Catharine Walsh MD MEd PhD FRCPC

Biography

Dr. Walsh is a Clinician Scientist and Associate Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), University of Toronto. She is also an Educational Researcher in the SickKids Learning Institute, a Scientist in the SickKids Research Institute and a cross-appointed Scientist at the Wilson Centre for research in education. Dr. Walsh received her medical degree from the University of Toronto and completed her postgraduate training in pediatric medicine and pediatric gastroenterology at the University of Toronto and SickKids. She also holds a MEd and PhD in health professions education from the University of Toronto. Dr. Walsh’s research program focuses on studying factors that influence how healthcare providers develop and maintain complex clinical skills, and how best to assess competence in performing these skills.

Dr. Walsh has served in several national leadership capacities. Currently, she is Chair of the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada’s Specialty Committee in Gastroenterology, Co-Chair of the Canadian Child Health Clinician Scientist Program’s Curriculum Committee, Vice Chair of the Endoscopy Committee of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, and Chair of the Training Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. She has received national and international awards for research and education.

Quote from the Winner

Education should not solely exist to provide us with knowledge and skills; rather, it should aim to broaden our thinking, push us to be creative, and inspire us to challenge our assumptions.

About the Award

The AFMC Young Educators Award recognizes individuals within their first seven years as a faculty member who have produced change within their university or within the medical community as a whole through their vision, work, and interaction with colleagues.