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Monday, April 27
 

1:00pm CDT

Registration
Monday April 27, 2026 1:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Noseworthy Hall Atrium (Level 3)
3rd floor of the hotel by the escalators
Monday April 27, 2026 1:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Noseworthy Hall Atrium (Level 3)
  Registration

2:00pm CDT

Poster Set-Up
Monday April 27, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall (level 4)
Monday April 27, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  General Session

4:00pm CDT

Welcome Plenary: The Irreducible Clinician: Humanism for a Changing Profession
Monday April 27, 2026 4:00pm - 5:15pm CDT
Noseworthy Hall (level 3)
Andrea Leep Hunderfund, MD, MHPE, is a professor of Neurology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota where she serves as Medical Director of the Office of Applied Scholarship and Education Science for Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and Chair of patient and staff experience for the Department of Neurology.  In these roles, Dr. Leep aspires to support clinicians, educators,...
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Speaker
avatar for Andrea Leep Hunderfund, MD., MHPE

Andrea Leep Hunderfund, MD., MHPE

Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic

Monday April 27, 2026 4:00pm - 5:15pm CDT
Noseworthy Hall (level 3) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Plenary

5:15pm CDT

AI Competencies Focus Group
Monday April 27, 2026 5:15pm - 6:00pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4)
Join an AAMC Focus Group on defining Artificial Intelligence Competencies for Medical Education. Max 10 attendees.
Monday April 27, 2026 5:15pm - 6:00pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904

5:30pm CDT

Poster Session and Reception
Monday April 27, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall (level 4)
Poster Session Assignments
Monday April 27, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  General Session
 
Tuesday, April 28
 

7:00am CDT

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Section Meeting
Tuesday April 28, 2026 7:00am - 7:45am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4)

Speaker
avatar for Jennifer E. Schwartz, MD, FRCPC, FASCO

Jennifer E. Schwartz, MD, FRCPC, FASCO

Associate Dean of Continuing Education in Healthcare Professions, Indiana University School of Medicine
Tuesday April 28, 2026 7:00am - 7:45am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Business Meeting

7:00am CDT

Graduate Medical Education (GME) Section Meeting
Tuesday April 28, 2026 7:00am - 7:45am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-2 (level 4)

Speaker
LL
avatar for Clara Schroedl, MD, MS

Clara Schroedl, MD, MS

Associate Professor of Medicine and Medical Education; Assistant Designated Institutional Official, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Clara Schroedl, MD, MS is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Medical Education at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine where she currently serves as the Medical Director of Continuing Medical Education and as the Program Director of the Pulmonary and Critical Care... Read More →
Tuesday April 28, 2026 7:00am - 7:45am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-2 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Business Meeting

7:00am CDT

Medical Education Scholarship, Research, and Evaluation (MESRE) Section Meeting
Tuesday April 28, 2026 7:00am - 7:45am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4)

Speaker
KQ

Kelli Qua, PhD

Associate Professor, Case Western Reserve University
Associate Professor
Tuesday April 28, 2026 7:00am - 7:45am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Business Meeting

7:00am CDT

Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) Section Meeting
Tuesday April 28, 2026 7:00am - 7:45am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-1 (level 4)

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
Tuesday April 28, 2026 7:00am - 7:45am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Business Meeting

7:00am CDT

Registration
Tuesday April 28, 2026 7:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Noseworthy Hall Atrium (Level 3)
3rd floor of the hotel by the escalators
Tuesday April 28, 2026 7:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Noseworthy Hall Atrium (Level 3)
  Registration

7:30am CDT

Breakfast
Tuesday April 28, 2026 7:30am - 8:15am CDT
Noseworthy Hall (level 3)
Tuesday April 28, 2026 7:30am - 8:15am CDT
Noseworthy Hall (level 3) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Meal

8:00am CDT

Welcome and Address by the Dean
Tuesday April 28, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
Noseworthy Hall (level 3)

Speaker
avatar for Tracey Taylor, PhD

Tracey Taylor, PhD

Associate Professor in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies, Assistant Dean for Diversity & Inclusion, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
avatar for Komal Kochhar, MD

Komal Kochhar, MD

Assistant Dean of Data Analytics, Educational Affairs; Director of Research in Medical Education (RIME); Associate Research Professor of Family Medicine; Associate Research Professor of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology, Indiana University School of Medicine
avatar for Nadine Alamy, EdD

