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Janet Hafler, EdD

Professor of Pediatrics (General Pediatrics); Associate Dean for Teaching and learning, General Pediatrics; Director, Teaching and Learning Center

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Janet Hafler, EdD

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  • Teaching and Learning Center

    367 Cedar Street, ES Harkness Hall

    New Haven, Ct 06510

    United States

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Research Summary

Dr. Hafler runs an active research program applying qualitative research methods in medical education. She collaborates with and mentors medical students, faculty, residents, and fellows on the elements of qualitative research in the field of medical education and medical care.

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Research Interests

Education; Needs Assessment; Learning Health System

Selected Publications

  • Assessment of a hemodialysis E-curriculum in postgraduate nephrology education: A pilot mixed methods study.Krishnan N, Brannan E, Hafler J, Brennan-Wydra E, Encandela J. Assessment of a hemodialysis E-curriculum in postgraduate nephrology education: A pilot mixed methods study. Clinical Nephrology 2022, 98: 247-255. PMID: 36149024, DOI: 10.5414/cn110778.
  • Bias Against International Medical Graduates in the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Recruitment Process: Findings From a Nationwide Survey of Fellowship Program DirectorsButt A, Mankbadi M, Erikson C, Marshall A, Masselink LE, Tong G, Hafler J, Podoltsev N, Lee AI. Bias Against International Medical Graduates in the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Recruitment Process: Findings From a Nationwide Survey of Fellowship Program Directors JCO Oncology Practice 2022, 18: 783-787. PMID: 36108253, DOI: 10.1200/op.22.00219.
  • The pipeline starts in medical school: characterizing clinician-educator training programs for U.S. medical studentsBahar RC, O’Shea A, Li ES, Swallow MA, Allocco AA, Spak JM, Hafler JP. The pipeline starts in medical school: characterizing clinician-educator training programs for U.S. medical students Medical Education Online 2022, 27: 2096841. PMID: 35796419, PMCID: PMC9272942, DOI: 10.1080/10872981.2022.2096841.
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hematology and Oncology Fellowship ProgramsMankbadi M, Alemu L, Bey A, Connell N, Fanning L, Frustace P, Genao I, Hafler J, LaCasce A, Lucas T, Marshall A, Mones J, Murphy M, Naik R, Podoltsev N, Lee A. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Programs Blood 2021, 138: 2977-2977. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2021-145827.
  • The lived understanding of professional behavior: perspectives from three levels of seniority within a single US institutionHumphreys J, Hafler J, Hafferty F, Huot S, Angoff N, Schwartz M. The lived understanding of professional behavior: perspectives from three levels of seniority within a single US institution MedEdPublish 2021, 10 DOI: 10.15694/mep.2021.000157.1.
  • The lived understanding of professional behavior: perspectives from three levels of seniority within a single US institution [Correction]Humphreys J, Hafler J, Hafferty F, Huot S, Angoff N, Schwartz M. The lived understanding of professional behavior: perspectives from three levels of seniority within a single US institution [Correction] MedEdPublish 2021, 10 DOI: 10.15694/mep.2021.000157.1c.
  • Mentoring for Educational Research Skills and ScholarshipHafler J, Phatak U. Mentoring for Educational Research Skills and Scholarship 2021, 123-131. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-86935-9_13.
