We are pleased to announce that registration for the 27th Annual Meeting of IAMSE, to be held June 10 – 13, 2023 in Cancun, Mexico is now open. At this annual meeting of the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) faculty, staff, and students from around the world who are interested in health science education join together in faculty development and networking opportunities. Sessions on curriculum development, assessment, and simulation are among the common topics available at the meeting.
Featured plenary speakers include Professor Kara Caruthers (Meharry Medical College, USA), Dr. Michelle Daniel (University of California San Diego School of Medicine, USA), Dr. Anique de Bruin (Maastricht University, The Netherlands), and Dr. Ricardo Leon-Borquez (World Federation for Medical Education).
Harvard Medical School Medical Student COVID-19 Curriculum One of the greatest difficulties facing everyone nowadays is a lack of clarity about what is going on and what lies ahead. We students especially feel a need to deepen our knowledge of the situation, as we are often viewed as resources by our friends and family. However, it soon became clear how challenging it was to process the wealth of information coming our way. A team of us at Harvard Medical School set out to quickly collate and synthesize accurate information about the pandemic to share with those who do not have the time or resources to research it themselves. Additional resources include Curriculum for Kids, an article written by the team discussing the curriculum, and an opportunity to give direct feedback to the developers.
AAMC COVID-19 Resource Hub The AAMC continues to monitor guidance from federal, state, and local health agencies as it relates to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Find information and updates from AAMC on this emerging global health concern.
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MedEd Portal Virtual Resources This collection features peer-reviewed teaching resources that can be used for distance learning, including self-directed modules and learning activities that could be converted to virtual interactions. As always, the resources are free to download and free for adaptation to local settings. The collection will be reviewed and updated regularly.
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Our association is a robust and diverse set of educators, researchers, medical professionals, volunteers and academics that come from all walks of life and from around the globe. Each month we choose a member to highlight their academic and professional career and see how they are making the best of their membership in IAMSE. This month’s Featured Member is our 2019 annual meeting site host, IAMSE President Rick Vari.
Rick Vari, PhD Professor & Senior Dean for Academic Affairs Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Why was the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine the right choice for the 2019 IAMSE meeting? We are the right choice for the meeting this year because we did a fabulous conference several years ago and we were already in the queue for a future IAMSE meeting. We had some scheduling issues with our original site for 2019 and we were able to step in and fill the void. We have a wonderful hotel site (at the Hotel Roanoke), and the people who came from all across North America for the Collaborating Across Borders V: An American-Canadian Dialogue on Interprofessional Healthcare and Practice, in 2015 really enjoyed it. As a relatively new medical school, we are excited about continuing our growing success in medical education; hosting the IAMSE meeting is a real honor for us.
What opportunities will attendees see in Roanoke that they’ve not seen in years past? Roanoke is a beautiful city to have a conference. We’ve localized the venue, which is a major goal for IAMSE. Attendees and exhibitors will appreciate the layout of the conference site. We are adjacent to the Roanoke Market Square with restaurants, breweries, and shopping featuring local items. There are just lots of opportunities for networking and entertainment. The program is outstanding with presentations and sessions on current and future challenges facing health sciences educators. International abstract submission is up, so more colleagues from other parts of the world may be attending. Increased student participation will be another highlight. This year, IAMSE is also hosting a Taste of Roanoke Street Fair which will replace the annual gala dinner. IAMSE 2019 is going to be a very easy conference to attend. If you can stay for the Grand Extravaganza on Tuesday afternoon it is going to be very special with a hiking trip to a beautiful location on the Blue Ridge Parkway and a visit to the Ballast Point brewery (East Coast operation) for dinner.
Can you tell me more about this new event? We are blocking off the Market Square in downtown Roanoke. We will have tastes of local food, beverages, and music. This is a chance to interact in a casual fun setting with lots of local food and a live band! It’s going to be a lot of fun.
