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Wednesday, April 29
 

7:00am CDT

Directors of Clinical Skills Courses (DOCS) SIG Meeting
Wednesday April 29, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-1 (level 4)

Speaker
SM
Wednesday April 29, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Business Meeting

7:00am CDT

Faculty Development SIG Meeting
Wednesday April 29, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-2 (level 4)

Speaker
avatar for Heather Billings, PhD, MA

Heather Billings, PhD, MA

Assistant Professor, Director of Faculty Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Wednesday April 29, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-2 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Business Meeting

7:00am CDT

I-DARE SIG Meeting
Wednesday April 29, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4)

Speaker
MY
AS

Amy Seegmiller Renner, PhD, MS

Director, Inclusive and Restorative Education, Mayo Clinic
Director, Inclusive and Restorative Education
Wednesday April 29, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Business Meeting

7:00am CDT

Population Medicine SIG Meeting
Wednesday April 29, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-3 (level 4)

Speaker
JS

Judith Sayad, MPH

Illinois AHEC Network, University of Illinois at Chicago

Wednesday April 29, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-3 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Business Meeting

7:00am CDT

Program Evaluation & Accreditation SIG Meeting
Wednesday April 29, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4)

Speaker
JB

Jason Booza, PhD

Associate Dean of Continuous Quality Improvement and Compliance, Wayne State University School of Medicine
Wednesday April 29, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Business Meeting

7:00am CDT

CGEA Community and Connection Walk
Wednesday April 29, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Hotel Lobby
Start your final conference day with movement, connection, and a taste of Rochester!
As part of the CGEA Conference, we invite attendees to join an optional 2 mile morning walk designed to foster community and highlight Rochester for our many first time visitors.

  • Day: Wednesday, April 29
  • Time: Gathering in lobby 6:30 a.m.; Walk from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
  • Distance: ~2 miles (easy, conversational pace)
  • Start & End: Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area
  • Route Highlights: Soldier’s Field Park, Coffee stop near Café Steam


Participants will gather in Hilton lobby at 6:30 a.m., where bottled water will be available and walk leaders and volunteers will help organize the group.

RSVP here (for Conference registrants)
Wednesday April 29, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Hotel Lobby 10 E Center St. Rochester, MN 55904
  General Session

7:00am CDT

Breakfast
Wednesday April 29, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Noseworthy Hall (level 3)
Wednesday April 29, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Noseworthy Hall (level 3) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Meal

7:00am CDT

Registration
Wednesday April 29, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Noseworthy Hall Atrium (Level 3)
3rd floor of the hotel by the escalators
Wednesday April 29, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
Noseworthy Hall Atrium (Level 3)
  Registration

8:00am CDT

Welcome and Housekeeping
Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
Noseworthy Hall (level 3)
Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
Noseworthy Hall (level 3) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  General Session

8:15am CDT

Oral Presentation MESRE 4
Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-3 (level 4)
This session will include the following oral abstracts:
• Defining the Ideal Physician: Student Perceptions and Influences
• Feedback-Driven Development of Communication Skills in Medical Education: Evidence from the Communication Learning Assessment
• Professional Identity Formation in Physician Pipeline Postbaccalaureate Students
• Analysis of Medical School Students: Intersectionality of Post Graduate Specialty Choice and Burnout
Speaker
NA

Naomi A Schmalz, PhD

Assistant Professor, Creighton University School of Medicine
Assistant Professor
KM

Krista Mattern PhD MA

Vice President, NBME
Vice President
TD

Tayler D. Hill, PhD

Assistant Professor, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Assistant Professor
ES

Evelyn Stuck, B.S.