Nadine Alamy, EdD

Director of Program Evaluation, Assistant Professor of Medical Education, Mayo Clinic
Director of Program Evaluation
Assistant Professor of Medical Education
avatar for Nneka Comfere, MD

Nneka Comfere, MD

Executive Dean of Education, Professor of Dermatology, Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic
Tuesday April 28, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
Noseworthy Hall (level 3) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Plenary

8:30am CDT

Plenary: Holding Onto Humanity: The Art of Connection in a Disconnected World (Moderated Panel Discussion)
Tuesday April 28, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Noseworthy Hall (level 3)
In an era defined by Artificial Intelligence, hybrid learning, and increasing demands for efficiency, how do we preserve the humanistic core of medical education? This panel explores strategies to maintain authentic (patient, learner, educator) interactions, foster empathy, and teach the art of medicine without losing sight of technological/digital progress/transformation. Through dialogue and...
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Speaker
avatar for Tane Danger

Tane Danger

Dolores Jean Lavins Center for Humanities in Medicine, Mayo Clinic

avatar for Anna Cianciolo, PhD

Anna Cianciolo, PhD

Professor of Medical Education, SIU School of Medicine
avatar for Sara Amini, BS

Sara Amini, BS

Medical Student, Medical College of Wisconsin


avatar for Alexander Niven, MD

Alexander Niven, MD

Critical Care Specialist; Pulmonologist; Director, Academy of Educational Excellence; Associate Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
avatar for Theresa Villerot, MEd, MLS(ASCP)CM

Theresa Villerot, MEd, MLS(ASCP)CM

Curriculum and Assessment Manager; Assistant Professor of Medical Education, Mayo Clinic
Tuesday April 28, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Noseworthy Hall (level 3) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Plenary

10:00am CDT

Oral Presentation IME 1
Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4)
This session will include the following oral abstracts: • Concept Mapping as a Universal Design for Learning-Based Intervention for Medical Students in Case-Based Learning Groups • The Medical Education Scholars Pathway: A Pipeline Program for Future Teachers in Medicine • From Panic to Proficiency: A Simulation-Based Pediatric Trauma Training Initiative • Art and Healing: Enriching...
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Speaker
TP

Theresa Pesavento, PhD

Director of Medical Education, Assessment & Continuous Quality Improvement, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
AM

Abhishek Mahesh, B.S.

Medical Student, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Medical Student
ME

Marianne E Reeves, PhD

Senior Medical Educator, MetroHealth Medical Center / CWRU
Senior Medical Educator
avatar for John Lowry, PhD

John Lowry, PhD

Associate Professor of Education, Director of Faculty Development, Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University
Associate Professor of Education, Director of Faculty Development
BA

Beth Altschafl, PhD

Director of Continuity of Student Curricular Experience & Basic Science EducationnDirector of Phase 1 Body in Balance BlocknDirector of Phase 3 Basic Science Selectives, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Director of Continuity of Student Curricular Experience & Basic Science Education
Director of Phase 1 Body in Balance Block
Director of Phase 3 Basic Science Selectives
Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Oral Presentation, Curriculum: Teaching and Learning Pedagogies and Curricular Innovation

10:00am CDT

Oral Presentation MESRE 1
Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-3 (level 4)
This session will include the following oral abstracts: • Conceptualizing competence: A multi-institutional exploration into the decision-making processes of medical school competency committee members • Improving written feedback through implementation of a brief form in a Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine fellowship • Strategic Viewing: A Longitudinal Panel Analysis of Medical...
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Speaker
AR

Amanda R. Emke, MD, MHPE

Professor of Pediatrics, Assistant Dean for Student Assessment, Washington University in St. Louis
Professor of Pediatrics, Assistant Dean for Student Assessment
RP

Rachel Poeppelman, MD, MHPE

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Director of Clinical Coaching, University of Minnesota
EO

Emily Olson, MD

Senior Associate Consultant, Instructor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Senior Associate Consultant, Instructor of Medicine
avatar for Clara Schroedl, MD, MS

