Dr. Brad Petrisor, professor of orthopaedic surgery, possesses a long and exemplary track record and reputation in education. He served for eight years as director of the orthopaedic surgery residency training program at McMaster and was named Program Director of the Year by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 2018. Dr. Petrisor is highly regarded nationally for his work with the Royal College as well as internationally for his global surgery advocacy.
Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
New! Burn (Acute & Reconstructive Surgery) Fellowship Program, McMaster University
The Department of Surgery, in conjunction with Hamilton Health Sciences, is now offering a one-year Burn (Acute & Reconstructive Surgery) Fellowship, encompassing the full spectrum of burn care, under the leadership of Dr. Marc Jeschke. Currently a professor in the Department of Surgery, medical director of the burn unit and vice-president of research for Hamilton Health Sciences, Dr. Jeschke is a world-renowned expert in translational research and a leader in the conduct of innovative research related to the management of burns.
The burn program provides tertiary and quaternary level care to patients within a catchment area of more than 2.5 million residents. The Hamilton General Hospital site of Hamilton Health Sciences houses the Regional Burn Unit and the Regional Trauma Centre. Learn more (PDF).
Faculty & Professional Development Resources
New Website! Check out the wide range of resources and workshops available to faculty and learners through the Faculty of Health Sciences’ Program for Faculty Development.
The Learning Technologies Lab (LTL), in the Faculty of Health Sciences, is a great resource for those looking for information on the topic of educational technology. The LTL offers software sessions, lectures, customized workshops, as well as consultation and technical assistance service for those involved in e-learning projects.
McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences Program in Education Research, Innovation and Theory (MERIT) is a community of scientists and research staff that promotes high-quality and high-impact research and scholarship in health professions at McMaster.
Performance Science Lab/Office of Education Science
Learn more about the science behind human performance and the many projects Dr. Ranil Sonnadara (director, Office of Education Science, Department of Surgery) and his team are involved in at the Performance Science Lab, including studies on attention in education, competency-based medical education and feedback and assessment in sport and surgery.
Competence by Design (CBD)
Visit our CBD page for more information and resources on Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) and the CBD program.