Courses | Winter 2022

Current topics relevant to inclusion and exclusion will be reviewed. An examination of research in disability provides an opportunity for the student to learn, understand, and compare legislation, policy, and ethical frameworks that inform action. Frameworks of choice, respect, consultation, collaboration, and co-operation will be examined

Prerequisite(s):Must be registered in the Community Health Sciences graduate program. Consent of the instructor is required for all other students.

Class delivery: In Person/ Online

LEC  n/a  Milaney,Katrina J(PI)

SEM  n/a  Milaney,Katrina J(PI)

A constructivist exploration of language, political structures, and sense of self to deepen the understanding of health capacity and disability.

Prerequisite(s):Must be registered in the Community Health Sciences graduate program. Consent of the instructor is required for all other students.

Class delivery: ONLINE

LEC  T  10:00-12:00  Marlett,Nancy Jean(PI)

SEM  n/a  Marlett,Nancy Jean(PI)

Provides an in-depth view of the impact of new emerging technologies and the governance of science and technology and health research on social policy, disability studies, disability research and the lives of disabled people and other marginalized groups.

Prerequisite(s):Must be registered in the Community Health Sciences graduate program. Consent of the instructor is required for all other students.    

Class delivery: ONLINE

LEC  n/a  Wolbring,Gregor A(PI)

An introduction to the fundamental statistical methods used in health data science including interpretation and communicating the results of these methods. Explores modelling using an epidemiological paradigm such as the assessment for modification and confounding. Introduces fundamental health research methods including study design and the evidence hierarchy.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)

Prerequisite(s): Data Science 601, 602, 603 and 604, and admission to the Graduate Diploma in Data Science and Analytics.

Course Delivery: In Person

LEC T  17:00-20:00  Williamson, Tyler (PI) 

Many of the major health data assets that exist in Alberta and Canada will be explored through hands-on experience with several datasets. Issues relating to access, confidentiality, privacy and data stewardship will be examined. Methodological challenges related to data linkage will be discussed. Students will work with large health databases including health administrative data, electronic medical record data and various other databases.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)

Prerequisite(s):Data Science 601, 602, 603 and 604, and admission to the Graduate Diploma in Data Science and Analytics.

Course Delivery: In Person

LEC  M  17:00-20:00  TBA

Explores the synthesis and summary of large volumes of information into interpretable and compelling results. Software packages useful for visualization of data are examined, including software for geographic information systems, augmented reality, and infographics. Data Science software commonly used in health industry is examined. Fundamental design principles are introduced to guide the approach to data presentation, communication, and interpretation.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)

Prerequisite(s):Data Science 601, 602, 603 and 604, and admission to the Graduate Diploma in Data Science and Analytics.

Course Delivery: Synchronous

LEC W  17:00-20:00  Shakeri Hossein Abad, Zahra (PI)

Extends the fundamental concepts to modelling health outcomes using modern regression analysis techniques. Logistic and linear regressions, and their extensions, are covered in detail. The rationale, formulation, and statistical assumptions underlying each regression technique are discussed. Methods for selecting and assessing models are included. Additional topics include a brief introduction to models used in the analysis of repeated measures, longitudinal studies, and time-to-event data. STATA statistical software is used to analyze data. Required course for Biostatistics and Epidemiology specializations.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-2T)

Prerequisite(s):Community Health Sciences 610 or Medical Science 643.01 and admission to the Community Health Sciences graduate program.

Course Delivery: In Person

LEC  TR  13:00-14:20  Williamson,Tyler Scott(PI)  

TUT  TR  14:30-15:20  Williamson,Tyler Scott(PI)

An introduction to the application of machine learning methods to problems in health data. The concepts of precision medicine and precision public health are introduced and the role of data science in these endeavors is explored. Using real examples from health data, various contemporary machine learning techniques are taught.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)

Prerequisite(s):Data Science 601, 602, 603 and 604, and admission to the Graduate Diploma in Data Science and Analytics.

Course Delivery: In Person

LEC  R  17:00-18:15  Lee, Joonwu (PI)  

Approaches to assessment and measurement within the context of competency-based medical education.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Medical Education Specialization of the Community Health Sciences graduate program or consent of the program.