What session or speaker are you most looking forward to this year? I’m looking forward to, of course, the Board of Directors and Committee Chairs meeting. I’ve enjoyed being president and interacting with the Board and Committee Chairs in this planning session provides IAMSE with a sense of solid direction. The plenary sessions also look very strong. I’m interested in the Gen Z session (Generation Z: The New Kids on the Block) and How to Use Disruptive Technology to Make Education Better – Not Just Different.
It sounds likes there is much to look forward to this year. Anything else you’d like to share? The local response from the other medical schools in the area in support of the IAMSE meeting in Roanoke has been very strong. As a new school, this is a tremendous opportunity for us and the other medical schools in the area to get better acquainted.
To learn more about the 2019 IAMSE Annual Meeting, including the plenary speakers, workshops and networking opportunities, or to register, please visitwww.IAMSEconference.org.
Reserve your spot before March 15 to ensure the Early Bird Discount!
The IAMSE booth will be exhibiting at the annual winter meeting of the Group for Research in Pathology Education (GRIPE) in New Orleans, LA on January 24-26, 2019. IAMSE Association Manager Julie Hewett will also be delivering a pre-conference workshop titled, “Using Social Media to Disseminate Your Scholarly Work.” If you plan on attending this meeting, don’t miss this session and do not forget to swing by the IAMSE booth and say hello!
Information on the GRIPE Meeting can be found here. We look forward to seeing you there!
We are pleased to announce that registration for the 23rd Annual Meeting of IAMSE, to be held June 8-11, 2019 in Roanoke, VA, USA, is now open. At this annual meeting of the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) faculty, staff and students from around the world who are interested in medical science education join together in faculty development and networking opportunities. Sessions on curriculum development, assessment and simulation are among the common topics available at the annual meetings.
Featured plenary speakers include Don Cleveland, Claudia Krebs, Craig Lenz and Geoff Talmon.
The 29th Annual IAMSE Conference will feature a host of new sessions throughout the entire conference. One of our first-time focus sessions is Microdosing the Humanities: Integrating the Humanities in the Preclinical Curriculum. This session will be given Monday, June 16, 2025 from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM MDT and will be led by Alice Akunyili, Marin Gillis, and Judy Hanrahan.
A ubiquitous problem in adding the humanities into medical school curriculum is the lack of a systemic approach to integration which makes it difficult to judge the success of the intervention. “Humanities” here is construed broadly to include humanism, ethics, and arts and humanities disciplines. Humanities content can be assessed only with clear overall learning objectives, a coherent articulation of the objective knowledge and skills learners are expected to demonstrate, and a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to developing curricular units. With limited hours and an already bloated curriculum, small, focused, and impactful inclusion of humanities topics is key.
Our Association is a robust and diverse set of educators, students, researchers, medical professionals, volunteers and academics that come from all walks of life and from around the globe. Each month we choose a member to highlight their academic and professional career and see how they are making the best of their membership in IAMSE. This month’s Featured Member is Sateesh Arja.
Sateesh Arja, M.B.B.S., PhD, MHPE, MSPH, PFHEA, FAMEE, FIAMSE, FAcadMEd Professor of Clinical Skills and Medical Education Dean of the School of Medicine Avalon University School of Medicine Curacao
How long have you been a member of IAMSE? I have been a member of IAMSE since 2018. Over the years, I have actively participated in IAMSE events, contributing to medical education through research, collaboration, and professional development.
Looking at your time with the Association, what have you most enjoyed doing? What are you looking forward to? I have been actively involved with the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) since 2018. Since then, I have served as an abstract reviewer for all IAMSE annual conferences and presented oral and poster presentations at these conferences. I am scheduled to co-present a workshop on “Mixed Methods in Health Science Educational Research” at the IAMSE Annual Conference in 2025. I also completed the IAMSE Fellowship Program, further solidifying my dedication to medical science education and active participation in IAMSE initiatives. I was one of the Ambassadors from the inaugural group of IAMSE Ambassadors representing the Caribbean region. I have also been on the IAMSE Board of Directors since 2022. However, I enjoyed working on different committees of IAMSE, including the Educational Scholarship Committee, Public Affairs Committee, and Ambassador Committee the most.
