Sponsored by the Alan Klass Program in Health and Humanities We all want to connect with others, whether a single person or a full auditorium, and we want to communicate in an engaging and memorable way. Stories give us a vehicle through which to accomplish these goals; yet most of us don’t learn much about (more…)

Program evaluation is an important component of ensuring high-quality medical education. However, it can be challenging to know where to begin! This interactive workshop will be divided into two sections. In the first section, we will explore what it takes to get started with program evaluation including specific considerations to help focus an evaluation, collect (more…)

This session will build upon the foundations and concepts covered in Getting Started With Program Evaluation Part 1. Participants will come with a program/initiative they would like to evaluate. Applying concepts from the previous workshop,  participants will work through stages of planning a program evaluation, including group discussion to trouble-shoot along the way. Objectives: Apply (more…)

Academic Career Advancement is a goal for many faculty members in the Max Rady College of Medicine (MRCoM).  Achieving this goal requires an understanding of the MRCoM tenure and promotion processes. In this workshop, we will discuss the MRCoM’s criteria for tenure and promotion and the process by which applications are reviewed. We will make (more…)

Academic Career Advancement is a goal for many faculty members in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.  Achieving this goal requires an understanding of the RFHS tenure and promotion processes. In this workshop, we will discuss the RFHS’s criteria for tenure and promotion and the process by which applications are reviewed. We will make recommendations (more…)

This event will be held online only and will be recorded       Event Overview Baby Steps 2024 will review current topics and discuss ways to provide care in drug involved pregnancies. We will identify local qualitative research projects that focus on and support promising practice-change by highlighting the experiences of those who pregnancies (more…)

Feedback is the cornerstone of effective clinical teaching.  Well delivered feedback not only helps learners change their performance, it also promotes reflective practice and motivates future learning. This workshop will focus on strategies for giving effective feedback in a clinical setting, particularly in the context where the feedback may be difficult to give or difficult (more…)

Feedback is essential to learners’ professional and personal development. Yet, learners report receiving little feedback during training. Furthermore, feedback that is received often does not provide assistance in changing practice or performance. This workshop will provide teachers with a framework to address these challenges. Participants will explore how coaching techniques, coupled with frequent micro-doses of feedback, will assist (more…)

Addressing micro-aggressions in clinical settings is important for both our learners and our patients. Using the micro-aggressions triangle model, this workshop will explore an approach to dealing with micro-aggressions in the moment. Learning Objectives:   Recognize instances of micro-aggressions in the clinical setting​ Describe the impact of micro-aggressions on clinical care ​ Explain challenges to confronting (more…)

Addressing micro-aggressions in classroom or tutorial settings is crucial for promoting inclusivity and improving patient outcomes. In this session, we will explore effective strategies and language for teachers to address micro-aggressions. By using the micro-aggressions triangle model, participants will learn how to handle such incidents in real-time. Learning Objectives: By the end of the session, (more…)