Clara Schroedl, MD, MS

Associate Professor of Medicine and Medical Education; Assistant Designated Institutional Official, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Clara Schroedl, MD, MS is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Medical Education at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine where she currently serves as the Medical Director of Continuing Medical Education and as the Program Director of the Pulmonary and Critical Care... Read More →
RV

Richard V. Thompson, PhD, MDiv, MPS, RBCC

Research Specialist, The Ohio State University

CP

Chris Pierson, MD, PhD

Co-Director for Part 1, Associate Professor, The Ohio State University
PP

Parvathy Pillai, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Assistant Professor
avatar for Maxfield Flynn, MD, PhD

Maxfield Flynn, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health

CGEA Viewsership Presentation v2 pptx
Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-3 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Oral Presentation, Assessment and Evaluation

10:00am CDT

From Numbers to Narratives: Data Storytelling for Medical Education
Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-1 (level 4)
This interactive workshop introduces medical educators to data storytelling—a structured method for translating data into compelling stories. Participants will learn how to find meaningful and actionable insights and build a narrative with a story arc to improve data communication that inspires.
Speaker
MC

Melissa Chairez, M.Ed.

Program Manager - Data Literacy & Digital Fluency, Mayo Clinic
Program Manager - Data Literacy & Digital Fluency
VS

Valerie Strobel

Program Manager - Data Literacy & Digital Fluency, Mayo Clinic
Data Storytelling CGEA Conference 2026 Participants pdf
Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Workshop, Professional and Leadership Development

10:00am CDT

Mirror Coaching: Applying Coaching Techniques to Strengthen Educators’ Practice
Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4)
In this workshop, we introduce the “mirror coaching” paradigm: the idea that the same tools we use to coach learners can also be applied inward to reframe feedback, build resilience, and strengthen our professional practice. Participants will be invited to share their coaching experiences, fostering a collaborative exploration of self-coaching.
Speaker
GD

Grazyna Drzazga, PhD, PMP

Assistant Professor of Medical Education, Instructional Designer, Mayo Clinic
Assistant Professor of Medical Education, Instructional Designer
SC

Stacy Craft, M.Ed.

Assistant Professor of Medical Education, Senior Instructional Designer, Mayo Clinic
Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Workshop, Professional and Leadership Development

10:00am CDT

Self-Directed Learning in the Age of Generative AI: Traversing Accreditation Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, and Lifelong Learning
Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-2 (level 4)
LCME Element 6.3 requires medical schools to structure self-directed learning experiences that develop lifelong learning skills. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), educators face new challenges in supporting critical appraisal and synthesis without diminishing students’ critical reasoning. This workshop will provide actionable strategies to address this critical topic.
Speaker
JB

Jason Booza, PhD

Associate Dean of Continuous Quality Improvement and Compliance, Wayne State University School of Medicine
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
JS

Joel Shenker, MD, PhD

Associate Dean for Curriculum, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
Associate Dean for Curriculum
Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-2 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Workshop, AI Similation and Technology

11:00am CDT

Lunch
Tuesday April 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Noseworthy Hall (level 3)
Tuesday April 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Noseworthy Hall (level 3) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Meal

11:00am CDT

AAMC Updates
Tuesday April 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Noseworthy Hall (level 3)

04.28.26 CGEA AAMC Update Whelan pdf
Tuesday April 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Noseworthy Hall (level 3) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Plenary

12:30pm CDT

Oral Presentaion IME 2
Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4)
This session will include the following oral abstracts: • The Increasing Use of Generative AI Agents and Chatbots at a Healthcare Education Research Conference Over Time • Automating Illness Script–Based Feedback: Exploring Pedagogical Fidelity and User Experience of an AI-Delivered Clinical Reasoning Self-Study Tool • From Feedback to Action: Leveraging AI for Medical Education...
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Speaker
avatar for Nadine Alamy, EdD

Nadine Alamy, EdD

Director of Program Evaluation, Assistant Professor of Medical Education, Mayo Clinic
Director of Program Evaluation
Assistant Professor of Medical Education
AP

Aaron Pendl

Director of Data Analytics, Mayo Clinic
ER

Edwin Rosas

Physician, Clinician Educator, Rush University Medical College
Physician, Clinician Educator
DD

Domenic DiSanti, DO

Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Assistant Professor
ES

Evan Symons, DO

Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center

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Robert Treat, PhD

Associate Professor and Director of Measurement and Evaluation, Medical College of Wisconsin
Associate Professor and Director of Measurement and Evaluation
Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Oral Presentation

