Educational technology, teaching and learning in higher education, gaming and simulation for learning, problem-based learning, medical education, continuing professional development.

Email: dkaufman@sfu.ca

Selected Publications

Journal articles

Laidlaw, T., Kaufman, D., Sargeant, J., MacLeod, H., & Blake, K. (2007). What makes a physician an exemplary communicator with patients? Patient Education and Counseling 68(2), 153-160.

Sauvé, L., Renaud, L., Kaufman, D., & Marquis, J.–S. (2007). Distinguishing between games and simulations: a systematic review. Journal of Educational Technology & Society 10(3), 244-256.

Laidlaw, R., Kaufman, D. M., MacLeod, H., van Zanten, S., Wrixon, W., & Simpson, C. D. (2006). Relationship of resident characteristics, attitudes, prior training and clinical knowledge to communication skills performance. Medical Education 40, 18-25.

Kaufman, D. M. (2003). Applying educational theory in practice: ABC of learning and teaching in medicine. British Medical Journal 326, 213-216.

Blake, K. D., Mann, K. V., & Kaufman, D. M. (2002). Using standardized patients to identify students needing extra training in interviewing skills. Academic Medicine 76, 537-538.

Battistella, M., Kaufman, D. M., & Talley, R. C. (2002). An online summer course for prematriculation medical students. Academic Medicine 76, 499-500.

Laidlaw, T., MacLeod, H., Kaufman, D., Langille, D., & Sargeant, J. (2002). Implementing a communication skills program in medical school: Needs assessment and program change. Medical Education 36, 115-124.

Kaufman, D. M. (2002). L’éducation centré sur l’enseignant ou centrée sur l’apprenant: une fausse dichotomie [Teacher- or student-centred learning: a false dichotomy]. Revue Internationale Francophone D’Éducation Médicale 3.3, 145-147.

Kaufman, D. M., Laidlaw, T, Langille, D. B., Sargeant, J., & MacLeod, H. (2001). Differences in medical students’ attitudes and self-efficacy regarding patient-doctor communication. Academic Medicine 76(2), 188.

Kaufman, D.M. (2001). Assessing medical students: Hit or miss. studentBMJ 9,87-88.

Kaufman, D. M., McClaran, J., Toombs, M., Beardall, S., Levy, I., & Chockalingam, A. (2001). Achieving cardiovascular health through continuing interprofessional development. In ACHIC: Achieving Cardiovascular Health in Canada [special insert], Canadian Journal of Public Health 92(4), I-10 – I-16.

Langille, D., Kaufman, D., Laidlaw, T., Sargeant, J., & McLeod, H. (2001). Faculty attitudes towards medical communication and their perceptions of students’ communication skills training at Dalhousie University. Medical Education 35(6), 548-554.

Burge, F., McIntyre, P., Twohig, P., Cummings, I., Kaufman, D., Frager, G., & Pollett, A. (2001). Palliative care by family physicians in the 1990’s: Resiliency amid reform. Canadian Family Physician 47, 1989-95.

Laidlaw, T., MacLeod, H., Kaufman, D., Sargeant, J., & Langille, D. (2001). Implementing a communication skills program in medical school: Program evaluation and program change. Medical Education 36, 115-124.

Laidlaw, T. S., Kaufman, D. M., MacLeod, H., Sargeant, J., & Langille, D. B. (2001). Patient satisfaction with their family physician’s communication skills: a Nova Scotia survey. Academic Medicine 76(10 Suppl), S77-79.

Kaufman, D. (2000). Problem-based learning – Time to step back? Medical Education  34(7), 510-511.

Kaufman, D. M., Mann, K. V., Muijtjens, A. M. M., & Van der Vleuten, C. P. M. (2000). Comparison of standard-setting procedures. Academic Medicine 75(3), 267-271.

Kaufman, D. M., Laidlaw, T., & MacLeod, H. (2000). Communication skills in medical school: Exposure, confidence and performance. Academic Medicine 76(10 suppl), S90-S92.

Kaufman, D. M. (2000). Protecting human subjects: case-based learning for Canadian research ethics boards and researchers. NCEHR Communiqué 10(2), 15-16.

Kaufman, D. M. (2000). Problem-based learning—time to step back? Medical Education 34(7), 510-511.

Ruedy, J. R., Kaufman, D. M., & MacLeod, H. (1999). Alternative and complementary medicine in Canadian medical schools: a survey. Canadian Medical Association Journal 160(6), 816-817.

Kaufman, D. M., & Mann, K. V. (1999). Response to letter to the editor, “Is the small-group tutorial process in PBL getting more credit than it deserves?” Academic Medicine 74(8), 852-853.

Kaufman, D. M., Ryan, K., Hodder, I. (1999). A study of the educationally influential physician. The Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions 19(3), 152-162.

Kaufman, D. M., & Mann, K. V. (1999). Achievement of students in a conventional and problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum. Advances in Health Sciences Education 4(3), 245-260.

