Nicole Woods

Dr. Woods is a cognitive psychologist who received her PhD at McMaster University in 2005. Dr. Woods leads an internationally recognized research program that uses methods and principles from cognitive psychology to advance medical education theory and practice. Her research has significant implications for education across the developmental continuum and for a variety of health disciplines. Although most closely linked to undergraduate education, her work has implications for the development of expertise along the entire spectrum of professional education. In 2021, Dr. Woods was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women.

Dr. Woods currently serves as Scientist & Associate Director of Operations at The Wilson Centre, a member of the University of Toronto and the University Health Network (UHN).