What interesting things are you working on outside of the Association right now? I am one of the site-visiting team members for the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP). I did five site visits to different Caribbean medical schools on behalf of CAAM-HP. I am also one of the ambassadors for the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME) accreditation recognition program. I did one site visit on behalf of WFME. I have been elected President of the Accreditation Agency of Curacao (AAC) since 2020. In addition, I am a member of the AMEE Fellowship Committee and a member of the International Social Accountability and Accreditation Steering Committee Research Group.
As a member of the IAMSE Ambassador Committee, what do you most enjoy about being a part of that? I enjoy being a part of the IAMSE Ambassador Committee because it allows me to contribute to the global expansion of IAMSE’s mission in medical education. I value the opportunity to collaborate with educators from diverse backgrounds, foster international connections, and promote innovative teaching practices. Being an ambassador also enables me to support professional development initiatives and mentor aspiring educators, which I find highly rewarding.
As an Associate Editor for Medical Science Educator as well, what do you most enjoy about being a part of MSE and the journal process? As an Associate Editor for Medical Science Educator, I genuinely enjoy being a part of a platform that fosters innovation and excellence in medical education. The journal serves as a valuable medium for sharing evidence-based teaching strategies, emerging trends, and best practices that shape the future of medical education worldwide. One of the most rewarding aspects of this role is collaborating with authors, reviewers, and fellow editors to ensure high-quality contributions that have a meaningful impact on educators and learners. I appreciate the rigorous yet constructive peer-review process, which maintains the integrity of published research and helps authors refine their work.
Additionally, staying engaged with the latest advancements in medical education research allows me to continuously learn and apply new insights to my academic and professional endeavors. Overall, being a Medical Science Educator is a fulfilling experience that will enable me to contribute to the growth and evolution of medical education.
Anything else that you would like to add? I have been a faculty and administrative member at Avalon University School of Medicine since 2007 and have served the university in various capacities. I am currently working as a Professor of Clinical Skills and Medical Education. I also serve as the Chair of the Medical Education Unit. As the Dean of the School of Medicine, I lead curriculum development, develop and implement academic policies, faculty development, and liaison with government officials. I play a significant role in strategic planning, quality control, and quality assurance activities at Avalon University.
As a final reminder, the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) is pleased to announce that applications for the IAMSE Mentoring (IM-REACH) Program are now invited. The deadline to submit your application is April 1, 2025!
Mentoring students, postdocs, and faculty and guiding their work is crucial for their success in diverse career paths that encompass leadership, clinical and educational roles. The IAMSE IM-REACH Mentoring program is a productive way to prepare for a role as mentors and support mentees in their career paths and academic pursuits. Mentorship is a skill for both the mentor and mentee, a true dynamic relationship that is a journey in pursuit of career engagement and success.
The IM-REACH mentoring program provides an opportunity to enhance skills, gain experience, and engage in reflection and growth as a mentor and ultimately influence your relationship with your mentee. The goal of this program is to develop well-rounded, diverse health professional education mentors through targeted professional development in key aspects of mentorship, which includes both knowledge and skills. The program will provide evidence of that mentorship leads to specialized achievement that enhances and supports career advancement for both mentors and mentees.
Participants will complete a one-year mentoring program with a scholarly project related to their professional needs as a mentor or as an educational leader supporting mentorship programs with mentors and mentees.
Participants will complete a validated mentoring assessment pre-program in order to demonstrate growth, comfort, and knowledge gained. They will complete a comprehensive evaluation, including reflective questions on their experience in the program.
The year-long mentoring program focuses on the dual role of mentors and mentees in establishing a mentor/mentee relationship.
The program will open with a live 3-hour session at the IAMSE 2025 Conference during the pre-conference scheduled time. If you cannot attend the IAMSE 2025 Conference, you can join this session virtually during the scheduled time. This will be followed by virtual sessions every other month, conducted in a workshop style, based on content from the IAMSE Mentoring Manual. In the alternating months, there are one-hour virtual office hours with the program facilitators to address individual needs as a mentor and mentorship on the required project for the program. In total, there are six virtual meetings and six office hours in addition to the first meeting.
