Faculty Development Day 2025

From Support to Success: Building a Culture of Growth and Recognition

What is Faculty Development Day?

The Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine's Faculty Development Day showcases faculty development-related offerings and creates opportunities for networking, learning and collaborations around faculty development in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

Faculty are invited to join us for a day of professional development and collaboration. This year's event focuses on the theme of "From Support to Success: Building a Culture of Faculty Growth and Recognition" and features exciting workshops, expert speakers, and valuable networking opportunities. We have also extended an invitation for our fellows to attend. Don't miss the chance to connect with colleagues!

Details

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Time: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM (Registration & Breakfast offered from 7:30 - 8:15 AM)
Location: DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Downtown Toronto, 108 Chestnut St, Toronto
Registration deadline: 11:59 PM on October 23, 2025

Accreditation

This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Attendees will be provided with letters of attendance post event and can claim up to a maximum of 5.0 hours

Agenda

Click here for a detailed PDF program with learning objectives

Registration and Breakfast (7:30 - 8:15 AM)

Welcome & Opening Address (8:15 - 8:45 AM)

Welcome & Opening Address

Dr. Beverley Orser, Chair, Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

Medical Education Updates

Dr. Ahtsham Niazi, Vice-Chair Education, Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

Faculty Development Updates

Dr. Natalie Clavel, Director of Faculty Development, Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

EDIIA Updates

Dr. Lisa Isaac, Director of EDIIA, Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

Plenary Session (8:45 - 9:45 AM)

“The Transformative Power of Shame in Medical Education: Challenges, Opportunities, and Imperatives”

Dr. William Bynum IV, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Family Medicine
Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Duke University School of Medicine

Learning Objectives:

Define shame and outline its psychological origins

Explain how shame can impact learning, wellbeing, and engagement in health professions learning

Define shame competence and explain how its implementation can transform culture, drive learning, and support wellbeing.

List specific steps to building foundational shame competence in a healthcare environment

Morning Break (9:45 - 10:15 AM)

Enjoy coffee and treats while networking with colleagues. Breakout sessions will begin after the break.

Small Group Sessions (10:15 AM - 12:15 PM)

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Workshop: “Navigating the Emotional Minefield of Difficult Feedback in Medical Education”

Dr. William Bynum, Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Duke University School of Medicine

Group Session: “Effective Clinical Supervision of Learners”

Dr. Urooj Siddiqui, Lecturer, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Dr. Faraj Massouh, Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Dr. Konstantinos Alexopoulos, Lecturer, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Dr. Natalie Clavel, Director of Faculty Development, Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

Group Session: “Creative Professional Activity for Academic Promotion”

Dr. Lakshmikumar Venkat Raghavan, Fellowship Director, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Workshop: “Navigating the Emotional Minefield of Difficult Feedback in Medical Education”

Dr. William Bynum, Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Duke University School of Medicine

Group Session: “Effective Clinical Supervision of Learners”

Dr. Wei (Johnny) Bai, Lecturer, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Dr. Pablo Perez D'Empaire, Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Dr. Natalie Clavel, Director of Faculty Development, Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

Group Session: “Incivility in Healthcare: The intersection of high performance and hierarchical systems”

Dr. Colin McCartney, Chief, Department of Anesthesiology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences

Group Session: “Fatigue Risk Management Initiatives for Faculty and Learners at Temerty Medicine”

Dr. Julie Maggi, Director of Faculty Wellness, Office of Clinical and Faculty Affairs, Temerty Medicine
Dr. Heather Flett, Director of Learner Wellness, Office of Learner Affairs (OLA), Temerty Medicine
Dr. Mandeep Singh, Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Lunch (12:15 - 1:15 PM)

Take a break and refuel with a delicious lunch while networking with fellow attendees.

Large Group Sessions (1:15 - 2:30 PM)

Participants will have a choice of attending one of the following streams:

Stream 1 Workshop: “Academic Appointment and CFAR”

Dr. Greg Hare, Chair Faculty Academic Appointment Committee (FAAC), Temerty Medicine
Department Appointment Committee (DAC) Site Representatives

Stream 2 Workshop: “Cracking the Royal College Examination – Tips and Tricks”

Dr. Brian Pollard, Associate Professor, DoAPM
Dr. Kan Ma, ACE-IT Royal College Exam Preparation Course
Dr. Sanket Agrawal, Successful Royal College Exam Candidate
Dr. Lakshmikumar Venkat Raghavan, Fellowship Director, DoAPM (Moderator)

Stream 3 Campfire Session: “Focus on Faculty Experience”

Dr. Natalie Clavel, Director Faculty Development, DoAPM
Dr. Katherine Marseu, Chair of the Competence Committee, Anesthesia Residency Program, DoAPM

Participants will rotate through the following "campfires":

"Teaching vs Building" Resiliency (reflection/application Dr. Bynum Session)
Fatigue Management (reflection/application of Dr. Maggi and Flett Session)
Psychological Safety (reflection/application of Dr. Marseu Session)
Civility (reflection/application Dr. McCartney Session)
Feedback/Failure to Fail/Shame (reflection/application Dr. Bynum Workshop)
Clinician Teacher role (reflection/application MedEd Sessions)

Afternoon Refreshments Available (2:30 - 3:00 PM)

Enjoy a break with some refreshments and time for networking.

Conference Ends (3:00 PM)

Conference ends.

Speakers include:

Keynote Speaker: Dr. William Bynum, MD, PhD

Dr. Will Bynum is an Associate Professor of Family Medicine and practicing physician and medical educator at Duke University in Durham, NC. He received his M.D. at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2010 and Ph.D. in Health Professions Education at Maastricht University in the Netherlands in 2023, where defended his thesis entitled “Out of the shadows: a qualitative exploration of shame in medical learners.”

His expertise lie in medical education, physician wellness, and shame competence. As co-Founder of the Shame Lab, he studies the impact of shame in professional practice and offers training in Shame Competence. He is the author of over 30 peer-reviewed publications and has given over 150 workshops and presentations about shame to top hospitals, conferences, and organizations such as Massachusetts General Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania, and the American Hospital Association. He has received numerous awards for his research including Best Paper by the AAMC Research in Medical Education Committee in 2021, a Research Award by the Association of Medical Educators of Europe (AMEE) in 2022, and Best Doctoral Report by AMEE in 2023.