Course Delivery: In Person

LEC  R  13:00-16:00  Hecker,Kenton G(PI)

Overview of context in which medicine is taught and learned, the theory related to learning and change, the key elements of curriculum design and evaluation, and examine traditional and innovative methods used to enhance student and practitioner knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Medical Education Specialization of the Community Health Sciences graduate program or consent of the program

Course Delivery: In Person

LEC  R  09:00-10:15 Kassam,Aliya(PI)

Surveillance is a public health function. Topics included in this online course include definition and overview of public health surveillance, indicators, frameworks, and principles for the planning and evaluation of surveillance systems; analysis and interpretation of surveillance data; communication of public health information; and legal and ethical issues relevant to surveillance systems.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)

Prerequisite(s): Community Health Sciences 610 and 640 or Medical Science 643.01 and 647.01 and admission to the Community Health Sciences graduate program or consent of the program.

Class delivery: ONLINE

LEC  TBA

LEC  M  13:00-16:00 Russell M.L (PI) 

Designed for students who have some familiarity and experience in epidemiology, biostatistics and who have a background in clinical health care or related field. It focuses on the application of epidemiologic methods to clinical health issues.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)

Prerequisite(s):Community Health Sciences 610 and 640 or Medical Science 643.01 and 647.01 and admission to the Community Health Sciences graduate program with a clinical background or consent of the program.

Course Delivery: In Person

LEC  R  16:00-18:50    TBA

An introduction to the fundamental concepts of health services research including topics related to health systems and methods in health services research, as well as evaluation of health systems performance, with emphasis on knowledge translation and health policy creation and analysis.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)

Prerequisite(s):  Admission to the Community Health Sciences Graduate Program or consent of the program. 

LEC  W  16:00-18:50  McCaughey,Deirdre(PI)  

Application of basic concepts from economics to the examination of health and health care policy issues, such as why we have the kind of health care system we have, various aspects of health care reform, promotion of health, and evaluation of interventions.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Community Health Sciences graduate program or consent of the program.

LEC  MW  14:00-15:15  Lu,Mingshan(PI) 

Designed for students interested in being able to critically interpret economic evaluation studies of health or health care interventions and beyond. The aim of the course is to introduce students to the concepts and methods of economic evaluation, provide an introduction to how it may serve as a useful tool in health and health care decision-making, and to enable students to critically appraise the economic evaluation literature.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Community Health Sciences graduate program or consent of the program.   

LEC  T  16:00-19:00  Spackman,Eldon(PI)/Marshall,Deborah A(AL)

Introduction to health research, including research design, measurement, data collection, proposal and grant writing.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-2T)

Prerequisite(s): Community Health Sciences 610 or Medical Science 643.01 and admission to in the Community Health Sciences graduate program or consent of the program.

Course Delivery: In Person

LEC  T  09:00-11:50  McCormack Gavin(PI)/Roach,Pamela(SI)

TUT  F  09:30-11:20  McCormack Gavin(PI)/Roach,Pamela(SI)  

A focus understanding and appraising published examples of qualitative research on health topics as well as analyzing qualitative findings in health research. The importance of both methods and theories for ensuring rigor will be emphasized. Examples of relevance to people’s experiences of health, illness and health care as well as the social and structural determinants of health will be considered.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Community Health Sciences graduate program or consent of the program. 

Course Delivery: Online

LEC  T  13:00-15:50  Saah,Rebecca Jeptha(PI)  

An exploration of medical education research as an emerging field with multiple overlapping discourses, methods, philosophies, and ideologies.

Course Hours:6 units; (3S-0)

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Medical Education Specialization in the PhD program in Community Health Sciences.

Course Delivery: In Person

SEM  T  13:00-15:45  Ellaway,Rachel Helen(PI) 

Expands understanding of epidemiological research methods such as the assessment and management of threats to validity and approaches to causal assessment. Topics include handling of large data files, management of design effects, data linkage, identification and control of confounding, prevention of systematic and random (e.g. Type I, Type II) error, and addressing the problems associated with missing data. Exposure to generalized linear models, time to event models (including competing causes), generalized estimating equations, and mixed models. Includes an introduction to causal graphs, counterfactual reasoning, prediction, sample size calculations, risk-set sampling and meta-analysis.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-2T)

Prerequisite(s):Community Health Sciences 640 or Medical Science 647.01 and admission to the Community Health Sciences graduate program or consent of the program.   

