Personal Information
Primary Appointments
Institution
Algoma University
Faculty/Division
Science (2022-present) / Humanities (2018-2022) / Social Science (2010-2018)
Department
Biology (Health Sciences) as of 1 July 2022
Position
Full Professor (Tenured from 1 July 2010)
Leadership Role
Speaker of the Senate (2024-2026)
Board Position
Governor, Board of Governors - Senate Representative (2025-2027)
Secondary Appointments
Institution
NOSM University
Faculty/Division
Human Sciences
Position
Family Medicine Residents - Research Tutor (Sault Ste. Marie & Elliot Lake)
Languages
English (Native), British Sign Language (Basic), American Sign Language (ASL101, 102)
Contact Information
butterfliesaredeaftoo@gmail.com
Research Websites
https://www.digital-assistive-technologies.ca
Post-Secondary Education
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PhD in Health Informatics
University of Central Lancashire in collaboration with Oxford University Postgraduate Medical School, UK
"An Information Based Approach to Clinical Audit in the UK National Health Service"
1994-1997 -
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Research Methods (Distinction)
University of Central Lancashire, UK
2000-2001 -
BSc (Honours) Business Information Systems with Management (Class 2:1)
University of Central Lancashire, UK
1992-1994 -
Higher National Diploma in Business Information Technology
University of Central Lancashire, UK
1990-1992 -
Graduate Certificate in Becoming a Master Instructor
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Canada
May 2010 -
Professional Certificate in Mindsight
University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Canada
June 2013 -
Professional Qualification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
The TEFL Academy, Ireland (online & one-to-one teaching)
March 2022 -
Certificate in Market Research
UK Market Research Society, UK
1995
Employment Record
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Full Professor (Tenured)
07/2022 - Current
Algoma University, Canada
Department: Biology (Health Sciences)
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Governor, Board of Governors (Senate Representative)
02/2025 - 06/2027
Algoma University, Canada
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Speaker of the Senate
07/2024 - 06/2026
Algoma University, Canada
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Core Faculty - Graduate Faculty
02/2023 - Current
Algoma University, Canada
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Research Tutor: FM Residents (Stipendiary Faculty)
04/2019 - Current
NOSM University, Canada
Department: Family Medicine
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Stipendiary Faculty
01/2012 - Current
Northern Ontario School of Medicine / NOSM University, Canada
Division: Human Sciences
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Co-Faculty Chair: Humanities
07/2021 - 06/2022
Algoma University, Canada
Note: Faculty Chair at Algoma University was equivalent to a Faculty Dean in larger universities
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Full Professor (Tenured)
07/2015 - 06/2022
Algoma University, Canada
Department: Sociology
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Social Science Division Chair
07/2014 - 02/2015
Algoma University, Canada
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Associate Professor (Tenured)
07/2011 - 06/2015
Algoma University, Canada
Department: Sociology
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ESRI Canada Health Informatics Research Chair
07/2010 - 06/2015
Algoma University, Canada
Health Informatics Institute
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Stipendiary Faculty
02/2012 - 06/2022
Laurentian University & Lakehead University, Canada
Faculty of Medicine
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Adjunct Associate Professor
01/2012 - 12/2017
Laurentian University, Canada
Department: Sociology
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Adjunct Associate Professor
01/2012 - 12/2017
University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Canada
Faculty: Business and Information Technology
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Associate Adjunct Professor in Family Medicine
2013 - 06/2016
University of Alberta, Canada
Faculty: Medicine
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Associate Member
05/2006 - 06/2016
University of Victoria, Canada
Faculty: Graduate Studies
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Adjunct Associate Professor
07/2010 - 06/2015
Algoma University, Canada
Department: Psychology
Research Expertise
Primary Areas
- Health Informatics
- Health Services Research
- Disability Studies
- Medical Professionalism and Ethics
Additional Interests
- Digital Assistive Technologies
- Accessibility in Healthcare
- Clinical Audit and Quality Improvement
- Open Source Healthcare Systems
Continued Professional Development (Selected)
- Unconscious Bias Training Module · NOSM UniversityFeb 2023
- Introduction to Western Philosophy · Hillsdale College, USAOct 2022
- Step UP! Bystander Intervention Training · Step UP!Apr 2022
- TCPS 2: CORE-2022 (Course on Research Ethics) · Government of Canada: Tri-CouncilsMar 2022
- Bias in Peer Review Module · NSERC, CIHR, CRC, & SSHRCOct 2021
- Unconscious Bias Training Module · CIHRApr 2021
- Practice Improvement Essentials (PIE) Parts 1 & 2 · The College of Family Physicians of CanadaJan-Feb 2021
- Sex and Gender in Research Core Competency Modules · CIHR Institute of Gender and HealthJun 2020
- Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations: Certificate of Training · AccessForwardMar 2017
- Mental Health First Aid · Mental Health First Aid CanadaAug 2014
- TCPS 2: CORE (Course on Research Ethics) · Government of Canada: Tri-CouncilMay 2013
- Problem-based Learning & Discovery Learning Modules · University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & DentistryJan 2008
- TCPS (Course on Research Ethics) - Introductory Tutorial · Interagency Advice Panel on Research EthicsOct 2005