Associate Professor,
Curriculum & Faculty Development Specialist & Associate Director,
Educational Support & Development Unit, College of Medicine
Phone: (306) 966 1409
Fax: (306) 966 7920
Email: kalyani.premkumar@usask.ca

Research Interests

• Evaluation of multimedia resources for health professionals
• use of technology in medical teaching/learning; educational games
• curriculum design; complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

Education

• PhD, 2003,Faculty of Education,University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta. Specialization: Educational Technology
• MSc,1997, (Medical Education) Department of Medical Science, University of Calgary, Calgary , Alberta.
• MD, 1990, (Physiology) Department of Physiology, Christian Medical College, University of Madras, Vellore, India.
• MBBS, 1981, Christian Medical College, University of Madras, Vellore, India.

Other Credentials

• Certificate in Medical Education Leadership, from the Canadian Leadership Institute for Medical Education (CLIME), produced jointly by the Canadian Association for Medical Education, The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada, The College of Family Physicians of Canada, Ottawa, Canada, Feb 4-7, 2008
• WebCT Campus Edition 6 Specialist 2006
• Certificate in Swedish Relaxation Massage 1994

Associate Member (in other Departments or Colleges at the University of Saskatchewan)

• School of Physical Therapy, January 1, 2007 to present
• Department of Physiology, 2006 to present
• College of Graduate Studies and Research, 2005 to present
• Centre for Distributed Learning, 2005-2006
• Centre for Integrative Medicine, 2005 to present

HONOURS (MEDALS, FELLOWSHIPS, PRIZES)

• 2010 Teaching Excellence Award, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
  [awarded to faculty who are exceptional in practicing their art and craft and have significantly contributed to the teaching mission of the College of Medicine.]
• 2009 Certificate of Merit Award, Canadian Association of Medical Education
  [awarded to recognize and reward faculty committed to medical education in Canadian medical schools]
• 2007 Student Software Award, awarded at the International Slice of Life Conference, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
  [For an educational card game created by SIAST students under my supervision.]

BOOKS, CD-ROMS, CHAPTERS IN BOOKS, EXPOSITORY AND REVIEW ARTICLES

Books PUBLISHED

• Kalyani Premkumar (Author). Pathology A to Z - a Handbook for Massage Therapists. 3rd Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, MD, USA. Publication date:March 2009. ISBN 0-978-0-817-4799-8 Number of pages: 389
• Kalyani Premkumar (Author) Medical Terminology - A Beginner’s Guide. VanPub Books. Calgary, Canada. 2003. ISBN 0-9730761-1-9 Number of Pages: 50
• Kalyani Premkumar (Author). Pocketbook of Pathology – a Quick Reference. VanPub Books. Calgary, Canada. 1999. ISBN 0-9680730-4-2
  Number of pages: 400

Thesis and Dissertation

• Kalyani Premkumar.  Evaluation of a multimedia resource for health professionals using the phenomenographic and checklist approaches September 2003 (dissertation)
  Number of pages: 274
• Kalyani Premkumar. Development and Validation of an Evaluation Tool for Multimedia Resources in Health Education. June 1997 (thesis)
  Number of pages: 105
• Kalyani Premkumar. Effects of short-term Isotonic and Isometric Training on Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Function. March 1990 (thesis) Number of pages: 100

Books IN PRESS

• Kalyani Premkumar(Author). The Massage Connection - Anatomy and Physiology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Baltimore, MD, USA. 3rd Edition. *Expected Publication date: February  2011. ISBN 0-7817-3476-2 http://www.lww.com/products/?53234
  Number of pages: 677

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

Published

• Jennett P. Igras E, Harison A, Premkumar K. Health Information Technology. It's Role in Health Care Management - A Regional Case Study. Special Series Issue of the International Association of Management Journal, March 1996.

Accepted

• Premkumar K. Mobile Learning in Medicine. Andrew Kitchenham Ed. Models for Interdisciplinary Mobile Learning: Delivering Information to students. IGI Global. Publication date: December, 2010.

PAPERS/LEARNING RESOURCES IN REFEREED JOURNALS/LEARNING RESOURCES REPOSITORIES

Published

• 2010 Premkumar K, Ross AG, Lowe J, Troy C, Bolster C, Reeder B. Technology-enhanced Learning of Community Health in Undergraduate Medical Education. Canadian Journal of Public Health. 2010; 101(2): 165-170.

• 2010 Woosley J, Premkumar K, Staples E. Medical Solitaire: a Flash-based game facilitating study and review of lecture content. “Cysts and Tumors of the Liver”. MedEdPORTAL; 2010. Available from:
  http://services.aamc.org/30/mededportal/servlet/s/segment/mededportal/?subid=7899

• 2010 Premkumar K, Wong A, Mentoring Principles, Processes, and Strategies for Facilitating Mentoring Relationships at a Distance . MedEdPORTAL; 2010. Available from: http://services.aamc.org/mededportal/servlet/s/segment/mededportal/?subid=3148

• 2010 Premkumar K, Lee P. Gravitational Effects on the Cardiovascular System. MedEdPORTAL; 2009. Available from:
  http://services.aamc.org/30/mededportal/servlet/s/segment/mededportal/?subid=7715

• 2008 Premkumar K, Coupal C. Rules of Engagement – 12 Tips for Successful Use of “Clickers” in the Classroom. Medical Teacher 2008; 30(2): 146-149.

