Prof Donald Boudreau
Associate Professor of Health Sciences Education
Position: Associate Professor, Institute of Health Sciences Education (IHSE)
Specialization: Clinical Methods, Professionalism, Medical Humanities, Practical Wisdom
Affiliation: Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, McGill University
Biography
DONALD BOUDREAU, MD is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Health Sciences Education (IHSE) in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences at McGill University. He is an educator and researcher and has previously served as Associate Dean of Medical Education & Student Affairs at McGill and Interim Director of the IHSE.
He has published on clinical methods, professionalism and the medical humanities. His current research focus is on practical wisdom (aka phronesis).
Key Research Areas
- Clinical methods and medical education
- Professionalism in healthcare
- Medical humanities
- Practical wisdom (phronesis) in medical practice
- Health sciences education
Previous Positions
- Associate Dean of Medical Education & Student Affairs, McGill University
- Interim Director, Institute of Health Sciences Education (IHSE), McGill University
Current Research Focus
Professor Boudreau's current research is centered on practical wisdom, also known as phronesis, exploring its application and importance in medical education and clinical practice. This work examines how practical wisdom contributes to professional development and ethical decision-making in healthcare.