Dr. Jane Gair

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jane Gair is a Teaching Professor at the University of Victoria, where she specializes in medical education and training. With undergraduate degrees from McMaster University and the University of British Columbia, followed by a PhD from UBC, she teaches first and second-year medical students in the Island Medical Program. Gair employs innovative teaching methodologies, including Case-Based Learning (CBL), to facilitate medical practice education. As an active member of several committees, she leads faculty development in CBL and engages in research on Problem-Based Learning and effective small group teaching strategies. She collaborates internationally on medical education initiatives, including partnerships with the University of Newcastle in Australia and Patan Academy of Health Sciences in Nepal. Gair also oversees the “Let’s Talk Science” outreach program, fostering community engagement through science education. Her research interests extend into genetics and personalized medicine, and she regularly presents at conferences about the integration of these topics into medical curricula.

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching Professor

2016-07-01 — Present

University of Victoria • Victoria, BC

Promoted to Teaching Professor with tenure; teaches various courses and workshops, specializing in medical genetics and case-based learning.

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.