to understand and apply their knowledge in real-world contexts. https://www.theexcellab.com/team daily 0.75 2024-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1558468116589-PKNXZ356YJMOIAEIDXVS/DSC_2501_Gharid1.jpg Team - GHARID NOURALLAH BEKDACHE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1572557210215-VQCV2UGHAIPISKOK59QZ/DSC_2495_Zarah1.jpg Team - ZARAH CHAUDHARY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1657560898767-R7V8ZXY9WIW240JSPQIM/Michelle%2BK.jpg Team - MICHELLE KASSIS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1657222368904-HFROFIE6UVRWO5TLR4BL/DSC_2492.JPG Team - TASNIA KHAN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1614284989200-HU29N4FP53YSO41JZ8WJ/Al%252BMaawali%252CAli_UHN5460.jpg Team - ALI AL MAAWALI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1572558451365-KDLL2IQIAUBRCFMK8IVM/DSC_2479_Stephanie1.jpg Team - STEPHANIE YANG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/bb546b8d-1079-44bf-9571-2ea0497a5557/Maria+and+Nikki.jpg Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1657221853993-VAX19GMKYPEA1MIHKZ6K/DSC_2507+%281%29.JPG Team - HOMAM (ALBA) ALBAGHDADI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1694552975822-QZN9BA8FRGHRYMRRN00M/VB%2BSml%2B2.jpg Team - VICTORIA BOYD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1667528934326-L2KXTN8H2Q2KFWVXZT0B/JF+Sml-1.jpg Team - JACQUELIN FORSEY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1657221930713-80QRIN9YEYIYV58Q53BE/DSC_2483.JPG Team - NAOMI STEENHOF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1657222006225-4MMJ6VH4J0PJMQTH9KOB/DSC_2502.JPG Team - ALAA YOUSSEF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1672177994527-47PCHQUWYE3S03VWQCBZ/EA+Sml+%282%29.jpg Team - ELLENA ANDONIOU https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1694552497337-LF1L6CUAO8HOAIE9VW32/NB+Photo+1.jpg Team - NICOLE BAJCAR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1666202840258-VCFJ49I8N66G4K0VEZMJ/P1014958.jpg Team - NAOMI DAVIDS-BRUMER I’m an Assistant professor, Teaching stream in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto and a PhD student in Health Professions Education Research in the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto. My undergraduate degree was in psychology from York University, followed by my occupational therapy degree at UofT. Following 18 years of clinical work, I returned to do an intensive 14-month master’s degree at UofT with my research focused on student mental health in post-secondary education. Having transitioned into academic life following 18 months of clinical research management work, I decided to pursue my PhD and plan to explore the phenomenon of student failure in clinical learning settings. I love to read and thankfully so do my husband and two awesome kids (now teens). I never listen to podcasts, though this admission may raise some concerns in ExCEL lab. My favourite book is The Myths of Happiness by Sonja Lyubomirsky which incorporates my love for the human brain and psychology – perhaps the same things that drew me to this lab. I rarely read fiction and am currently reading Newfoundland travel books in preparation for a family trip. In my spare time, I like to see family and friends and you can find me playing basketball with my son, who used to be a much worse player but can now outshoot, outrun, outjump and outplay me. I enjoy cooking, creative plating and table scaping, but have passed most baking duties on to my daughter who is far more patient than I with finicky desserts. I would love to travel the world, but that may have to wait until I’m done my PhD. My goal is to graduate before my kids are done university. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1666033952593-IJBF7F4PC2GZRXS9FHVO/K+Cheung+sml+-+3+%281%29.jpg Team - KRISTY CHEUNG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1667527416054-VDO944UBHA4CEPNO8HZN/NC+Sml.jpg Team - NATHAN CUPIDO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1667527735263-QFX9X95EKXPHH3Q4YT53/JH+Sml.jpg Team - JORDAN HOLMES https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1667595448544-N4R48UAINIP6RPNP5323/AK+5160.jpg Team - ANNE KAWAMURA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1674082797446-Z3MP0L7OY05FB8F9DJOH/TP2+Sml.jpg Team - CHRISTINA (TINA) PAPADAKOS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1667595832068-PWZ0S3V3T3AZV22IXS1R/TT+Sml-1.jpg Team - TRICIA