The Global Health Office has welcomed more than 300 faculty from across the globe since 2005, to share knowledge, best practices, and innovative educational methodologies in health sciences. Emphasizing the value of an experiential and interdisciplinary learning environment, the Institute invites participants to learn from health professionals who are experts in their fields, and to see firsthand how Problem Based Learning is taught across health sciences. New sessions in the curricula include indigenous health, large group innovations, human resources in health research and global health.
Impact
Most participants are educators responsible for curriculum and program planning. They attend the institute to connect and benefit from McMaster’s international reputation for innovation in higher education. Through the IISI's interactive interdisciplinary learning environment, the Institute invites participants to learn from health professionals while also engaging McMaster faculty to learn about health systems worldwide, to strengthen institutional partnerships across the globe.
Student Experience
Undergraduate and graduate students are involved in planning and implementation of the institute sessions related to student perspectives, interprofessional learning, and role playing. Alumni and graduate students also partake in leading sessions.
Praboromarajchanok Institute for Health Workforce Development (PIHWD), Ministry of Public Health, Thailand, North West University, South Africa (Mafikeng Campus), University of Botswana, Botswana, Evangelical University, Brazil, University College Lillebaelt, Denmark, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Aga Khan University, Pakistan, Japanese Red Cross - Hiroshima College of Nursing, Japan, Niigata University Hospital, Japan, University of the Algarve, Portugal, Catalonia Open University, Spain, University of Fort Hare, South Africa, Yonsei University, South Korea, Daejon University, South Korea, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taiwan
Community Partner(s)
Industry Partner(s)
Atlantic Philanthropies, USA
Key Outcomes
Other
Sponsorship
Federal Municipal Private Other
Sponsorship Details
Sponsorship is determined based on the needs of organizational and personal requirements. It is up to each participant to seek sponsorship to attend IISI.
