Geneviève Gauthier

Geneviève Gauthier is an Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa, jointly appointed in the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Medicine. She serves as Director of the Graduate Diploma in Health Education within the Department of Innovation in Medical Education (DIEM).

• PhD in cognitive psychology from McGill University
• 20+ years of experience in faculty development and program evaluation

Her research focuses on evaluative judgment, self-assessment, peer assessment, and the assessment of complex tasks. She investigates how clinical teachers design assessment tasks, implement pedagogical strategies, and provide feedback to students. Her work employs methodologies such as case studies, think-aloud protocols, and cognitive task analysis.

Recent publications highlight her contributions to interprofessional education, syllabus design, and virtual patient assessment tools. She explores tensions in curriculum change and planetary health education integration. Her articles span topics like rater cognition, diagnostic reasoning, and technology-mediated learning environments.

Notable collaborations include co-authors Christina St-Onge, Walter Tavares, and Susanne P. Lajoie. She is affiliated with ResearchGate and contributes to networks in medical education, with 24 publications and over 2,269 reads.