Mann, K. V., & Kaufman, D. M. (1999). A comparative study of problem-based and conventional undergraduate curricula in preparing students for graduate medical education. Academic Medicine 74(10), S4-S6.

Kaufman, D. M. (1998). Problem-based learning: using cases to teach about how to deal with ethical problems. NCEHR Communique 8(2), 7-10.

Kaufman, D. M., Holmes, D. B. (1998). The relationship of tutors’ content expertise to interventions and perceptions in a PBL medical curriculum. Medical Education 32(3), 255-261.

Kaufman, D., Mensink, D., & Day, V. (1998). Stressors in medical school: relationship to curriculum format and year of study. Teaching and Learning in Medicine 10(3).

Kaufman, D. M., & Brock , H. (1998). Enhancing interaction using videoconferencing in continuing health education. Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions 18, 81-85.

Kaufman, D. M., & Mann, K. V. (1998). Comparing achievement on the Medical Council of Canada qualifying examination part I of students in a conventional and problem-based learning curricula. Academic Medicine 73(11), 85-87.

Selected Conference Proceedings

Kaufman, D., Sauvé, L., & Ireland, A. (2007), New tools, new views? Evaluating games and simulations from multiple perspectives. In V. Peters, M. van de Westelaken, A. van Gils, & A. van Loveren (eds.),  Proceedings of the 38th Conference of the International Simulation and Gaming Association (CD-ROM). Nijmegen, The Netherlands: Stichting ISAGA Conferentie 2007.

Asgari, M., & Kaufman, D. (2007). Using computer and video games to explore identity and support learning. In V. Peters, M. van de Westelaken, A. van Gils, & A. van Loveren (eds.), Proceedings of the 38th Conference of the International Simulation and Gaming Association (CD-ROM).  Nijmegen, The Netherlands: Stichting ISAGA Conferentie 2007.

Schell, R., & Kaufman, D. (2007). Using a collaborative online multimedia PBL simulation to stimulate critical thinking. In V. Peters, M. van de Westelaken, A. van Gils, & A. van Loveren (eds.),  Proceedings of the 38th Conference of the International Simulation and Gaming Association CD-ROM).  Nijmegen, The Netherlands: Stichting ISAGA Conferentie 2007.

Ireland, A., Kaufman, D. & Sauvé, L. (2006). Simulation and Advanced Gaming Environments (SAGE) for Learning. In T. Reeves & S. Yamashita (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2006, Honolulu (pp. 2028-2036). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Kaufman, D., Sauvé, L., & Ireland, A. (2005). Simulation and advanced gaming environments: exploring their learning impacts. Keynote paper in Q. Medhi, N. Gough & S. Natkin (Eds.), Proceedings, CGAMES05 (7th International Conference on Computer Games (pp. 16-25). Wolverhampton, UK: School of Computing and Information Technology, University of Wolverhampton.

Probst, W., Sauvé, L., Kaufman, D., Villardier, L., Power, M., & Sanchez Arias, V. (2005). The ENJEUX-S environment for real-time online educational games and simulations. In Q. Medhi, N. Gough & S. Natkin (Eds.), Proceedings, CGAMES05 (7th International Conference on Computer Games (pp. 160 – 164). Wolverhampton, UK: School of Computing and Information Technology, University of Wolverhampton.

Kaufman, D. (2005). Collaborative Online Multimedia Problem-based Simulations (COMPS). (part of grouped presentation Using games and simulations in higher education). In Proceedings, XXIIIe International Conference. International Council for Innovation in Higher Education (ICIE), Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Sauvé, L., Villardier, L., Probst, W., Boyd, G., Kaufman, D., & Sanchez Arias, V.G. (2005). Playing and learning without borders: a real-time online play environment. In S. de Castell & J. Jenson (Eds.), Online proceedings, Digital Games Research Association (DiGRA) 2005 Conference Changing Views: Worlds in Play. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Retrieved February 28, 2007 from www.digra.org/dl/.

Kaufman, D., & Sauvé, L. (2004). Simulation and Gaming Environments (SAGE) for Learning; A Pan-Canadian research project. In L. Cantoni & C. McLoughlin (Eds.), Proceedings, ED-MEDIA 2004: World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications (pp. 4568 – 4573). Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Asgari, M., and Kaufman, D. (2004). Relationships among computer games, fantasy and learning.  In Proceedings, Educating Imaginative Minds: 2nd Annual Conference on Imagination and Education. Vancouver, BC.

Kaufman, D. M. (1999). Le nouveau paradigme dans l’enseignement medical: Comment la theorie peut exercer une influence sur la pratique. [The new paradigm in medical education: How theory can inform practice.] In Volume des Communications, 13eme Journees Universitaires Francophones de Pedagogie Medicale. Universite de Nantes, France.

Selected Books, monographs and book chapters

Asgari, M. & Kaufman, D. (2007). Designing educational computer games: What can we learn from commercial games? In Trim, P. R. J., & Lee, Y-I. (Eds.), The International Simulation & Gaming Research Yearbook, Volume 15: Effective Learning from Games and Simulations (pp. 33-51). Edinburgh: The Society for the Advancement of Simulations and Games in Education and Training (SAGSET).