• 2007 Premkumar K. Crossword as a Learning Tool in Anatomy & Physiology Teaching. Medical Teacher

• 2007; 29(5): 513.2005 Premkumar K, Bonnycastle D. Faculty Development Workshop: Games as Active Learning Strategies. Medical Education.

• 2006; 40(11):1129.2005 Premkumar K. Using active learning strategies in your classroom. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology (Supplement) December 2005 – 5 pages

• 2004 Medical Terminology Online – Lessons Learned. Best Practices in E-Learning. November 2004.
  http://elearn.ucalgary.ca/showcase/current_newsletter.htm - 4 pages

• 2002 Premkumar K. Facts about Tuberculosis. (Centerfold – i.e. a poster for patient/student education). The Meducator 2002; 2(3) – 4 pages

• 2002 Premkumar K. Facts about Iron Imbalance. (Centerfold – i.e. a poster for patient/student education). The Meducator 2002; 2(2): 34-372002 Premkumar K. Learning Medicine Then and Now (Editorial). The Meducator 2002; 2(2): 3

• 2002 Premkumar K. Bednets Save Lives (Centerfold – i.e. a poster for patient/student education). The Meducator 2002; 2(1): 21-24

• 2002 Premkumar K. Respiromania (Crossword). The Meducator 2002; 2(1): 462002 Premkumar K. Facts about Cholera (Centerfold – i.e. a poster for patient/student education). The Meducator 2002; 2(1): 24

• 2001 Premkumar K. Gastromania (Centerfold – i.e. a poster for patient/student education). The Meducator 2001; 1(3): 42

• 2001 Premkumar K. The Beginning… (Editorial). The Meducator 2001; 1(3): 5

• 2000 Premkumar K, Davison J, Jennett P, Hunter WJ. Development and Validation of an Evaluation Tool for Multimedia Resources in Health Education. Yearbook of Medical Informatics 2000; 425-432

• 1999 Jennett PA, Igras E, Harrison AC, Premkumar K. Health Information Technology, its Role in Healthcare Management: a Regional Case Study. International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management 1999; 1(Nos1/2): 131-139.

• 1998 Premkumar K, Davison J, Jennett P, Hunter WJ. Development and Validation of an Evaluation Tool for Multimedia Resources in Health Education. International Journal of Medical Informatics 1998; 50:243-250

• 1996 Jennett PA, Premkumar K. Technology-based Dissemination. Canadian Journal of Public Health 1996; 87(2): S34-S39.
  [My role was to do the background research and write the article]

• 1996 Premkumar K, Baumber J. A Learning Resources Center: it’s Utilization by Medical Students. Medical Education 1996;30(6): 405-411

• 1996 Jennett P, Watanabe M, Igras E, Premkumar K, Hall W. Telemedicine and Security - Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability. Three Issues to be Addressed - A Canadian Perspective. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 1996, 29:286-298.
  [My role was to do the background research and write the article]

• 1995 Harasym PH, Mah AF, Mandin H, Premkumar K. The Student Admission to Medicine Program (SAM): First steps towards the paperless processing of medical school admissions. College and University 1995; spring: 4-12.
  [My role was to do the background research and write the article]

• 1994 Premkumar K, Walter S. Effects of Short-term Isotonic & Isometric Training on Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Function. Indian Journal of Medical Research 1994;99: 129-132

• 1993 Premkumar K, Walter S. Exercise-induced Bronchial Lability in Normal Men and Women - a Comparison. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 1993;37(4):308-312

PAPERS IN NON-REFEREED JOURNALS

Published

• 2005 Premkumar K. Decubitus Ulcers - Pathophysiology and the Role of Massage Therapists. Massage and Bodywork. October/November, 2005, 100-102, 104 (total pages 4) [The journal Massage and Bodywork is indexed in the Allied and Complementary Medicine (AMED) database]
• 2005 Premkumar K. Scleroderma – the Slowly Contracting Skin of Steel. Massage and Bodywork. August/September, 2005. 104-106, 108. (total pages: 4)
• 2005 Premkumar K. Migraine, the Hat of Pain. Massage and Bodywork. June/July, 2005. 104-107, 108, 109. (total pages: 6)
• 2005 Premkumar K. A Sniff at Smell. Massage and Bodywork. April/May, 2005. 106-109. (total pages: 4)
• 2005 Premkumar K. The Doorway to Muscle Contraction. Massage and Bodywork. February/March, 2005. 110-112, 114. (total pages: 4)
• 2005 Premkumar K. Edema and Lymphedema – Are they different? Implications for bodyworkers. Massage and Bodywork. December/January, 2004/2005. 46-48, 50-52. (total pages: 6)
• 2003 Premkumar K. Crossword as a Learning Tool in Medical Education. The Newsletter of the Canadian Association for Medical Education. September, 2003
• 2001 Premkumar K. The Physiology of Smell Revisited. Simply Essential. May 2001. 0: 8-9.
• 1999 Premkumar K. Fibromyalgia, Fact or Fiction? Australian Massage Magazine. October, 1999
• 1999 Premkumar K. Plantar fasciitis. In Good Hands, New Zealand. Fall, 1999. 