TWOGOOD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1674083317954-SQ3V1LQ342FDG9ZPARS4/1517533684263.jpeg Team - SABRINA BARTLETT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1667597282781-WJTMM0JXSHEYB68EUZY7/DoufleG_UHN-e1491523339763-300x300.jpeg Team - GHISLAINE DOUFLE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1666038569441-5YG7X4AYQVY5UDSJESSC/AIndar-sml.jpg Team - ALYSSA INDAR I am a Registered Nurse and PhD candidate in the Health Services Research program (Organization & Management Stream) at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto. My doctoral work explores (1) how clinicians in stroke rehabilitation recognize and manage care for patients with complex needs, and (2) how they learn these adaptive skills. The Wilson Centre provides me with regular opportunities to discuss current trends in health professions education, which is a core interest of mine. I frequently reflect on how I can bring insights from current research into the classroom, to better prepare learners for the realities of clinical practice. When I’m not working, you can usually find me admiring the trees in a park – coffee in one hand and a book in the other. A recent one that I frequently recommend is Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez, especially if you’re in the mood to get fired up! 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Delve into the groundbreaking research contributions of the ExCEL Lab, showcasing innovative studies and publications that advance the frontiers of medical and educational excellence. https://www.theexcellab.com/diabetic-foot-screening daily 0.75 2024-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/4a455198-d67b-4287-8de0-9b2581ecb5f8/Recruitment+Poster+-+DC-BFF+%284%29.png Diabetic Foot Screening - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.theexcellab.com/ellena-andoniou daily 0.75 2025-03-03 https://www.theexcellab.com/details daily 0.75 2025-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b44e4e5365f02ee34e659ec/1538155157102-ZGOOJ4QG9X9APSD76Z4C/Stocksy_comp_1887532.jpg Details https://www.theexcellab.com/spotlight daily 0.75 2025-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1731172538175-0U7ECOK9FSLNKLUGKMVH/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+12.15.29%E2%80%AFPM.png SPOTLIGHT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/3bc055b5-84e1-4f4d-84b7-eafc5d097085/Screenshot+2025-10-01+at+4.46.06%E2%80%AFPM.png SPOTLIGHT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1731173793276-ZEPEXQTN6TU20QYQNMIB/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+12.36.26%E2%80%AFPM.png SPOTLIGHT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1731174737466-MXROJ6XMBUU5HE4FAJI3/AdobeStock_665625702+%281%29.jpeg SPOTLIGHT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/8adfeb38-a2ce-454c-aaf4-a74e539a0cc8/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+6.08.50%E2%80%AFPM.jpg SPOTLIGHT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1263833f-030b-4d75-bf99-c1ac65315f6c/Screenshot+2024-11-09+at+5.50.55%E2%80%AFPM.png SPOTLIGHT https://www.theexcellab.com/understanding-clinical-reasoning daily 0.75 2025-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/34eccc45-7f55-4001-8221-0ea93880feb8/Screenshot+2025-10-02+at+4.13.10%E2%80%AFPM.png Understanding Clinical Reasoning - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.theexcellab.com/impact-makers daily 0.75 2025-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1759689161928-27CX25SR33BFD7O892LT/image-asset.jpeg Impact Makers - Research & Impact Day 2025: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Reality Nicole Bajcar presented preliminary data on a multi-phase project funded by Diabetes Canada at the Institutes of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation's Research and Impact Day. The project uses an education program to prevent and manage diabetes-related foot problems early. By combining education theory with practical healthcare improvements, it addresses both clinical and community challenges in diabetes foot care. The goal is to improve access to preventive care, ensure timely intervention for high-risk patients, and foster collaboration for lasting change in the health system. May 7, 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1759688993378-WYDVTSWW5S06SV8PYQCY/image-asset.jpg Impact Makers - Graduate Fellows Learn About Advocacy & Activism Wilson