Trudy Taylor, MD, FRCPC

Biography

Dr. Trudy Taylor is a rheumatologist and an associate professor of medicine. Dr. Taylor is chair of the rheumatology specialty committee for the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons and chair of the continuing professional development committee for the Department of Medicine.

Research interests

Dr. Taylor has a keen interest in medical education. She and her colleagues are working to launch a certificate of medical education research at Dalhousie and to establish a self-assessment program for students. Dalhousie is among few universities in Canada pursuing self-assessment for medical students--appropriate application of the skill improves medical judgment and performance.