Medical Student, University of Minnesota Crookston
Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-3 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Oral Presentation

8:15am CDT

Creative Collaborations in Medical Education: Supporting Trainees Through the Humanities
Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4)
This panel explores innovative arts and humanities-based approaches to developing clinical presence, empathy, and communication skills in GME. Mayo Clinic presenters share interdisciplinary workshops and curricula that support resident wellness and professional growth, offering practical strategies and outcomes for educators seeking to enrich medical training through creative engagement.
Speaker
AB

Ariel B. Boswell, BA, BSN, PHN, MFA

Registered Nurse in Family Medicine and Writer for the Lavins Center for Humanities in Medicine, Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, MN
Registered Nurse in Family Medicine and Writer for the Lavins Center for Humanities in Medicine
DV

Diem Vu, MD

Trauma/Critical Care/General Surgery Consultant, Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, MN
CY

Chrys Yates, MA

Program Director, Mayo Clinic Lyndra P. Daniel Center for Humanities in Medicine, Mayo Clinic Hospital-Jacksonville, FL
SB

Scott Breitinger, MD

Medical Director for the Lavins Center for Humanities in Medicine and Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, MN
Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Panel

8:15am CDT

If We Build It, Will They Thrive? Strategies for Student Spaces that Foster Positive Learning Environments
Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4)
We draw on experiences from three medical schools to consider student space in medical education, a frequent accreditation citation. Together with session participants, we will review LCME expectations and explore challenges and strategies to meet student needs in the learning environment amid challenges in the health care landscape.
Speaker
KA

Kristina Aldridge, PhD

Assistant Dean for Accreditation, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
Assistant Dean for Accreditation
EW

Eva Waineo, MD

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Director of Medical Student Wellness and Health, Wayne State University School of Medicine
AP

Adrian Peacock, BS

Medical Student, Year 3, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
avatar for Donna Lancianese, PhD

Donna Lancianese, PhD

Program Evaluation and Research Consultant, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Small Group Discussion, Accredidation

8:15am CDT

Charting a Path: Co-Creating Milestones for Faculty Developer Professional Growth
Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-2 (level 4)
This interactive workshop will provide participants with strategies and tools for implementing Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) in their medical education programs. Through hands-on activities and small-group discussion, attendees will select entrustment scales, map EPAs to curricula, and build faculty capacity for meaningful, competency-based assessment at their institutions.
Speaker
avatar for Lawrence Hurtubise, Ph.D., M.A.

Lawrence Hurtubise, Ph.D., M.A.

Curriculum and Instruction Consultant, The Ohio State University

avatar for Heather Billings, PhD, MA

Heather Billings, PhD, MA

Assistant Professor, Director of Faculty Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

avatar for Rachel Moquin, EdD, MA

Rachel Moquin, EdD, MA

Associate Vice-Chair for Faculty and Educator Development; Associate Professor, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

avatar for Stacey Pylman, PhD

Stacey Pylman, PhD

Associate Professor, Director of CME and Educator Development, Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
Associate Professor, Director of CME and Educator Development
Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-2 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Workshop, Professional and Leadership Development

8:15am CDT

The New Foundational Competencies in Undergraduate Medical Education: How to Approach Threats to their Usage and Utility
Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-1 (level 4)
This interactive workshop will provide participants with strategies and tools for implementing Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) in their medical education programs. Through hands-on activities and small-group discussion, attendees will select entrustment scales, map EPAs to curricula, and build faculty capacity for meaningful, competency-based assessment at their institutions.
Speaker
avatar for Colleen Hayden, EdD, MS

Colleen Hayden, EdD, MS

Associate Dean for Program Evaluation and Assessment, University of Missouri-Columbia
Associate Dean for Program Evaluation and Assessment
avatar for Elissa Hall

Elissa Hall

Scientific Director, Advanced Digital Education and Program Director, Mayo Clinic

avatar for Bill Cutrer, MD MEd

Bill Cutrer, MD MEd

Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine


avatar for Katherine A. Forkner, EdD, MA

Katherine A. Forkner, EdD, MA

Curriculum and Assessment Manager, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine


Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Workshop, Assessment and Evaluation

9:30am CDT

Teaching Observation Programs for Medical Educators: Successes and Barriers to Implementation at Two Medical Schools
Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4)
In this panel discussion, medical educators from two different institutions will share their experiences in implementing Teaching Observation Programs grounded in self-determination theory. Despite variations in institutional context and faculty composition, both schools report successful outcomes of improved teaching, collegiality, and motivation. Program design, implementation, and strategies will be discussed.
Speaker
NW