Centre Graduate Fellows in Health Professions Education Research (HPER) attended the Brian D. Hodges Symposium on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the BMO Education and Conference Centre. This year’s theme, “Professionalism and Health Professionals in the Age of Advocacy and Activism,” featured a keynote by Dr. Tasha Wyatt, an internationally recognized scholar on race, culture, and professional identity formation in medicine. May 29, 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1759690382720-K08OPTC78IXYLEYHFRSQ/Screenshot+2025-10-05+at+2.52.56%E2%80%AFPM.png Impact Makers - Addressing Health Mis/Disinformation ExCEL Lab members, Ellena Andoniou and Donald Bettencourt, together with faculty from pharmacy, nursing and CAPE, have introduced an interprofessional elective at the University of Toronto to prepare future pharmacists, nurses, and other health professionals to address inaccurate or misinformed health beliefs. This innovative course blends history, case studies, and relationship-centred strategies to help learners respond to misinformation with evidence, empathy, and trust-building, equipping them to navigate one of health care’s fastest-growing challenges. June 5, 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1759687761753-TBOEKRVMK75D32XN5K1T/image-asset.jpeg Impact Makers - Wilson Centre Fellow Presents at a STAR Learning Session Nicole Bajcar is a PhD student in Health Professions Education Research at UofT / UHN and a Research Fellow at the Wilson Centre. At the 2025 Summer Training & Research Program, she presented on bridging theory and practice through applied research design, demonstrating her passion for innovation and collaboration in health professions education. August 7, 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1759690084959-VXBTPESG2HXE6B16W0TF/Cupido_AMEE+Title+Page.png Impact Makers - Supporting the development of adaptive expertise in primary care through the ECHO Concussion program Nathan Cupido is a PhD student in Health Professions Education Research at UofT / UHN and a Research Fellow at the Wilson Centre At AMEE 2025 Nathan shared his study about how different learning activities aligned with the development of adaptive expertise were enacted in a primary care education program. We conducted a rapid video ethnography of sessions within the ECHO Concussion program to observe how these learning activities occurred among participants. Results highlight how intended learning outcomes and the utility of learning activities can be challenged by the context in which learning takes place. This research raises new considerations for how to support the development of adaptive expertise in real-world education settings. August 23-27, 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1760374583238-55DLWD8PUYEHSASMUQI2/Screenshot+2025-10-13+at+12.55.50%E2%80%AFPM.png Impact Makers - Advancing the continuing professional development of Physician Assistants to strengthen primary care capacity for underserved populations. To improve access to primary care for underserved populations, Nicole presented research on a CPD program for Physician Assistants that combines online modules with hands-on placements in Indigenous Health, Refugee Health, Mental Health, Substance Use, and Long-Term Care. Thirty PAs completed the training, contributing to over 6000 patient encounters across 555 clinic days. This blended learning model - grounded in education science and adaptive expertise - prepares PAs to make an immediate impact in underserved care settings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c40e997506fbee06ece98bf/1759695438232-SBBTP4Q4DVRU6WEB7DW6/Screenshot%25252B2025-10-05%25252Bat%25252B2.54.18%252525E2%25252580%252525AFPM.png Impact Makers - New Publication Spotlight EcCEL Lab member, Nicole Moreira shines a light on how home healthcare workers seek and struggle to access emotional support in the workplace. Home healthcare workers endure high levels of occupational stress, yet their experiences of emotional support in the workplace remain underexplored. In this cross-sectional study of 249 professionals (including personal support workers, nurses, and rehabilitation providers), Moreira et al. investigate who workers turn to (and why) when they need emotional support, what barriers prevent them from seeking help, and how organizations might better respond. 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