Course Delivery: In Person

LEC  M  09:00-11:50  Chowdhury,Tanvir Turin(PI)/Patten,Scott Burton(AL)  

TUT  W  09:00-11:50  Chowdhury,Tanvir Turin(PI)/Patten,Scott Burton(AL)

Review of clinical trials strategies and the regulations around them. An emphasis will be placed on regulatory obligations and current trends.

Course Hours:1 unit (12 hours)

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Biomedical Technology program or consent of the Program Director.

Course delivery: In Person

Jan 13- Mar 24

LEC  R  11:00-12:20  Syme,Rachel(PI)  

Introduction to effective strategies for communication to diverse audiences of investors, corporations and clients in the biomedical technology sector, plus consideration of optimal marketing and sales approaches with appropriate channel selection.

Course Hours:1 unit (12 hours)

Prerequisite(s):Admission to the Master of Biomedical Technology program or consent of the Program Director.

Course delivery: In Person

Mar 4- Apr 8

LEC  F  10:00-12;00   Dubyk,Alexander Michael(PI)  

Real-life presentations by corporate executives with an emphasis on strategic planning at the highest level, with examples of successes, failures and works in progress. Critical evaluation of publicly traded biotechnology corporations.

Course Hours:1 unit (12 hours)

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Biomedical Technology program or consent of the Program Director.

Course delivery: Synchronous

Mar 15-24

LEC  TR 13:00-15:50  Zaman,Sabiha Noor(PI)/Braun,Janice Eva Arlee(AL)  

Integrating lessons learned in prior business modules and extrapolating to the corporate environment, plus business pitches.

Course Hours:1 unit (12 hours)

Prerequisite(s):Admission to the Master of Biomedical Technology program or consent of the Program Director.

Course delivery: Synchronous

Mar 28 - 31

LEC  MTWR  13:00-16:15  Tucker, Joseph EL(PI) 

The links between cancer and aging, the experimental definition of the cell cycle, major events in G0, G1, S, G2, M, drivers and regulators of the cell cycle including oncogenes and tumour suppressors, cyclins, CDKs, CDIs and links to the cell cycle through tumour suppressors will be covered. An overview of biological and replicative aging including recent developments regarding the role of epigenetic modifications in cancer and aging.

Course Hours:1 unit (12 hours)

Course delivery: In Person

Prerequisite(s):Consent of the program.

LEC  TR  10:00-11:50  Riabowol,Karl Thomas(PI)/ Beattie,Tara Lyn (SI), Shutt, Timothy (AL) 

Fundamentals of eukaryotic chromatin assembly, dynamic chromatin regulation and post-translational modifications that comprise epigenetics. DNA methylation, histone post-translational modifications, histone variants, regulatory siRNA, nucleosome remodelling and higher-order chromatin organization. Cancer and disease-associated epigenetic alterations will be discussed in detail.

Course Hours:1 unit (12 hours)

Course delivery: In Person

Prerequisite(s): Consent of the program.

LEC  TR  10:00-11:50  Goodarzi, Aaron Ardavan(SI), Cobb, Jennifer Ann (SI), Shutt, Timothy (AL)

DNA repair pathways, highlighting the cellular responses to ionizing radiation will be covered, including: base excision repair, mismatch repair, nucleotide excision repair, and DNA single strand and double strand break repair.  The relationship of replication stress and telomere maintenance to genomic instability in a cancer context will be covered.

Course Hours:1 unit (12 hours)

Course delivery: In Person

Prerequisite(s): Consent of the program.

LEC  TR  10:00-11:35  Lees-Miller,Susan Patricia(SI)/Williams,Gareth J(SI)/Shutt,Timothy(AL)

An overview of how tissue microenvironments influence tumour formation, evolution, progression and metastasis, and how to study this in the laboratory. May include tumour-stroma interplay, epithelial-mesenchymal transitions, angiogenesis, tumour metastasis and the effects of the tumour microenvironment on cancer therapy and diagnosis.

Course Hours:1 unit (12 hours)

Course delivery: In Person

Prerequisite(s):Consent of the program.

LEC  MW  10:00-11:50  Beaudry,Paul(PI)/Goodarzi,Aaron Ardavan(AL)

An overview of current anti-cancer therapeutics, including radiation, immuno- and chemo-therapeutic options, as well as the use of personalized medicine approaches to improving patient outcomes. Learning objectives include how to design preclinical studies to support human clinical trials, with a major focus on ethics considerations.