12:30pm CDT

Oral Presentation MESRE 2
Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-3 (level 4)
This session will include the following oral abstracts: • From Integration to Isolation: How Problem-Based Learning Shapes Medical Students’ Self-Directed Learning Under Pressure • Current Medical Student Trends in Supplemental Educational Resource Preferences and Usage • Educational Escape Rooms to Enhance Medical Pharmacology Curriculum • Faculty Versus First-Aid: Student Perspective...
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Speaker
avatar for Justin J Austin, MS

Justin J Austin, MS

Medical Student, The Ohio State University College of Medicine
I am a rising fourth-year medical student at The Ohio State University College of Medicine planning to apply to general surgery residency this fall. I am passionate about medical and anatomy education, educational efficiency, and improving the student learning experience. I am especially... Read More →
SN

Samantha Niehaus, BS

Medical Student, The Ohio State University College of Medicine
AB

Abigail Berk, B.S.

2nd Year Medical Student, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
2nd Year Medical Student
HB

Hyo Bin You

Student, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
AS

Andrew Sanghyun Lee, PhD

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

Tawna Mangosh, Ph.D., Pharm.D., R.Ph

Assistant Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

3rdPartyResourceUsage CGEA pdf
Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-3 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Oral Presentation, Curriculum: Teaching and Learning Pedagogies and Curricular Innovation

12:30pm CDT

Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders: A Student-Designed Longitudinal Leadership Development Program in Undergraduate Medical Education
Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4)
This session presents a leadership pathway curriculum designed by students and medical education faculty that integrates core competencies, experiential projects, mentorship, and reflective portfolios across four years of medical school. Participants will explore innovative approaches to leadership assessment and engage in discussions on adapting such curricula within their own institutions.
Speaker
TS

Tayli Shekleton

MS3, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
MS3
WD

William Drake

MS2, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Small Group Discussion, Professional and Leadership Development

12:30pm CDT

Benchmarking to Better: Practical Curriculum CQI with National SCOPE Data
Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-2 (level 4)
This interactive workshop equips medical educators with practical tools to use AAMC curriculum data and reports from the SCOPE Survey for continuous quality improvement (CQI). Participants will interpret benchmarking reports, prioritize action items aligned with institutional goals, and integrate findings into CQI workflows, supporting curriculum evaluation, reform, and accreditation efforts.
Speaker
JM

Jeanne M. Farnan MD, MHPE

Associate Dean for Medical School Education, Pritzker School of Medicine University of Chicago
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

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
Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-2 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Workshop, Curriculum: Teaching and Learning Pedagogies and Curricular Innovation

12:30pm CDT

Using the GLASS Tool: Designing Faculty Development Sessions for Leadership in Longitudinal and Integrated Curricula
Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-1 (level 4)
Workshop participants will apply the Generalist Leadership Assessment for Skills and Strengths Tool and Kern's 6-step model to design faculty development sessions. Educators will generate practical strategies that can be used for the development of educational leaders in generalist competencies that facilitate individual growth, relationship development, and system navigation.
Speaker
avatar for Amy Prunuske, PhD

Amy Prunuske, PhD

Associate Dean of Medical Education, University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
Associate Dean of Medical Education
CG
Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Workshop, Professional and Leadership Development

1:45pm CDT

Oral Presentation IME 3
Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-3 (level 4)
This session will include the following oral abstracts: • "Forms" and Function: Revitalizing the Mid-Clerkship Feedback Process to Enhance Engagement and Streamline Documentation • MedMap: A road map to sustainable, comprehensive curriculum mapping • From Data to Decisions - A Competence Committee Approach to Holistic Grading • Development and Preliminary Evaluation of a Crash Course in...
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Speaker
KH

Kimberly Hu, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of PsychiatrynAssistant Professor of Pediatrics, Geisel School of MedicinenDartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
SV

Sheela Vaswani, MD

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow, The Ohio State University nNationwide Children's Hospital
RM

Robert Malinowski, PhD, DVM, MA

Director, Office of Assessment, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Director, Office of Assessment
EF

Elle Fasteland, MBA

Curriculum Operations Manager, University of Minnesota Medical School
EB

Elizabeth Bockman Eckberg, MEd

Director of Foundational Curriculum, University of Minnesota Medical School
Director of Foundational Curriculum
PB

