MERIT Program
MERIT is an Education Services program in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) dedicated to supporting the FHS departments and programs in advancing health professions education scholarship.
MERIT YouTube
Watch MERIT Rounds archives, scientist profile videos, Research Day archives and more on the new MERIT YouTube channel.
Upcoming Events
MERIT hosts a variety of events related to health professions education and research. Browse the upcoming events and register today!
CANCELLATION NOTICE
Due to the recent developments with COVID-19, and as directed by McMaster University, in-person MERIT events have been cancelled until further notice. With the exception of MERIT Rounds, which will be livestreamed (please see our events page for more information). Thank you and stay well.
The McMaster Education Research, Innovation and Theory (MERIT) Program has served the Faculty of Health Sciences for more than 45 years. We collaborate with faculty to engage in high-impact, high-value education scholarship. Our vision is to grow a community of scientists and clinicians to advance health professions education through research and applied science.
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Dean & VP message regarding racism
June 3, 2020
The Faculty of Health Sciences is a community of faculty, staff, and learners. Like many we are shocked, saddened and gravely concerned about the anti-Black racism and violence at the hands of police, and the ensuing tragic events, occurring in the United States. We recognize these deaths and events as a part of systemic injustices and inequities that are made more evident with the current pandemic, are also present within Canada and within many institutions, including our own.
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Virtual and mixed reality inferior to traditional learning in anatomy education: McMaster
November 20, 2019
A study from McMaster University has shown that traditional ways of learning anatomy remain superior to those that rely on digital media. The research suggests that virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) are inferior to traditional physical models of learning, and have major disadvantages in cost and functionality.
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Project to answer last wishes spreads successfully
November 15, 2019
New McMaster research has found a program that honours dying patients by fulfilling end of life wishes can be powerful, affordable and sustainable in many settings.