Kaufman, D. M., & Mann, K.V. (2007). Teaching and Learning in Medical Education: How Theory Can Inform Practice (2nd ed.) [Monograph]. London, England: Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME).

Ireland, A., & Kaufman, D. (in press). Computer-based Games for Learning. In Harber, D., & Hirtz, S. (Eds.), A Practice Guide to Online Teaching and Learning (working title). Vancouver: BCcampus.

Kaufman, D.M., Ireland, A., & Kelly, K. (in press). Computer-based Games for Learning. In Harper, D., & Hirtz, S.(Eds.), A Practice Guide to Online Teaching and Learning (working title).  Vancouver BCcampus.

Campbell, K., & Kaufman, D. (2004). Transforming faculty culture through the instructional development process. In Matheos, K. (Ed.), Occasional Papers in Higher Education Number 12: Advances and Challenges in eLearning at Canadian Research Universities (pp. 17-26). Winnipeg, MN: Centre for Higher Education Research and Development (CHERD), University of Manitoba.

Kaufman, D. M., & Campbell, K. (2004). Instructional design in online education. In K. Matheos (Ed.), Occasional Papers in Higher Education Number 12: Advances and Challenges in eLearning at Canadian Research Universities (pp. 27-34). Winnipeg, MN: Centre for Higher Education Research and Development (CHERD), University of Manitoba.

Kaufman, D. M. (2003). Applying educational theory in practice. In P. Cantillon, L. Hutchinson, & D. Wood (Eds.), ABC of Learning and Teaching in Medicine (pp. 1-4). London: BMJ Publishing.

Kaufman, D. M., & Mann, K. V. (2001). I don’t want to be a groupie. In P. Schwartz, M. Stewart, & G. Webb (Eds.), Problem Based Learning: Case Studies, Experience and Practice (pp. 142-148). London: Kogan Page.

Baylis, F., Ireland, A., Kaufman, D. M., & Weijer, C. (2000). Protecting Human Research Subjects: Case-Based Learning for Canadian Research Ethics Boards and Researchers. Ottawa: The National Council of Ethics in Human Research (NCEHR).

Kaufman, D. M., Mann, K. V., & Jennett, P. (2000). Teaching and Learning in Medical Education: How Theory Can Inform Practice [monograph]. London, UK: Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME).

Holmes, D. B., & Kaufman, D. M. (1998). Tutoring in problem-based learning: a teacher development process. In J. A. Rankin (Ed.), Handbook on Problem-Based Learning. Lanham, MD: The Scarecrow Press Inc.

Selected Research and Development Projects (Principal Investigator)

Selected Conference Presentations

Kaufman, D., Sauvé, L., & Ireland, A. (2007, July), New tools, new views? Evaluating games and simulations from multiple perspectives. Paper presented at the 38th Conference of the International Simulation and Gaming Association (ISAGA), Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

Kaufman, D., & Schell, R. (2007, July). Collaborative Online Multimedia Problem Based Learning Simulations (COMPS). Paper presented at the 38th Conference of the International Simulation and Gaming Association (ISAGA), Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

Kaufman, D. (2007, June). Innovations in gaming and simulation in health professional education. Paper presented at the SiTEL and ER One Institute “Innovative Education: Keeping the Pace with the 21st Century,” Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC.

Kaufman, D. (2007, April). 21st century teaching for students’ learning. Keynote presentation at Conference on Celebrating Our Students’ Learning, Kwantlen University College, Surrey, BC.

Kaufman, D. (2007, March). Simulation in the training of health professionals: The COMPS Project. Paper presented at the 2007 BCIT Advanced Applications Conference, Burnaby, BC.

Ireland, A., Kaufman, D. & Sauvé, L. (2006, October). Simulation and Advanced Gaming Environments (SAGE) for Learning. Paper presented at the World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2006, Honolulu, HA.

Kaufman, D. (2006, October). Simulation and Advanced Gaming Environments (SAGE) for Learning. Invited keynote address at LIGHT THE FIRE, NASAGA’s 2006 Conference, Vancouver, BC.

Kaufman, D., Bizzocchi, J., & Schell, R. (2006, October). Transforming PBL into an eLearning simulation. Paper presented at LIGHT THE FIRE, NASAGA’s 2006 conference, Vancouver, BC.

Kaufman, D. (2006, May). Collaborative Online Multimedia Problem-based Simulations (COMPS) for Distance Learning. Paper presented at the 2006 CADE/ AMTEC Joint International Conference Innovation in Education: Challenges, Issues, Solutions. Montreal, QC.

Kaufman, D. (2006, May). Simulation and Advanced Gaming Environments (SAGE) for Learning. Paper presented at BCNet IT & Advanced Research Networks Symposium, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC

Kaufman, D., & Schell, R. (2006, May). Designing for dialogue: Transforming problem-based learning (PBL) into eLearning simulations. Paper presented at the 8th Annual Symposium on Innovative Teaching, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC.

