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Meridith Marks Days

Meridith Marks Medical Education day is a very special yearly event that is designed to foster a sense of community and support our mission across the divisions of Functional Anatomy, Medicine and the Humanities and Medical Education and Research.
Dr. Meridith Marks

“Aspire to excellence. Keep an open mind. Be persistent. Help others be the best they can be.”

Dr. Meridith Marks

— Creator of the Academy for Innovation in Medical Education

Registration is open for Meridith Marks Medical Education Days 2025  


Friday and Saturday, 2-3 May, 2025

Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, 200 Coventry Rd, Ottawa

The price increases April 25, 2025!

Register on the  Meridith Marks day form

Meridith Marks Medical Education Days celebrates the incredible work of our faculty of medicine and beyond. This meeting will feature plenaries, workshops, panels, and networking events that will explore innovations in teaching, cutting-edge topics in health professions education, and skills-building opportunities.

This event will be held primarily in English with some French sessions.

Plenary Speakers

Shaping the Future of Medicine:

Dr. Miriam Lacasse

Challenges in Training the Next Generation of Physicians

Medical education is at a crossroads, facing challenges in preparing the next generation of physicians. The increasingly diverse learner population requires tailored accommodations, while rising medical school admissions test program capacity. Meanwhile, advancements in AI and emerging technologies are reshaping teaching, learning, and practice. These forces call for a bold re-examination and vision for the future of medical education.

Dr. Miriam Lacasse, M.D. M.Sc. CCMF FCMF
Clerkship Director, undergraduate medical education 
Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Université Laval

Reimagining Leadership, Scholarship and Teaching in Canadian Medical Education:

Dr. Thirusha Naidu

Global Politics, History, and Our role on the Global Stage

Canadian medical education and leadership have long been influential globally but shifting sociopolitical landscapes—including rising far-right politics, migration crises, and health professional mobility—require a reevaluation of this role. Dr. Naidu will explore how Canada's historical leadership and social contract can adapt to these challenges, as well as envision transformative pathways for the future of medical education and scholarship in a volatile global context.

Dr. Thirusha Naidu, PhD
Canada Research Chair in Equity and Social Justice in Global Medical Education
Associate Professor, DIME, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa