Medical Education Day
Can We Bridge the Generational Divide?
Featured Sessions
2024 TIME Keynote Lecture
Understanding Generational Differences:
Improving Teaching and Training in Academic Health Professions
Jean M. Twenge, PhD
Professor of Psychology, San Diego State University
Keynote speaker Jean Twenge, PhD, a leading expert on generational differences and professor of psychology at San Diego State University, will provide expert insights to help you teach, train, and engage across the generations in the workplace. Twenge is the author of more than 180 scientific publications and books, including Generations: The Real Differences between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers and Silents—and What They Mean for America’s Future. Her research has been covered in Time, The Atlantic, Newsweek, The New York Times, USA TODAY, and The Washington Post.
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FAQ
How do I register for Med Ed Day?
Will CME/CEU be available?
No, CME and CEU credit will not be available for any activities at the 14th Annual Medical Education Day.
In past years, those seeking CME/CEU credit would need to complete the event survey and need to claim your credit hours on the CloudCME website. Please contact the CME office with questions regarding your CME account.
Who can I contact with additional questions?
Feel free to email us at fame@northwestern.edu>with any other questions about Medical Education Day.
Schedule
2024 Medical Education Day Schedule
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8:00 – 8:30 am FAME BUSINESS SESSION
Baldwin Auditorium
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8:30 – 9:30 am MORNING SESSION ONE
PANEL
How Universal Design for Learning and Emerging Technologies are
Expanding Opportunities for Neurodiverse Students and Faculty
Presenters: Mindy Thorpe, MS-IDS, CPO; James R. Stachowiak, MSE, ATP; David S. Noffs, Ed.D, MPH; Alexia Walleser, MS-IDS
Baldwin Auditorium
WORKSHOP
Small Teaching: Simple Changes to Improve Learner Understanding and Retention
Presenters: Sara Bradley, MD; Robyn Bockrath, MD, MEd; Alexandra Petrakos, MD; Zoe Listernick, MD
Gray Seminar Room
WORKSHOP
(Elevator) Pitch Perfect: How to Succinctly Communicate Your Story
Presenters: Megan Garcia-Curran, MD, PhD; Michael Spewak, MD
Searle Seminar Room
WORKSHOP
Putting Feedback and Coaching Skills Into Practice
Presenter: Emily Olson, MD; Priya Jain, MD, MEd
Simpson Querrey Auditorium
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9:30 – 9:45 am BREAK
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9:45 – 11:15 am MORNING SESSION TWO
HPECS WORKS IN PROGRESS PRESENTATIONS
Simpson Querrey Auditorium
WORKSHOP
Restorative Practices in Health Professions Education: Use of Circles to Build Community and Address Challenges
Presenters: Krista Van Der Laan, DPT; William Healey, PT, EdD; Molly Kanaley, MEd; Theresa Moulton, PT, DPT, PhD; Tobey Yeates, DPT
Gray Seminar Room
WORKSHOP (9:45 – 10:45 am)
Bridging the Gap: Building and Sustaining Your Professional Network
Presenters: Aashish Didwania, MD; Ronak Patel, MD; Rachel Cyrus, MD
Searle Seminar Room
WORKSHOP (9:45 – 10:45 am)
Empowering your Students with AI-enhanced Scenario Practice
Presenters: Bea Jimenez; Rachel Goc
Baldwin Auditorium
**Please bring a laptop or other device. You will need to login with your Northwestern credentials to access the generative AI tool Bing during this session.
WORKSHOP (10:45 – 11:15 am)
Scrubs to Swaddles: Policy Essentials to Support Trainee Parents
Presenters: Maria Theodorou, MD; Jessica Zimo, MD; Sarah Khorasani, MD
Searle Seminar Room
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11:15 – 12:00 pm BREAK/LUNCH
Table Talks (11:15 – 12:00 pm)
Meet fellow health professions educators and discuss vital educational topics.
Tables will be moderated by FAME member knowledge experts.
- Assessment: Celia O’Brien, PhD; Brigid Dolan, MD, MEd
- Bedside Teaching: Aashish Didwania, MD
- Course Development: Robyn Bockrath, MD, MEd
- Coaching: Priya Jain, MD, MEd
- Education Scholarship: Mark Adler, MD
- Education Theory: Karen Mangold, MD, MEd
Potocsnak Family Atrium
CHAI Meet and Greet (11:30 – 12:00 pm)
We invite all CHAI mentors this year to a lunch gathering where we can celebrate your achievements and get to know each other!
Gray Seminar Room
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12:00 – 1:15 pm KEYNOTE TIME LECTURE
Understanding Generational Differences: Improving Teaching and Training in Academic Health Professions
Presenter: Jean Twenge, PhD
Hughes Auditorium
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1:15 – 1:30 pm BREAK
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1:30 – 3:00 pm AFTERNOON SESSION
SHORT PRESENTATIONS
Gray Seminar Room
KEYNOTE PANEL (1:30 – 2:30)
Mentoring Through the Generations
Moderator:
Kenzie Cameron, PhD
Panelists:
Jean Twenge, PhD, MA; Samuel Blizzard; Angelique Duenas, PhD, MS; Lois Hedman, DScPT; Catherine Michelson, MD, MHSc; Asantewaa Ture, MD; Eli Zimmerman, MD
Hughes Auditorium
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3:00 – 4:00 pm POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Ryan Family Atrium
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4:00 – 5:00 pm AWARDS CEREMONY AND RECEPTION
Potocsnak Family Atrium