Below are two quotes from the first IM-REACH cohort on important takeaways from the program:
“Having clearly defined roles and expectations is important for effective mentoring relationships. It is more than just ‘friends with (career) benefits.’ you can be a coach and a mentor at the same time, but it is challenging and sometimes presents conflicts of interest.”
“The Mentoring in Health Professions Education manual is an incredible resource.”
Applicants for this cohort will be accepted until April 1, 2025. All accepted applicants will be informed by April 15, 2025. Payment must be submitted to IAMSE by May 1, 2025. You may submit your application by clicking here. For questions about the IM-REACH Program or how to apply, please contact support@iamse.org. We thank you for your interest and look forward to supporting you in achieving your professional goals in educational scholarship.
Researchers in medical education agree that assessment not only measures learning progress, but it also enhances it. Test-enhanced learning (TEL) is a cognitive phenomenon where the act of retrieving information from memory through testing enhances long-term retention. The TEL approach emphasizes frequent and low-stakes testing in various formats to reinforce learning and improve memory.
The article by Seagrave and colleagues, “Enhancing Examination Success: the Cumulative Benefits of Self-Assessment Questions and Virtual Patient Cases” highlights the relationship between TEL and summative exam performance. This retrospective quantitative study is notable because it analyzed data from twenty medical schools and over 1,600 students in clinical settings. The students in a family medicine clerkship were provided with embedded formative questions in virtual patient cases. Immediate feedback was given to students about their selected answers. At the end of each virtual case, optional clinical case-based multiple-choice questions were available as self-assessment questions (SAQ). The authors reported that student who earned higher scores in formative assessments performed better in the final summative exam. Moreover, completing at least one SAQ was associated with a higher final exam score.
Overall, this multi-institutional study provides valuable insights into how TEL can significantly improve learning outcomes in medical students and predict performance in summative assessment. This research suggests that medical educators should consider including low-stakes formative tests throughout the medical curriculum to ensure student success.
Monzurul Roni, PhD Teaching Associate Professor Department of Health Sciences Education and Pathology University of Illinois College of Medicine
IAMSE is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025 Medical Educator Fellowship (MEF) Program are now being accepted! IAMSE is once again offering members and non-members the option of beginning the MEF Program during the 2025 IAMSE Annual Conference.
The primary goal of the MEF is to support the development of well-rounded healthcare education scholars through a program of targeted professional development and application of learned concepts to mentored research projects. The program is designed for healthcare educators from all backgrounds who wish to enhance their knowledge and productivity as educational scholars.
Applicants for the next cohort will be accepted until April 15, 2025. To submit your application, please click here. For questions about the Fellowship or how to apply, please contact support@iamse.org. We thank you for your interest and look forward to supporting you in achieving your professional goals in educational scholarship.
This year, the Professional Development Workshops (PDWS) are offered across four different themes. Participants will receive a Certificate of Workshop Attendance for each workshop completed. Participants who complete two workshops within the same theme will receive a Certificate of Series Attendance listing both workshops and the overarching theme. The themes for the 2025 PDWS are:
AI in Health Professions Education
Student Development Assessment
Program Evaluation – Kirkpatrick, CIPP, Process Outcomes, Logic Model Tools
Methods for Health Sciences Education Research
Below, we look at the AI in Health Professions Education Professional Development Workshops:
AI in Health Professions Education
Workshop 1: Large Language Models (LLMs) and Their Applications in Health Professions Education Saturday, June 14, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM MDT Presented by Dennis Bergau, Orest Boyko, Jamie Fairclough, Alex In, Lise McCoy, Douglas McKell, Diego Niño, Amy Stone, and Thomas Thesen
This immersive hands-on workshop prepares participants to leverage Generative AI (GAI) tools in medical education. Through faculty-guided practice and collaborative learning, participants develop critical skills needed to evaluate, implement, and responsibly apply LLMs in their teaching practices.
