Assistant Professor
Faculty of Health Sciences, Kinesiology
Chilliwack campus at CEP, A3422
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Currently, Dr. Villafranca’s research focuses on interpersonal dynamics between clinicians and moral reasoning in high stress medical contexts. As part of this work, he has published invited reviews and papers on the topic of disruptive behavior in the operating room. He has also developed tools to measure disruptive behavior and has spear-headed international surveys examining the issue. He has presented his work at conferences across North America, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and the Middle East, and has received awards for both academics and research. The impact of his research has been substantial. His 24 papers have been cited over 1200 times and his articles have gained attention on social media (with some having Altmetric scores within the 95th to 97th percentile of more than 20 million ranked studies), and by traditional media outlets, including the Canadian Broadcast Company, CTV news, the Winnipeg Free Press, and the LA times.
ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS
Invited presentations:
Abstract discussions (with oral presentation):
Concurrent sessions (20-60 minutes):
The kinesiology program has not only exposed me to the theory, but has equipped me with a vast amount of practical knowledge, applications, and tools to use in the future. This program has led me to pursue a career in medicine where I can have a positive impact on other and help them live a healthy life.