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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New partnership for simulation in Niagara
September 27, 2018
Physicians, medical residents and students, nurses and educators received hands-on patient care experiences last Wednesday during a simulation open house at the St. Catharines site of Niagara Health. The use of medical simulation for education to improve patient safety using shared resources and expertise is behind a new partnership between Niagara Health and the Niagara Regional Campus of McMaster University's Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine.
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Competence by Design: The transition to competency based medical education
August 2, 2018
It is considered one of the biggest changes to Canada's medical education in more than a century. Competency based medical education (CBME) is being rolled out at McMaster University and in residency programs across the country.
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McMaster alumna wins Sibley Award for teaching
May 16, 2018
Patricia (Pat) Ford, an assistant clinical professor of McMaster University's School of Nursing, is the 2018 recipient of the John C. Sibley Award for excellence in education. The award is presented annually to a part-time faculty member who has made outstanding contributions to the education of health professionals. It is named in honour of the former associate dean at McMaster known locally and internationally for his interdisciplinary approach to community health.
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