This workshop is designed for medical science educators, curriculum designers, and academic leaders who have started exploring AI in their workflows. Whether you’re relatively new to AI or have been using it regularly, this session will help you advance your skills in enhancing teaching, assessment, and data-informed decision-making in medical education. Ideal for those who have basic familiarity with AI tools ad want to expand their capabilities – from those who have just begun experimenting to those ready to explore more advanced options.
Workshop 2: Optimizing Teaching Assessment with AI Saturday, June 14, 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM MDT Presented by Dennis Bergau, Orest Boyko, Jamie Fairclough, Alex In, Lise McCoy, Douglas McKell, Diego Niño, Amy Stone, Thomas Thesen, and Claudio Violato
This hands-on workshop guides participants through advanced applications of Generative AI (GAI) in teaching and assessment, emphasizing practical implementation and ethical considerations.
This workshop is designed for health professions educators (HPE), curriculum designers, and academic leaders who are interested in leveraging AI to enhance teaching, assessment, and data-informed decision-making while addressing the practical and ethical challenges of integrating AI into HPE. Ideal for those who have experience with AI tools or have completed introductory AI training and want to expand their expertise.
For more information on both of these AI in Health Professions Education PDWs, including presenter information, key learning objectives, and workshop schedules, click here. (Each PDWs theme has it’s own tab).
All PDWS will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Registration for each workshop will be an additional fee of $140.00 USD during registration. Already registered? You can still add PDWS to your schedule by modifying your registration. To do so, you may click here.
If you have any questions or would like assistance adding a workshop to your schedule, please contact support@iamse.org.
Don’t forget to register before the Early Bird deadline on Friday, April 1 to receive a discount on registration costs!
We are excited to welcome Dr. Robert Lebeau, Associate Dean, Preclerkship Curriculum, and Dr. Malvika Kaul, Preclerkship Course Director, both of the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, who will present Reducing the Basic Sciences Curriculum: Ensuring Students are Adequately Prepared, for the second week of the IAMSE 2025 Spring Webcast Audio Seminar Series titled “Current Challenges and Opportunities for Basic Sciences in Medical Education.”
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to discover innovative strategies and best practices for advancing basic sciences education in an ever-changing medical education landscape.
Robert Lebeau, EdD (left) and Malvika Kaul, PhD (right)
Reducing the Basic Sciences Curriculum: Ensuring Students are Adequately Prepared
Presenters: Robert Lebeau, EdD, Associate Dean, Preclerkship Curriculum, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Malvika Kaul, PhD, Preclerkship Course Director, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Session Date & Time: March 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT Session Description: The imperative to reduce and redistribute the basic sciences curriculum in undergraduate medical education is fraught with challenges. Schools engage in reduction of their basic sciences curriculum for different reasons, but in all instances schools must confront the question of whether students are adequately prepared for their new curriculum and whether they are adequately prepared for what follows. We will explore the challenges and opportunities of student preparation for USMLE Step 1, clerkships, and lifelong learning in reduced basic sciences curricula and present practical examples of approaches to identifying opportunities to support students from the moment they enter the preclerkship curriculum.
Our Association is a robust and diverse set of educators, students, researchers, medical professionals, volunteers and academics that come from all walks of life and from around the globe. Each month we choose a member to highlight their academic and professional career and see how they are making the best of their membership in IAMSE. This month’s Featured Member is Brianne Lewis.
Brianne Lewis, PhD Assistant Professor of Biochemistry Central Michigan University College of Medicine Saginaw, Michigan, USA
How long have you been a member of IAMSE? I joined IAMSE in 2021, shortly after advancing from a post-doc into a faculty role.
