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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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