A virtual event sponsored by the SMHS CFE Academy of Education Scholars.
Session Description: Effective qualitative research in medical education hinges on generating data that offers a detailed understanding of the complexities involved in both learning and practicing medicine. While semi-structured interviews are a valuable tool, they fall short when solely relied upon to explore topics that are layered, controversial, emotionally charged, or sensitive. Innovative elicitation techniques such as rich pictures and photovoice, can complement semi-structured interviews by allowing participants to express their perceptions and experiences in ways that may be difficult to articulate verbally.
Session Objectives:
- Explain how and why novel elicitation techniques can enhance qualitative research in medical education.
- Define three visual elicitation methods: photovoice, photo elicitation, and rich pictures.
- Review best practices for employing visual elicitation techniques.
Presenter: Kori LaDonna, PhD
Dr. Kori LaDonna is an Associate Professor in the Department of Innovation in Medical Education and Lead-Qualitative Education Research at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.
Dr. LaDonna earned her PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Western University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in medical education at the Centre for Education Research and Innovation (CERI-Western University).
She has established an award-winning program of research exploring the hidden or overlooked complexities, including sociocultural factors and individual experiences such as health advocacy, burnout, imposter syndrome, and workplace discrimination that can impact trainees’ and practicing physicians’ learning, professional development, and wellness.
Dr. LaDonna is an expert qualitative methodologist who regularly teaches, supervises, and mentors trainees and physician faculty members in the rigorous and ethical conduct of qualitative research.