Looking at your time with the Association, what have you most enjoyed doing? What are you looking forward to? I’ve had so many amazing experiences with IAMSE that it’s hard to choose. From the very start, IAMSE has felt like my professional home, and its members are some of the most welcoming people. One memory that stands out is my first service opportunity as a program committee member for the virtual forum. It was such a rewarding experience. At the time, the forum was only in its second year, and spending a year working with the committee gave me the chance to connect with colleagues from around the world. Later that year, I attended my first annual meeting, and it was wonderful to see so many familiar faces in person. I think every year, I most look forward to the annual meeting. I enjoy being able to connect with friends and colleagues in person. Professionally, medical education is my primary focus, so this conference is the best value in terms of being exposed to new ideas and perspectives from across disciplines.
What interesting things are you working on outside of the Association right now? Outside of IAMSE, most of my time is spent teaching, working on medical education research projects, and serving on committees. I’m especially passionate about STEMM outreach and scholarship. Lately, I’ve been excited about developing a new program, MedWork, which connects high school students with STEMM professionals outside their usual social circles to help expand access to healthcare careers. My interest in these programs started during a teaching internship in graduate school, and now, I’m grateful for the opportunity to shape this field as Chair of Membership and Member Programming and a member of the Finance Committee for the Association of STEMM Pathway and Bridge Programs (ASPBP). Of course, life isn’t all work! In my free time, you’ll often find me baking (and eating) homemade bread, playing piano, reading a good book, or exploring Michigan’s hiking trails.
As a member of the IAMSE Program Committee, what do you most enjoy about being a part of that? I think it’s wonderful to have a voice in shaping an influential meeting for medical educators. One of the best parts of being on the program committee is working with faculty from all over, at all different career stages. I enjoy getting to work with everyone and seeing how the ideas from the seasoned and novice members meld together to create something special.
Anything else that you would like to add? Getting involved, especially as a junior faculty member, can be a game-changer for your career and professional network. Some professional meetings can feel a bit formal and intimidating, but IAMSE is the opposite. It’s a welcoming, collaborative community where people genuinely enjoy sharing ideas and supporting one another. This group truly enjoys discussing medical education, embraces new ideas, and approaches everything with care and openness.
Are you looking for professional skills development opportunities during the IAMSE 2025 Conference this June in Calgary, Alberta, Canada? Sign up for up to two Professional Development Workshops (PDWS)! Solicited directly from the IAMSE Professional Development Committee on behalf of the Board of Directors, PDWS are IAMSE’s sanctioned workshops that lead to certificates of attendance for specific topics related to the society’s faculty development focus areas. Using the conceptual framework of micro-scholarship, PDWS serve as skills development stepping stones toward each of the IAMSE faculty development areas:
Teaching
Learner Assessment
Curriculum Development
Advising and Mentoring
Educational Leadership and Administration
This year, the PDWS are offered across four different themes. Participants will receive a Certificate of Workshop Attendance for each workshop completed. Participants who complete two workshops within the same theme will receive a Certificate of Series Attendance listing both workshops and the overarching theme. The themes for the 2025 PDWS are:
AI in Health Professions Education
Student Development Assessment
Program Evaluation – Kirkpatrick, CIPP, Process Outcomes, Logic Model Tools
All PDWS will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Registration for each workshop will be an additional fee of $140.00 USD during registration. Already registered? You can still add PDWS to your schedule by modifying your registration. To do so, you may click here.
If you have any questions or would like assistance adding a workshop to your schedule, please contact support@iamse.org.
Don’t forget to register before the Early Bird deadline on Friday, April 1 to receive a discount on registration costs!
Thank you, Stefanie Attardi, Professional Development Committee Chair Diego Niño, Professional Development Committee Vice-Chair Jon Wisco, Professional Development Workshops Task Force Chair
Two IAMSE Communities of Growth (CoG) will be meeting in March! The AI CoG, and the CORE CoG will both meet on Zoom. Below are the details for each meeting.
AI CoG
The AI CoG meeting on Zoom will take place at Noon (12 PM) EST on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. IAMSE AI CoG meetings take place regularly at 12 PM ET on the first Wednesday of each month. For information on how to join the AI CoG meeting, email Doug McKell at douglas.mckell@gmail.com.
