Training
Patient-Oriented Research Practicum
Hands-on training for meaningful patient engagement in research
About the Practicum
The Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit offers a free 2.5-hour online Patient-Oriented Research (POR) practicum for anyone (researchers, people with lived experience, trainees, clinicians etc.) who has completed the four modules of the CIHR-IMHA’s e-learning A How-to-Guide to Patient Engagement in Research and wants to learn more about POR in the Maritimes.
This interactive training is offered monthly and focuses on
putting theory into practice—equipping participants with introductory skills and
confidence to begin or strengthen patient engagement in research.
Co-led by a Patient/Public Partner, each workshop brings valuable lived experience to the conversation and emphasizes engagement practices relevant to the Maritimes.
What to Expect
The practicum is responsive to participants’ learning needs and provides opportunities for discussion, reflection, and networking. You’ll leave with practical advice, resources, and tools to support meaningful engagement in your work. Topics may include:
- Recruiting for diversity
- Creating welcoming, inclusive spaces
- Navigating power dynamics
- Trauma-informed approaches to engagement
- Considerations for working with individuals who have experienced systemic inequities
Learning objectives
Demonstrate
Demonstrate an understanding of patient engagement and the value of patient-oriented research.
Develop
Develop a patient engagement plan using the Learning Together Framework and IAP2 Levels of Engagement tool.