McGill | HSE / IÉSS Institute of Health Sciences Education

Workshop | Thursday May 16, 2024 1:30PM to 2:30PM | Lady Meredith House Room 100

“Appraising Quantitative Methods in Health Sciences Education Literature”

The objective of the workshop is to familiarize participants with the most essential criteria that define “good” quantitative research in the context of health sciences education. These criteria include the alignment between research questions and data analysis plans, the clarity of the quantitative data reported, and the appropriateness of statistical techniques in the context of research. The workshop will integrate mini-plenaries, small group discussions, and practical exercises. No previous statistical knowledge or experience with quantitative data is required to participate (and benefit from) the workshop.

Speaker: Carlos Gomez-Garibello, PhD
Assistant Professor
Medicine and Health Sciences Education Institute of Health Sciences Education
McGill University

Professor Gomez-Garibello is an Assistant Professor in the Institute of Health Sciences Education and Associate Member of the Department of Surgery at McGill University. He obtained his doctoral degree in Educational Psychology. His research interests include the development of workplace-based assessment methods at the postgraduate level, the creation of tests aimed to assess clinical knowledge and judgment, and the measurement of the integration of clinical skills and judgment in the context of surgery. Professor Gomez-Garibello’s interest also extends to the application of quantitative methods (statistics and psychometrics) in educational practice and research. Currently, Professor Gomez-Garibello serves as Faculty Lead for Assessment in Postgraduate Medical Education at McGill University, where he provides crucial support to residency programs in advancing assessment methods. His work is informed by the most respected principles and conceptual frameworks in education. He also serves as co-chair of the Surgical Education Group within the Department of Surgery at McGill University.

Please let us know by May 2, 2024, if you plan on attending this in person session RSVP to Nicole Gignac