Phone: (905) 525-9140 ext: 27820
Fax: (905) 524-0069
Office: Rm.437, IAHS
Email: solomon@mcmaster.ca
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Patty Solomon is the Associate Dean Rehabilitation Science and a Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences. Dr. Solomon is among the first rehabilitation scientists to develop a research program in the emerging area of HIV, disability and the role of rehabilitation. She has received CIHR funding for her research related to disability experienced by women living with HIV and on the influence of aging on adults living with HIV. She has been on the board of directors of two AIDS service organizations and is currently working with a team to examine HIV and disability in a global context.

Patty is also the past Assistant Dean of the Physiotherapy Program. She is interested in educational research and development and has published and consulted extensively in the areas of problem-based learning, educational innovation, interprofessional education and curriculum design Dr. Solomon lead the initiative on interprofessional education within the Faculty of Health Sciences from 2005-2010 and established the Program for Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research (PIPER). She has received over $ 2.5 million in funding to support research and evaluation on interprofessional education and collaboration.

Research Specialty

Patty’s area of research is in HIV, disability and rehabilitation, and educational innovation as relates to problem-based learning and interprofessional education.

Fun Fact

Avid skier and cyclist.

Taking Graduate Students

Currently taking graduate students.

Courses Taught

MSc RS, OT, PT, McMaster University

2009-2010
RS704: Independent Study in Rehabilitation Science, Course Coordinator
PT Unit 1:  Fundamentals of Physiotherapy Practice, Chair
PT Unit 4: Research and Evidence Based Practice (3 students), Supervisor

2008-2009
OT Term 6: Evidence Based Practice Project (2 students), Co-supervisor
PT Unit 1: Fundamentals of Physiotherapy Practice, Chair
PT Unit 1: Fundamentals of Physiotherapy Practice, Course Coordinator
PT Unit 4: Research and Evidence Based Practice (3 students), Supervisor

Recent Research

Project Title: Exploring the Functioning, Disability and Health of Women and Men Living with HIV in Zambia: Shifting Perspectives for a Longer Term Approach to HIV Care In Southern Africa
Investigators: Nixon S., Solomon P., Bond V (Co-Principal Applicants)
Funding Agency: Canadian Institutes for Health Research
Amount: $284, 383
Funding Period: July 1, 2011 – June 30 , 2014

Project Title: Promoting optimal  learning and student success in the global health experiential practicum for physiotherapy and occupational therapy students
Investigators: Geddes L. Thomas B., Shimmel L., Solomon P.
Funding Agency: Centre for Leadership and Learning  McMaster University
Amount: $6426.00
Funding Period: May1, 2011- Aprl 30, 2012

Project Title: Maternity-care Interprofessional Learning Initiative (MILI).
Investigators: Murray-Davis B., Solomon P., Mueller V., Malott  A.,  Shaw E.
Funding Agency: Centre for Leadership and Learning McMaster University
Amount: $8769.00
May 1, 2011 – April 30, 2012

Project Title: Health Related Challenges Living with HIV: Research Partnerships to Examine Disability and Services Use among People Living with HIV in Canada
Investigators:  Solomon P., Worthington C., O’Brien K., Merritt B.,  Gahagan J, Nixon S., Ibanez-Carrasco F.
Funding Agency: Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Amount: $32, 872
Funding Period: Oct 2010 – Oct 2011

Project Title: Evidence Informed Recommendations on Rehabilitation for Older Adults Aging with HIV
Investigators: Solomon P., O’Brien K., MacDermid J., Trentham B., Uleryk E.
Funding Agency: Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Amount: $100,000
Funding Period: Oct 2010 - Oct 2011.

Project Title: Getting to Work: Development of an Evidence-Informed Educational Program for Professionals to Promote Labour Force Participation for People Living with HIV in Canada
Investigators: Worthington C., Mangion M., O’Brien K., Rueda S., Salbach N., Solomon P.
Funding Agency: Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Amount: $126,593
Funding Period: April 2010 – April 2012.

Project Title:  Assessing the Measurement Properties of an Instrument to Describe Disability Experienced by Adults Living with HIV
Investigators: Solomon P., O’Brien K., Bayoumi A. Norman G.
Funding Agency: Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Amount: $190,287
Funding Period: April 2010 – April 2012.

Project Title: A Clinical Mentorship Model for Canadian Nurses in HIV Care
Investigators: Mill J., Caine V., Obrien K., Solomon P., Worthington C., Dykeman M., Rogers., T., Arneson C.
Funding Agency: Canadian Institutes of Health Research 
Amount: $373, 643
Funding Period: April 2010 – April 2013.

Project Title: Canadian HIV and Disability Research in a Global Context: Mobilizing Leadership and Innovation
Investigators: Nixon S., Cameron D., Flicker S., Hanass-Hancock J. Ibanez-Carrasco F., Parsons J., Solomon P., Yoshida K.
Funding Agency: Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Amount: $75,000.
Funding Period: March 2010 - March 2011