Kaufman, D. (2006, April). Using technology in the classroom. Paper presented at the 2006 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, CA.

Kaufman, D., Strahan, W., & Burk, A. (2006, April). Writing to think, learn, and communicate: Using writing-intensive learning in the higher education classroom. Paper presented at the 2006 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, CA.

Kaufman, D. (2006, April). Using technology in the classroom (session discussant). 2006 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, CA.

Kaufman, D., & Sauvé, L. (2005, December). Sage for Learning: Knowledge translation. Invited presentation at the Knowledge Translation Strategies for Social Impact Workshop, 2005 Annual Meeting of the National Centres of Excellence (NCE), Quebéc, QC.

Kaufman, D., Sauvé, L., & Ireland, A. (2005, November). Simulation and advanced gaming environments: Exploring their learning impacts. Invited keynote address at CGAMES 2005, 7th International Conference on Computer Games, Angoulême, France.

Kaufman, D., Trasler, T., & Stewart, M. (2005, September). Supporting best practices through knowledge communities:  a systems approach. Paper presented at the Canadian Association of Continuing Health Education (CACHE) 2005 Conference, Calgary, AB.

Kaufman, D. (2005, July). Simulations and games for learning. Invited presentation at IMPACT 2005: 7th Annual WebCT User Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Kaufman, D. (2005, June). Collaborative Online Multimedia Problem-based Simulations (COMPS) (part of grouped presentation Using games and simulations in higher education). Paper presented at the IXXIIIe International Conference of the International Council for Innovation in Higher Education (ICIE), Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Kaufman, D., & SAGE Simulation Team (2005, June). Collaborative Online Multimedia Problem-based Simulations (COMPS). Paper presented at the SAGE National Conference, Vancouver, BC.

Kaufman, D. (2005, June). Overview of SAGE for Learning project. Paper presented at the Canadian Council on Learning Developmental Conference on Health and Learning, Vancouver, BC.

Kaufman, D. (2005, May). Simulation and advanced gaming environments for learning. Panel presentation at the Education Arcade’s 2005 Games in Education Conference, Los Angeles, CA.

Kaufman, D. (2005, April) Games and simulations for learning. Paper presented at the BCEd Online Conference, Richmond, BC.

Kaufman, D., & Sauve, L. (2004, June). Simulation and Advanced Gaming Environments (SAGE) for Learning: A Pan–Canadian project. Paper presented at ED-MEDIA 2004–World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, Lugano, Switzerland.

Kaufman, D., Bizzocchi, J., Calvert, T., Dobson, M., Kumar, V., & Fenrich, P. (2004, May). Simulations for learning: Emphasis on medical education. Paper presented at the SAGE for Learning Annual Meeting, Montreal, QC.

Kaufman, D. (2004, May). Simulations for learning: Emphasis on medical education. Presented at the 72nd Conference of ACFAS (l’association canadienne-française pour l’avancement des sciences), Montreal, QC.

Kaufman, D. (2004, April). Simulation and games for learning: Work in progress. Paper presented to faculty and graduate students at the Faculty of Education annual Education Without Borders colloquium, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC.

Kaufman, D. M. (2002, May). Development and evaluation of an online course for pre-medical students. Paper presented at the International Council for Distance Education/Canadian Association for Distance Education Regional Conference, Calgary, AB.

Kaufman, D. M. (2001, May). Current university trends in teaching and learning. Concurrent session presented at the 4th Annual Dalhousie Conference on University Teaching and Learning, “Diversity in the Classroom”, Halifax, NS.

Kaufman, D. M., Sargeant, J., Curran, V., Hansen, P., & Hodder, I. (2001, January). Evaluation of a facilitator skills workshop for family physicians. Poster presented at the 26th Annual Conference of the Alliance for Continuing Medical Education (ACMC), San Francisco, CA.

Kaufman, D. M., Laidlaw, T. A., & MacLeod, H. (2000, November). Communication skills in medical school: Exposure, confidence and performance. Paper presented at the 39th Annual AAMC/ GEA Research in Medical Education (RIME) Conference, Chicago, IL.

Kaufman, D.M. (2000, September). Motivating physicians to improve their communication skills. Paper presented at the International Conference on Communication in Health Care. Barcelona, Spain.

Kaufman, D. M. (2000, September). Motivating physicians to improve their communication skills. Paper presented at the International Conference on Communication in Health Care. Barcelona, Spain.

Laidlaw, T. A., Prime Walker, B., Simpson, C. D., Sargeant, J., MacLeod, H., & Kaufman, D. M. (2000, September). Integrating cross-curriculum communication skills training in medical education. Paper presented at the International Conference on Communication in Health Care. Barcelona, Spain.

Laidlaw, T. A., Kaufman, D. M., Blake, K., & Simpson, D. (2000, May). The process of feedback. Paper presented at the 2000 Medical Education Symposium, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS.

