Allison
Sohanlal,
MSc, CCLS
McMaster University
ON,
Canada
Allison Sohanlal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University. Her faculty position is within the MSc Child Life & Pediatric Psychosocial Care program and includes the role of Clinical Education Coordinator for Stream 1: Entry to Child Life Practice. Allison was awarded a MERIT faculty fellowship in 2024 which offers mentorship to conduct research in health professions education. In addition to leadership in academics, Allison's clinical experience as a Certified Child Life Specialist includes working in early intervention programs, community hospitals, tertiary paediatric hospitals and community non-profit organizations.
Presenting at CAB 2025:
It is crucial for training health professional students to develop the knowledge and skills to manage situations where patients are agitated, especially in youths. Therefore, an interprofessional simulation experience was offered to support health professional students learn how to mitigate these situations in preparation for their clinical placements and future practice.