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Dr. Timothy J. Wood is a Full Professor in the Department of Innovation in Medical Education (DIME) at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Medicine, with a cross-appointment in the Faculty of Education. He holds a PhD in Cognitive Psychology from McMaster University and a postdoc from the Program for Educational Research and Development (PERD). His career includes 12 years at the Medical Council of Canada (MCC) managing research and development projects. Dr. Wood specializes in improving assessment quality assurance, educational intervention impact tools, and clinical skills evaluation, particularly focusing on rater cognition and first impressions in assessment.
Education:
- PhD in Cognitive Psychology, McMaster University (1998)
- Postdoc, Program for Educational Research and Development (PERD), McMaster University (1999)
- BA in Psychology, University of Lethbridge (1989)
Research Interests:
Dr. Wood’s research focuses on enhancing assessment methodologies in healthcare education, including:
- Rater cognition and first impressions in clinical evaluations
- Validity and bias in assessment tools
- Impact of educational interventions on clinical competence
- Virtual consensus methods (e.g., nominal groups)
- Educational technology for reflective practice (e.g., eConsult platforms)
Publications:
His 17+ publications emphasize assessment innovation and clinical skills evaluation, with recent trends focusing on rater bias, virtual methodologies, and healthcare provider training tools.
Awards:
- 2024 MCC Dr. Maureen Topps Award for Assessment Excellence
- 2022 Canadian Association for Medical Education Ian Hart Award
Grants/Advising:
Dr. Wood directs the DIME Healthcare Education Scholars Program and serves as Deputy Editor for Advances in Health Sciences Education. He has reviewed for multiple journals, grants, and conferences, contributing to national and international medical education initiatives.
Labs/Teams:
He leads research within DIME’s Skills and Simulation Centre and collaborates with the University of Ottawa’s Health Professions Education community.