Kaufman, D. M., Laidlaw, T., & MacLeod, H. (2000, May). Communication skills in medical school: Exposure, confidence and performance. Paper presented at the 2000 Medical Education Symposium, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS.

Kaufman, D. M., Mann, K., & MacLeod, H. (2000, May). Change in student learning style during two years of a preclinical PBL curriculum. Paper presented at the 2000 Medical Education Symposium, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS.

Kaufman, D. M., Laidlaw, T., & MacLeod, H. (2000, March). Communication skills in a medical school graduating class: Exposure, confidence and performance. Poster presented at the 9th International Ottawa Conference on Medical Education, Cape Town, South Africa.

Kaufman, D. M., Mann, K. V., & MacLeod, H. (2000, March). Changes in student learning style during two years of a preclinical PBL curriculum. Poster presented at the 9th International Ottawa Conference on Medical Education, Cape Town, South Africa.

Kaufman, D. M., Laidlaw, T. A., Langille, D., Sargeant, J., MacLeod, H., & Watton, L. (1999, October). Communication skills in medical school: Changes in student attitude and self-efficacy. Paper presented at the 38th annual meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), Washington, DC.

Mann, K. V., & Kaufman, D. M. (1999, October). A comparative study of problem-based and conventional undergraduate curricula in preparing students for graduate medical education. Presented at a Research in Medical Education (RIME) session of the Annual Meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), Washington, DC.

Kaufman, D. M. (1999, April). Le nouveau paradigme dans l’enseignement medical: Comment la theorie peut exercer une influence sur la pratique [The new paradigm in medical education : How theory can inform practice]. Invited keynote address presented at the 13eme Journees Universitaires Francophones de Pedagogie Medicale. Universite de Nantes, Nantes, France.

Kaufman, D. M., Ryan, K., & Hodder, I. (1999, January). A study of educationally influential physicians in Nova Scotia. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Alliance for Continuing Medical Education (ACME), Atlanta, GA.

Kaufman, D. M., & Elliott, J. (1999, January). A comparison of small-group discussion and the World Wide Web for clinical decision-making. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Alliance for Continuing Medical Education (ACME), Atlanta, GA.

Kaufman, D. M., Ryan, K., & Hodder, I. (1998, June). A study of educationally influential physicians. Poster presented at the 1998 Annual Meeting of the ACMC/ACTH/CAME, Ottawa, ON.

Kaufman, D. M., & Elliott, J. (1998, April). A comparison of the World Wide Web and small-group discussion in clinical decision-making. Poster presented at the 1998 Annual Meeting of the ACMC/ACTH/ CAME, Ottawa, ON.

Kaufman, D. M., Ryan, K., & Hodder, I. (1998, January). A study of the educationally influential physician: Interim report. Poster presented at the 23rd Annual Conference of the Alliance for Continuing Medical Education (ACME), San Diego, CA.

Selected Workshops

Kaufman, D., & Sauvé, L. (2007, October). Games and simulations in higher education. Tutorial presented at E-Learn 2007–World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education, Quebec.

Kaufman, D., Sauvé, L., Owston, R., & Watters, C. (2007, October).Learning with games and simulations: Examples, evidence and supporting technologies. Symposium presented at E-Learn 2007–World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education, Quebec.

Mamchur, C., Kaufman, D., & Myers, G. (2007, February). The professional portfolio: Passport to your future. Workshop presented to pre-tenure faculty in the Faculty of Eduucation, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC.

Chu, S., Wallace, E., & Kaufman, D. (2006, November). Key Questions about Teaching and Learning. Workshop presented to new faculty at Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC.

Kaufman, D., & Sauvé, L. (2006, August). Using games and simulations in higher education. Pre-conference workshop presented at the MERLOT International Conference, Ottawa, ON.

Kaufman, D. M., & Sauve, L. (2004, November). Using games and simulations in higher education. Pre-conference workshop presented at the Annual Professional & Organizational Development (POD) Network Conference: Culture, Communication, Créativité: Shaping Change in Higher Education. Montreal, QC.

Kaufman, D., & Ireland, A. (2006, March). Technology-based simulation and gaming environments in higher education. Workshop presented at the Lilly Conference on College & University Teaching – West, Pomona, CA.

Kaufman, D. & Ireland, A. (2006, January). Using games and simulations in continuing medical education. Workshop presented at the Alliance for Continuing Medical Education’s (ACME’s) 31st Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Kaufman, D. (2005, October). Simulations for teaching and learning in medical education. Workshop presented at the British Columbia Academic Health Council (BCAHC) Simulation conference, Vancouver, BC.

Kaufman, D. (2005, June). Simulations and games for learning: a new media form. Workshop presented at TransNet: Transdisciplinary Network for Performance and Technology International Conference, Vancouver, BC.

Kaufman, D. & Ireland, A. (2005, March). Using games and simulations in higher education.  Workshop presented at Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching – West. Pomona, CA.

