Christine Leong, BSc, BSc (Pharm), PharmD

My teaching philosophy centres around providing learners with the opportunity to approach new subjects with curiosity and critical thinking. This involves ensuring the content that I teach is current and relevant to practice, including the incorporation of cases with a mix of simple and complex clinical scenarios.

In addition, I strive to engage different types of learners by illustrating content and evaluating students using a variety of formats. Lastly, I believe that students learn most effectively when they are given the opportunity to actively participate in their learning.

This involves creating a safe space for active learning and providing an opportunity for feedback. These are the pillars of my teaching philosophy that aim to provide learners with an opportunity to develop life-long skills and make a meaningful impact as pharmacists. 

Research summary

Dr. Leong’s research program spans primary care, mental health and pharmacy practice, with the goal of optimizing treatment strategies and improving the quality of care for people taking medications.

Her research includes describing the extent of psychotropic medication use from a population perspective, exploring pharmacist interventions related to identifying and caring for patients at risk of declining mental health and/or overdose, and examining outcomes related to substance use in Manitoba.

Dr. Leong has also been involved in research related to polypharmacy, oral anticancer drugs, and drugs peripregnancy.

Pharmacoepidemiology, qualitative research, and survey studies are primary methods used in this program.