Contact Information

Phone: (905) 525-9140 ext: 27804
Fax: (905) 524-0069
Office: Rm.415, IAHS
Email: baptiste@mcmaster.ca
Curriculum Vitae: Download

Profile

Sue Baptiste is a full Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Professor Baptiste completed her professional program in occupational therapy in England and shortly after graduation, emigrated to Canada where she has stayed throughout her career.

Sue is known particularly for her work as one of a team of six occupational therapists who developed the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), an outcome measure used in over 35 countries and translated into 24 languages at last count. In addition, she has consulted around the world in curriculum development and problem-based learning, working with many professions including medicine, dentistry, naturopathy, chiropractic, physiotherapy, nursing, veterinary medicine and several others.

Professor Baptiste carries over $4 million research funds over the past four years as principal or co-principal investigator, with the main focus on working with internationally educated health professionals to enable a smoother transition into their professions in Canada. She is very committed to enhancing cross-cultural understanding.

Sue is on the Board of the Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation, assisting in raising funds for research focused upon occupational therapy applications. Currently, Professor Baptiste is the President-Elect for the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, becoming President on October 1st, 2010 and the alternate Canadian delegate to the Council of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

Research Specialty

Sue's area of research is in professional development, competence and self assessment. Her research focuses on the acculturation of internationally educated health professionals into Canadian professional practice; client-centred practice and service delivery systems; and, faculty development and roles in problem-based, learner-centred curricula.

Fun Fact

Sue’s greatest pleasures include traveling with her husband, walking her dog and reading up to five books a week with the help of a glass of good wine and a warm fire.

Taking Graduate Students

Sue aims to supervise one new student each year; modest amounts of research funds are often available to support student involvement.

Courses Taught

MSc OT, McMaster University
2010-2011
Term 1: Wellness, Health & Occupation, Chair
Term 1: Wellness, Health and Occupation: Professional Roles and Experiential Practicum, Co-Coordinator

2009-2010
Term 1: Wellness, Health & Occupation, Chair
Term 1: Wellness, Health and Occupation: Professional Roles and Experiential Practicum, Co-Coordinator

2008-2009
Term 1: Wellness, Health & Occupation, Chair
Term 1: Wellness, Health and Occupation: Professional Roles and Experiential Practicum, Co-Coordinator
Term 6: Transition to Practice: Professional Roles and Experiential Practicum, Co-Coordinator

Recent Research 

Project Title: The Occupational Therapy Examination & Practice Preparation Program (OTepp)
Investigators: Von Zweck, C. (Co-PI), Baptiste, S. (Co-PI)
Funding Agency: Foreign Credentials Recognition Program, HRSDC
Amount: $2,182,000
Funding Period: February 2010 – July 2010

Project Title: French translation of OTepp materials
Investigators: Tremblay, M., von Zweck, C., Baptiste, S.
Funding Agency: CNFS, Province de Quebec.
Amount: $50,000
Funding Period: 2010 (This funding may be continued for updating and ensuring translated documents are current as OTepp program continues)

Project Title: Renewal funds for the Occupational Therapy Examination & Practice Preparation Program (OTepp – new title)
Investigators: Baptiste, S. (PI), Brenchley, C.
Funding Agency: Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration Ontario.
Amount: $1,497,000
Funding Period: October 2009 - September 2012

Project Title: Working Together for Kids: Interprofessional Community Partnerships
Investigators: Rison, C., Solomon, P., Baptiste, S., Carter, T.
Funding Agency: Health Force Ontario
Amount: $248,952
Funding Period: January 2009 - June 2010

Project Title: The Occupational Therapy Examination Preparatory Program (OTEPP)
Investigators: Baptiste, S., Brenchley, C.
Funding Agency: Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration Ontario.
Amount: $519,300
Funding Period: April 1 2008 – September 30 2009