Sauvé, L., Kaufman, D., Watters, C., & Power, M. (2005, March). L’utilisation de jeux et simulations en enseignement supérieur [The use of games and simulations in higher education]. Online workshop for Le Réseau d’enseignement francophone à distance du Canada (REFAD).

Kaufman, D. M., & Sauve, L. (2004, November). Using games and simulations in higher education. Pre-conference workshop presented at the Annual Conference of the Professional & Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD), Montreal, PQ.

Kaufman, D. (2004, June). Simulation and games for learning. Workshop presented at the annual conference of the Educational Technology Users’ Group of BC, University College of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, BC.

Kaufman, D. M. (2002, November). Problem-based learning. Workshop presented at 22nd Annual Lilly Conference on College Teaching, Miami University, Pomona, CA.

Kaufman, D. (2002, June). Humour and Medicine. Workshop presented at the “Emerging Perspectives on Acute Coronary Syndrome and Vascular Disease” conference, Whistler, BC.

Kaufman, D. M. (2002, June). Incorporating humour in teaching and learning. Workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON.

Kaufman, D. M. (2002, June). Current trends in teaching and learning in higher education. Workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON.

Kaufman, D. M. (2002, June). Promoting inquiry in the classroom through active learning. Workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON.

Kaufman, D. M. (2002, June). Using humour to recharge your lectures. Workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON.

Kaufman, D. M., & Van Wagoner, N. (2002, May). Online problem-based learning: Principles and practices. Workshop presented at the International Council for Distance Education/Canadian Association for Distance Education Regional Conference, Calgary, AB.

Kaufman, D. M. (2002, May). Using humour in teaching. Workshop presented at the Symposium on Innovative Teaching, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC.

Kaufman, D. M. (2002, April). Improving communication skills: a lighthearted approach. Workshop presented at The Department of Continuing Medical Education, Ingram Regional Medical Center, Lansing, MI.

Kaufman, D. M., & Smith, T. (2002, February).  eLearning for training. Workshop presented to Directors of Human Resources and/or Training for the INFOSERV Institute of Technology, Kingston, Jamaica.

Kaufman, D. M. (2001, November). Problem-based learning in university education. Workshop presented at the Centre for Learning & Teaching, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC.

Kaufman, D. M. (2001, October). Research on faculty development. Mini-workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the University, College and Institute Professional Development Coordinators (UCIPD), Vancouver, BC.

Kaufman, D. M. (2001, June). Online course for pre-medical students: quantitative and qualitative evaluation. Workshop presented at the Association for Media and Technology in Educaion (AMTEC) Conference, Halifax, NS.

Kaufman, D. M. (2001, June). Using active learning methods in medical education. Workshop presented at the Dalhousie University Faculty Development Summer Institute, “Enhancing Teaching Practice,” Halifax, NS.

Kaufman, D. M. (2001, June). Advanced small-group facilitation skills. Workshop presented at the Dalhousie University Faculty Development Summer Institute, “Enhancing Teaching Practice,” Halifax, NS.

Kaufman, D. M. (2001, May). Teaching and learning in higher education: Current trends. Workshop presented at Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS.

Kaufman, D. M., Glackman, B., & Day, R. (2001, May). Introduction to teaching & learning with WebCT. Workshop presented by the Centre for University Teaching, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC.

Kaufman, D. M., & Mann, K. V. (2001, April). Cooperative learning in medical education. Workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the ACMC/ACAHO/CAME, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS.

Kaufman, D. M. (2001, March). Evaluating teaching for promotion and tenure. Workshop presented at Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC.

Kaufman, D. M. (2001, March). From teaching to learning: a new paradigm for education in research ethics. Presented at the National Workshop of the National Council for Ethics in Human Research (NCEHR), Toronto, ON.

Kaufman, D. M. (2001, February). Meeting challenges in medical education: the role of new technologies. Workshop presented at the International Medical University (IMU), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Kaufman, D. M. (2001, February). Innovation in medical education. Workshop presented at the International Medical University (IMU), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Kaufman, D. M. (2001, February). An early start to medical school: an online course for students entering medical school. Workshop presented at the International Medical University (IMU), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Kaufman, D. M., & Holmes, D. B. (2001, January). Enhancing tutoring skills: Managing challenging situations in the COPS curriculum. Workshop presented at the Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS.

Singer, I., Kaufman, D. M., & AuYeung, D. (2001, January). Using games and simulations in medical education. Workshop presented at the 26th Annual Conference of the Alliance for Continuing Medical Education (ACMC). San Francisco, CA.

Kaufman, D. M., Singer, I., & Snell, L. (2001, January). Using humor in teaching. Workshop presented at the 26th Annual Conference of the Alliance for Continuing Medical Education (ACMC). San Francisco, CA.

Kaufman, D. M. (2001, January). Overcoming physicians’ barriers to improving their communication skills. Workshop presented at the 26th Annual Conference of the Alliance for Continuing Medical Education (ACMC). San Francisco, CA.

