Staff
Samantha Applewhaite
Staff
McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory
Administrative Assistant
Samantha supports the MERIT scientists, assistant dean, and program coordinator.
905-525-9140
ext. 23114
merit@mcmaster.ca
Betty Howey
Staff
McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory
Research Assistant
Betty specializes in experimental design, computer programming (LiveCode), and survey development (LimeSurvey).
Mark Lee
Staff
McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory
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Research Assistant
Mark supports the MERIT scientists on various projects. He is also the system administrator for the IPPT progress testing platform.
905-525-9140
ext. 27241
leemc3@mcmaster.ca
Anita Riddell
Staff
McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory
Program Coordinator
Anita manages the administrative components of the program, as well the education component of MacFacts and the FHS CV management system.
905-525-9140
ext. 22859
riddella@mcmaster.ca
Dana Russell
Staff
McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory
Research Assistant
Dana engages in research in areas in trainee selection, professionalism, and transfer of accountability (handover) with Dr. Kelly Dore. Dana also supports the Masters of Science in Health Science Education.
905-525-9140
ext. 21653
russed4@mcmaster.ca
Mary Lou Schmuck
Staff
McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory
Research Assistant
Mary Lou collaborates with undergraduate and graduate students, and faculty to define and implement their statistical research methodology and analysis.
905-525-9140
ext. 22732
schmuck@mcmaster.ca
Members
Bojana Babic
MD
Department of Pediatrics
Associate Clinical Professor
Member, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Ereny Bassilious
MD, FRCPC, FAAP
Faculty
Department of Pediatrics
Associate Professor
Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism; Member, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
905-521-2100
ext. 75702
wedged@mcmaster.ca
Amanda Bell
MD
Department of Family Medicine
Associate Clinical Professor
Member, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Kat Butler
MSc
MD Student
Member, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Kyla Caners
MD
Department of Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine
Assistant Clinical Professor
Member, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Alice Cavanagh
MA
MD/PhD Student
Member, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Alexander Chorley
MD
Department of Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine
Assistant Clinical Professor
Member, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Michelle Howard
PhD
Department of Family Medicine
Associate Professor
Member, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Shawn Mondoux
MD
Department of Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine
Assistant Professor
Member, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Quang Ngo
MD
Department of Pediatrics
Assistant Professor
Member, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Dilshan Pieris
BHSc
MSc Student
Member, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Jason Profetto
MD
Department of Family Medicine
Assistant Clinical Professor
Member, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Inge Schabort
MD
Department of Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine
Assistant Professor
Member, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Marco Zaccagnini
BSc
MSc Student
Member, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Scholars
Ellen Amster
PhD
Department of Family Medicine and History
Associate Professor
Scholar, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
RESEARCH INTERESTS: Middle East studies and Islam; history of biomedicine in global context; maternal and infant health in Morocco; gender violence in the Middle East and North Africa; consequences of interaction between French and Islamic medical philosophies and approaches
905-525-9140
ext. 20006
amstere@mcmaster.ca
Leslie Martin
MD
Department of Medicine
Assistant Professor
Scholar, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Mohammad Zubairi
MD
Department of Pediatrics
Assistant Professor
Scholar, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Scientists
Teresa Chan
MD, MHPED
Department of Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine
Assistant Professor
Adjunct Scientist, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Area of Expertise: Health Research Methods; Simulation-Based Education
905-525-9140
ext. 73136
teresa.chan@medportal.ca
Kelly Dore
PhD
Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact
Associate Professor
Scientist, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Area of Expertise: Assessment; Program Evaluation; Validity; Selection; Cognitive Psychology; Professionalism
905-525-9140
ext. 22956
dore@mcmaster.ca
Lawrence Grierson
PhD
Department of Family Medicine
Associate Professor
Scientist, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Area of Expertise: Health Research Methods; Simulation-Based Education
905-525-9140
ext. 22738
griersle@mcmaster.ca
Sandra Monteiro
PhD
Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact
Assistant Professor
Assistant Director of Research - Centre for Simulation Based Learning; Scientist, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
RESEARCH INTERESTS: cognition of learning, psychometrics, clinical reasoning
905-525-9140
ext. 22614
monteisd@mcmaster.ca
Geoffrey Norman
PhD
Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact
Professor Emeritus
Scientist, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Area of Expertise: Research Methods; Educational Psychology
905-525-9140
ext. 22119
norman@mcmaster.ca
Jonathan Sherbino
MD, MEd
Department of Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine
Associate Professor
Assistant Dean, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Area of Expertise: Clinical Reasoning; Medical Education
905-525-9140
ext. 23114
sherbino@mcmaster.ca
Matthew Sibbald
MD
Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology
Assistant Professor
Director, Centre for Simulation-Based Learning, Cardiology Residency Program Director; Adjunct Scientist, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Area of Expertise: interventional cardiology, intravascular imaging and hemodynamic studies
905-527-4322
ext. 44477
sibbaldm@hhsc.ca
Ranil Sonnadara
MSc, PhD
Department of Surgery
Associate Professor
Director, Education Science; Adjunct Scientist, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Area of Expertise: Feedback; Competency-Based Education; Acquisition of Motor Skills
905-525-9140
ext. 24156
rhpcs.admin@rhpcs.mcmaster.ca
Meredith Vanstone
PhD
Department of Family Medicine
Assistant Professor
Scientist, McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT) Program
Area of Expertise: Qualitative Methods; Education Policy; Health Policy; Health Professions Education
905-525-9140
ext. 22113
meredith.vanstone@mcmaster.ca