Course Hours:1 unit (12 hours)

Course delivery: In Person

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology graduate program, admission to the Cancer Biology Specialization of the Medical Science graduate program, or consent of the instructor.

LEC  MW  10:00-11:30  Narendran,Aru(SI)/Shutt,Timothy(AL)/Neri,Ernesta Paola(SI)

Virulence factors used by microbial pathogens to cause disease. Topics include microbial adherence mechanisms, toxigenic infections, virulence factor secretion systems, microbial gene expression.

Course Hours:1 unit (12 hours)

Prerequisite(s):Medical Science 611, Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 431, or consent of the program.

Course delivery: In Person

Feb 8- Mar 10

LEC  TR  13:00-14:50  Savchenko,Alexei(PI)

Strategies used by microbial pathogens to target mucosal surfaces, and their contribution to disease. Topics include microbial disruption of epithelial barrier function, interactions with the host microbiome, microbial adaptation to host defenses, and invasion and intracellular survival strategies.

Course Hours:1 unit (12 hours)

Prerequisite(s):Medical Science 611, Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 431, or consent of the program.

Course delivery: In Person

March 15-Apr 7

LEC  TR  13:30-15:50  Devinney, Rebekah P(PI) 

Mechanism of action of antimicrobials, and resistance genes. Topics will also include transmission of resistance and discovery of new antimicrobials.

Course Hours:1 unit (12 hours)

Prerequisite(s):Medical Science 611, Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 431, or consent of the program.

Course delivery: In Person

Jan 11- Feb 10

LEC  TR  13:00-14:30  Savchenko,Alexei(PI)

Covers key bioinformatics concepts and practices, as well as the basic knowledge of how to access resources for graduate-level biologists who are not bioinformatics specialists. Introduces essential bioinformatics terminologies, discusses the use of bioinformatics to infer information about an organism from its genome. Provides practical experience with bioinformatics tools and develop basic skills in the collection and presentation of bioinformatics data.

Course Hours:1 unit (12 hours)

Prerequisite(s):Consent of the program.

Course delivery: In Person

LAB  TR  15:00-16:50  Goodarzi,Aaron Ardavan(AL)

Covers high throughput DNA sequencing technologies and genome-wide association genetics. Provides an overview of the available genomics technologies and their applications for high throughput discovery in biology (model organisms) and medicine (cancer and Mendelian disease genomics). Discussions will also encompass research ethics considerations for collecting, storing and using human genomic data.

Course Hours:1 unit (12 hours)

Prerequisite(s):Consent of the program.

Course delivery: In Person

LAB  TR  15:00-16:50  Tarailo-Graovac,Maja(SI)/Gallo,Marco(SI)/Shutt,Timothy(AL)

Genetic control and cellular basis of development. Topics include an introduction to the major genetic model organisms, the regulation of gene expression and pattern formation by developmental signals, and the cellular basis of cell signalling, cell and tissue polarity, and morphogenesis.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)

Prerequisite(s):Consent of the program. A strong background in undergraduate genetics and developmental biology is recommended

LEC  T 13:00-15:50  Brook,. William J(AL)/Grewal, Savraj Singh(AL)/Huang, Peng(AL)  Outline

Introductory neuroscience courses covering aspects of cellular, molecular, and systems physiology, neuroanatomy, and neurodevelopment.

Course Hours:3 units; (4-2)

Prerequisite(s):Admission to the Neuroscience Graduate Program or consent of the instructor.

LEC  TR  09:00-10:50  Lohman, Alex (SI)/Epp, Jonathan R(SI) 

LAB  F  09:00-11:00  Lohman, Alex (SI)/Epp, Jonathan R(SI)

Respiratory physiology; including topics such as cellular, morphology, mechanics, control of breathing, and respiratory muscles, necessary to an understanding of respiration and respiratory failure. As well, core physiology and molecular biology underlying critical illness.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-1T)

Prerequisite(s):Zoology 463 or 465 or consent of the Faculty.

