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NERD 2025
SCHEDULE

NERD 2025 is an entirely in-person event taking place at Michael DeGroote Centre of Learning & Discovery (MDCL), 1st floor, McMaster University.

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration
Location: MDCL, 1st Floor

Upon arrival, visit the registration desk to check in and receive your name tag. Coffee and snacks will be provided.

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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Opening Remarks, Keynote, and Panel Presentation
Location: MDCL 1102
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Storms, Silos, and Synergy: Interprofessionalism and the Rise of Epistemic Communities

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Aliki Thomas, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University

 

Panel Presentation:

Ruth Hannon, School of Nursing, McMaster University

Cathy Risdon, Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University

Karim Vellani, Shoppers Drug Mart

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10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Break

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10:40 AM - 11:45 AM
Oral Presentations
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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Location: MDCL 1009
 
Innovation in Education & Research
Location: MDCL 1010
 
Curricula
Location: MDCL 1016

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11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Networking Lunch & Poster Sessions
Location: MDCL, 1st Floor
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1:15 PM - 2:20 PM
Oral Presentations
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Technology-Enhanced Learning
Location: MDCL 1009
 
Assessment
Location: MDCL 1010
 
Health Education Policy
Location: MDCL 1016
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2:20 PM - 2:30 PM
Break
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2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Funded Research Presentations
Location: MDCL 1102
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3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Closing Presentation
Location: MDCL 1102

Valuing What We Know: Scholarly Practice as a Mechanism for Legitimacy

Marco Zaccagnini, School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa

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3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks
Location: MDCL 1102

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MDCL 1st Floor Floorplan.pdf​

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