Patrick B. Barlow, PhD

Clinical Associate Professor, The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Clinical Associate Professor
RV

Richard V. Thompson, PhD, MDiv, MPS, RBCC

Research Specialist, The Ohio State University

Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-3 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Oral Presentation

1:45pm CDT

JumpStart: From Acceptance to First Day: Helping Students Start Strong. A Collaboration between Admissions and Student Affairs
Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4)
This discussion highlights how the JumpStart pre-matriculation program provides a clear path to academic readiness, resilience, and community engagement. Participants will discuss their current institutional challenges and explore practical strategies for implementing early intervention programs. We will analyze ways to support students before the first day of medical school.
Speaker
ND

Nikki Dixon,DNP, M.Ed

Director of Student Development and Learning Successn Co-Director JumpStart Program, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University
Director of Student Development and Learning Success
Co-Director JumpStart Program
MD

Monique D. Jones, MD, FACOG

Assistant Dean for Career & Specialty AdvisingnCo-Director, JumpStart Program, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University
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Netali Ginsberg, MD

Director of Pathway Success; Co-Director, JumpStart Program, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University

Dr. Ginsberg is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician specializing in student success, program development, and academic support initiatives. Experienced in leading bridge initiatives and peer-assisted learning systems that enhance student engagement and outcomes. Passionate abo... Read More →
Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Small Group Discussion, Transitions in Student Affairs and Medical Education

1:45pm CDT

Will Faculty Developers be Extinct or Distinct in 2034
Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4)
Faculty development (FD) in medical education has existed since the 1950s and has continued to grow and evolve. Yet by 2034 AI avatars, just in time “tech wearables” for teachers/assessors may be the norm. Will faculty developers’ roles continue to evolve or will they join the dinosaurs? Let’s discuss.
Speaker
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Lawrence Hurtubise, Ph.D., M.A.

Curriculum and Instruction Consultant, The Ohio State University

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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

DS
Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Small Group Discussion, Professional and Leadership Development

1:45pm CDT

Human-in-the-Loop AI: Enhancing Assessment Item Generation in Medical Education
Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-1 (level 4)
Using the Human-in-the-Loop approach, this workshop offers an overview of the design, development, and quality control of automated item generation using Generative AI applications. Through hands-on activities, participants will explore various assessment techniques to ensure that quality assessments are developed to enhance rigor, validity, and interpretability in pipeline design.
Speaker
XS

Xiaomei Song, PhD

Associate Professor and Director of Student Assessment, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Associate Professor and Director of Student Assessment
KW

Katherine Weber, PhD

Assistant Professor and Director of AI, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
CGEA AI slides pdf
CGEA Checklist 20260414.docx pdf
Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Workshop, AI Similation and Technology

1:45pm CDT

Teaching with Trust: Applying Trauma-Informed Communication Across the Medical Education Continuum
Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-2 (level 4)
Suboptimal communication in medical education undermines student learning, engagement, and well-being. Trauma-informed communication offers a framework for fostering safety, trust, and connection in learning environments across the educational continuum. In this workshop, participants will learn a new pedagogical skill that is an essential part of educational leadership.
Speaker
HL

Heather Laird-Fick, MD, MPH, FACP

Assistant Dean for Accreditation and Program Evaluation, Director of the Office of Medical Education Research and Development, Professor Dept of Medicine, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Assistant Dean for Accreditation and Program Evaluation, Director of the Office of Medical Education Research and Development, Professor Dept of Medicine
JB

Jason Booza, PhD

Associate Dean of Continuous Quality Improvement and Compliance, Wayne State University School of Medicine
Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-2 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Workshop, Ensuring a Conducive Inclusive Respectful and Learning Environment

3:00pm CDT

Oral Presentation MESRE 3
Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-3 (level 4)
This session will include the following oral abstracts: • An Audit of AI-Related Documents across U.S. Medical Schools: A Framework-based Qualitative Content Analysis • A Cross-Program Psychological Safety Scale for Health Professions Trainees: Validity Evidence and Measurement Invariance • The Internal Tensions of Competition and Collaboration amongst Medical Students • A Survey of...
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Speaker
AV