Kaufman, D. M. (2001, January). Teaching and learning in higher education: Current trends. Workshop presented at Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC.

Kaufman, D. K. (2000, November). Enhancing tutoring skills: Managing challenging situations in small-group problem-based learning. Workshop presented at Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC.

Kaufman, D. K. (2000, November). Active learning in the university classroom. Workshop presented at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.

Kaufman, D. M., Ste-Marie, M., & Blake, K. (2000, October). Community-based education: What do preceptors need? Workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the Atlantic Provinces Pediatric Society. Halifax, NS.

Kaufman, D. M. (2000, August). Reflection on teaching: an experiential approach. Workshop presented at the University of Prince Edward Island Teaching Improvement Symposium, Charlottetown, PEI.

Kaufman, D. K. (2000, August). Reflection in teaching: an experiential process. Workshop presented at the University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PEI.

Laidlaw, T. A., Kaufman, D. M., Barton, B., & Ryding, H. (2000, June). Constructive feedback: an interactive process. Workshop presented at the Dalhousie University Faculty of Dentistry Teaching Day Retreat, Halifax, NS.

Kaufman, D. M. (2000, June). Facilitating small group learning. Workshop presented to faculty and students at the University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Vermillion, SD.

Kaufman, D. M. (2000, June). Facilitating online learning using WebCT. Workshop presented to faculty and students at the University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Vermillion, SD.

Kaufman, D. M., Mann, K., & Holmes, B. (2000, May). Educational opportunities for faculty: Charting a course for the medical school. Workshop presented at the 2000 Dalhousie University Medical Education Symposium, Halifax, NS.

Kaufman, D. M., Allen, M., & Barton, B. (2000, May). Incorporating humour into teaching and learning. Workshop presented at the Fourth Annual Dalhousie Conference on University Teaching and Learning, Halifax, NS.

Mann, K., & Kaufman, D. M. (2000, May). Reflective practice: What does it mean for my teaching? Workshop presented at the Fourth Annual Dalhousie Conference on University Teaching and Learning, Halifax, NS.

Kaufman, D. M., & Mann, K. (2000, May). Reflective practice in medical education. Workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the ACMC/CAME/ACTH, Whistler, BC.

Laidlaw, T., & Kaufman, D. M. (2000, February). Communication skills program and research initiatives. Workshop presented at Middlesex Hospital, London, UK.

Kaufman, D. (2000, January). Motivating physicians to improve their communication skills. Alliance for CME Workshop, San Francisco, CA.

Kaufman, D. M. (1999, March). Communication skills for hospital staff. Workshop presented at Tehachapi Hospital, Tehachapi, CA.

Kaufman, D. M. (1999, February). Continuing medical education and interprofessional education. Workshop presented at the meeting of the “Achieving Cardiac Health in Canada” (ACHIC) Partnership, Ottawa, ON.

Singer, I., Kaufman, D. M. (1999, January). Using games in teaching. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Alliance for Continuing Medical Education (ACME), Atlanta, GA.

Kaufman, D. M. (1998, November). Communication skills for physicians: a lighthearted approach. Workshop presented at three hospitals in Southern California.

Kaufman, D. M., & Sargeant, J. (1998, May). Facilitation skills for physicians. Workshop presented to family physicians and specialists, sponsored by Merck Frosst, Halifax, NS.

Kaufman, D. M. (1998, April). Active Learning in higher education. Workshop presented twice as Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MA.

Kaufman D. M. (1998, April). Developing tutoring skills in problem-based learning. Workshop presented twice as Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MA.

Kaufman, D. M., Sargeant, J., & Allen, M. (1998, April). Online CME in Nova Scotia. Workshop presented at the 1998 Annual Meeting of the ACMC/ACTH/CAME, Ottawa, ON.

Kaufman, D. M. (1998, March). Training the trainer in problem-based learning (PBL). Workshop presented to four faculty who will train faculty in tutoring in a PBL curriculum at their medical school at the Catholic University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil.

Kaufman, D. M. (1998, March). Tutoring in problem-based learning. Workshop co-presented with four medical school faculty members to their faculty peers at Catholic University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil.

Kaufman, D. M. (1998, March). Case-writing for problem-based learning. Workshop presented to medical school faculty, Catholic University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil.

Kaufman, D. M., & Sargeant, J. (1998, February). Facilitation skills for physicians. Workshop presented to family physicians and specialists, sponsored by Merck Frosst, Halifax, NS.

Kaufman, D. M., & Wright, W. A. (1998, February). Active learning in the university classroom. Workshop presented at the 2nd Annual Dalhousie Conference on University Teaching & Learning, Halifax, NS.

Kaufman, D. M., & Laidlaw, T. A. (1998, January). Improving physicians’ communication skills. Workshop presented at the 23rd Annual Conference of the Alliance for Continuing Medical Education (ACME), San Diego, CA.

Kaufman, D. M. (1998, January). Using humor in teaching. Workshop presented at the 23rd Annual Conference of the Alliance for Continuing Medical Education (ACME), San Diego, CA.

