We are pleased to announce Dr. Shiphra Ginsburg will be presenting at the University of Manitoba Friday, November 23, 2018! We invite you to take part in one or both of her sessions! Dr. Shiphra Ginsburg is a Clinician-Scientist at Mount Sinai Hospital, Department of Medicine, and a Scientist at the Wilson Centre for Research in Education (more…)

Description: As a result of participating in this session participants will be able to describe the “microskills” involved in the One-Minute Preceptor (OMP) model use the OMP model in a practice scenario describe the evidence for the effectiveness of the OMP model. Facilitator: Andy MacDiarmid (more…)

Objectives: Understand what a network meta-analysis (NMA) is and the fundamental aspects to consider when preparing an NMA. Review available standard statistical methods and presentation of results of NMAs. Review reporting standards for NMAs. A mix of didactic lectures and interactive discussion will be used. Costs: Physicians, Faculty, Staff, Other Professionals: $100 Students: $50 Instructors: (more…)

Objectives: Understand non-randomized study designs and observational reviews. Understand the process of preparing a review question, developing the protocol & search methods and assessing study quality. Recognize what points to consider when including observational studies in a meta-analysis. A mix of didactic lectures and interactive discussion will be used. Costs: Physicians, Faculty, Staff, Other Professionals: (more…)

*** This event will be rescheduled to early 2019. *** We apologize for the inconvenience. Please contact the Knowledge Synthesis Platform at Knowledge.Synthesis@umanitoba.ca for more information.   Objectives: Understand and be able to define common statistical terms in diagnostic test accuracy (DTA) study, and also be able to derive them. Be familiar with the steps (more…)

Description:  Are you a regular PowerPoint user? Have you ever explored ‘tips and tricks’ to make sure you are getting the most out of this program? Please join us, with your laptop, as we explore some interesting features of this software. Register for either or both sessions! Select PowerPoint Skills (1 – 2 pm) By (more…)

Description: Teaching Improvement Programs (TIPs) is an intensive two-day workshop which includes presentations, discussions and individual work. The workshop content is grounded in educational theory which is applicable across all disciplines and specializations. A practical and focused approach is taken to incorporate theory into practice so that participants complete the workshop with knowledge and skills (more…)

Audience:  Postgraduate Medicine Program Directors & Administrators and CBD Leads _____________________________________________________________________________ Highlights include: CBME Executive Committee evolution, approaches to curriculum reform, assessment reform using EPA’s, Entrada (Elentra) IT Platform, and faculty and resident development and new scholarship. _____________________________________________________________________________   (more…)

Audience:  Postgraduate Medicine Program Directors & Administrators and CBD Leads ____________________________________________________________________________ Highlights include: operationalizing change management principles for program leaders, and the advantages of cross-pollination _____________________________________________________________________________   (more…)

Description: Gathering together a group of experts to make recommendations based on ‘expert opinion’ is no longer an acceptable method for developing guidelines. This workshop takes participants through the whole process of making recommendations in guidelines. We will describe and allow participants ample time to practice methods for how to decide on priority recommendation questions (more…)