Elif Bilgic

Elif Bilgic is an Assistant Professor and Education Scientist at McMaster University's Department of Pediatrics. Her research program focuses on performance assessment across medical specialties, with an emphasis on optimizing clinical and simulation-based evaluations through technological innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and competency-based frameworks.

• McMaster University, Department of Pediatrics (2025-present)
• McGill University, Department of Surgery (2018-2025)

Research Interests span performance assessment in surgical and pediatric education, virtual reality simulations, and artificial intelligence applications in health sciences training. She investigates:

• Valid assessment tools for laparoscopic suturing and endoscopic procedures
• Extended reality (XR) adoption in Canadian medical simulation centers
• Emotional impacts of competency assessment mandates on trainees and faculty
• Interdisciplinary AI integration in surgical education
• Educational analytics for skill acquisition tracking

Teaching includes modules like The Fundamentals of Skill Acquisition (HSEDUC 704) and Program Evaluation in Health Sciences Education (HSEDUC 710). Her 2025 publications highlight advancements in simulation platforms for pediatric acute care, AI implications in surgical training, and emotional analysis of assessment systems.