  • 27. EFFECTIVENESS OF DELIVERING DIFFICULT NEWS TRAINING: IMPROVED SKILLS AND SELF-EFFICACY OF PEDIATRIC TRAINEESMurtha T, Taylor E, Tala J, Asnes A, Hafler J, Massaro S, Kandil S. 27. EFFECTIVENESS OF DELIVERING DIFFICULT NEWS TRAINING: IMPROVED SKILLS AND SELF-EFFICACY OF PEDIATRIC TRAINEES Academic Pediatrics 2019, 19: e13-e14. DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2019.05.041.
  • Defining the patient experience in medical oncology.Odai-Afotey A, Kliss A, Hafler J, Sanft T. Defining the patient experience in medical oncology. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2018, 36: 167-167. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2018.36.30_suppl.167.
  • A Novel Approach to the Medical Student Hematology CurriculumLevinsohn E, DiGiovanna M, Encandela J, Takizawa P, Hafler J, Lee A. A Novel Approach to the Medical Student Hematology Curriculum Blood 2016, 128: 3537-3537. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v128.22.3537.3537.
  • Factors Influencing Hematology Career Choice in Hematology and Oncology Fellows at a Major Academic InstitutionWallace N, Hafler J, Hurwitz M, Podoltsev N, Lacy J, Lee A. Factors Influencing Hematology Career Choice in Hematology and Oncology Fellows at a Major Academic Institution Blood 2016, 128: 3538-3538. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v128.22.3538.3538.
  • SP0110 What Makes An Effective Mentor and An Effective Mentee?Hafler J. SP0110 What Makes An Effective Mentor and An Effective Mentee? Annals Of The Rheumatic Diseases 2016, 75: 27. DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2016-eular.6382.
  • SP0247 Teaching is Not an Art: It is a SkillHafler J. SP0247 Teaching is Not an Art: It is a Skill Annals Of The Rheumatic Diseases 2015, 74: 59. DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-eular.6818.
  • Scholarship in medical educationPalladino C, Gusic M, Fincher R, Hafler J. Scholarship in medical education 2013, 658-668. DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199652679.003.0056.
  • Peer Feedback Tool for Clinical TeachingZenni E, Hageman H, Hafler J, Gusic M. Peer Feedback Tool for Clinical Teaching MedEdPORTAL 2011 DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.8560.
  • Peer Feedback Tool for Lectures & Small-Group TeachingBlanco M, Capello C, Gusic M, McCormack W, Hafler J. Peer Feedback Tool for Lectures & Small-Group Teaching MedEdPORTAL 2011 DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.8416.
  • The Hidden Curriculum, Structural Disconnects, and the Socialization of New ProfessionalsHafferty F, Hafler J. The Hidden Curriculum, Structural Disconnects, and the Socialization of New Professionals 2010, 17-35. DOI: 10.1007/978-94-007-0271-4_2.
  • On Being . . . InclusiveHafferty F, Hafler J. On Being . . . Inclusive Academic Medicine 2010, 85: 391. DOI: 10.1097/acm.0b013e3181cd4ca5.
  • Faculty preceptors benefit students' experience in a surgery clerkshipBeleniski F, Rosen H, Gu X, Lipsitz S, Hafler J, Breen E. Faculty preceptors benefit students' experience in a surgery clerkship Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2009, 209: s115. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2009.06.286.
  • Assessing Procedural Skills Training in Pediatric Residency Programs: In ReplyGaies M, Landrigan C, Hafler J, Sandora T. Assessing Procedural Skills Training in Pediatric Residency Programs: In Reply Pediatrics 2008, 121: 650-651. DOI: 10.1542/peds.2007-3596.
  • 17 The ACGME competencies in the operating roomGreenberg J, Irani J, Greenberg C, Blanco M, Lipsitz S, Ashley S, Breen E, Hafler J. 17 The ACGME competencies in the operating room Journal Of Surgical Research 2007, 137: 157-158. DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2006.12.026.