The March AI CoG meeting will have a presentation and discussion on a recently released white paper, “Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education: The 2025 IACAI Vision and Integration Frameworks,” from Sola Aoun Bahous, MD, PhD, MHPE, Professor/Dean.Department of Internal Medicine—Division of Nephrology, Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine of the Lebanese American University. She was one of the authors of this report from the International Advisory Committee for Artificial Intelligence (IACAI), which is made up of representatives from AMEE: the International Association for Health Professions Education, the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE), the Asia Pacific Medical Education Network (APMEN), and the Alliance of Academic Health Centers International (AAHCI).
To join the March AI CoG Zoom meeting, click here. Meeting ID: 897 1837 0101 Passcode: 511007
CORE CoG
The Community Outreach, Research, and Engagement (CORE) CoG meeting will take place at 3:00 PM EDT on Thursday, March 13, 2025. CORE CoG meetings then take place regularly on the second Thursday of the month at 3:00 PM ET, and the second Monday of the month at 11:00 AM ET every other month. The CORE CoG is led by Peter Vollbrecht and Natascha Heise.
To join the March CORE CoG meeting, click here. Meeting ID: 878 6039 0726 Passcode: 159759
We are excited to welcome Dr. Candace Chow, Director of Education Research and Associate Professor at Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah, and Dr. Emine Ercikan Abali, Adjunct Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, who will present Contribution of Basic Science Education to the Professional Identity Development of Medical Learners, to begin the IAMSE 2025 Spring Webcast Audio Seminar Series titled “Current Challenges and Opportunities for Basic Sciences in Medical Education.”
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to discover innovative strategies and best practices for advancing basic sciences education in an ever-changing medical education landscape.
Candace Chow, PhD (left) and Emine Ercikan Abali, PhD (right)
Contribution of Basic Science Education to the Professional Identity Development of Medical Learners
Presenters: Candace Chow, PhD, Director of Education Research and Associate Professor, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah Emine Ercikan Abali, PhD, Adjunct Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Session Date & Time: March 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST Session Description: In this session, the presenters will discuss why it is important to understand how basic science and professional identity development are connected. They will present findings from their recently published critical scoping review on how basic science education contributes to professional identity development. They will also share examples of how the publication’s findings have informed changes in teaching at their institutions.
The Annual Conference of the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) offers many opportunities for faculty development and networking, and brings medical sciences and medical education across the continuum together. This year’s theme is “Integrating Generations: Are We Ready for the Next 25 Years of Health Professions Education?” Featured plenary speakers include Will Bynum (Duke University, USA), Teresa Chan (Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada), Thirusha Naidu (University of Ottawa, Canada), and Yvonne Steinert (McGill University, Canada).
How Not to Haunt the Future – Global Polycrises Compel Generational Shifts in Medical Science Ideology and Methodology
Presented by: Thirusha Naidu, PhD, University of Ottawa, Canada Date and Time: Monday, June 16, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM MDT
In times that call to attention how we value of human life, our diverse ways of knowing and sources of life it becomes imperative to explore how human intervention and interaction are generationally implicated. In this talk I reflect on our emergent awareness of how the inter-related polycrises of global instances of genocide, epistemicide and the destruction of the planet and ecosystems (terracide) highlight gaps in health science ideology and methodology. Reflecting on sociopolitical histories that resulted in past generations creating the conditions for current global crisis. I suggest that accepting past generations limitations and acknowledging contemporary gaps in our knowledge system will catalyse fundamental and essential transformation in research, teaching and scholarship in health and medical science education. I consider how and why we should take responsibility for shifts in ideology and methodology while releasing long-term outcomes to future generations. Consideration of social time, generational consciousness and diffracting and decolonising methodology are ways in which we may alleviate epistemic violence and heal social and intergenerational trauma. Learning objectives 1. To understand how contemporary global polycrises of genocide, epistemicide and terracide results from the actions of past generations 2. To explore how may avert current and future crises through past generations limitations through expanding current ideologies and methodologies. 3. To reflect on how we can expand awareness, positionality and future orientation as researcher to avert harmful impacts of our current unconscious limitations on future generations.