LEC R  Winston,Brent Warren(PI) 

TUT R  Winston,Brent Warren(PI)

Introductory and advanced courses in immunology that cover humoral and cellular immunity and the inflammatory response at the cellular, molecular, and whole organism level. Basic mechanisms that lead to immunity or to inflammatory responses. The contribution of immunological and inflammatory processes in the immunopathogenesis of disease.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)

Prerequisite(s):Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 527 or consent of the Faculty.

LEC  TR  09:30-11:00  Kubes,Paul(PI)

A series of workshops building upon skills provided in Medical Science 662. Students learn about negotiation, interviewing skills and job search strategies specifically for the biotechnology field.
Course Hours:1.5 units; (3S-0)

Prerequisite(s):Medical Science 662.

Also known as:(formerly Medical Science 673) NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Block Week

January 3-7

SEM  BS 09:00-16:00  Jan Braun  

Covers basic principles of project management as well as biotech lab theory and practical aspects. Includes commercial technology reviews, tours, demos and practical labs. Includes development of the scientific aspects of a project based on a disease, pharmaceutical, or device of current interest, culminating in a poster presentation and business pitch of the science and business aspects.

Course Hours:3 units; (1-6-3T)

Prerequisite(s):Admission to the Biomedical Technology Graduate Program or consent of the instructor(s).

LEC  M 11:00-12:00  Braun,Janice Eva Arlee(PI)  

LAB  MW 13:00-14:15  Braun,Janice Eva Arlee(PI)

LAB  MW  13:00-15:50  Braun,Janice Eva Arlee(PI)

TUT  W  11:00-12:20  Braun,Janice Eva Arlee(PI)

Introduction to the theory and practical applications of medical imaging. Specific courses focus on an overview of modern diagnostic imaging techniques (689.01), as well as advanced study of specific techniques including magnetic resonance imaging (689.02) and medical image processing (689.03), and molecular imaging (689.04).

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)

Prerequisite(s):Admission to a graduate program with specialization in Medical Imaging or consent of the instructor.

LEC  T  11:30-14:30  Goodyear, Bradley(PI)  

Introduction to the theory and practical applications of medical imaging. Specific courses focus on an overview of modern diagnostic imaging techniques (689.01), as well as advanced study of specific techniques including magnetic resonance imaging (689.02) and medical image processing (689.03), and molecular imaging (689.04).

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)

Prerequisite(s):Admission to a graduate program with specialization in Medical Imaging or consent of the instructor.

LEC  T  14:00-16:45  Forkert,Nils Daniel(PI)/Boyd,Steven Kyle(SI)

Introduction to the theory and practical applications of medical imaging. Specific courses focus on an overview of modern diagnostic imaging techniques (689.01), as well as advanced study of specific techniques including magnetic resonance imaging (689.02) and medical image processing (689.03), and molecular imaging (689.04).

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)

Prerequisite(s):Admission to a graduate program with specialization in Medical Imaging or consent of the instructor.

LEC  M  09:30-12:20  Harris,Ashley D(SI)/Manske,Sarah Lynn(SI)

Modular course offering advanced knowledge at the cellular, molecular, and whole organism levels including the hormonal regulation of the vascular system, the interaction between endothelium and smooth muscle in the blood vessel, the molecular mechanisms underlying smooth muscle contraction and relaxation, differentiation and dedifferentiation, and the pathogenesis of vascular diseases including hypertension and atherosclerosis. Drug treatments for vascular diseases and their molecular mechanisms will also be covered.

Course Hours:3 units; (4-0)

Prerequisite(s):Admission to a graduate program in the Cumming School of Medicine or consent of the instructor.

LEC  TR  14:00-16:00  Zheng,Xi-Long L(PI)  

Modular course offering advanced knowledge at the cellular, molecular, and whole organism levels including the hormonal regulation of the vascular system, the interaction between endothelium and smooth muscle in the blood vessel, the molecular mechanisms underlying smooth muscle contraction and relaxation, differentiation and dedifferentiation, and the pathogenesis of vascular diseases including hypertension and atherosclerosis. Drug treatments for vascular diseases and their molecular mechanisms will also be covered.

Course Hours:3 units; (4-0)

Prerequisite(s):Admission to a graduate program in the Cumming School of Medicine or consent of the instructor.

LEC  MW  14:00-16:00  Zheng,Xi-Long L(PI)

The principles of basic pathology, including cellular responses to injury, inflammation, tissue reaction, hemodynamic, basic genetics, and neoplasia are taught through a series of interactive lectures and seminars which are applied to examine the human system and the diseases that affect it. 

