posted on April 5: Documentary trains eye on Faculty of Health Sciences’ innovative problem-based learning approach
A new 26-part documentary series filmed at McMaster University will provide audiences with a behind-the-scenes look at the innovative style of learning in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
The series will chronicle the experiences of students and staff within McMaster health sciences and its affiliated teaching hospitals. The distinct environment in which future health care professionals are educated and trained will be portrayed along with the perspective of staff participants who facilitate this unique process. By allowing viewers to witness McMaster's self-directed and problem-based learning styles, the series places a human face on the rigorous academic programs.
“The film series offers important opportunities for all of us in Hamilton,” said John Kelton, Faculty dean and vice-president, in a letter to health sciences' faculty. “First, it will help support our students since all profits will be used for student scholarships and bursaries. Second, the series will enhance the image of our city, our University, our hospitals, our students and all of our dedicated health care providers.”
The series also provides a wonderful opportunity to raise McMaster's profile nationally while highlighting the University's many attributes and innovative learning style.
The focus will be on individuals as they experience real life challenges on their journey to becoming doctors. The series will also focus on the health care professionals who have dedicated their lives to patient care and teaching.
A range of stories will be featured that showcase the spectrum of challenges unfolding at McMaster as well as the unique contribution students offer to the health care system. Participation in the series is completely voluntary. If you have any questions, please contact Amy James in Faculty of Health Sciences public relations via e-mail at mailto:jamesa@mcmaster.ca or at ext. 22555.
Filming will continue until the end of May 2002 and the documentary series will possibly air on the Discovery Network and Life/Health Network as well as other channels.
A similar series, entitled Little Miracles, was also filmed by Breakthrough at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children and is currently airing on the Discovery Network.
