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Martine Quesnel

Pathways to Practice: Education, Integration, and Mentorship

Research Platforms

Critical, Inclusive, and Equity-oriented Health Professions Education
Program Evaluation and Curriculum Development

Research Overview

Professor Quesnel's education scholarship focuses on clinical education, the experiences of internationally educated physiotherapists (IEPTs) in Canada, and mentorship for professional development in physical therapy. She explores clinical education from multiple perspectives to enhance educational experiences. Martine is particularly interested in understanding how IEPTs successfully achieve licensure, integrate into practice and contribute to the Canadian health care system. Her work also examines mentorship to support the growth, integration and lifelong development of IEPTs, students, and practicing physiotherapists.

Research Projects

Clinical Education/Education
Research exploring factors influencing clinical education capacity and advancing physiotherapy education, including equity-focused teaching in MScPT curricula.
Experiences of Internationally Educated Physiotherapists (IEPTs)
Research studies examining IEPT and employer perspectives regarding IEPT integration in Canadian workplace, and a study exploring clinical instructors’ perceptions of IEPT readiness for practice in bridging programs.
Mentorship
Projects exploring mentorship amongst students and clinicians for professional development.

People

Collaborators

Sharon Switzer-McIntyre, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto

Brenda Mori, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto

Contact

Email Martine Quesnel as martine.quesnel@utoronto.ca.