CONTRIBUTED PAPERS IN PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS AND ABSTRACTS

Papers

• 2010 Busch A, Premkumar K, Dal Bello-Haas V, Zhang J. Using a web-based tracking map for an entry-level Master of Physical Therapy Program.
  Teaching, Learning with the power of Technology Summit, Saskatoon, April 26-28, 2010. (paper presentation).
  [my role – idea of tracking map; active participation in design, development, implementation and evaluation]
• 2010    Premkumar K, Coupal C. Feasibility of Conducting Self-paced Exams using Clickers. Teaching, Learning with the power of Technology    Summit, Saskatoon, April 26-28, 2010. (paper presentation).
• 2010     Premkumar K, Fyfe H, Godin R, Hood C, Little A, Tollifson R, Warkentin B. Experiential Learning: Developing Medagories 2.0 the database-driven, web-based education game. Teaching, Learning with the power of Technology Summit, Saskatoon, April 26-28, 2010. (paper presentation).
• 2010    Hackl B, Bulk F, Martin L, Premkumar K, Maeers V. The Launch of the Orientation to Online Learning Resource and Course Site for Online Course Developers. Teaching, Learning with the power of Technology Summit, Saskatoon, April 26-28, 2010. (paper presentation).
  [my role – university representative to Campus Saskatchewan – the agency that funded the development of the resource; consultant and reviewer of resource]
• 2010     Cowie N, Kuling S, Bowen A, Premkumar K. Simulation as a Teaching and Learning Tool in Medical Education. Teaching, and Learning with the power of Technology Summit, Saskatoon, April 26-28, 2010. (paper presentation).
  [my role – co-investigator/co-developer of simulation video resource]
• 2010     Backman A, Premkumar K, Schindelka B. Incorporating New Technologies into Teaching: Experiences of a “Virgin” Instructor. Teaching, and Learning with the power of Technology Summit, Saskatoon, April 26-28, 2010. (paper presentation).
  [my role – evaluator of the course developed; consultant; co-recipient of Technology Enhanced Learning grant]
• 2009      Busch A, McQuarrie A, Dal Bello-Haas V, Premkumar K, Tan I. Designing and Implementing a Clinical Practice ePortfolio System.
  E-LEARN 2009 – World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare & Higher Education. Vancouver, Canada October 26-30, 2009. (paper presentation) [my role – active participation in design and development of the ePortfolio system; a 6 page paper will be published in the conference proceedings; this is a peer-reviewed prestigious international conference with only 25% of appr. 600 submissions accepted; Available at: http://www.editlib.org/p/32607]
• 2009     Coupal C, Boechler K. E-learning through Experiential Learning Projects. E-LEARN 2009 – World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare & Higher Education. Vancouver, Canada October 26-30, 2009. (paper presentation)
  a 6 page paper will be published in the conference proceedings; this is a peer-reviewed prestigious international conference with only 25% of  appr. 600 submissions accepted; Available at: http://www.editlib.org/p/32526)
• 2009    Premkumar K, Stoops M, Daniels B. A Strategy to Promote Reflection in Medical and Dental Education. Engaging Reflection in Health Professional Education and Practice Conference. London, Ontario. May 13-15, 2009. (paper presentation) Available at: http://www.reflectivepractice.ca/proceedings_complete.pdf p.17.
• Brown T, Coupal C, Greer J, Premkumar K, Tan I. Podcasting, Course Casting, and Sidecasting at the University of Saskatchewan.  Teaching, and Learning with the power of Technology Summit, Regina, Saskatchewan, April 26-28, 2009. (paper presentation).
  [my role – piloted lecture recording as Coordinator of Form and Function of the Human Body undergraduate medical course]
• 2008     Premkumar K,  Coupal C, Boechler K. Medagories – An Educational Game to Promote Higher Order Thinking. 12^th Annual Meeting of International Association of Medical Science Educators, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. July 25-29, 2008. (paper presentation)
• 2008     Premkumar K, Pawa P, Baptiste K. Does a Year in Medicine Promote or Deter Self-directed Learning? 2008 Medical Education Conference AFMC-CAME-CFPC-MCC-RCPSC. Montreal, Quebec, Canada. May 3-7, 2008. (paper presentation)
• 2008     Premkumar K Status of Faculty Development in Canada.Professional Development Day for Faculty Developers. 2008 Medical Education Conference AFMC-CAME-CFPC-MCC-RCPSC. Professional Development for Faculty Developers. Montreal, Quebec, Canada. May 3-7, 2008. (oral presentation)
