- Overview
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I am a clinical researcher who specializes in research relating to microsurgery in urology, the use of robotics for pediatric urology and improvements to medical education.
- Publications
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“Don’t tell me this isn’t relevant all over again in its brand new same old way”: imagination, agitation, and raging against the machine in Ali Smith’s Spring
Safundi
John Masterson
DOI: 10.1080/17533171.2020.1776961
07/2020 - Research
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Current Projects
Improving the Effectiveness of Problem Based Learning for Medical EducationCurrent Projects
Robotics in Pediatric SurgeryGrantsUBC Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (2009-2011)
Honours & Awards1999 Nominated for Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, PAR-BC
2006 Career Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, Faculty of Medicine, UBC
2010 Excellence in Education Award of Distinction, BC Children’s Hospital
Congratulations to the 2025 Outstanding Achievement recipients
The Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes the remarkable accomplishments of our trainees in research aimed at improving the health and well-being of children and families. Generously funded by the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, this program plays a pivotal role in acknowledging and nurturing excellence within our research community. Each year, awards are given to trainees whose research skills and analytical abilities demonstrate strong potential to contribute meaningfully to the scientific community.