Talks & Workshops

Conference Presentations, Invited Talks, & Workshops

“DocBot 101: Making Sense of AI Before It Makes Sense of You” co-presented with Dr. Meera Anand, UBC Centre for Health Education Scholarship, Celebration of Scholarship, 2025.

“Swipe Right on Clinical Reasoning: Med Students Date the Future (It’s AI)”
UBC Centre for Health Education Scholarship, Celebration of Scholarship, 2025.

“Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Setting: Bias, Confabulation, Legal & Ethical Considerations”, University of British Columbia, Abbotsford-Mission Family Practice Residency Program, 2025.

“Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Setting: Bias, Confabulation, Legal & Ethical Considerations”, University of British Columbia, St. Paul’s Hospital Family Practice Residency Program, 2025.

“Lessons from the Evolution of Team-Based Primary Care Learning Centres,” co-presented with Dr. Mark MacKenzie and Penny Cooper, TBC@UBC, 2025.

“Take 7 capsules, once daily: Polypharmacy, multimorbidity, & older adults in Canada,” University of British Columbia, Abbotsford-Mission Family Practice Residency Program Scholar Day: Keynote Presentation, 2024.

“Integrating human-centred design and technology in curriculum mapping,” co-presented with Dr. Meera Anand, iCAM Conference, 2024.

“Why do field notes and ITARs suck? An exploratory study on barriers of using field notes and ITARs in competency-based medical education,” co-presented with Dr. Vincent Wong, UBC Centre for Health Education Scholarship, Celebration of Scholarship, 2023.

“An innovative multi-faceted pragmatic approach to faculty development for team-based care and teaching,” co-presented with Dr. Christie Newton, International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM), Quebec, 2023.

“Promoting Public Health Education & Mentorship in Nigeria,” co-presented with Dr. Aisha Liman, UBC Centre for Health Education Scholarship, Celebration of Scholarship, 2022.

“An innovative multi-faceted pragmatic approach to faculty development for team-based care and teaching,” co-presented with Dr. Christie Newton, UBC Centre for Health Education Scholarship, Celebration of Scholarship, 2022.

“Supporting and Developing Clinical Faculty”, co-presented with Linlea Armstrong, Heather Buckley, Catherine Choa, and Karah Koleszar, UBC Centre for Health Education Scholarship, Celebration of Scholarship, 2022.

“Design Sprint: An Approach to Engaging Your Team in QI,”  co-presented with Dr. Christie Newton, International Conference on Residency Education and Centre for Health Education Scholarship, Celebration of Scholarship , 2021. 

“Nigeria’s Primary Compassionate Care Initiative: Mentorship in Public Health,” co-presented with Dr. Aisha Liman and Pankat Gurumding, Conference on Residency Education and Centre for Health Education Scholarship, Celebration of Scholarship , 2021.

“On Your Marks: Coaching In Residency Education,” co-presented with Dr. Christie Newton and Dr. Holden Chow, International Conference on Residency Education, 2021.

“A Mountain Climber’s Guide to Scrambling Through Change,” Society for College & University Planning, Annual International Conference, 2021.

“Can You Hear Me Now? Improving Communication Between Physicians and Nurses,” co-presented with Sarah Johanson, Centre for Health Education Scholarship, Celebration of Scholarship and the International Conference on Residency Education, 2021.

Panelist, “International Women’s Day: Choose to Challenge,” Hosted by University of the Fraser Valley, 2021.

“Athletic Coaching: A Model for Residency Education Programs,” International Conference on Residency Education, British Columbia, 2020.

“Building Gryffindor: Revitalizing the Clinical Education Environment for Engagement & Learning,” Canadian Conference on Medical Education, British Columbia, 2020.

“The Ecology of Family Medicine & Clinical Education,” Family Medicine Forum Conference, British Columbia, 2019.

“Wellness Through Well Habits: Toward Joy and Fulfillment in Life,” co-presented with Dr. Lawrence Yang, Family Medicine Forum, British Columbia, 2019. 

“Eats, Shoots, and Leaves: A No-Nonsense Approach to Curriculum Mapping,” co-presented with Dr. Mark MacKenzie, Dr. Maria Hubinette, and Dr. Theresa Van Der Goes, Family Medicine Forum, British Columbia, 2019.

“Innovation & Space: Revitalizing the Clinical Education Environment,” co-presented with Dr. Christie Newton, CHES Celebration of Scholarship, British Columbia, scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2019.

“The Ecology of Family Medicine & Clinical Education,” co-presented with Dr. Christie Newton, CHES Celebration of Scholarship, British Columbia, scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2019.

“The Coach Approach in Medical Education,” co-presented with Dr. Holden Chow, Stanford University MedX ED Conference, California, 2018.

Co-Facilitator, “Wilderness Rapture: Health Benefits of the Great Outdoors,” UBC Family Practice Residency Program Teacher’s Toolbox, British Columbia, 2017.

“Two-Way Street: Providing Preceptors with Effective Feedback,” co-presented with Dr. Dean Brown, UBC Family Practice Residency Program Teacher’s Toolbox, British Columbia, 2017.

“A Mountain Climber’s Guide to Scrambling Through Change,” Society for College & University Planning, International Conference, British Columbia, 2016.

Co-Facilitator, “Orientation to Teaching: Understanding Our Learning Journey,” UBC Family Practice Residency Program Preceptor Sea to Sky Retreat, British Columbia, 2016.

Co-Facilitator, “Designing Learning Plans: Building a Mountain in a Sea of Change,” UBC Family Practice Residency Program Preceptor Sea to Sky Retreat, British Columbia, 2016.