Nicole Wright, MBA

Coordinator, Faculty Development, Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University
MK

Mary Kate Worden PhD

Associate Professor of Medical Education, Director of Curriculum Integration and Development, University of Virginia School of Medicine
SJ

Sarah Jones, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Virginia School of Medicine
Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Panel

9:30am CDT

Escape Boxes in Health Professions Education: A Serious Game for Practicing Teamwork and Communication Skills
Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-1 (level 4)
This interactive workshop equips participants to transform everyday program evaluations into scholarly contributions. Using discussion and hands-on abstract critique, participants will learn the elements of scholarly program evaluation, apply practical tips for rigor, and practice reframing evaluation work for dissemination in conference and journal venues.
Speaker
JH

Jeffrey Huang, MD, MS, CHSE

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
NS

Natasha S. Lee, BS

Medical Student, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
GJ

German J. Medina-Rincon, MD

Resident Physician, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
JJ

Juan Jose Morales Behaine, MD

Resident Physician, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Workshop, Assessment and Evaluation

9:30am CDT

Facilitating Change: Implementation Science 101 for Medical Educators
Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-2 (level 4)
Implementation Science is a method of understanding how best to help people ‘Do the Thing’ we want them to do. Applying IS frameworks and principles to medical education can facilitate new educational practices. During this interactive workshop, participants will use IS tools to address an implementation challenge they are facing.
Speaker
RL

Rebecca L Williams-Karnesky, MD, PhD, MEdPsych

Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery
KS

Kelli Scott

Assistant professor, Northwestern University
Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-2 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Workshop, Professional and Leadership Development

9:30am CDT

How to Be Scholarly When Performing Program Evaluation: Lessons Learned From Your MESRE Colleagues
Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4)
This interactive workshop equips participants to transform everyday program evaluations into scholarly contributions. Using discussion and hands-on abstract critique, participants will learn the elements of scholarly program evaluation, apply practical tips for rigor, and practice reframing evaluation work for dissemination in conference and journal venues.
Speaker
avatar for Anna Cianciolo, PhD

Anna Cianciolo, PhD

Professor of Medical Education, SIU School of Medicine
avatar for Rachel Moquin, EdD, MA

Rachel Moquin, EdD, MA

Associate Vice-Chair for Faculty and Educator Development; Associate Professor, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

JH

Janice Hanson, PhD, EdS, MH

Professor of Medicine and Director of Educational Scholarship Development, Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine

KQ

Kelli Qua, PhD

Associate Professor, Case Western Reserve University
Associate Professor
Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Workshop, Assessment and Evaluation

10:45am CDT

Oral Presentation MESRE 5
Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-3 (level 4)
This session will include the following oral abstracts:
• Teaching trauma-informed care in undergraduate medical education: A scoping review
• Form Fits Function: Comparing Feedback Models in Medical Student as Teachers (mSAT) Training
• A Novel Assessment Supports Students Transitioning to Clerkships
• Residency Preparation in U.S. and Canadian Medical Schools: Insights from the Curriculum SCOPE Survey
Speaker
CD

Carolyn Dufault, PhD

Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine & Geriatrics Associate Dean, Education Digital Transformation and Data Strategy, Washington University School of Medicine

RB

Rachel Bright, MD

Teaching trauma-informed care in undergraduate medical education: A scoping review, Mayo Clinic
Teaching trauma-informed care in undergraduate medical education: A scoping review
avatar for Marissa Zhu

Marissa Zhu

Director of Assessment, Wayne State University School of Medicine
Director of Assessment
EN

Emma Nguyen

Director of Assessment, Evaluation, and Scholarship, University of Kansas School of Medicine
Director of Assessment, Evaluation, and Scholarship
CS

Christian Steciuch

Research Assistant Professor, University of Kansas Medical Center
Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-3 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Oral Presentation, Curriculum: Teaching and Learning Pedagogies and Curricular Innovation

10:45am CDT

A Principle-Driven Approach to the Use of AI Tools in Scholarship and Peer Review (AI)
Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4)
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools present opportunities and risks for health professions education scholarship. Applying established principles can help researchers and peer reviewers navigate the use of AI in scholarship and peer review and can support them in distinguishing between acceptable versus unacceptable use of AI in their work.
Speaker
HT

