Academic Rank

Assistant Professor

Professional Qualifications

BSc, Radiation Therapy, Anglia University, Cambridge, UK
MSc, Radiography (Therapeutic Pathway), Anglia University, Cambridge, UK
Diploma College of Radiographers Therapy Royal Marsden Hospital, Surrey, UK
Certificate, Instructing Adults, George Brown College

Appointments

Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto
Academic Coordinator, Medical Radiation Sciences Program, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto
Associate Member, Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto
MRS Undergraduate Education manager, Radiation Therapy, Princess Margaret Hospital

Academic & Clinical Interests

• Clinical education and assessment
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Remediation strategies and supporting student success

Current Research Projects

• Impact of interprofessional education and simulation on students’ learning
• Transitioning to online learning for foundational courses (Anatomy/Physiology)
• Assessing the process of professional socialization and identity

Selected Publications

See current publications list at PubMed.

Bolderston A, Harnett N, Palmer C, Wenz, J, Catton P. The scholarly therapist part two: developing an academic practice – The Princess Margaret Hospital experience. J Radiother Pract, 7:2; 105-111, 2008.

Bolderston A, Palmer C, Flanagan W, McParland N. Perceptions of ESL undergraduate radiation therapy students in the clinical environment. Radiography, 14: 216-225, 2008.

Palmer C, Cherryman F. Directed reading: supporting student success. JMIRS 40: 38-44, 2009.

Gillan C, Palmer C. Radiation therapy students’ teaching expectations of therapists over the course of clinical practicums: a longitudinal study. JMIRS 40: 64-74, 2009.

Kwan J, Childs RA, Palmer C, Cherryman F, Catton P. Admission criteria and student success in a medical radiation sciences program. J Allied Health 38: 158-162, 2009.