TIME Lecture Series
TIME (Today's Innovations in Medical Education) is a monthly series open to Feinberg faculty, students and staff who have a passion for medical education. Topics often highlight advances in technology, new pedagogy, inclusive environments, and emerging best practices in health professions education.
To view past recordings of these sessions, visit the FAME Video Archive.
Next Lecture - Thursday January 9, 12:00 - 1:00PM
Cognitive Load Theory to Create PowerPoint Slides that Engage Rather Than Overwhelm
Speaker: Amanda Emke, MD, MHPE
Professor of Pediatrics, Critical Care Medicine
Associate Director, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
Assistant Dean for Student Assessment
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the presentations, attendees will be able to:
- Summarize cognitive load theory principles
- Correlate cognitive load theory principles to slide preparation
- Correlate cognitive load theory principles to lecture delivery
**Please note: We encourage participants to bring PowerPoint slides from a lecture that under-performed and be prepared to share them and reflect on ways to improve your presentation.
Location:
Zoom (join via livestream)
To claim CME credit for this course, attendees must complete this survey within 48 hours of the event.
Save the Date: Upcoming TIME Lectures
January 9, 2025 | Cognitive Load Theory to Create PowerPoint Slides that Engage Rather Than Overwhelm
Speaker: Amanda Emke, MD, MHPE
February 13, 2025 | TBA
Speaker: Alice Joy Tang, MD
March 13, 2025 | TBA
Speaker: Nora Y. Osman, MD
April 10, 2025 | TBA
Speaker: TBA
May 15, 2025 | Health Professions Educator Clinical Scholars (HPECS) Graduation Ceremony
June 12, 2025 | Trauma Framework for Addressing Microaggressions
Speaker: Christen Johnson, MD
July 10, 2025 | Using Simulation Based Master Learning to Achieve Excellent Learning Outcomes in Physical Therapist Education
Speakers: Rachel Tappan, PT, DPT; Heidi Roth, PT, DHS
August 20, 2025 | Elevator Pitch Perfect: How to Succinctly Communicate Your Story
Speakers: Megan Garcia-Curran, MD, PhD; Michael Spewak, MD
September 24, 2025 | Medical Education Day
October 9, 2025 | TBA
Speakers: Yusra Cheema, MD
CME/CEU Credit
To claim CME/CEU credit for this course, you must complete this survey within 48 hours of the event.
Those wishing to claim CEU credit should contact fame@northwestern.edu.
Credit Designation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure Statement
Dr. Garibaldi has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Course director Dr. Mary McBride : American Heart Association (consulting fee). FSM’s CME Leadership, Review Committee, and Staff have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Accreditation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.