Amulya Vankayalapati, BS

Medical Student, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Medical Student
SK

Sneha Kesaraju, BS

Graduate Student, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
ER

Emily Rush, PhD

AI Education Specialist and Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rush University
AI Education Specialist and Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology
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Jessica Byram

Associate Professor, Dept. of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology, Indiana University School of Medicine
IV

Isabella Varea, BS

Medical student, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Medical student
Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-3 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Oral Presentation

3:00pm CDT

Breaking Down Silos: Connection and Community Between Medical School Classes
Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4)
The physician journey may feel as though it is a solo endeavor, but social supports play a crucial role in shaping student experience and ability to flourish. Student leaders from three central region schools will share interventions that improve connection within and across medical school cohorts and build community.
Speaker
LA

Lamya Augusthy, MA

Program Coordinator, Learner Network, Kern National Network for Flourishing in Health
Program Coordinator, Learner Network
KC

Kit (Catherine G.) Knier Srivastava

MD/PhD Student, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
AA

Ahmad Abu-Mahfouz, BS

Medical Student, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
avatar for Sara Amini, BS

Sara Amini, BS

Medical Student, Medical College of Wisconsin


Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Panel

3:00pm CDT

Advancing Medical Education by Unmasking Your Inner Scholarship Superhero
Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4)
What’s blocking the application of educational scholarship in practice? Following summary findings from a new scoping review on engagement of faculty in educational scholarship, small groups will create superhero personas with special powers to defeat barriers. Sharing superhero personas will prompt discussion and foster new insights and actionable strategies.
Speaker
avatar for Elissa Hall

Elissa Hall

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

avatar for S. Beth Bierer, PhD, MEd

S. Beth Bierer, PhD, MEd

Professor of Medicine and Director of Assessment and Evaluation, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine
Professor of Medicine and Director of Assessment and Evaluation
JH

Janice Hanson, PhD, EdS, MH

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

DS
Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Small Group Discussion, Professional and Leadership Development

3:00pm CDT

Building Non-Clinical Skills: Supporting Trainees and Early Career Faculty in their Transition to Practice
Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-2 (level 4)
This session supports trainees and early career faculty in developing non-clinical skills essential for a successful transition to practice. Through literature review, curriculum examples, and interactive exercises, participants will explore professional development topics, design targeted interventions, and build strategies to enhance career readiness, personal wellbeing, and clinical...
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Speaker
EO

Emily Olson, MD

Senior Associate Consultant, Instructor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Senior Associate Consultant, Instructor of Medicine
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Clara Schroedl, MD, MS

Associate Professor of Medicine and Medical Education; Assistant Designated Institutional Official, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Clara Schroedl, MD, MS is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Medical Education at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine where she currently serves as the Medical Director of Continuing Medical Education and as the Program Director of the Pulmonary and Critical Care... Read More →
SR

Susan Russell, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine, GME Liaison for the Office of Well-Being at Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-2 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Workshop, Transitions in Student Affairs and Medical Education

3:00pm CDT

Writing, Reading, and Rethinking LORs: A Workshop for Medical Educators
Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-1 (level 4)
Letters of Recommendation remain a highly influential yet inconsistently structured component of residency applications. This session will examine the differences between narrative and versus standardized formats, explore potential issues of bias and equity, and share strategies to enhance fairness, strengthen faculty development, and improve student support.
Speaker
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Debra Rusk, MD

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Indiana University School of Medicine
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Stephanie Calato

Asst Dean of Student Affairs, University of Illinois Chicago COM
Asst Dean of Student Affairs
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Nagaraj Gabbur, MD

Program Director and Assistant Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

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Mildred (Millie) Willy, MD

Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Central Michigan University College of Medicine

Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Workshop, Assessment and Evaluation

4:15pm CDT

Oral Presentation IME 4
Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-3 (level 4)
This session will include the following oral abstracts:
• Restorative Ambassadors in Education
• The Path of Distinction in Medical Education: Developing Future Medical Educators
• Leveling Up Together: Building AI Skills and Community in Medical Education
• Love It or Hate It? Student Responses to Automated Weekly Wellness Check-Ins
Speaker
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John Lowry, PhD

Associate Professor of Education, Director of Faculty Development, Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University
Associate Professor of Education, Director of Faculty Development
DF