Hannah Turner, MPH

Managing Editor, MedEdPORTAL, AAMC


Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Small Group Discussion, AI Similation and Technology

10:45am CDT

When Socio-Academic Needs Go Unmet: The Downstream Impact on Socio-Educational Safety and Professional Identity Formation (Pr)
Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4)
We will explore how unmet socio-academic needs can erode socio-educational safety and hinder professional identity formation in medical students. Participants will learn the relationship between socio-academic needs and socio-educational safety. Participants will then apply their knowledge to navigate a case of this phenomenon.
Speaker
PM

Philisha Mesidor, MSGH

Medical Student, Medical College of Wisconsin

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Small Group Discussion, Professionalism and Academic Performance/Progression

10:45am CDT

Modernizing a Shared Language for Instructional and Assessment Methods in Medical Education (Cu)
Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-1 (level 4)
Shared language within & across institutions is the foundation for data sharing, communications, & interoperability. This workshop describes the working group’s process for modernizing the instructional & assessment methods, examines specific changes, actively engages participants in applying the new terms, & discusses strategies for broad adoption.
Speaker
avatar for Katherine A. Forkner, EdD, MA

Katherine A. Forkner, EdD, MA

Curriculum and Assessment Manager, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine


Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Workshop, Curriculum: Teaching and Learning Pedagogies and Curricular Innovation

10:45am CDT

Shaping Organizational Culture from Where You Are: Practical Levers for Change in Medical Education
Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-12(level 4)
Organizational culture influences the medical education environment, but it is challenging to translate into daily practice. This interactive workshop introduces cultural elements and practical levers for change through case-based discussions. Participants will analyze scenarios, reflect on their settings, and develop actionable strategies to positively influence culture from their position.
Speaker
SS

Sookyung Suh, PhD

Assistant Professor of Medical Education, Director of Organizational Change, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Assistant Professor of Medical Education, Director of Organizational Change
avatar for Kelly Hurst, EdD

Kelly Hurst, EdD

Assistant professor of Medical Humanity, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Kelly Hurst, Ed.D., Equity Strategist for the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Director of Health Equity Scholars Pathway, Faculty of Medical Humanities; Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

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avatar for Boyung Suh, PhD

Boyung Suh, PhD

Assistant Professor of Medical Education, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-12(level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Workshop, Professional and Leadership Development

12:15pm CDT

Mayo Clinic Tour
Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:15pm - 1:45pm CDT
Hotel Lobby
During your time in Rochester, conference attendees will have opportunities to explore the Mayo Clinic campus and its rich history through a variety of tour experiences. These offerings are designed to complement the conference theme, “Teaching Medicine, Nurturing Humanism” by providing insight into the culture, values, and legacy that shape Mayo Clinic’s approach to education, collaboration, and patient centered care.

  • Opportunities to explore Mayo Clinic’s history, art, and architecture and deepen your understanding of Mayo Clinic’s mission and legacy
  • Access to guided or self guided campus experiences
  • Details regarding tour availability, formats, and access information will be shared during the conference.

RSVP here (for Conference registrants)
Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:15pm - 1:45pm CDT
Hotel Lobby 10 E Center St. Rochester, MN 55904
  General Session

12:30pm CDT

Mayo Clinic Tour
Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Hotel Lobby
During your time in Rochester, conference attendees will have opportunities to explore the Mayo Clinic campus and its rich history through a variety of tour experiences. These offerings are designed to complement the conference theme, “Teaching Medicine, Nurturing Humanism” by providing insight into the culture, values, and legacy that shape Mayo Clinic’s approach to education, collaboration, and patient centered care.

  • Opportunities to explore Mayo Clinic’s history, art, and architecture and deepen your understanding of Mayo Clinic’s mission and legacy
  • Access to guided or self guided campus experiences
  • Details regarding tour availability, formats, and access information will be shared during the conference.
RSVP here (for Conference registrants)
Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Hotel Lobby 10 E Center St. Rochester, MN 55904
  General Session
 

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