• 2008       Premkumar K. Using Interactive Technology in Faculty Development. Ideas and Resource Fair, Professional Development for Faculty Developers. 2008 Medical Education Conference AFMC-CAME-CFPC-MCC-RCPSC. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  May 3-7, 2008. (oral presentation/demonstration)
• 2007     Premkumar K, Coupal C, Trottier D. Lecture Capture as a Learning Resource for Students. Lessons Learned. 19th Annual Slice of Life Conference. Salt Lake City, Utah, US. June 26-30, 2007. (oral presentation/demonstration)
• 2007     Premkumar K, Boechler K. Solitaire Game as an Active Learning Strategy in Physiology Teaching. 19th Annual Slice of Life Conference. Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A June 26-30, 2007. (Electronic Demonstration)
• 2007     Busch A, Dal Bello-Haas V, Premkumar K, Finningley A, Zhang J, Bulk F, Jarrett J, Dean B. A web-based tracking map for an entry level master of physical therapy program. 15th WCPT International Congress - World Physical Therapy. Vancouver, Canada. June 2-6, 2007. (Paper presentation)
• 2006     Premkumar K, Kanthan R. Games in Pathology Courses. 2006 Association for Medical Education in Europe Conference. Genoa, Italy. September 14- 18, 2006. (Paper Presentation)
• 2006     Walter A, Wong A, Premkumar K. Supporting Community Service Learning. The 26th Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) Conference Toronto, Canada. June 8-11, 2006. (Oral presentation)
• 2006    Premkumar K, Deirdre B. Workshop: Games as Active Learning Strategies. 2006 Medical Education Conference AFMC-CAME-CFPC-MCC-RCPSC. London, Ontario, Canada. April 29-May 3, 2006. (Workshop Facilitation)
• 2004    Premkumar K. Medical Terminology Online – Lessons Learned. Best Practices in E-Learning Conference, Calgary, Canada, August 23-27 (online). November, 2004. (Paper Presentation)
• 2002     Premkumar K. Crosswords as a Learning Tool in Medical Education. Proceedings of the 10th International Ottawa Conference in Medical Education, Ottawa, Canada. July 14-16, 2002. (Paper Presentation)
• 1997     Premkumar K, Davison J, Jennett P, Hunter WJ. Development and Validation of an Evaluation Tool for Multimedia Resources in Health Education. Presented at the 6th International Conference on Health and Medical Informatics Education - Transformation Of Healthcare Through Innovative Use Of Information Technology For The 21st Century. New Castle, Australia, August 14-16, 1997. (Paper Presentation)
• 1996     Premkumar K, Baumber J. The Utilization of a Learning Resources Center by Medical Students. In the Proceedings of the 7th Ottawa International Conference on Medical Education and Assessment. Maastricht. The Netherlands, June 25-28, 1996.
  (Paper Presentation)
• 1996     Jennett P, Premkumar K, Elford W, Renger R. A Tool for Assessing the Readiness of Family Physician Practices to Adopt Prevention Strategies. In the Proceedings of the 7th Ottawa International Conference on Medical Education and Assessment. Maastricht. The Netherlands,  June 25-28, 1996. (Paper Presentation) [my role: do background research and writing the paper]
• 1996     Jennett P, Watanabe M, Igras E, Premkumar K, Hall W. Telemedicine and Security - Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability. Three Issues to be Addressed - A Canadian Perspective. Proceedings of the conference on Medicine meets Virtual Reality: Health Care in the information age: Future tools for transforming Medicine. San Diego, California. January 19, 1996, p.286-298. (Paper Presentation)
  [my role: do background research and writing the paper]
• 1995     Jennett P, Igras E, Harrison A, Premkumar K. Health Information Technology. It’s Role in Health Care Management - A Regional Case Study. Proceedings of the Association of Management 13th Annual International Conference. Vancouver BC. August, 1995, 13(1): p 65-71. (Paper Presentation)
• 1995   Jennett P, Premkumar K. Technology-based Dissemination. Canadian Conference on Dissemination Research. Vancouver, Canada, March, 1995. (Paper Presentation)
• 1992     Premkumar K, Walter S. Exercise-induced Bronchial Labiality in Normal Men and Women - a Comparison. XXXVII Annual conference of the Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India. December, 1992. (Paper Presentation)
• 1990     Premkumar K,Walter S. Effects of Short-term Isotonic and Isometric Training on Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Function. IX Naval Medical Symposium. Bombay, India. November, 1990. (Paper Presentation)