David Feldstein, MD

Professor, Department of MedicinenDirector, Path of Distinction in Medical Education, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Professor, Department of Medicine
Director, Path of Distinction in Medical Education
AS

Amy Seegmiller Renner, PhD, MS

Director, Inclusive and Restorative Education, Mayo Clinic
Director, Inclusive and Restorative Education
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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
Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-3 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Oral Presentation

4:15pm CDT

Living with Tiers: Annual Review, Student Trust, and Residency Signaling in H/HP/P/F Systems
Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4)
This 60-minute session examines H/HP/P/F grading and its effects on trust, wellness, and residency signaling. After vignettes and institutional snapshots, participants engage in small-group discussions on audits, communication, and transparency. Report-outs highlight cross-institution themes. The session concludes with commitments to action and an invitation for continued collaboration.
Speaker
ML

Monica L. Lypson, MD MHPE

Professor at CUMC, Vice Dean, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons

Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-2 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Panel

4:15pm CDT

Implementing Entrustable Professional Activities: Practical Strategies for Faculty and Curriculum Leaders
Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm 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
RM

Robert Malinowski, PhD, DVM, MA

Director, Office of Assessment, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Director, Office of Assessment
HL

Heather Laird-Fick, MD, MPH, FACP

Assistant Dean for Accreditation and Program Evaluation, Director of the Office of Medical Education Research and Development, Professor Dept of Medicine, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Assistant Dean for Accreditation and Program Evaluation, Director of the Office of Medical Education Research and Development, Professor Dept of Medicine
Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-2 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Workshop, Assessment and Evaluation

4:15pm CDT

Science Versus Spin: Teaching EBM While Navigating Political Uncertainty, Mistrust and Misinformation
Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-1 (level 4)
This workshop addresses the challenge of teaching EBM amid growing public skepticism and politicization. It aims to equip faculty with tools to help learners critically appraise and defend scientific evidence in practice, bridging the gap between EBM training and real-world challenges to uphold trust in medical authority.
Speaker
LP

Lalita Prasad-Reddy, PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, FCCP

Assistant Dean of Preclerkship Education and Vice-Chair of Foundational Sciences and HumanitiesnAssociate Professor of Cellular and Molecular PharmacologynnClinical Pharmacy Specialist, Chicago Medical School @ Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science nRush University Medical Center
Assistant Dean of Preclerkship Education and Vice-Chair of Foundational Sciences and Humanities
Associate Professor of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
RD

Rupel Dedhia, MD, FACP

Primary Care Clerkship DirectornAssociate Professor, Department of Internal MedicinenRush Medical College, Rush Medical College - Rush University Medical Center
Interested in Clerkship related innovations specifically in primary care
Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
Doctors Mayo Hall-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Workshop, Curriculum: Teaching and Learning Pedagogies and Curricular Innovation

4:15pm CDT

The Learning Leader—Building Adaptive Expertise for Lasting Impact
Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4)
Adaptive Expertise allows leaders to effectively learn and innovate when needed to address novel scenarios. The session will explore concepts surrounding routine and adaptive expertise including the Master Adaptive Learner model, as well as implications for both leader and lifelong learning.
Speaker
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Bill Cutrer, MD MEd

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


Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
Franciscan Sisters-1 (level 4) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
  Workshop, Professional and Leadership Development

5:15pm CDT

CGEA Awards & Legacy Celebration
Tuesday April 28, 2026 5:15pm - 6:30pm CDT
Noseworthy Hall Atrium (Level 3)
Join us for a special evening honoring the legacy and future of the CGEA. As we gather during this historic final CGEA meeting in its current form, this celebration offers space to reflect, connect, and celebrate the people and contributions that have defined our community. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast as we recognize award recipients, including the CGEA Laureate. Whether you are...
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Artists
avatar for Live music by LaSonya Natividad with the Madison Parish Ensemble
avatar for Participatory art with Anne Labovitz: CGEA Sharables – Pieces of a Whole
Tuesday April 28, 2026 5:15pm - 6:30pm CDT
Noseworthy Hall Atrium (Level 3)
  General Session
 
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 29Time: Gathering in lobby 6:30 a.m.; Walk from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.Distance: ~2 miles (easy, conversational...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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
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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,...
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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,...
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Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Hotel Lobby 10 E Center St. Rochester, MN 55904
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