Kaufman, D. M., Sargeant, J., Simpson, C., & Banks, M. (1998, January). Online CME in Nova Scotia. Workshop presented at the 23rd Annual Conference of the Alliance for Continuing Medical Education (ACME) Canadian Day, San Diego, CA.

Selected Media Interviews

Kaufman, D. (2006, June). Radio interview on learning technologies including games, Bill Good Show, CKNW, Vancouver, BC.

Kaufman, D. (2004, November). Games and simulations for learning. Webcast presented by BCcampus, Vancouver, BC.

Kaufman, D. (2004, August). Games and simulations for learning. TV interview for Breakfast TV, CityTV, Vancouver, BC.

Kaufman, D. (2004, August). Games and simulations for learning. Radio interview for BC Almanac Show, CBC Radio One, Vancouver, BC.

Kaufman, D. (2004, July). Games and simulations for learning. Radio interview for Bill Good Show, CKNW, Vancouver, BC

Kaufman, D. M., & Sargeant, J. (1998, February). Designing online CME: What we’ve learned to date. Lecture presented at the Division of Medical Education Research & Development Series, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS.

Leadership, Faculty Service, Community Service

National/International

• SSHRC Major Collaborative Research Initiative (MRCI) Adjudication Committee (2006 – present)

• Midterm Review Committee, SSHRC Community-University Research Alliance (CURA) program (2006 – present)

• Vice-Provost’s International Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning, University of Windsor (2006 – present)

• Member, Steering Committee, Canadian Council on Learning  – Health and Learning Knowledge Centre (2005 – present)

• The John Ruedy Award for Innovation in Medical Education (Association of Canadian Medical Colleges): Member of Selection Committee (1999 – 2001)

• National Council on Bioethics Education and Communications Committee (1997 – 2002)

Provincial

• Member and adjunct professor, Program Evaluation Committee, UBC Faculty of Medicine (2003 – present)

• BC Universities Vice-President Academic Advisory Council Telelearning in Health sub-committee member (2001 – 03), Chair (2003 – 04)

• Program Committee, Telecommunication Applications Research Alliance (TARA) (1996 – 98)

Simon Fraser University

• Associate member, Faculty of Health Sciences (2004 – present)

• Member, Learning Technologies Coordinating Committee (2002 – present)

• Secretary, Senate Committee on University Teaching and Learning (2001 – present)

• Chair, Instructional Development Group (2001 – 05)

• Faculty of Education Renewal, Promotion and Tenure Committee (2004 – present)

• SFU Selection Committee for Dean of Graduate Studies (2004 – 05)

• SFU Research Ethics Board (2003 – 04)

• Member, SFU Academic Integrity & Honesty Committee (2002 – 04)

• Member, SFU Learning Technologies Steering Committee (2001 – 02)

• Member, SFU Learning Technologies Coordinating Committee (2002 – present)

• SFU Representative, COHERE (Collaboration for Online Higher Education and Research) (2001 – 05)

Academic Reviewer

Journals, editorial

• Associate Editor, International Journal of Intelligent Games and Simulations (2005 – present)
• Associate Editor, International Journal of Technology in Higher Education (2003 – present)
• Member, Editorial Review Panel, Canadian Journal of Education (Special Issue on Distance Education) (1987)

Journal article reviewer

• Journal of Distance Education (2006 – present)
• Pédagogie médicale : Revue internationale francophone d’education médicale (2005 – present)
• Revue international des technologies en pédagogie universitaire (2004 – present)
• International Journal on Academic Development (2003 – present)
• Advances in Health Sciences Education (1999 – present)
• Academic Medicine (1998 – present)
• Journal of General Internal Medicine (1998 – 2000)
• The Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, Special Issue (1998)
• Teaching and Learning in Medicine (1997 – 2000)
• The Canadian Journal of Palliative Care (1996 -2000)
• Medical Education (1995-present)
• Canadian Medical Association Journal (1993 – 2000)

Awards, Honours, Scholarships, Fellowships

• Assemblée nationale du Québec Medal awarded for research on CANARIE-funded ENJEUX project, with Dr. Louise Sauvé and others (2006)
• Dalhouise University Instructional Leadership Award (1998)
• National University Continuing Education Association (Division of Independent Study) Award for Scholarly Publication in 1987 (with Dr. Ian Mugridge)

Teaching and Professional Positions

Employment History: Academic

International projects

• Implementing a problem-based learning curriculum. (2000, March). Chaired Curriculum Committee for one-week intensive development session for new PBL curriculum at Medical School, Catholic University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil.
• Designing a problem-based learning curriculum. (1999, January – February). Chaired Curriculum Committee for three-week intensive development session for new PBL curriculum at Medical School, Catholic University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil.

Graduate Student Supervision

Simon Fraser University (2001 – present )

• Senior supervisor for one Ph.D., two Ed.D., one M.Ed., one M.Sc. and three M.A. students

• External examiner for one Ph.D. and two M.Sc. students