Co-Facilitator, “Documenting the Learning Journey: Making Assessment & Evaluation Meaningful,” UBC Family Practice Residency Program Preceptor Sea to Sky Retreat, British Columbia, 2016.

Co-Facilitator, “Observational Learning: Attention, Retention, Initiation, and Motivation,” UBC Family Practice Residency Program Preceptor Sea to Sky Retreat, British Columbia, 2016.

Panelist, “Making the Case: Catalyzing the Creativity of Learners by Inventing and Reinventing Makerspaces,” Learning Spaces Collaboratory, Online, 2015. More details here.

Facilitator, “Exploring Aspects of Campus Space Design that Enhance Creativity,” Society for College & University Planning Annual, International Conference, Illinois, July 2015.

Presenter, “Designing Innovation: Hubs, Labs, and Maker Space,” Society for College & University Planning Annual, International Conference, Illinois, 2015. More details here.

Presenter, “Creativity, Collaboration, and Makerspaces,” Perkins+Will Architects, British Columbia, 2015.

Panelist, “Creation and Assessment of a Collaborative Innovation Workspace,” VentureWell OPEN Conference, Washington, D.C., 2015. Featured in Inside Shepley Bulfinch and Rev Ithaca Startup Works blog.

“Designing Innovation: Hubs, Labs, and Maker Space,” Society for College & University Planning Pacific Regional Conference, Oregon, 2015. More details here.

“Crowdfunding for Academics,” Simon Fraser University Summer Institute, British Columbia, 2014.

“The Role of Non-Formal Learning Space in Student Engagement,” Society for College & University Planning Pacific Regional Conference, California, 2014.

“The Reading Corner: Designing Learning Spaces for the Home,” University of British Columbia’s Early Years Conference, British Columbia, 2014.

Panelist, “2013-2014 Perry Chapman Research Team Live Discussion,” Society for College & University Planning, Online, 2014.

Presenter, “Supporting Literacy, Learning and Community Through Design,” Chilliwack Learning Community Society, British Columbia, 2014.

Panelist, “Crowdfunding Google+ Hangout,” University of Alberta Career Centre, Online, 2013.

Guest Lecturer, “Conducting Research: Integrating Art, Science & Design,” Management & Systems Science Seminar Series, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, 2013.

“Designing Student Engagement: How Physical Space Influences Student Perception and Behaviour,” Pacific Northwest Institutional Research & Planning Conference, British Columbia, 2013.

“Road to Completion: Strategies and Tools for Graduate Student Success,” Simon Fraser University Summer Institute, British Columbia, 2013.

“Learning Space: To Go Boldly Beyond,” Simon Fraser University Summer Institute, British Columbia, 2012.

“Learning Within the Commons: An Exploratory Study of the Transactional Relationship Between Students and Their Learning Environment,” Environmental Design Research Association Conference, Washington, 2012.

“Outside the Box: Assessing Informal Learning Space,” American Education Research Association Conference, British Columbia, 2012.

Guest Lecturer, “APA Style & Referencing,” Development of Educational Programs and Practices for Diverse Educational Settings, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, 2012.

“The Space Between: Is Where You’ll Find Me Learning and Dreaming,” Think Again Conference, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, 2011.

Guest Lecturer, “Using the Post-Occupancy Evaluation as a Method of Assessment,” Learning Environments, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, 2011.

“It’s Not Easy Being Green: Ecological Planning and Design for a Sustainable Campus,” Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication Conference, British Columbia, 2010.

“Sustainable Educational Ecologies,” Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication Conference, British Columbia, 2010.

“My Space: Enhancing the Campus Environment Through Post-Occupancy Evaluation,” Canadian Institutional Research & Planning Association Conference, Alberta, 2009.

“The Complexities of Campus Design and Its Impact on Student and Community Engagement,” Canadian Institutional Research & Planning Association Conference, Alberta, 2009.

Guest Lecturer, “Identity & Place: A Discussion on James Baldwin’s A Talk to Teachers,” Communicating Diversity for a Just Society, University of California Santa Cruz, California, 2009.

“Assessing the Campus Environment Through a Student Lens,” Association for Institutional Research Conference, Washington, 2008.

“Learning Space: Designing a Fabric of Opportunity,” Simon Fraser University McGraw-Hill Ryerson Conference, British Columbia, 2008.

Presenter, “Simon Fraser University Site Analysis: Academic Quadrangle North Concourse,” Simon Fraser University Facilities Services, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, 2008.

Invited participant, Minerva Foundation Conference Learning to Lead Program, University of British Columbia, British Columbia, 2008.

Presenter, “Mission, Place, and Learning Space,” University of Fraser Valley Senior Administration Meeting, University of Fraser Valley, British Columbia, 2008.

Guest Lecturer, “Using Reflexive Photography as a Qualitative Methodology,” Introduction to Research Methods, University of the Fraser Valley, British Columbia, 2007.

“Campus Snapshot: A Qualitative Study on Students’ Perceptions at the University College of the Fraser Valley,” The European Higher Education Society Conference, Austria, 2007.

“Uplifting Women Farm Workers,” Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association, British Columbia, 2003.

Session Chair or Convener

Society for College & University Planning Annual, International Conference, Illinois, 2015.

Society for College & University Planning Pacific Regional Conference, California, 2014.

Society for College & University Planning Pacific Regional Conference, Colorado, 2013.

Learning Together: Engaging the World Conference, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, 2013.

Society for College & University Planning Pacific Regional Conference, California, 2010.

7th International Conference on Imagination and Education, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, 2009.

Canadian Institutional Research & Planning Association Conference, Alberta, 2009.