Lara Cooke

Dr. Cooke is Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Department of Neurosciences and Assistant Dean of Faculty Development for the Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary.

After completing graduate studies in Neurophysiology at the University of Western Ontario, Dr. Cooke attended medical school at the University of Calgary.  Following this, she continued on in Calgary to complete her training in neurology, a fellowship in Headache Medicine, and a Master’s of Medical Education.  Dr. Cooke stayed in Calgary to practice in the environment in which her early training and mentorship occurred, having fallen in love with the West, and with the idea of practicing in such a stimulating environment.

Current research interests relate primarily to work in the area of medical education in her role as a Faculty Developer.  Dr. Cooke has worked locally, nationally, and internationally to present research and curricular reform in the area of teaching communication skills to specialty residents.  More recent research interests include enhancing self-efficacy of teachers of International Medical Graduates, understanding how medical students learn about medical professionalism, and using “deliberate practice” as an ideal model for faculty development.

Updated: 2009-04-09