Global Health Education Committee
McMaster University Site
Laura Banfield
Health Sciences Librarian & School of Nursing, Midwifery & Global Health Liaison, McMaster Site
Health Sciences Library, McMaster University
Room 2B32
(905) 525-9140, ext. 20239
banfie@mcmaster.ca
Background
Laura is pursuing graduate studies with a focus in International Circumpolar Health and she teaches in the Global Health Issues course.
Nina Cavey
Sessional Faculty & Curriculum Team Member, McMaster Site
Health Sciences Centre, McMaster University
Room HSC-2J34G
(905) 525-9140, ext. 22331
ncavey@mcmaster.ca
International Experience
- Germany (2 years)
- Zambia (1+ years)
- England (6 months)
- Irian Jaya, Indonesia (4 months)
- Nicaragua (1 month)
Gloria Charles
Sessional Clinical Lecturer, McMaster Site
Background
- Immigrated to Montreal, Canada, in 1971 and worked at the Montreal General Hospital for three years before relocating to Hamilton, Ontario.
- Worked at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton for 27 years in a full-time position and 3 years part time
- Areas of interest are Cardiac, Respiratory and Geriatrics
- Co-tutored in the Issues in International and Intercultural Health course (N4H03) in 2008; from 2009 to the present, she has been a clinical tutor for Students in International Clinical placements (N4JO7)
- Since becoming a member of the Faculty of the School of Nursing at McMaster, has taught Levels I, II and III PBL, fourth-year Clinical and the Accelerated Stream Level III PBL.
Intercultural Experience
- Originally trained as an RN in St. Vincent & the Grenadines, West Indies (1968–1971)
- In 2008 and 2010, associated with students and faculty in the undergraduate program from the University of the West Indies in Trinidad
Siobhan Eastman
Sessional Clinical Instructor, McMaster Site
eastms@mcmaster.ca
Background
- Member of Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG), McMaster University, Guatemala Interest Group.
Intercultural Experience
- Ireland (2 years)
- Aboriginal Community, Northern Ontario (1 year)
- England (1 year)
- Guatemala (1 year)
- Morocco (1 month)
- Nicaragua (1 month)
- Thailand (3 weeks)
- Homeless in Calgary, Hamilton, Toronto (12 years)
Gender Kaur
Sessional Faculty, McMaster Site
gkaur@mcmaster.ca
Background
- Academic qualifications include a Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching at Higher Education (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) and a Masters in Community Health (University of Sydney, Australia) for which she was awarded a scholarship
- Completed two theses related to study skills and transcultural communication as part of her post-graduate studies
- Global health interests include education and transcultural nursing/communication
- Past roles have included planning and coordinating clinical postings, mentoring student leaders, chairing nationwide health seminars and first-aid competitions, supervising students with research projects and teaching the Bridging for Internationally Educated Nurses programs
- Other achievements include leading an overseas health expedition to rural Bintan, Indonesia, and being instrumental in pioneering a new BScN program for the National University of Singapore
- Has completed a Medical Officer Cadet Course in Singapore and was involved in coordinating and teaching the combat medic and service medic courses
International Experience
- Singapore (10 years)
- Australia (3 years)
- India (2 years)
- Indonesia (2 months)
Michael Ladouceur
Faculty, McMaster Site
ladouce@mcmaster.ca
Intercultural Experience
- Cape Dorset, Nunavut (3 years)
- Lesotho (2 years)
- Pakistan (3 months)
- Costa Rica
- Egypt
- Indonesia
- Kenya
- Malawi
- South Africa
- Sudan
- Zimbabwe
- Rankin Inlet, Nunavut
Basanti Majumdar
Retired Faculty, McMaster Site
majumdar@mcmaster.ca
Iris Mujica
Chair GHEC, liaison McMaster Site
Health Sciences Centre, McMaster University
Room HSC-2J24B
(905) 525-9140, ext. 24730
mujicai@mcmaster.ca
Background
Dr. Mujica, recipient of a McMaster Students Union Teaching Award, has been involved in Global Health educational activities for several years. As current chair of the Global Health Education committee, she has participated in the revisions and development of the Introduction to Concepts in Global Health course (4H03), the establishment of affiliation agreements and the selection and training of students planning to have a Global Health placement.
Dr. Mujica is a member of the Canadian Society of International Health (CSIH), the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH), the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research (CCGHR) and the McMaster Global Health Research leadership program. Her global health research interests include Global Health Education (intra and interdisciplinary), transcultural care and impact of Global health experiences on professional practice.
International Experience
- Brazil
- Columbia
- China
- Chile (Temuco, Santiago)
- Israel
- Italy
- Mexico (Colima, San Luis Potosi)
- South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Uruguay)
- South Africa
- Thailand
- USA
Jodi Pipes
Sessional Faculty, McMaster Site
jodipipes@hotmail.com
Background
- BScN (2000) McMaster University, Master of Public Health (2007) James Cook University (QLD, Australia)
- Has worked in various fields of nursing including public health, acute pediatrics (medical, surgical & emergency), critical care, community care, rural and remote and primary health care in Canada, Australia, Africa and the United States.
- Has completed a five-month mission with Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Southern Sudan as an Outreach Nurse. She collaborated with 20 other international MSF staff and over 100 local National MSF workers within the outreach and base sites to deliver primary health care in remote areas.
International Experience
- Australia (8 years)
- South Sudan (5 months)
- United States (New Mexico) (3 months)
- Malawi
Olive Wahoush
Full Time Faculty, McMaster Site
Health Sciences Centre, McMaster University
Room HSC-3N28C
(905) 525-9140, ext. 22802
wahousho@mcmaster.ca
Background
- Roles have included clinical practice, education, management and research in eight countries. Focused on Maternal Child Health, Community Health, Capacity building and Vulnerable populations such as refugees. Developing and establishing quality standards of nursing practice in a number of settings. Reviewer for Cultural competency standards and guidelines in Ontario, Canada and ICN. At present International Consultant for the WHO Eastern Mediterranean office in Cairo - the project is to iidentify and implement Primary Health Care models for four countries as part of a regional strategy to achieve Universal Access to Health Care.
International Experience
- Ireland, (8 years)
- Pakistan (3.5 years)
- England (2 years)
- Trinidad (1 year)
- Jordan (1.5 years)
- Abu Dhabi (6 months)
- Cairo (4 months)
Conestoga College Site
Lisa-Anne Hagerman
Full-Time Faculty, Conestoga Site
lahagerman@conestogac.on.ca
Background
- Educational background in international culture and religions primarily responsible for international clients admitted to hospital in Virginia and Florida
- Cultural care clients included clients from Saudi Arabia and Latin America
International Experience
Mohawk College Site
Deborah Davidson
Full-Time Faculty Liaison, Mohawk Site
Institute for Applied Health Sciences, McMaster University
Room IAHS-338
(905) 528-0524, ext. 26827
deborah.davidson@mohawkcollege.ca
Background
- Full-time professor experienced with teaching a diverse array of students in the diploma nursing program, practical nursing program and BScN program Basic (A) Stream (Levels I–IV) and the RPN to BScN (F) Stream
- Master’s thesis related to culturally diverse student nurses and their qualitative experiences within a nursing program
- Faculty member at Mohawk College who has been teaching/facilitating student education in the Issues in Global Health course since 2004
- Research interests include intercultural communication, community involvement and respect as global citizens
International Experience
- Accustomed to French Canadian culture from growing up and working in Montreal and Laval, Quebec
- Background in Accounting within a Chinese and Japanese business environment
- Intercultural travel experience in Malawi, Zambia, Japan and the Yukon