Abstracts

• 2011 Kawchuk J, Brownbridge B, Bowen A, Premkumar K, Cowie N. Teaching Communication and Behavioural Skills using Situational Video Clips in a Web-based Format. International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH), 23-26 January, 2011 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA (Workshop presentation) (accepted).
• 2010 Bowen A, Kuling S, Martel J, Premkumar K, Cowie N. Getting it Right: Simulation for Team Education of Emergent Caesarean Birth under General Anesthetic. 2010 Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses Conference, Montreal, QC, Canada 14-16 October, 2010 (oral presentaion) [available at: http://awhonncanada.org/en/awhonn/Abstracts_of_Presentations_p2850.html].
• 2010 Premkumar K. Assesing Reflections – Best Practices. 25th Ottawa Conference on the Assessment of Competence in Medicine and the Healthcare Professions. Miami, Florida, USA 15-20 May, 2010. (poster presentation) [available at: http://www.ottawaconference.org/images/stories/Ottawa_Conference_2010_Abstracts.5.10_1.pdf p. 53.]
• 2010 G. Malin, Premkumar K, Trinder K. Peer Teaching: Senior Medical Student Facilitators in First Year Small Group Sessions. 2010 Canadian Medical Education Conference AFMC-CAME-CFPC-MCC-RCPSC. Montreal, Quebec, Canada. May 1-5, 2010. (poster presentation)
• 2009 Tan I, Premkumar K, Busch A, Lowie K, McQuarrie A, Dal Bello-Haas V. The Clinical Practice e-Portfolio: A Learning Experience. Educause 2009 Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado. Nov 3-6, 2009. (poster presentation)
• 2009 Premkumar K. Concept Maps to Promote Higher Order Thinking in Undergraduate Medical Education. 11th Annual International Association of Medical Science Educators, Leiden, Netherlands June 29-July 3, 2009. (poster presentation)
• 2009 Premkumar K, D’Eon M, West K, Schwartz K, Trinder K. The Impact of Follow-up on Faculty Development Workshop Outcomes. Canadian Conference on Medical Education, AFMC-CAME-CFPC-MCC-RCPSC. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada May 1-3, 2009.
  (poster presentation) [Available at: http://www.mededconference.ca/archives/CCME2009-AbtractSupplement.pdf.pdf p. 76.]
• 2009 Malin G, D’Eon M, Premkumar K. Improving Student Achievement, Satisfaction and Confidence: Coorperative vs. Individual Case-Based Learning. Canadian Conference on Medical Education, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada May 1-3, 2009.
  (poster presentation) http://www.mededconference.ca/archives/CCME2009-AbtractSupplement.pdf.pdf p. 37.
• 2006 Premkumar K, Malin G, D’Eon M, Hemmings S. Learning in Context: Integrative Cases in Undergraduate Education. 2006 Association for Medical Education in Europe Conference. Genoa, Italy. September 14- 18, 2006. (poster presentation)
• 2006 Kanthan R, Premkumar K, Mills S. Cooperative Learning as an Instructional Strategy in Undergraduate Medical Education. 2006 Medical Education Conference AFMC-CAME-CFPC-MCC-RCPSC. London, Ontario, Canada.
  April 29-May 3, 2006. (poster presentation)
• 2002 Premkumar K. Evaluation of a Multimedia Resource for Health Professionals using the Phenomenographic Approach. Slice of Life Conference 2002. Toronto. Canada. June 18-22, 2002. (poster presentation)
• 2000 Premkumar K. Baumber J. Needs Assessment Survey for the Meducator - an International Journal to Promote Interaction among Medical Educators. Proceedings of the 9th Ottawa International Conference on Medical Education. Cape Town. South Africa. March 1-3, 2000. (poster presentation)
• 1999 Premkumar K. Interactive Pathology – a ready reckoner for Complementary Health Professionals. Canadian Physiological Society Winter meeting, 1999. Available at: Physiology Canada, Vol. 30 (3) December, 1999. (Abstract)

INVITED LECTURES, WORKSHOPS and INVITED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS OUTSIDE OF U OF SASKATCHEWAN

Lectures

• 2010 Premkumar K. An Approach to Problem-based Learning. 56th Annual Conference of the Association of Physiologists & Pharmacologists of India Conference (APPICON) 2010. Wardha, Maharashtra, India. December 21-23, 2010. (Invited lecture)
• 2009 Premkumar K. Massage Therapy: The Evolution of Evidence-based Practice. Integrative Health Seminar. Center for Integrative Medicine. SaskTel Theatre, Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon. September 23, 2008. (Invited lecture)
• 2009 Premkumar K. Wikis for Faculty Developers. Professional Development Day for Faculty Developers. 2009 Medical Education Conference AFMC-CAME-CFPC-MCC-RCPSC., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada May 1-3, 2009.
  (Invited lecture/demonstration)
• 2007 Premkumar K. Shifting Paradigm: Medical Education in Canada and Saskatchewan, Family Medicine Academic Rounds, Department of Family Medicine, University of Saskatchewan. September 13, 2007. (Invited lecture)
• 2006 Premkumar K. Curriculum Design, Development and Experiences in an 18 credit Interdisciplinary Course at the College of Medicine. Fall 2006, Provost’s series on Teaching and Learning, University of Saskatchewan December 5, 2006. (Invited lecture)
• 2006 Coupal C, Trottier D, Premkumar K. Lecture Recording - Context and Content. 2nd Annual Technology Forum, Saskatoon, Canada October 31, 2006. (Invited lecture)
• 2006 Premkumar K. Small Group Teaching. General Surgery Academic Rounds, Department of Surgery, University of Saskatchewan. January 23, 2006.(Invited lecture)
• 2006 Premkumar K. Teaching of Physiology – current trends. Graduate Seminar Series, Department of Physiology, University of Saskatchewan. October 22, 2006 (Invited lecture)
• 2005 Premkumar K. Active Learning Strategies in Your Classroom. Association of Physiologists & Pharmacologists of India Conference (APPICON) 2005. Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, India. December 12-15, 2005. (Invited lecture)
• 2004 Premkumar K. A Review of Evaluation Methods for Multimedia Resources. Medical Education and Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary May 12, 2004. (Invited lecture)
• 2000 Premkumar K. The Meducator, an International Journal to Promote Global Interaction among Medical Educators. Medical Education and Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary April 16, 2000
• 1999 Premkumar K. Conception to Marketing - Evolution of the CD ‘Interactive Pathology’, a Multimedia Tool for Complementary Health Professionals. Medical Education and Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary November 22, 1999. (Invited lecture)
• 1999 Premkumar K. Fibromyalgia – Discoveries, Research in Progress and Implications for Massage Therapists. In touch –A National Massage Therapy Research Symposium, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada October 7- 9, 1999. (Invited lecture)
• 1998 Premkumar K. Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome. Annual Conference of the Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapies Inc. Winnipeg, Manitoba. Canada April 30 - May 3, 1998. (Invited lecture)
• 1998 Premkumar K. Pain Management. Annual Conference of the Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapies Inc. Winnipeg, Manitoba. Canada.  April 30 - May 3, 1998. (Invited lecture)
• 1998 Premkumar K. Emerging Technologies in Medicine. Medical Education and Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary February 25, 1998. (Invited lecture)
• 1997 Premkumar K. Development and Validation of an Evaluation Tool for Multimedia Resources in Health Education. Medical Education and Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary May 15, 1997. (Invited lecture)
• 1995 Premkumar K. Evaluation Criteria for Multimedia Teaching Aids - a Review. Medical Education and Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, November 8, 1995. (Invited lecture)
• 1995 Premkumar K. The Utilization of the BACS Learning Resources Center by Medical Students. Medical Education and Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, May 24, 1995. (Invited lecture)

