Rapid Knowledge Mobilization and Continuing Professional Development: Educational Responses to COVID-19

Paula Rowland1, Walter Tavares, Mandy Lowe

  • 1Dr. Paula Rowland, PhD Scientist, Wilson Centre and PostMD Education, University Health Network and University of Toronto and Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temetry Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Dr. Walter Tavares, PhD Scientist, Wilson Centre and PostMD Education, University Health Network and University of Toronto and Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Temetry Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto; York Region Paramedic and Senior Services, Regional Municipality of York, Community and Health Services Department, Newmarket. Ms. Mandy Lowe, MSc, Senior Director, Clinical Education, University Health Network Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temetry Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Mr. Tim Tripp, MLIS Director, Library and Information Services, University Health Network. Ms. Juanita Richardson, MLIS MBA Manager, Learning Resource Centre, Michener Institute of Education at UHN. Ms. Melanie Anderson, MLIS Information Specialist, Library and Information Services, University Health Network. Ms. Lori Anne Oja, MLIS Executive Director, Health Sciences Information Consortium. Ms. Morag Paton, MEd Education Research Coordinator, Continuing Professional Development, Temetry Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, PhD Candidate, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. Dr. David Wiljer, PhD Executive Director, Education Technology and Innovation, UHN Digital, University Health Network; Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Temetry Faculty of Medicine and Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, and Academic Director, CPD Research and Scholarship, Office of Continuing Professional Development, University of Toronto. Dr. Nicole Woods, PhD Scientist and Associate Director, Wilson Centre, University Health Network and University of Toronto Director, The Institute for Education Research (TIER), University Health Network Associate Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Temetry Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Dr. Stella Ng, PhD Scientist, Wilson Centre, University Health Network and University of Toronto Director of Research, Centre for Faculty Development, University of Toronto Arrell Family Chair in Health Professions Teaching Associate Professor, Department of Speech-Language Pathology, Temetry Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto Education Scientist, Centre for Interprofessional Education, University Health Network and University of Toronto.

Summary

This study explores rapid knowledge mobilization (KMb) to support healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings will inform immediate KMb and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) strategies and contribute to an integrated science of CPD.

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