Course Hours:6 units; (3-2)

Prerequisite(s):Admission to the Master of Pathologist's Assistant graduate program or the Pathologists’ Assistant specialization of the Medical Science graduate program, or consent of the instructor.

LEC  TR  08:00-09:15  Gorday,William Wayne(PI)  

LAB  M   09:00-10:50  Gorday,William Wayne(PI)

Normal histology of the human body and how it relates to the pathologic mechanisms of function and disease will be discussed and presented in small group format.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)

Prerequisite(s):Admission to the Master of Pathologists' Assistant program or the Pathologists’ Assistant specialization of the Medical Science graduate program, or consent of the instructor.

LEC  MR  13:00-14:30  Bromley,Amy Beth(SI)/Gorday,William Wayne(SI)

The primary goal is the technical skills of grossing a surgical specimen in a safe and appropriate manner. Secondary goals include skill development in quality management, ancillary techniques, frozen section cutting, and medical photography.

Course Hours:3 units; (0-3)

Prerequisite(s):Admission to the Master of Pathologists' Assistant program or the Pathologists’ Assistant specialization of the Medical Science graduate program, or consent of the instructor.

Notes:Students are required to take both Medical Science 748.01 and Medical Science 748.02.

LAB  M-F TBC  Ogilvie,Travis RT(PI)/Gorday,William Wayne(SI)

Hands on rotation that will train students how to perform autopsies under the supervision of a pathologist. Knowledge from anatomy, physiology, histology, and human pathology will be incorporated in the training.

Course Hours:3 units; (0-3)

Prerequisite(s):Admission to the Master of Pathologists' Assistant program or the Pathologists’ Assistant specialization of the Medical Science graduate program or consent of the instructor.

Notes:Students are required to take both Medical Science 749.01 and Medical Science 749.02.

LAB  MWF  08:00-09:00  Bromley, Amy(PI) 

Guided work with practical research, encouraging independent thought and collaboration with pathologists and clinical colleagues.  Requires completion of written reports and oral presentation on research performed.

Course Hours:3 units; (0-4)

Prerequisite(s):Admission to the Master of Pathologists' Assistant program or consent of the instructor.

Notes:Students are required to take both Medical Science 750.01 and Medical Science 750.02. After consultation with a Departmental faculty member who will supervise the chosen project, approval must be obtained from the Program Director before a student can register.

LAB   Kurek, Kyle (PI)  

An overview of ‘omics’ technologies, such as genome and exome sequencing. Examination of key technological platforms in the omics field, how to apply them in the clinical setting and understanding ways in which their analyses can be utilized to guide clinical decision-making will be covered.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)

Prerequisite(s):Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Precision Health - Precision Medicine specialization, or admission to the Graduate Diploma in Precision Health.

Course delivery: Hybrid

LEC  TBC  Pinaki Bose, Maja Tarailo-Graovac, Francois P. Bernier, Julien Marcadier 

Quality management principles and science will be introduced starting with quality management frameworks and theory that will guide and rationalize students’ learning. Quality management tools for data analysis, prioritization, improvement and change management will be introduced and described which will help students succeed in quality improvement projects.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)

Prerequisite(s):Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Precision Health - Quality and Safety Leadership specialization, or admission to the Graduate Diploma in Precision Health.

Course delivery: Hybrid

LEC T  17:00-19:00  Ward Flemons

Review of health professional curriculum to ensure it aligns with the requirements of accreditors, legislators, and other governing bodies. Quality improvement for curriculum, with a particular emphasis on modifications for Precision Health initiatives will be explored.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)

Prerequisite(s):Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Precision Health - Health Professional Education Leadership specialization, or admission to the Graduate Diploma in Precision Health.

Course delivery: Hybrid

LEC  TBC  Pamela M. Veale

Building business cases for innovative ideas in precision health systems, based on objective and holistic business and economic analysis. Concentration on both internal projects within healthcare systems and new venturing ideas.

Course Hours:3 units; (3-0)

Prerequisite(s):Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Precision Health - Innovation and Entrepreneurship specialization, or admission to the Graduate Diploma in Precision Health.

Course delivery: Hybrid

LEC M  16:30-19:30 Oleksiy Osiyevskyy