Workshops

• 2010  Premkumar K. Teaching Improvement Project Systems (TIPS) for Faculty. Puducherry Institute of Health Sciences. December 13-15, 2010. [workshop will be 2 days long offered to 20 faculty from the medical school. No. of participants expected: 20]
• 2011  Premkumar K. Student Response Systems (Clickers): Pedagogical Principles for Learner Engagement.  Puducherry Institute of Health Sciences.December 13-15, 2010. [workshop will be 2 days long offered to 20 faculty from the medical school. No. of participants expected: 20]
• 2010 Premkumar K. Concept Maps to Promote Higher Order Thinking. 14th Annual International Association of Medical Science Educators, New Orleans, Luisiana, USA. July 9-July 13, 2010. [workshop will be 1.5 hours long; offered to International medical faculty and educators; No. of participants expected: 25]
• 2010 Premkumar K. Audience Response Systems: Pedagogical Principles for Learner Engagement. 2010 Canadian Medical Education Conference AFMC-CAME-CFPC-MCC-RCPSC. St John’s, New Foundland, Canada. May 1-7, 2010. [workshop was 1.5 hours long; offered to Canadian medical faculty and educators; No. of participants: 6) Proccedings available at: http://www.mededconference.ca/documents/CCME2010-FinalProgram.pdf
• 2009 Premkumar K. CCHSA/PHARE Manuscript Writing & Preparation for Postgraduate Students. 8th
  Conference of the Canadian Rural Health Research Society: Rural Life, Health, Environment – The Full Spectrum, Kingston, Ontario, October 15-17, 2009. (Invited workshop)
  [workshop was 3 hours long; and offered to Canadian postgraduate students and other participants; No. of participants: 25]
• 2009 Premkumar K. Plantegenest G. Promoting Active Learning using Games. 11th Annual International Association of Medical Science Educators, Leiden, Netherlands. June 29-July 3, 2009. (Workshop facilitation)
  [The workshop was 3 hours long and offered as pre-conference professional development activities for medical educators; No. of participants: 12]
• 2009 Premkumar K. Student Peer Evaluations – Best Practices. Teaching and Learning with the Power of Technology (TLt Summit) Summit, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. April 26 – 28, 2009. (Worksop facilitation)
  [The workshop was 1 hour long and offered as professional development activities to educators of Higher Secondary Institutions of Saskatchewan; No. of participants: 10]
• 2009 Premkumar K. Concept Maps to Promote Higher Order Thinking. Teaching and Learning with the Power of Technology (TLt Summit) Summit, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. April 26 – 28, 2009. (Worksop facilitation)
  [The workshop was 1 hour long and offered as professional development activities to educators of Higher Secondary Institutions of Saskatchewan; No. of participants: 10]
• 2009 Premkumar K. Orienting Teachers – Understanding the IMG’s World. Snow Doc Conference for Community-based Faculty. Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Canada January 16-18, 2009. (Invited Workshop facilitation)
  [The workshop was 2 hours long and offered as professional development activities for community-based faculty in the province; No. of participants: 10]
• 2009 Premkumar K. Assessing Learner Needs and Designing Individually Tailored Teaching Program. Snow Doc Conference for Community-based Faculty. Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Canada. January 16-18, 2009. (Invited Workshop facilitation)
  [The workshop was 2 hours long and offered as professional development activities for community-based faculty in the province; No. of participants: 10]
• 2009 Premkumar K. Teaching Basic Communication Skills in the Medical Interview. Snow Doc Conference for Community-based Faculty. Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Canada. January 16-18, 2009. (Invited Workshop facilitation)
  [The workshop was 2 hours long and offered as professional development activities for community-based faculty in the province; No. of participants: 10]
• 2009 Premkumar K. Working with IMGs: Delivering Effective Feedback. Snow Doc Conference for Community-based Faculty. Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Canada. January 16-18, 2009. (Invited Workshop facilitation)
  [The workshop was 2 hours long and offered as professional development activities for community-based faculty in the province; No. of participants: 10]
• 2008 Premkumar K. Role of New Technologies in Accredited CME. 6th Annual CPD Accredited Providers’ Conference Ottawa, October 2-3, 2008.
  (Workshop facilitation)
  [The workshop was 2 hours long; conducted twice; accredited by the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons offered as professional development activities; No. of participants: 60]
• 2007 Dryden T, Schnurr J, Moody DG, Epstein M, Premkumar K. Clinical Case Reporting: An Inter-Professional Workshop for Health Care Practitioners. Saskatoon, Canada. September 29, 2007.
  [This was a one-day workshop; offered as professional development activity for alternative and complementary health practitioners; my role: I was involved with the planning, organizing, implementing and facilitating the workshop; No. of participants: 50]
• 2007 Premkumar K, Coupal C. Student Response Systems: Pedagogical Principles for Learner Engagement. 19th Annual Slice of Life Conference. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. June 26-30, 2007. (Workshop facilitation)
  [workshop was 3 hours long; and offered as pre-conference professional development activities for medical educators; No. of participants: 10]
• 2007 Premkumar K, Coupal C. Become Engaged with a Click of a Button. TlT Summit 2007: Learning in a Digital World.Saskatoon, Canada. May 2, 2007. (Workshop facilitation)
  [workshop was 2 hours long; and offered as professional development activities for educators in the province; No. of participants: 15]
• 2007 Premkumar K. Teaching International Medical Graduates. 15th Annual Rural and Remote Medicine Conference, Saskatoon, Canada. May 10-12, 2007. (Invited workshop)
  [workshop was 2 hours long; and offered as professional development activities for educators in the province; No. of participants: 8]
• 2007 Premkumar K. Changes to Medical Education in Saskatoon & Canada. 15th Annual Rural and Remote Medicine Conference, Saskatoon, Canada. May 10-12, 2007. (Invited workshop)
  [workshop was 2 hours long; and offered as professional development activity for educators in the province; No. of participants: 8]
• 2007 Premkumar K. CCHSA/PHARE Manuscript Writing & Preparation for Postgraduate Students. Conference of the Canadian Rural Health Research Society Saskatoon, Canada. April 27, 2007. (Invited workshop)
  [workshop was 3 hours long; and offered to Canadian postgraduate students; No. of participants: 25]
• 2006 Premkumar K. Using Games as Active Learning Strategies. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education Research, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, India. May 17, 2006. (Invited workshop)
  [workshop was 2.5 hours long; and offered as professional development activity for teachers of physiology in India; No. of participants: 20]