  • Residents as teachers – a faculty development approach to programme developmentRider E, Federman D, Hafler J. Residents as teachers – a faculty development approach to programme development Medical Education 2000, 34: 955-956. PMID: 11107032, DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2923.2000.0784k.x.
  • Scholarly Activities Recorded in the Portfolios of Teacher–Clinician FacultyHafler J, Lovejoy F. Scholarly Activities Recorded in the Portfolios of Teacher–Clinician Faculty Academic Medicine 2000, 75: 649-652. PMID: 10875511, DOI: 10.1097/00001888-200006000-00018.
  • Yesterday a learner, today a teacher too: residents as teachers in 2000.Morrison E, Hafler J. Yesterday a learner, today a teacher too: residents as teachers in 2000. Pediatrics 2000, 105: 238-41. PMID: 10617729, DOI: 10.1542/peds.105.s2.238.
  • Addressing Sexual Abuse in the Primary Care SettingLeder M, Emans S, Hafler J, Rappaport L. Addressing Sexual Abuse in the Primary Care Setting Pediatrics 1999, 104: 270-275. PMID: 10429006, DOI: 10.1542/peds.104.2.270.
  • Medical students' empathic understanding of their patientsBranch W, Pels R, Hafler J. Medical students' empathic understanding of their patients Academic Medicine 1998, 73: 360-2. PMID: 9580711, DOI: 10.1097/00001888-199804000-00007.
  • Intern Learning and Education in a Short Stay Unit: A Qualitative StudyMarks M, Baskin M, Lovejoy F, Hafler J. Intern Learning and Education in a Short Stay Unit: A Qualitative Study JAMA Pediatrics 1997, 151: 193-198. PMID: 9041877, DOI: 10.1001/archpedi.1997.02170390083015.
  • Developing residents as teachers: process and content.Johnson C, Bachur R, Priebe C, Barnes-Ruth A, Lovejoy F, Hafler J. Developing residents as teachers: process and content. Pediatrics 1996, 97: 907-16. PMID: 8657538, DOI: 10.1542/peds.97.6.907.
  • The Pedagogic Characteristics of a Clinical Conference for Senior Residents and FacultyRosenblum N, Nagler J, Lovejoy F, Hafler J. The Pedagogic Characteristics of a Clinical Conference for Senior Residents and Faculty JAMA Pediatrics 1995, 149: 1023-1028. PMID: 7655587, DOI: 10.1001/archpedi.1995.02170220089012.
  • A Case-Study Approach: Fellows' Perceptions of a Teaching CourseZenni E, First L, Hafler J. A Case-Study Approach: Fellows' Perceptions of a Teaching Course JAMA Pediatrics 1994, 148: 311-315. PMID: 8130868, DOI: 10.1001/archpedi.1994.02170030081018.
  • A Missed Opportunity: Teaching Medical Students to Help Their Patients Successfully Quit SmokingFiore M, Epps R, Manley M, Alden E, Beckett W, Bergeisen L, Blum A, Downing J, Hafler J, Lobeck C, Matory W, Pomrehn P, Wilkes M. A Missed Opportunity: Teaching Medical Students to Help Their Patients Successfully Quit Smoking JAMA 1994, 271: 624-626. DOI: 10.1001/jama.1994.03510320064032.
  • RADIOLOGY INSTRUCTION WITH A PACS-BASED TEACHING COLLECTION EVALUATION BY RADIOLOGY INSTRUCTORSNovelline R, Kinchen E, Hafler J, Thrall J. RADIOLOGY INSTRUCTION WITH A PACS-BASED TEACHING COLLECTION EVALUATION BY RADIOLOGY INSTRUCTORS Investigative Radiology 1993, 28: 1207. DOI: 10.1097/00004424-199312000-00131.
  • A Case Study of Student-directed Discussion in Four Problem-based Tutorial GroupsBerkson L, WILKERSON L, HAFLER J, LIU P. A Case Study of Student-directed Discussion in Four Problem-based Tutorial Groups Academic Medicine 1991, 66: s79-s81. PMID: 1930538, DOI: 10.1097/00001888-199109001-00028.
  • A case study of student-directed discussion in four problem-based tutorial groupsWilkerson L, Hafler J, Liu P. A case study of student-directed discussion in four problem-based tutorial groups Academic Medicine 1991, 66: s79-81. DOI: 10.1097/00001888-199109000-00048.
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