NOTICE
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and as directed by McMaster University, in-person events have been cancelled until further notice. All MERIT events will be virtual (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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Chan, Gonzalez and Whitlock become University Scholars
May 6, 2021
Three Faculty of Health Sciences professors have been named 2021 University Scholars by McMaster University. Teresa Chan, Andrea Gonzalez and Richard Whitlock are three of seven who have been given the university’s top award for mid-career researchers who are considered global leaders.
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McMaster doctor receives prestigious teaching award
April 15, 2021
Jonathan Sherbino has been awarded a 3M National Teaching Fellowship, Canada’s most prestigious recognition of excellence in educational leadership and teaching at the post-secondary level.
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Sibbald takes reins of McMaster undergraduate medical school
March 29, 2021
Cardiologist Matt Sibbald is the new associate dean of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine’s undergraduate program, pending final university approvals. Sibbald, who begins his five-year appointment May 1, is keen to build on the program’s innovative tradition using educational research, and to create new ways for students to engage in their training.
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