Panel Discussions

• 2010 Premkumar K, Wilson J, West K, Koroluk J, Furniss S, Smith L. Teaching Large Classes with Technology. Technology Week. Gwenna Moss Teaching and Learning Resource Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada. October 27, 2010.
• 2006 Premkumar K, Roberts T, Fitzgerald C (Moderator). Panel discussion: Intellectual Property Issues in Online Courses. 2nd Annual Technology Forum, Saskatoon, Canada. October 31, 2006. (Panel discussion)
• 2005 Premkumar K. Postgraduate Physiology Education in India. Time to rethink and reshape. Association of Physiologists & Pharmacologists of India Conference (APPICON) 2005. Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, India. December 12-15, 2005. (panel discussion)

INVITED LECTURES AT LOCAL MEETINGS

• Curriculum Design, Development and Experiences in an 18 credit Interdisciplinary Course at the College of Medicine. (invited lecture) Fall 2006, Provost's series on Teaching and Learning, University of Saskatchewan December 5, 2006.
• Teaching of Physiology - current trends. October 22, 2006 (invited lecture) Department of Physiology, University of Saskatchewan
• A review of evaluation methods for multimedia resources. Medical Education and Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, May 12, 2004.
• The Meducator, an International Journal to Promote Global Interaction among Medical Educators. Medical Education and Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary April 16, 2000.
• Conception to Marketing - Evolution of the CD 'Interactive Pathology', a Multimedia Tool for Complementary Health Professionals. Medical Education and Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary November 22, 1999.
• Emerging Technologies in Medicine. Medical Education and Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary February 25, 1998.
• Development and Validation of an Evaluation Tool for Multimedia Resources in Health Education. Medical Education and Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary May 15. 1997.
• Evaluation Criteria for Multimedia Teaching Aids - a Review. Medical Education and Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary November 8 1995.
• The Utilization of the BACS Learning Resources Center by Medical Students. Medical Education and Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, May 24, 1995.

RESEARCH GRANT INFORMATION

Peer Reviewed Grants

• 2010-2013 D’Eon M, S.Polreis, Premkumar K, Bonnycastle D, Trinder K, Malin G. Teaching Improvement Project Systems (TIPS) for Residents: Program Evaluation of Goals and Objectives. The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada 2010 Medical Education Research Grant. ($16,000) Term of Award: 3 years
• 2010-2011 Premkumar K, Stenerson H. The Impact of Faculty Development Interventions on Faculty Developers. The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada 2010 Faculty Development Grant.($5000 RCPSC + $5000 College of Medicine matching grant) ($10,000) Term of Award: 1 year
• 2009-2010 N Cowie, Kuling S, Bowen A, Premkumar K. Patient Care Quality Improvement Cesarean Section Simulation Project. Royal University Hospital Foundation/College of Medicine. ($30,000) Term of Award: 1 year
• 2009-2010 Premkumar K (Principal Investigator) Coupal C. (Co-Investigator).
  Paper-based Self-paced Exams using Clickers in a Remote Polling Environment.
  Campus Saskatchewan Technology Enhanced Learning Research Grant. ($9000) February 2009-2010. Term of Award: 1 year
• 2009-2010 Reeder B, Janzen B, Backman A, Premkumar K. Migration of 5 courses in the Graduate Teaching Program of the New School of Public Health and the Department of Community Health & Epidemiology to a web-based, technologically enhanced platform: A Three Year Project Phase 2 Provincial E Learning Content Development Project Grant ($126,750) Term of award: 1 year
• 2008-2009 Reeder B, Janzen B, Backman A, Premkumar K. Migration of 5 courses in the Graduate Teaching Program of the New School of Public Health and the Department of Community Health & Epidemiology to a web-based, technologically enhanced platform: A Three Year Project Phase 1 Provincial E Learning Content Development Project Grant ($132,000) Term of award: 1 year
• 2007-2010 Premkumar K. (Principal Investigator) Self-Directed Learning Readiness of Medical Students: Does our curriculum promote or deter self-directed learning? ($10,000). College of Medicine grant; peer-reviewed Term of Award: 3 years.
• 2007-2010 Premkumar K. (Principal Investigator) Student-Initiated Technology Resources Project ($30,000). October 2007. College of Medicine Grant; peer-reviewed Term of Award: 3 years.
• 2007-2008 Premkumar K. Teaching of International Medical Graduates. Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada, Faculty Development Grant. ($7500) June 2007-2008. Term of award: 1 year. [to conduct and evaluate 4 workshops for Teachers of International Medical Graduates; peer-reviewed]
• 2007-2008 Premkumar K (Principal Investigator) Reeder B, Ross A. Effective use of a Learning Management System (WebCT 6) in the Community Health & Epidemiology Course CHEP 401 for Undergraduate Medical Students. E Learning Content Development Project Grant 2007-2008. ($32,750) Term of award: 1 year.
  [to incorporate technology in teaching of course and the use of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s online modules; peer-reviewed]
• 2007-2008 Premkumar K. Technology Learning Enhancement in Undergraduate Medical Education using WebCT 6 in an Interdisciplinary 18 Credit Course - ITDL 206.18 Form and Function of the Human Body. E Learning Content Development Project Grant 2007-2008. ($41,000) Term of award: 1 year [to enhance learning experiences using technology; peer-reviewed]
• 2007-2008 Busch A, (Principal Investigator) Bello-Haas V, Premkumar K. Dean B. Evaluation and Enhancement of the Visual Curriculum Tracking System. Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Projects for Learner Services Grant 2007-2008. ($7000) Term of award: 1 year.
  [to evaluate and enhance the web-based curriculum map developed for the new Masters degree program at the School of Physical Therapy; peer-reviewed]
• 2005-2006 Premkumar K. (Principal Investigator), D’Eon M. Teaching Resources for Teaching Improvement Project Systems (TIPS). Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Projects for Course Development Grant 2005-2006. ($40,000).
  Term of award: 1 year [to develop several video vignettes as resource for the TIPS course; peer-reviewed]
• 2005-2006 Premkumar K (Principal Investigator) Costa J, Bangma J. College of Medicine Faculty Technology Integration Learning Forum. Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Projects for Faculty Development and Support Grant 2005-2006. ($7500) Term of award: 1 year
  [to organize and evaluate a two-day conference to promote use of technology in teaching at the College of Medicine; peer-reviewed]
• 2005-2010 Premkumar K. (Principal Investigator) Community-based Integrative Cases as Active Learning Strategies in Undergraduate Medical Education. University of Saskatchewan Start-up Funds for New Faculty. ($10,000) Term of Award: 5 years; peer-reviewed
• 2005-2006 Busch A, Bello-Haas V, Premkumar K, (Co-Investigator) Dean B. Development of a Visual Curriculum Tracking System. Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Projects for Learner Services Grant 2005-2006. ($7000) Term of award: 1 year
  [to develop a web-based curriculum map for the new Masters degree program at the School of Physical Therapy; peer-reviewed.]
• 2005-2006 Wong A, Premkumar K. (Co-Investigator) Facilitating mentoring at-a-distance: Technology-enhanced strategies. Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Projects for Faculty Development and Support Grant 2005-2006. ($24,000)
  Term of award: 1 year [to develop a web-based learning object for faculty and others interested in using mentoring in higher education; peer-reviewed]

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE/CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

Editor

• for The Meducator (an international journal to promote interaction in Medical Education)website: www.meducational.com/journal

Reviewer for Journals

• For Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
  (an open access online journal that address teaching and learning interests of universities and colleges across Canada)
• For International Association of Medical Science Educators Journal
  (an international journal on Medical Education)
• For Medical Teacher
  (an international journal on Medical Education)
• For Medical Education Online
  (an international journal on Medical Education)
• For Teaching and Learning in Medicine
  (an international journal on Medical Education)
• For Journal of Advances in Health Sciences Education
  (an international journal of Health professionals)
• For Massage Therapy Journal
  (Official publication of the American Massage Therapy Association)
• For The Journal of Soft Tissue Manipulation
  (An international journal sponsored by the Ontario Massage Therapist Association)

Grant Reviews

• 2006 to date Review of Technology Enhanced Learning Grants to Campus Saskatchewan. Peer review Committee Member, E Learning Priorities Committee, University of Saskatchewan. 2006 to date.

Conference Paper Submission Review

• 2010 1st International Conference on Faculty Development. 2011. Peer review Committee member.
• 2009 TlT Summit, Campus Saskatchewan. To review papers submitted for presentation at the Annual TlT conference for Higher Education Institutions of Saskatchewan 2009. Peer review Committee Member
• 2008 Committee Member, Association of Faculties of Medicine Review Committee.
  To review papers submitted for presentation at the Annual Conference of the Association 2008. Peer review Committee Member

Column Writer

• for Massage & Bodywork Magazine (an international publication for complementary and alternative health professionals)